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Does Migraine Get Reduced By Altering The Thyronorm Dosage From 75 Mg To 50 Mg ?
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I am a 28 year old female. I have hypothyroidism for the past 4.5 years. It was identified during pregnancy and I have been taking Thyronorm 75mcg for these years. I have been checking the TSH levels regularly and it is around 3. In the last few months, I have started to gain weight regularly. Too much of hair fall is also another regular problem. I am also suffering from migrane. Even after controlling the diet and doing regular exercises, the weight is not reducing, Are these any side effects of using the tablets? Should I reduce to 50mcg?
I am a 28 year old female. I have hypothyroidism for the past 4.5 years. It was identified during pregnancy and I have been taking Thyronorm 75mcg for these years. I have been checking the TSH levels regularly and it is around 3. In the last few months, I have started to gain weight regularly. Too much of hair fall is also another regular problem. I am also suffering from migrane. Even after controlling the diet and doing regular exercises, the weight is not reducing, Are these any side effects of using the tablets? Should I reduce to 50mcg?
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Both the hair loss and weight gain are likely to worsen if you decrease the dose of the thyroid replacement. Both of these are symptoms that can occur with hypothyroidism.
Migraine is not commonly associated with thyroid disease. You may want to consider assessing for any triggers that may be causing your increased migraines. Possible triggers are emotional or physical stress, lack of sleep, cheese, chocolate, alcohol.
It is best not to adjust your medication without first consulting your doctor.
I hope this helps
Both the hair loss and weight gain are likely to worsen if you decrease the dose of the thyroid replacement. Both of these are symptoms that can occur with hypothyroidism.
Migraine is not commonly associated with thyroid disease. You may want to consider assessing for any triggers that may be causing your increased migraines. Possible triggers are emotional or physical stress, lack of sleep, cheese, chocolate, alcohol.
It is best not to adjust your medication without first consulting your doctor.
I hope this helps
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