[joy123]

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Thanks Kimberly
Well looks like the RAI worked….my blood levels from yesterday are TSH 6.00 (0.35- 3.50) T4 14 ( 8-21) …..yay!

My last TSH two weeks ago was 4.48 and my T4 was 12.

Looks like I`ve gone/going hypo even though I`ve been taking 25 mcg of levothyroxine. My GP has raised this to 50 mcg.

I notice the T4 has raised since the last bloods – is this a good sign?

I`ve been experiencing nausea for a week, it starts just after I wake up – gets worse, then abates by supper time?
I`m wondering if nausea is a hypo symptom?
regards
Joy

[Kimberly]

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joy123 wrote:

I notice the T4 has raised since the last bloods – is this a good sign?

I`ve been experiencing nausea for a week, it starts just after I wake up – gets worse, then abates by supper time?
I`m wondering if nausea is a hypo symptom?

Hello – Not sure about the nausea; hopefully others will chime in here, but I would mention this to your doctor.

The goal would be to get TSH, Free T4 and T3 all in the “normal” range, so it sounds like you are moving in the right direction!

[barbra]

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Hi joy123,

I’m glad the RAI is showing results. I had mine in July last year.

Just a thought: Could the Levothyroxine on the empty stomach be causing the nausea? Or not enough water to take it with? Does it get better when you eat something? I had noticed that when I took the Levo very early in the morning and stayed in bed, laying down, that my stomach was not happy.

I know a few people have a hard time taking the Levo without eating a little something. It’s absolutely worth a phone call to your doctor. Being nauseous for that long would be upsetting, to say the least.

Levothyroxine did not agree with me so I finally had to switch to Synthroid, which normalised my levels without a lot of up and down adjustments.

I hope you and your doctor can figure it out. All the other symptoms are miserable enough without adding nausea to it.

Hugs.
Barbra.

[joy123]

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Thanks Barbra and Kimberly

We seem to have the nausea figured out, it`s because I`m weaning myself too quickly off a benzo sleeping pill the doctor prescribed ages ago when I was losing whole nights of sleep. This was before Graves ever got diagnosed.
My doctor has given me some anti nausea meds that are working great and then we`re working out a proper taper plan.

My thyroid is officially under active !
The nurse called to say she`s shown my blood results to the endo consultant and they`ve raised my levothyroxine to 75 mcg.

I`m pleased but suffering
My under active symptoms are awful joint aches and pains, headache and dizziness….with such tiredness!!
So all being well, I just have to wait till the meds kick in now…..

How are you doing now Barbra?
Joy

[barbra]

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Hi Joy,

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, as nice as it can be in your situation.

I did go hypo about 6 weeks after the RAI and went through the same symptoms you are experiencing, so hang in there it WILL get better.
After the switch to Synthroid, which finally took hold in the spring of this year, I have had normal levels and am feeling good. I take 75 MCG of Synthroid at 7:30 AM and I’m OK. My doctor’s appointments are now 6 months apart and I’m hoping it stays that way.
Occasionally I still take an Ambien when I can’t sleep.

I had a couple of other medical problems, unrelated to Graves, pop up but seem to be on an even keel for now.

Take good care of yourself and if you feel like whining or have questions don’t hesitate to let us know. I’m speaking for all of us here: We have done our share of all of that, believe me.

Hugs.
Barbra.

[joy123]

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Thank you Barbra

It`s nice to `meet` you but wish it was under better circumstances. I went back and read your through your posts and so pleased you`ve come out the other side.
Also hope your other health problems keep on that even keel.

What a journey eh?

I`m 7 weeks post RAI and hoping for a break of the under-active symptoms. About now would do me just fine with Christmas around the corner
I`ve got joint pain, dizziness and that never ending sluggish feeling……till it comes to bedtime, then I wake up?
Whatever is that all about?

I`ve only been on the 75 mcg of levo for a few days, so I think I`m expecting too much too soon?
It`s such a relief to hear that we do recover. I`ve not been too sharp with my health for 2 years and was shocked to discover it was my thyroid all that time! I think my family had me as a hypochondriac….I thought I was a hypochondriac!!

hugs back attya
Joy

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