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Have Heartburn, Loss Of Hair. Have Thyroid Condition. On Levothyroxine. What Can Be Done?
yes have a tyroid condition first placed o 75 mcg of levoytherine reduced to 50mcg incrased to 125 mcg all the same brand medicine when i went to 125mcg started losing a lot of hair i am a 52 yr old female the heart burn and stomach problems my name is patricia phone 0000 i cannoy find a endo dr i have tried from soringhill to new port richey florida i never went to a endo and was put on these doses by primary dr.s can u please advise
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.
The increase from 50 to 125 is too big of a jump. You are describing symptoms that may be related to over-treating your thyroid condition, simulating hyper-thyroidism. You NEED an endocrinologist to manage this condition. You might just have to drive to Tampa for a consult if necessary.
I hope that this helps and good luck!
The increase from 50 to 125 is too big of a jump. You are describing symptoms that may be related to over-treating your thyroid condition, simulating hyper-thyroidism. You NEED an endocrinologist to manage this condition. You might just have to drive to Tampa for a consult if necessary.
I hope that this helps and good luck!
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