I've been on Levothyroxine since 1991 (I am aged 66). I've got most of these side-effects.The fatigue,insomnia and digestive issues are perhaps the worst now. Back in the day I was told by my doctor that taking the medication for the rest of my life was the only way to keep going. There is so much more information nowadays,it's very helpful. Thank you 🎉❤😮.
I have been on Levothyroxine for around twenty years.I have been through really bad depression have really vivid dreams that wake me up at night.The worst thing is I have really bad digestion having to go two to three times sometimes more every morning.I was told I have Ibs.Ive just lowered my dose of medication by breaking my tablet in half and to my surprise my digestion is better than it’s been in years.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2021 June after I went for annual check up of health. My reading of TSH was 85 but I did not have much problems except insomnia. Doctor prescribed me levothyroxine after taking this medication for a month my TSH level was 11 but then my health deteriorate had thinning of hair, heart palpitation, pain in the joints, mouth becoming dry very often the lists go on. When I told doctor about it he did reduce my dosage but these symptoms still stayed. So I was instructed to stop medication on August 2021 when my TSH level was 6. Since then till now never took this medication. I thought it is because of overdose and doctor said so.
Thanks for the reply doctor. When ever I eat gluten or sugar I feel sick again. Is the processed sugar bad for thyroid or any sugar. I am sorry for asking too much question.
Since on Levothyroxine, I have severe hair loss, extreme heat intolerance, depression, irritation, insomnia, and weight gain, to name the worst of my side effects. I used to be a social person. Always going, being, doing and seeing . After 23 years on this drug, I’m but a shadow of myself. Yet my doc insists I cannot stop the drug. I’ve questioned it, but keep hearing I must stay on it.
@@AnshulGuptaMD yep & every Dr I’ve ever gone to tells me it’s not the meds & that it’s all in my head & that I’m just getting older (in my early 30’s) Lmfao!
I've been on levo for 10+ years now, but I always feel better if I forget my medication. I also sleep better. Can I stop taking it and try to resolve it in a natural way or am I stuck feeling 😟 for the rest of my life.
Levothyroxine has Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in which I am allergic too so now I take NP Thyroid which has very few fillers in,. but it is quite expensive.
I've been taking NP Thyroid for many years with great results! At least it's natural and I loved it. However, in the last year it has become very expensive, but it used to be cheap and affordable, so now I'm looking for a different solution. My Dr. is trying to talk me into taking Levothyroxine, but I'd rather take a natural thyroid hormone, but my insurance doesn't want to pay for it. So now I'm at a loss as to what to do. Doctors (medical doctors) often don't like to prescribe natural thyroid hormones because they say they are too hard to regulate. I still don't want to start Levothyroxine after reading all of the terrible side effects that so many people have!
Been on it 15 years and always feel like shit. I quit taking it 4 months ago and started sleeping good, quit having shooting pains, quit losing to much hair. Best of all, I have more energy and feel like my old self. Got my blood taken and doc says it's so low he's worried I will have a cardiac arrest. Pisses me off when when chemist can't come up with pills that work. The treatment is far worse than the ailment. I'm taking the pill again but holy shit why is this?!
@@karenv5103 Keep in mind that lab ranges are arbitrary. They are created by taking the average of lab results of 100 undiagnosed people, not necessarily healthy people. I never use the lab results as a guide...I go by how I feel. I feel good with a TSH of 6, so no worries.
Levo has been very helpful for me. However i am gaining weight and my hair is thinning, and it was already very thin! Im really hoping to get my Hashimotos into remission and quit taking this pill.
I need to find help because I have have hypothyroidism what type of doctor ( Specialist) do I need to see? Thank you for sharing your wonderful advice!
I have no thyroid! I had Graves disease they ended up using radiation therapy to kill off my thyroid! I was on levothyroxine. My work got rid of our insurance. Now I have some kind of discount whatever! I can't find a doctor who will accept it! I have now been without any thyroid medication for 3 months and a few days! I'm also trying to take care of Mt adult disabled daughter! I was told I have fibromyalgia in 210 and osteoarthritis In both knees! My fingers are swollen at the joints and I can't straighten my fingers out anymore. Any thoughts? Is there a supplement I can take to help me!
If you dont have a thyroid you should not stop taking levothyroxine before planning a shift to alternative medicine with an edocrino, extreme hypothyrodism can lead to Myxedema coma!
Hello Sir, my functional doctor ask my Endocrinologist to switch from Levothyroxine 50 mcg to Armour 30 mg, as he said it’s natural medicine. Is Armour any better version of levothyroxine? Can you please suggest natural way to treat hypothyroid? Can thyroid be cure without medicine? I’m feeling most of the problems you described in your video. Thanks 🙏
Nice information but these are side effects and it is not mandatory that all will experience them...I am on this medicine 100mg from past twenty years but have none of the symptoms mentioned here . occasional bloating that goes off if I be more cautious with diet . The only purpose of the comment is to make people realise that if there are symptoms take other factors as well instead of blaming the medicine . A lot of people get fat due to lack of exercise but blame it on hypothyroidism.
All side effects you mentioned in this video I am experiencing every daywith synthroid., and would like to switch to another therapy., can you suggest your solution of natural or less invasive threatment? Thank you Doc!!
I'm on .88 MCG and don't have any of these side effects. I started with .50, then .77 and now .88. Thyroid is at 8.3 and really I see an issue with weight gain and expressed this concern with my doctor. Not sure what is going on?
Unfortunately Medicare hates giving brand name medications. I can not take generic medications, generic medications are NOT the same as brand names period….
I have had thyroid problems for about 15 years it sucks yes . Has anyone got thyroid problem and made anything better ! . Every year my blood test are within the limits and doctors over the years ! Just go on a loop of blood tests .
Been taking 112mg pill and a half after 13 years nz doctors now say don't split the 25mg pill instead take the 25mg whole every other day.i couldn't walk. 10 feet without breathlessness and heart flutters
Very nice information thanku Dr i am taking 50micrograms and 25micrograms 50is everyday and 25micrograms is altornet day they haven't go 50micrograms and they gave me 25micrograms and they said take two tablets i am taking then i have breathing problem and my ankle are swallowing what i do can you give me gide please
Yoga and coriander seed water is very good in throid. You can try that. I cured my throid with this. And excercise and good life style will speedup curing process.
Hello doctor.i am suffering from hasimotos thyroidities and my anti tpo level is 600 and tsh 5.89 before 3 month.my next oppointment is in 8th august for follow up.but i want to stop this thyronorm and want to take medicine thyrogrit .can i stop this thyronom suddenly? and i am taking this for 5 years..please doctor do suggest me..thank u so much.🙏🙏🙏
Yes, I agree with your statement. I wonder why give us a medication that gives the same side effects as those we are trying to get rid of? It makes no sense. Medical doctors are not always right or doing things to make us better. They can't make money off of healthy patients, right?!
I have Depressionand I can't sleep.I have a hard time sleeping. I have Epilepsy as well and I my medication will Cause depression and my wife she just call are pastor to come pray for me and tell me I'm in sin or doing drugs yes I am the poison the doctor gives me. I used to talk to my sister Lana about it she had Thyroid cancer as well I need to start growing some weed it helps me sleep.
I've been on Levothyroxine since 1991 (I am aged 66).
I've got most of these side-effects.The fatigue,insomnia and digestive issues are perhaps the worst now.
Back in the day I was told by my doctor that taking the medication for the rest of my life was the only way to keep going.
There is so much more information nowadays,it's very helpful. Thank you 🎉❤😮.
I had these symptoms before starting treatment. I'm on levothryroxine for 3 weeks now and most of my symptoms have gotten better.
Becareful. I felt much better at first too. Then it slowly turned worse. Hoping your experience is much better
I'm glad it's working for you. I've been on it for years and it has never made me feel better.
I have been on Levothyroxine for around twenty years.I have been through really bad depression have really vivid dreams that wake me up at night.The worst thing is I have really bad digestion having to go two to three times sometimes more every morning.I was told I have Ibs.Ive just lowered my dose of medication by breaking my tablet in half and to my surprise my digestion is better than it’s been in years.
I also have these symptoms. Going to see different Dr. Thank you for being so honest about this drug
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2021 June after I went for annual check up of health. My reading of TSH was 85 but I did not have much problems except insomnia. Doctor prescribed me levothyroxine after taking this medication for a month my TSH level was 11 but then my health deteriorate had thinning of hair, heart palpitation, pain in the joints, mouth becoming dry very often the lists go on. When I told doctor about it he did reduce my dosage but these symptoms still stayed. So I was instructed to stop medication on August 2021 when my TSH level was 6. Since then till now never took this medication. I thought it is because of overdose and doctor said so.
Thanks for the reply doctor. When ever I eat gluten or sugar I feel sick again. Is the processed sugar bad for thyroid or any sugar. I am sorry for asking too much question.
are you saying you take nothing now for he thyroid? I'd love to come off it
I would be very happy to come off thyroxine but what is the alternative
@@vallee3140As for Me I take NOTHING
Since on Levothyroxine, I have severe hair loss, extreme heat intolerance, depression, irritation, insomnia, and weight gain, to name the worst of my side effects. I used to be a social person. Always going, being, doing and seeing . After 23 years on this drug, I’m but a shadow of myself. Yet my doc insists I cannot stop the drug. I’ve questioned it, but keep hearing I must stay on it.
So sorry you felt that way.. search fenugreek seeds for thyroid.
Thanks for this information, have had just about all of these symptoms and looking into other meds.
Ty , I have 90% of these symptoms I’d luv to get off it
I am experiencing all the symptoms as you mentioned loss of appetite, bloating & more we ever tired
Very well explained ,and did a great job.
Very interesting thank you so much.
Wow I have everyone of these side effects! Honestly I feel worse after I started taking them & I still feel sick.
@@AnshulGuptaMD yep & every Dr I’ve ever gone to tells me it’s not the meds & that it’s all in my head & that I’m just getting older (in my early 30’s) Lmfao!
Do you have heart palpitations a lot ? And anxiety ?
@@Notrading21 yes
Omg so do I and it’s scary . . But my doctor has me on synthroid . I don’t whether to take it or not ? What works for you ?
@@Notrading21 unfortunately I’m still trying to figure that out😔
I was on this med and had all these feelings 😮 i stopped the medication because it was making me feel horrible
What was the milligram of your pills?
I've been on levo for 10+ years now, but I always feel better if I forget my medication. I also sleep better. Can I stop taking it and try to resolve it in a natural way or am I stuck feeling 😟 for the rest of my life.
Hello Dr, Thanks for your advice, Greetings from California ❤
Which is the best thyroid medicine for hypothyroidism. With hashimotors thyroiditis
I have most all the side-effects whatever you have mentioned
Insomnia and feeling wired and restless even on the lowest dose. I've tried this med three times with similar side effects and I'm done with it now.
Aren't most of the mentioned symptoms caused by thyroid dysfunction alone?
Which means this drug doesn't work well. It's sideffets are horrendous
Exactly!!!
The mood swings are terrifying. I think Levothyroxine messes with my blood sugar too! Is that possible?
I suffer from joint pain insomnia and joint pains
Nice information sir
Hi sir i following your diet with medicine. I feel better now. May i take yogurt?
Levothyroxine has Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in which I am allergic too so now I take NP Thyroid which has very few fillers in,. but it is quite expensive.
What is NP Thyroid? Where do you get it?
I've been taking NP Thyroid for many years with great results! At least it's natural and I loved it. However, in the last year it has become very expensive, but it used to be cheap and affordable, so now I'm looking for a different solution. My Dr. is trying to talk me into taking Levothyroxine, but I'd rather take a natural thyroid hormone, but my insurance doesn't want to pay for it. So now I'm at a loss as to what to do. Doctors (medical doctors) often don't like to prescribe natural thyroid hormones because they say they are too hard to regulate. I still don't want to start Levothyroxine after reading all of the terrible side effects that so many people have!
You Didn't Mention Any Natural Alternatives!!
I didn't feel good while taking levothyroxine, so I stopped. It makes no sense to take something if it doesn't make me feel good.
same here! It never fixed the reason I was put on it so why continue taking it. Still trying to get this whole thyroid mess fixed.
Been on it 15 years and always feel like shit. I quit taking it 4 months ago and started sleeping good, quit having shooting pains, quit losing to much hair. Best of all, I have more energy and feel like my old self. Got my blood taken and doc says it's so low he's worried I will have a cardiac arrest. Pisses me off when when chemist can't come up with pills that work. The treatment is far worse than the ailment. I'm taking the pill again but holy shit why is this?!
@@karenv5103 Keep in mind that lab ranges are arbitrary. They are created by taking the average of lab results of 100 undiagnosed people, not necessarily healthy people. I never use the lab results as a guide...I go by how I feel. I feel good with a TSH of 6, so no worries.
I am on that medication 💊
I am on levothyroxine
Levo has been very helpful for me. However i am gaining weight and my hair is thinning, and it was already very thin! Im really hoping to get my Hashimotos into remission and quit taking this pill.
Changing brands made a world of difference for me. I use Mylan branfd.
I need to find help because I have have hypothyroidism what type of doctor ( Specialist) do I need to see? Thank you for sharing your wonderful advice!
I have no thyroid! I had Graves disease they ended up using radiation therapy to kill off my thyroid! I was on levothyroxine. My work got rid of our insurance. Now I have some kind of discount whatever! I can't find a doctor who will accept it! I have now been without any thyroid medication for 3 months and a few days! I'm also trying to take care of Mt adult disabled daughter! I was told I have fibromyalgia in 210 and osteoarthritis In both knees! My fingers are swollen at the joints and I can't straighten my fingers out anymore. Any thoughts? Is there a supplement I can take to help me!
If you dont have a thyroid you should not stop taking levothyroxine before planning a shift to alternative medicine with an edocrino, extreme hypothyrodism can lead to Myxedema coma!
@@lucasnicoli9766 You certainly didn't read the comment you replied to. They have NO INSURANCE and can't AFFORD a doctor visit to get the meds. smh
sir plzzz do a video about natural treatments for hypothyroidism
I have most of these side effects. I spoke to my doctor but she said its normal and to continue with the medicine. Please help me.
I've been done that road and it is no fun. I hope you find the help you need. I'm still trying to find it. God bless!!!
Hello Sir, my functional doctor ask my Endocrinologist to switch from Levothyroxine 50 mcg to Armour 30 mg, as he said it’s natural medicine. Is Armour any better version of levothyroxine? Can you please suggest natural way to treat hypothyroid? Can thyroid be cure without medicine? I’m feeling most of the problems you described in your video.
Thanks 🙏
@@AnshulGuptaMD Ok Thank you 🙏
I have HASHIMOTTO'S Thyroid Disease. I have taken it about 18 years.
I am taking levothyroxine 75 mcg every morning please tell me if there is any natural medicine I can take I gained weight too 🙏🏻
Me too from 128 to 137
Try patanjali ayurvedic with doctor suggedtion
How I can book online appointment .
Sir I am Indian
From Kolkata
আমার hypothirod আছে কি ভাবে আপনার সহযোগিতা পাবো?
I was telling my problem can't sleep and I feel tired also depression she did nothing about it.
Doctors only care about the buck
Nice information but these are side effects and it is not mandatory that all will experience them...I am on this medicine 100mg from past twenty years but have none of the symptoms mentioned here .
occasional bloating that goes off if I be more cautious with diet . The only purpose of the comment is to make people realise that if there are symptoms take other factors as well instead of blaming the medicine . A lot of people get fat due to lack of exercise but blame it on hypothyroidism.
All side effects you mentioned in this video I am experiencing every daywith synthroid., and would like to switch to another therapy., can you suggest your solution of natural or less invasive threatment? Thank you Doc!!
Natural dessicated thyroid
@@AnshulGuptaMD What is that?
@@AnshulGuptaMD Is that medication or therapy??
@@yukiyu6241 it's made from pig glands!
I have almost all of them.
Been on for 20 years only seem to be more last 14 months
So for "Natural alternatives" we need to ask some other Doctor?
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Here's a natural remedy
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I have palpitations,I am trying to make an appointment with you? Video consultation no response
I'm on .88 MCG and don't have any of these side effects. I started with .50, then .77 and now .88. Thyroid is at 8.3 and really I see an issue with weight gain and expressed this concern with my doctor. Not sure what is going on?
Unfortunately Medicare hates giving brand name medications. I can not take generic medications, generic medications are NOT the same as brand names period….
Me too ineed natural alternatives please!!
@Anshul Gupta MD I undergo total thyrodectomy hypothyrodism
I have had thyroid problems for about 15 years it sucks yes . Has anyone got thyroid problem and made anything better ! . Every year my blood test are within the limits and doctors over the years ! Just go on a loop of blood tests .
Your websites can not be found?
tq very much dr.for very good information,sir,I m also takingthyrinorm 50mcg from last 12 yrs,how can I improve sleep problem,can I eat buckwheat?
tq sir
Been taking 112mg pill and a half after 13 years nz doctors now say don't split the 25mg pill instead take the 25mg whole every other day.i couldn't walk. 10 feet without breathlessness and heart flutters
Hi turmeric capsule herbal can cure hypothyroidism?
No it can't. I take 1 in the morning and 1 at night plus I cook with it for 2-3 years now and I still need 150 levo to have proper levels.
I have to fight with the pharmacist every time I fill my prescription, he insists on changing my prescription with this medicine.
Very nice information thanku Dr i am taking 50micrograms and 25micrograms 50is everyday and 25micrograms is altornet day they haven't go 50micrograms and they gave me 25micrograms and they said take two tablets i am taking then i have breathing problem and my ankle are swallowing what i do can you give me gide please
I wish to stop levothyrosine I have lot of things you mentioned especially sweating and sleeping and mood swings oh god it’s to much sometimes
@@AnshulGuptaMD I wish I can take natural tablets instead of levothyrosine.Can you suggest any?
I take vit d at dinner sleep all night and levotiroxine 50 in the morning empty stomach
Yoga and coriander seed water is very good in throid. You can try that. I cured my throid with this. And excercise and good life style will speedup curing process.
@@mafaldanascimento2128
Ok so I’. Zombi
😅
I m on thyronorm88 for two years but not satisfied feeling more fatigued and tired want to stop medicine but scared my TSH is 1.9
How do I get off this med ?
Thats my question too. I hate this med.
How tremors go
Anak saya kembar, sekarang usianya 9 tahun,keduanya Hashimoto,apakah penangananya sama dengan penanganan dewasa... terima kasih dokter
Hello doctor.i am suffering from hasimotos thyroidities and my anti tpo level is 600 and tsh 5.89 before 3 month.my next oppointment is in 8th august for follow up.but i want to stop this thyronorm and want to take medicine thyrogrit .can i stop this thyronom suddenly? and i am taking this for 5 years..please doctor do suggest me..thank u so much.🙏🙏🙏
Thank u so much doctor .and can i take homeopathic medicine with thyronorm or not?
thank you dr.
So why take levo if it has so many side effects. Many I already have ....?
Yes, I agree with your statement. I wonder why give us a medication that gives the same side effects as those we are trying to get rid of? It makes no sense. Medical doctors are not always right or doing things to make us better. They can't make money off of healthy patients, right?!
Hello sir, I have question how hypothyroid is related to cholesterol
I know my cholesterol levels are caused by my thyroid. I went vegetarian for 4 months and cholesterol was still up, more.
I had strong bones before taking this med
I have Depressionand I can't sleep.I have a hard time sleeping. I have Epilepsy as well and I my medication will Cause depression and my wife she just call are pastor to come pray for me and tell me I'm in sin or doing drugs yes I am the poison the doctor gives me. I used to talk to my sister Lana about it she had Thyroid cancer as well I need to start growing some weed it helps me sleep.
I loss my hair 😢😢
Well I guess I'm throwing these pills away
So, it basically only have side effects.
No. 1 sign - it doesn’t work. I have to use Synthroid.
Iam on tablet thyroxine 150 micr0 gram
I suffer from the cold
I had the first medicine and then had levothyroxin OMG I have nights since being on it that I don’t sleep at all!
I’ve had problems sleeping since 2001 (total hysterectomy)
I can handle the heat just not the cold
Can't handle the ceiling fan on
Definitely can't handle the air conditioner
Thanks sir 🙏🏻
I am writing from mexico. Hoe can comunicate with you?
How can i contact you?
Sad that you never seemed to get a response.
Weight qain not happy tired
Sir hindi mai bta dete
Share tq
🙏💐
Basically it’s crap!
Does this mess with sexy Function and i camt sleep and feel hot?