Hashimotos Thyroiditis taking medication... weird side effects.. hair loss..?!
Question: Hashimotos Thyroiditis taking medication... weird side effects.. hair loss..?
I haven't seen the doctor for my thyroid since last June (when I started medication) and I'm really mad because I've been experiencing hair loss, my depression has worsened since I started medication, I have these terrible headaches everyday, I get very carsick, it seems like I am really hot all the time, my eyes are really sensitive to light, every time I get in a car I feel like I'm about to puke. Certain smells have been setting me off too, like everyday odors bother me more. I am mad because I thought the doctor was supposed to check up on me every three months.
I haven't seen them since June, and originally I was supposed to see them in October 2010 but they moved my appointment to March 2011. It's really frustrating, I just want to get this problem resolved and figure out why I am having these symptoms. I am taking Levothyroxine (0.75 dosage I think) and next to that dosage it says (0.075 MCG) .. I don't know what any of that means. I am 15 years old by the way if that helps. Thanks:)
Answers:
I understand how you feel. First of all it is really important that you understand what you are going through. When you have Hashimotos your immune system attacks your thyroid gland leading you to be hypothyroid...in a few word that is what you have.
The symptoms I had were: hair loss, weight gain, muscle cramps, dry skin, constipation and the worst of all my symptoms was depression. It takes a while for the doctor to hit the right dosage of your hormone replacement medicine. During this time you might still feel the symptoms. Don't lose your patience, it will take a while but soon you will feel like yourself again!!!!
It is also extremely important to choose your doctor carefully so that you feel as comfortable as possible. Never forget to take your medication...i take mine the first thing in the morning and wait an hour to eat anything so it can be absorbed correctly.
In a few words: don't worry, as soon as the doctor hits the right dose on your medication you will have your life back!!!
Good luck!
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