Anyone taking levothyroxine - can you help?

[Chickadee]

Hi

Am taking levothyroxine, was on 200mcg a day but hospital have increased by 25mcg a day.
(very long story but this is due to wanting to suppress by TSH due to thyroid cancer).

However, since starting the increased dose (about 5 days now) I have had a constant headache, even my eyes ache!!

Do you think this is coincidence?

I have an appt with my GP on Tues on will enquire then but just thought I would ask.

Thanks

[cazzz1975]

yes my other half was on 250mcg of thyroxine and had a pressure feeling on his head, muscle ache and headaches, he was then moved to liothyronine and a reduced dose of thyroxine to 150mcg and that seems to have cleared up these unpleasant symptoms, he is back to his old self

[DEN53]

yes, Chick thats a high dosage and would cause symptons - I would ring the surgery tomorrow and not wait until Tuesday. Are you having you thyroid gland removed soon. I had the op 4 years ago.

Keep well xx

[dothawkes31]

I have been taking thyroxin for the best part of 20 years and that brand for at least 5 tears, i've not noticed any symptoms that i am aware of, i take 2 x 50mcg every morning and it has been the same dose since 6 months after i started taking thyroxin I think. You are on more than twice the dose i am on, that seems a very high dosage. But in a situation like yours where it is being used for a different process of treatment maybe it is necessary. When you return to the hospital you should let them know .

[Chickadee]

I have had my thyroid removed already Den. I take a high dose to keep the thyroid completely suppressed to stop it working at all and therefore reduce the chance of the cancer returning.

Am definitely going to speak to GP.

Thank you for your replies, most helpful.

[Sachs]

Hi Chick,
I do take Levothyroxine but I'm not sure about those symptoms you're having? Sqad would be able to tell you more I think! x