Can Levothyroid make hypothyroidism symptoms worse?
I recently started taking levothyroid for hypothyroidism. When I was diagnosed I didn’t have the puffy face, hands and feet or the throat swelling and since I started the medicine 4 days ago its started that. My other symptoms have improved such as fatigue, hair loss, depression… but my throat feels like someone has their hands just around my neck but not squeezing it.
That could be a sign of an allegic reaction.
When someone has hypothryroidism, the thyroid enlarges itself trying to compensate for its under production of thyroid hormones, it is refered to as a goiter, and thats what you may be feeling in your throat. It takes a few weeks for one’s body to adjust to thyroid replacement.
You should call your physician asap, let him or her determine whats what. Perhaps your best bet is to be on Synthroid, its the brand name a bit more expensive, but there is a slight difference in the 2 meds.
Good luck.
That could be a sign of an allegic reaction.
When someone has hypothryroidism, the thyroid enlarges itself trying to compensate for its under production of thyroid hormones, it is refered to as a goiter, and thats what you may be feeling in your throat. It takes a few weeks for one’s body to adjust to thyroid replacement.
You should call your physician asap, let him or her determine whats what. Perhaps your best bet is to be on Synthroid, its the brand name a bit more expensive, but there is a slight difference in the 2 meds.
Good luck.
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