For My Wife. Dizziness Has Been A Problem For Several

Posted on Fri, 14 Jun 2019

Question: For my wife. Dizziness has been a problem for several months. Can a change in thyroid medicine dosage cause dizziness? Synthroid dosage reduced from 137mcg to 112mcg per day. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible osteoarthritis of cervical spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I don't think that changes in synthroid dosage, lowering the dosage can cause dizziness.
I think this situation is possibly caused by osteoarthritis, possibly the disease has affected the cervical spine.She may need to do a x-ray of cervical spine.
If the cervical spine is in normal conditions then the dizziness may be related to inner ear problems and she may need to visit an ENT doctor.
Taking betahistine can help cope with dizziness.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further

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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (45 hours later)

Doctor, thank you for your response. it opens up a couple of new avenues to explore. Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Wishing her good health.
Best regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D