If possible, take the Prednisone in the a.m. with breakfast. I found that by taking it in the p.m. always kept me awake. Now I take it with breakfast (no later than 7:00 a.m.) and the insomnia is...
Maggie, As previously noted, the lab results are not conclusive and can be read differently depending on who is doing the reading. That said, however, I can tell you that based on your symptoms...
I agree with Joy. Do not ever double up on medication until and unless your physician has advised you it is safe to do so. Among my thyroid and adrenal issues, I also have chronic ear infections. Bad...
My synthroid level is 25 mgs per day, the lowest I can take. I have been on it for 4 months with no ill side effects. I have been told that I will need to be on this the rest of my life due to...
I am surprised that you are seeing an ENT about your thyroid. Not that it is a bad thing, but I was referred to an Endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid disorders. He knows his stuff and knows...
I have an very good Endo who does thyroid surgery. He said that it depends on the experience and expertise of the ENT and the Endo on who performs the surgery. For instance, I have a very good ENT...
Yes, I do have some swelling in my face, but not my hands or feet, even though I am at a good level with the meds (synthroid) and my blood count is good. However, I am also on low-dose prednisone and...
I have read that NSAIDS can cause drug interactions with Synthroid and that is why I am only allowed to take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) with it. My doctors told me it could cause nausea among other...
Are any of you taking any medication for your hypothyroidism and if so, what medication are you taking? I also have hypothyroidism and am on 25 mgs of Synthroid a day. Just curious. Thanks!...