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  • mellyo
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    December 20, 2012 at 1:45 pm
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    #1018139

    Does anyone know if having the 24 hr flu affects your levels? I was doing so much better last week and feeling a lot stronger, and then I got the 24 hr flu. It’s been about 3 days since I’ve been sick but I am back to feeling the weak, shaky, lightheaded feeling that I hate.

    Kimberly
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    December 20, 2012 at 3:36 pm
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    #1062892

    Hello – I’ve read that acute illness can cause TSH levels to increase. However, I would report these symptoms to your doc if you don’t get some relief pretty quickly…the flu can be nasty stuff!

    Hope you are feeling better soon!

    mellyo
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    December 20, 2012 at 3:43 pm
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    #1062891

    Thanks Kimberly. I got to thinking and perhaps i threw up my Synthroid when I was sick…I had only taken it about 30 minutes before I got sick. So I’m afraid I may not feel that great until that builds back up in my system. :s

    Kimberly
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    December 21, 2012 at 9:07 am
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    #1062894

    Hello – Synthroid builds up in the body over a period of several weeks, so you shouldn’t see a *huge* swing from missing a single day’s dose. Don’t be afraid to be the “sqeaky wheel” and call your doc’s office if you aren’t feeling better soon!

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