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Suggest Treatment For Dizziness While On Synthroid

Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017

Question: My husband had his thyroid removed, went on synthroid, and has had dizziness since, which is 18 months. Please help us.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Confirm that the dose is the right one;

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern regarding to your husband's health.
If the synthroid dose is the right one, no signs or symptoms are expected.
To confirm it, he has to check the thyroid hormones (TSH, Ft4 and Ft3).
If they are within the normal ranges with the actual dose, another cause should be found.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (7 hours later)

His synthesis level has been checked, as well as the epilepsy meds. They are in normal ranges. His blood pressure is also in a safe range. The dizziness is a 24/7 issue. Some days are worse than others. This also causes occasional vision problems, and he has had his eyes checked. He has memory / comprehension problems, almost like he had a stroke.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neurological problems to be excluded;

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
If the thyroid hormones are within the normal levels, he should continue with the actual dose.
The problem seems to be neurological, a CT of the brain would give more information.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (4 hours later)

Ct scan shows all is okay.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Betahistine treatment;

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Did he try betahistine? Are the symptoms improved by it?

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