
Suggest Treatment For Dizziness While Driving And Exhaustion While On Synthroid

Sleep deprivation could be the culprit
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern. I hope your thyroid blood works are noral now. From the history provided, it seems like stress and sleep deprivation are main issues which would have contributed to your symptoms while driving. When you wake up at night to pass urine, your sleep is further disturbed. There could be several causes of frequent urination at night.. a) Diabetes b) Prostate issues c) Drinking too much water at night d) bladder overactivity.e) Obstructive sleep apnea.
You should try to get following test done.
1) 8 AM serum cortisol
2) Fasting blood sugar and HbA1c
3) Serum PSA
4) Serum creatinine and Urea
5) Urine routine tests
6) CBC.
7) Full Lipid rrofile.
Regards
Binu


Few tips
Detailed Answer:
Well, since i havenot examined you, i have to come to a conclusion from the history provided. As you are otherwise healthy with no recent change in weight, there is unlikely to be a serious problem in you. People often underestimate sleep issues. You need 7 hours of solid unbroken sleep at night and 15 minutes of short nap in the noon to remain healthy. As an endocrinologist, i do see plenty of people who complain similar issues like you and often when they sleep well, the symptoms dramatically improve. You must also ask your doctor to check your blood pressure sitting and 2 minutes after standing. Another test i would like to add is serum electrolytes ( sodium and potassium).
Sleep well for few days. Try to get home early and switch off TV, XXXXXXX phond and computer 2 hours before you plan to sleep. The best sleep is between 10 pm and 5 AM. Finsh dinner by 6 to 7 pm maximum and avoid drinking water after that. You may also try Melatonin 3 mg at night before sleeping for 1 to 2 weeks to get back the sleep. See if these measures improve your symptoms. Avoid smoking and excess alcohol as well.
Regards
Binu

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