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What Causes Nausea After Taking Synthroid?

Early in am (4:30-5) I wake up to take my synthroid. I have slight feeling of nausea but have never gotten sick. Usually tea/food helps, but I can t afford more weight. I am totally exhausted from care giving, up too much some nights; this is going on 3 yrs (Dad is 94) and needs more and more assistance getting off couch, down the steps, with food prep, dressing/undressing etc. I also find myself crying when I continually drop something, or hit my head standing up etc. I m not a crier! Worried that something is wrong and worry more about having a physical to try to pin down problem. Only have a family practice physician. Bloodwork has not shown any major problems. I did have elevated liver numbers, but I had broken my wrist in March and had been taking Advil quite regularly since it was the only thing which seems to help. Dr. suggested I back off that, which I have done. There are days when everything seemeds to hurt and I can t get decent sleep since I m always on alert for calls or falls. Due soon for redo. of bloodwork but almost afraid to go.
Tue, 22 Aug 2017
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Stomach upset is a common side effect of synthyroid. It is nothing to be worried about.
However, the symptoms you are describing is concerning for depression. Low thyroid hormone levels can trigger depresdion.Please be advised to check the thyroid function test to assess if thyroid replacement is adequate.
Also follow up with your doctor to assess for possible depression.

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Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Nausea After Taking Synthroid?

Hello. Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern Stomach upset is a common side effect of synthyroid. It is nothing to be worried about. However, the symptoms you are describing is concerning for depression. Low thyroid hormone levels can trigger depresdion.Please be advised to check the thyroid function test to assess if thyroid replacement is adequate. Also follow up with your doctor to assess for possible depression. Hope this answers your questions Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi