How long for low thyroid meds to work?
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Here is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested. I have also given several links below to read & perhaps you can read through & understand the different thyroid symptoms & problems.
I have low thyroid. I have had it for 10 years. I came about after I had my second child. Most people can do well, but myself, if I even miss a day or two, I get super tired, and VERY cranky. My body literally ate up my thyroid.it's almost non-existent. I am on 300mg of levoxyrothin.
If you have low thyroid.here's a great question to answer: Can you see the floor of your house? That was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!
Anyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.
If you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are: increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.
I take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. There's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. I hope i've helped you!!
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Immediately. You wait a week or two for the level of meds to build in your blood. It really shouldn't take that long. If you still feel like crap, most likely your not on enough. Low thyroid= constipation, low pulse, feeling extreme fatigue. High thyroid= diahrea, fast pulse, including tightness in chest from physical exertion.
You may need extra T3 like cytomel or Armour.
It may take two months to begin to work out the kinks. You should start to notice the effects within one day of the first dosage. It might take up to one year or more of using different dosages before your doctor gets you on the correct dosage.
They usually start either low or high when first prescribed.
I to have the same condition as you.I have been
on thyroid meds for years now.it took me like about two weeks to start feeling the effects of the meds.but after the first month i was feeling alot better,you will notice the effects by not feeling as tired as you did.Not wanting to sleep all the time.
and i noticed that i no longer felt like I was going to pass out.I think it depends on the person and just how low thier thyroid is at the time they start takeing the meds.mine was completely bottomed out it had quit working altogether.So it will take awhile to start feeling better for you.you can find information on this at WEB MD good luck
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