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Suggest Treatment For Hashimoto S Disease

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto s a few years ago and only recently started treatment. I experience many symptoms prior to treatment such as weakness in legs, nausea, anxiety and extreme fatigue to name a few. I have been taking levothyroxin for about 11 days now and wanted to know if it is normal for symptoms to worsen before they get better? I find I am much more tired and my anxiety has increased.
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have hashimotos thyroiditis and it leads to hypothyroidism. Now you are taking levothyroxine.

Complete effect of levothyroxine take place after 6 weeks. So don't worry. Just be relaxed. Continue your drug and repeat your T3, T4 and TSH level after 6 weeks. If your symptoms not improve even after that then consult your doctor and plan accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Hashimoto S Disease

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have hashimotos thyroiditis and it leads to hypothyroidism. Now you are taking levothyroxine. Complete effect of levothyroxine take place after 6 weeks. So don t worry. Just be relaxed. Continue your drug and repeat your T3, T4 and TSH level after 6 weeks. If your symptoms not improve even after that then consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.