How to take Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Correctly | Side Effects All Patients Need to Know

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Synthroid or Levothyroxine in its generic form, is a a commonly used medication to treat Hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid. Dr Hart-Pinto answers the most common questions on Levothyroxine (Synthroid) including:
• How and when should I take my Levothyroxine?
• How long will I need to take my medication?
• Are there any side effects?
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#Levothyroxine #Synthroid #Medications
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:52 What is Levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
01:32 Who Shouldn’t Take Levothyroxine?
02:04 Medication
Interactions
03:04 Dosage
03:44 How Quickly does Levothyroxine work?
03:55 How to take Levothyroxine
04:19 Foods to Avoid
04:45 Can I drink Alcohol with Levothyroxine?
04:50 Missed my dose
05:09 Overdose
05:28 Duration of
Treatment
05:43 Side Effects
06:37 Legal Disclaimer
07:03 End Screen
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Further Reading - Resources for Patients
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Last updated 14th Nov 2021
Next review date is 14th Nov 2024
Author: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto
Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus 13th Nov 2021.
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Authors:
1. Dr. A. Hart-Pinto MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCS
2. Dr. Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP
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@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. JHP Medical has NO AFFILIATION with drug manufacturers (AKA BIG PHARMA), and we NEVER will. Our only AIM is to educate patients about their medications. We do NOT recommend or endorse any medication discussed, nor can we provide individual medical advice. Instead, the information provided here is intended to assist patients in making clear, informed decisions with their doctors.

@clydevrooman9435 2 ай бұрын

I take it at night😊

@melissajamison1064 10 ай бұрын

I've been taking it for 7 years now and not one doctor has explained ANYTHING to me. I am a proactive individual so I did my own home. Thank you doctor for putting out this video. And shame on all medical personnel who don't know this info cuz I suspect that is the case... Their own lack of knowledge and laziness and apathy 😢 M. 💕

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. We are glad you find it useful

@trudyramgren8817 8 ай бұрын

For sure!!!

@roostercrows9141 Ай бұрын

My doctor didn’t tell me if it was hypo or hyper. He just walked out. I told him that it wasn’t helping me. I still am very fatigued and constantly fall asleep. I have been taking it for 16 yrs and never had an increase in the med. He just tells me the small dose is fine. How can it be fine if I still have the same symptoms?

@zhanc8631 Ай бұрын

1999 had a Hemi Thyroidectomy due to a very large tumour I found in my neck.. It was a Follicular Adenoma 6cm x 11cm growing down my throat. I was discharged from hospital and told to see my GP in 6 weeks. By the time I did, I was a mess and actually cried when he asked how I coped with the surgery. My reply was great doc, however I am so horrifically tired!! Exhausted 😩… he just smiled and said how am I taking my Thyroxine!…… and was annoyed I was sent home from hospital without being told I would need it…. Still take it and apart from a very soft voice now I am doing great on the meds…

@jeannereich8690 2 ай бұрын

I've been taking this med for over 50 years!!! I am tested quarterly as my results go up and down constantly. I have never been stable. My life has been ruined at times due to this. No doctor has ever given it the attention it deserves. It's been a nightmare. I am so sick of dealing with it.

@edreeves6759 Жыл бұрын

Latest research says to take it before bed for better results !

@katjagrushina5085 4 ай бұрын

Tried it and felt much better! Two hour after my last meal before going to bed.

@ToddBrockman-wr2ds 16 күн бұрын

I just learned this after taking for 4 years! My physician nor Pharmacist told me except 1/ times daily. I take before bedtime after seeing a video on KZfaq.

@edwardprice140 Ай бұрын

Short, sweet, and to the point.

@trudyramgren8817 8 ай бұрын

When one has weight loss it usually means hyperthyroidism. I have Graves disease and i was pretty sick when diagnosed. I lost alot of weight. I think people should see an endocrinologist whether they are high or low.

@jacquelinetaylor9447 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for this most informative video on Levothyroxine. I am on this medication and am delighted in this video! Thank you and warmest regards always! 😊

@hassenjaunbocus124 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor for these important information

@MrsKunis 7 ай бұрын

I am making my Hashimoto's go into remission by March and I will be getting off Levothyroxine.

@wilhelmina2460 3 ай бұрын

I can sleep and hard to sleep

@kathleenlawton 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉 I didn't know that was possible. You must be so happy ❤

@notforprofittho 2 ай бұрын

You will need to take this for life, generally. Hypothyroidism doesn’t go away.

@eleanorbertuch135 9 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation. Very informative. Thank you

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Ann-ub4mf Жыл бұрын

Thank You. ❤

@kathleenlawton 2 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank You. I've been taking it wrong for years. I was taking it at 5:30 am and my other 11 morning pills at 6:am. I was misinformed by my Dr when I started taking this years ago. I'm so glad you made this video. Thanks again! ❤ ~ Kathleen Lawton~

@kathygreer2097 Ай бұрын

Every time I get my rx filled it has a large amount of info with it that tells you not to eat or drink for an hour after taking and not to take any medication, including vitamins for 4 hrs after taking it? Didn’t you get instructions?

@kathleenlawton Ай бұрын

@@kathygreer2097 I got tem and boy is my day trying to keep up with them difficult. I have alarms set starting at 4am and ending at 11 pm. It's strange when I'm in the hospital, they just give me everything at once.

@katherinegarelli2889 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@ethereal369 11 ай бұрын

Levothyroxine (aka Synthroid) rarely works by itself. It replaces ONLY T4. Your body also needs T3, which the body is supposed to be able to convert Levothyroxine into T4 *in a thyroid gland that's functioning right*. But if it was working, we wouldn't need medication in the first place. So there's a lot of people who don't get relief from symptoms with Levothyroxine alone. Ask your doctor for Armour Thyroid. It's a naturally derived source of thyroid gland that also replaces T3, eliminating a lot of symptoms that Levothyroxine alone does not, including weight loss in many individuals. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.

@keylongo2470 10 ай бұрын

🇺🇸. Absolutely! The facts are withheld and often proper tests are not ordered . 🇺🇸

@patricka.5993 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. I was not aware.

@risenshine2783 4 ай бұрын

@@keylongo2470cant get it in UK , its really big brother here

@wilhelmina2460 3 ай бұрын

I told my docto cant sleep ihave high cotisol 13.3 iread in the book that if u have high cortisol you can have this med is that true

@Deej496 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info.. Very timely. 👍

@Scully331 8 ай бұрын

I was told to take it first thing in the morning, and wait an hour before consuming anything else other than water. I put one pill next to my bed and cover it with a glass, that way I know if I took it or not.

@JHPMedicalUK 8 ай бұрын

+Scully Hi, thanks for watching. We are glad you find it useful

@jgfreer8322 8 ай бұрын

@Scully331 Thanks for that idea - it’s genius!❤

@suegeorge1933 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great idea.😊

@lesleyscott7224 Ай бұрын

I have found that it helps to take slightly more levothyroxine after a busy day or when I feel really tired. I am on 118mg so I occasionally take 125mg. I need a level of 22 in my blood test to function normally. Remember everyone is different and will have an individual response to medication.

@mrsssanders7194 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, it has been a great help understand about my medication.

@anuwamirichi1834 4 ай бұрын

Just starting levothyroxine, helpful video, thanks

@JHPMedicalUK 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@12ManFan Жыл бұрын

This was really interesting to watch as someone who has congenital hypothyroidism (I was born without a thyroid at all). It’s interesting to see all the things to consider when taking levothyroxine since it’s all I’ve ever known and never have to think about.

@MrsPaulaTorres Жыл бұрын

Ohmygod what was your mothers lifestyle like, is she diagnosed hypothyroid or was severely malnourished? Does she come from radiated geography of Chernobyl spill or radiated areas in Japan? How did this happen

@12ManFan Жыл бұрын

@@MrsPaulaTorres My grandmother has hypothyroidism. Interesting guesses tho.

@NJSEXXIESTHUSTLER 6 ай бұрын

I take an oil based liquid drug since every pill failed absorption and I went into heart failure. For years, even today, my levels still are not right and a lot of the health issue I have is because of this drug not absorbing correctly. I found it suspect it’s all food related why nothing is working, you can NOT take any type of soy products or products with soy in them and or drink coffee with this drug which I always have since the day they removed my thyroid. So now I’m going to start this diet change in combination and see on the next blood text if this worked and I believe it will. I’ll give an update but im sure there are many others out there like myself. It can take years to get your levels right since most doctors are uneducated in this area and im talking about the ones who even specialize in this area of expertise. Patients need to advocate for themselves and do their own research as I did! If it wasn’t for the research I’ve done myself, who knows where Id be today - I’m only still able to talk about it because I’ve constantly been on top of my own health and research.

@jaimereynolds258 Жыл бұрын

Just started taking this today. Thank you for the video

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

Believe me it's position wait till you feel the side effects

@alyseh9539 5 ай бұрын

Hey you post is a year old just curious how levothyroxine has been working for you? Did it work? Are you still taking it? Were there any side effects?

@jaimereynolds258 5 ай бұрын

@@alyseh9539 Hey 🙂 Yeah I'm still on it. After labs were done, it showed that it is helping. I guess it is something you just keep taking. I didnt have any side effects from it.

@victoriakochubey3730 Ай бұрын

@@georgeking2369 which side effects do you mean ?

@matthewdean8592 2 жыл бұрын

I just started taking levothyroxine literally today and this video is super helpful I really appreciate you guys making this!!

@loving_lioness3518 Жыл бұрын

How is it working out for you so far? I start taking mine tomorrow morning! 🙏

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

You will be sorry

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks Matthew

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

Bet you regret taken it

@robertcope59 Жыл бұрын

@ george king out of curiosity why will they regret taking it? I’m supposed to start mine tomorrow at 75 mcg

@LALife6 Жыл бұрын

Is it okay to take lyothyronine with Levothyroxine? Or seperate them each day?

@amariner5 9 ай бұрын

175mcg for 2 years and counting. Thanks for the video, a good reminder to take the medicine correctly. Walnuts: what effect? Totally surprised by that one. Fiber supplements? Good, bad, indifferent? . I had a thyroidectomy, and I LOVE sushi! Link?

@maryannmcrae5392 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@JHPMedicalUK 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@bonblue4993 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the information. I always take Levothyroxine first thing in the morning, but I take it with 5 mg of Lisinopril, so I will stop doing this and take my Lisinopril with my other vitamins and supplements after breakfast.

@margaretmccullough1752 9 ай бұрын

Well, I am totally blown away. I’ve been taking this medication for several years. The reason my doctor gave for prescribing it was for post nasal, drip, nothing about thyroid or anything like that. I checked the bottle to make sure that it was the same thing and I take two pills a day For my postnasal drip. Guess what my post nasal drip is no better!

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

+Margaret McCullough Sorry to hear this. Please consult with your doctor.

@darinanguay3645 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dok, God bless , from the philippines

@chrisgallagher3757 Жыл бұрын

Is it safe to take Levothyroxine if you have non classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

@Amani-mx9jx 3 ай бұрын

Hello doctor, can please tell me why kelp worsen the hypothyroid situation. I saw some videos on KZfaq who said that they are using kelp supplement in place of levothyroxine. And also they are managing their thyroid with that. Can you please suggest me what should I do.

@susieduzie466 Ай бұрын

Well I have a condition of the adrenal glands & still have to take it so I’d like to know why I shouldn’t.

@tukeerchohan2511 6 ай бұрын

Taking Levothyroxin from last 6 month's 50mcg and i feel anxious my heart feel pulpitation on any movement or any hard work i feel heavy breath... I don't know what to do...

@mwatson4283 9 ай бұрын

How dangerous is it to take 125mcg at 70 tsh. Tsh is supposed to be under 5

@nessieness5433 7 ай бұрын

'Certain foods can influence how well levothyroxine works', but you do not say how. Do they hamper the effect or heighten it?

@MrsLeo2222 6 ай бұрын

So are you saying no kelp or seaweed?

@alt7658 Жыл бұрын

Thank u sooo much for this information......

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@kdani11307982 Жыл бұрын

I could’ve taken levothyroxine forever and not seen any improvement, but natural Synthroid made a big difference.

@DarkNLuvly404 Жыл бұрын

Natural synthroid? Please elaborate. Where do you get it?

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

I agree it's position

@faridaaali6170 Жыл бұрын

Where do u get this from

@kimrose80 Жыл бұрын

Do you mean desiccated thyroid??

@barbaragrider9136 Жыл бұрын

I took it foe years but when I saw a Thyroid specialist he.told me to take ONLY name brand Synthroid because it is accurate where the generic can vary even from pill to pill. I have done better staying away from the generic.

@onestarabove7027 6 ай бұрын

I was able to control my thyroid levels with Crowe’s Lugol’s iodine, four drops a day(not dropperfulls), selenium capsules, one per day, and multivitamins. When I took Levothyroxine, it felt like I had a minor heart attack. My heart squeezed like a muscle cramp. I stopped taking it.

@MrsLeo2222 6 ай бұрын

Exactly I want off this med ,Been on it far to long, Doctors don't want me to stop or even try

@cathyc1730 6 ай бұрын

How do you regulate and know you are taking the right dosage?

@onestarabove7027 6 ай бұрын

@@cathyc1730 so far as the iodine goes, I can actually feel a sort of tingling in my thyroid when it is low. I also have blood work done to check my levels. Most information says to take about three drops a week but that isn’t enough for me.

@risenshine2783 4 ай бұрын

@@cathyc1730my doctor doesnt regulate my thyroxine! Once a year, not great

@colleenpeck6347 4 күн бұрын

I take 4 drops of Lugols in a cup of water every morning.

@jbrook877 10 ай бұрын

Great info - music makes it difficult to hear.

@JHPMedicalUK 10 ай бұрын

Noted!

@lendy81 Жыл бұрын

Taking it for 200 mcg Now..there's a time my heart rate so, fast.

@ATumblelinaTruth7777 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@user-ic5bz1pw9c 3 ай бұрын

Is it normal when you take euthyrox it can triggered your acid reflux?

@mkay6040 Жыл бұрын

My heartrate is 90 when in bed at night, my heart is falling out, weightgain, heartburn so bad i don’t even wanna eat anything 6 months in …….my last heartrate was 160/90. before i just was little tired . I don’t wanna take it anymore

@debbiestott3651 5 ай бұрын

Check out the rice diet Dr. Kempner. Great results

@njsmkmmsthatsit3518 8 ай бұрын

Any one have any tips for people with insomnia due to Levothyroxine? I had a complete Thyroidectomy in August. I was put on 150 mcg to start with. When they checked my blood they reduced the dose to 125 mcg. I don't have any other side effects other than terrible insomnia. Any suggestions?

@susieflorian5978 7 ай бұрын

If you can and are able to walk on a daily do so and get sunshine without sunblock. Drink at least 8-8oz glasses of water everyday. Turn off cellphone at least one hour before you want to go to sleep. Also check the internet on how to do deep breathing to help you relax.

@stephaniehorner2625 Жыл бұрын

Yeah they're saying lymphatic drainage and stuff.... That's why I opted to go off my other medication and address strictly essential health needs.... Like thats what they are saying

@bettycrowe797 10 ай бұрын

Doc didnt tell me this was a lifelong thing! goody.

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. I hope We you find this useful

@chanchan0891 2 жыл бұрын

Any advice on managing the side effects of levothyroxine?.? I'm getting terrible headeaaches and sometimes nausea since starting it 3 months ago.

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@derekandfarley Жыл бұрын

You might want to look into natural desiccated thyroid instead of levothyroxine. I was on levothyroxine for 20 years and although it did provide T3, it did not improve my symptoms. My endocrinologist changed me over to NDT and it did help but neither one totally eliminated the symptoms.

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

Just stop taking it it's bloody position

@lucystrider728 9 ай бұрын

Get retested if you undergo relaxation training as you may need half your previous dose, I have seen it happen.

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching.

@d3vin34ng37 Жыл бұрын

Can I be on synthroid 0.075 MG with Concerta I was prescribed?

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for watching. We hope you have found the video helpful. Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual medical advice due to medico-legal reasons. Each person's medical situation is unique, and it's important to consult your doctor or healthcare professional for personalised guidance. They have access to your medical history and can offer the most appropriate advice tailored to your specific needs. Best wishes, JHP Medical Team

@rosea2350 2 жыл бұрын

It made my heart rate go to 111. I’m pregnant with a heart condition so I had to stop taking it. My cardiologist was concerned about my heart rate but for some reason didn’t seem to think it was because of Levothyroxine.

@jesuistazx Жыл бұрын

Hope you're okay now. I've not heard of it increasing heart rate unless the dosage is too high, like in hyperthyroidism.

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

Yes it does

@robertcope59 Жыл бұрын

What mcg were you on?

@jumz4488 2 жыл бұрын

good day,, Im a RAI patient, now i have hypothyrodism,, my doctor gave me levothyroxine for medication. my question is can I take any medicine likes vitamins supliments, medicine for colds, flu,headache while taking up levothyroxine? also food rich in fiber? how many hours is the gap before taking this medicine and food? thank you

@namagembe67 2 жыл бұрын

I was advised you take it on an empty stomach preferably first thing in the morning with a glass of water. You need to leave at least an hour before consuming food and to leave 4 hours before taking other medicines.

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

You are telling this person what they could read in the box and it won't make any difference you will not get rid of the side effects i have been on it for three years chucked the bloody lot in the bin i have never felt better and now enjoying life do the same it's bloody position

@LinNick 2 жыл бұрын

When you mention foods to avoid, does that mean i should avoid those food in my diet completely or just avoid them near the time of taking this medication

@brownshit1910 Жыл бұрын

Avoid them until two hours of taking the medication

@sophia.lb95 Жыл бұрын

My doc told me to wait an hour for after taking the pill but four hours for certain fruits like calcium rich foods and the ones he mentioned

@lorrainebell1450 Жыл бұрын

Look up books by mary shoman, shes an American doctor with thyroid disease, i bought some of her books. 😊

@jamespolucha8790 Ай бұрын

My doctor put me on this and never told me why, I always weighed 185 my adult life, I blew up to 247 really quick, I’ve been fighting with my doctor about this with no help, I’m going to a thyroid doctor and see what they say,

@carolcole570 2 ай бұрын

I have a question, please. My sister’s thyroid was radiated. She is on Liothyronine plus Levothyroxine. Her T3 is too low, but her Endocrinologist REFUSES to do anything about it. I said she might take some Iodine. Here is her response to me : “ Iodine CANNOT be taken by people who are on Liothyronine and Levothyroxine “. Do you know of any REASON why Iodine would have negative effects on those two medications that are taken together ? Please, please, help us out by answering. Today is 4-20-2024. Thank you !

@JHPMedicalUK 2 ай бұрын

+@carolcole570 Hi, thank you for watching. We hope you have found the video helpful. Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual medical advice due to medico-legal reasons. Each person's medical situation is unique, and it's important to consult your doctor or healthcare professional for personalised guidance. They have access to your medical history and can offer the most appropriate advice tailored to your specific needs. Best wishes, JHP Medical Team

@carolcole570 2 ай бұрын

@@JHPMedicalUK Thank you very much for your polite cop out. I think you are aware if taking iodine with Levothyroxine and Liothyronine is a complete “ No No “ for ALL patients or not. If yes, that is acceptable. If “ in some cases “, then that also is acceptable. It, to pull a total cop out, is just not acceptable. Goodbye.

@camilatorres2408 7 ай бұрын

I have overactive thyroid and my doctor prescribed me this medication, is that bad?

@jigyasapareek5486 2 ай бұрын

yes, levothyroxine worsens overactive thyroid, please do not consume more thyroxine when your body is already producing it in excess!!

@irenecarabeo2439 Жыл бұрын

Oh so this med is for only hypothyroidism...mine is hyper what meds is appropriate?..

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

@albusaidi29 Жыл бұрын

Is it safe to take medication before sleeping and in empty stomach so I will take my breakfast after 6 or 7 hours.?

@christine3043 11 ай бұрын

I take mine at 3am There are studies that show it’s better absorbed taking it at night or in the middle of the night. So, go for it. Make sure it’s at least 4 hours after a meal.

@farahaj_jaafar 7 ай бұрын

Tried that but my TSH went even higher..my endocrine doctor suggest taking it 1st thing in the morning

@SocoWow 3 күн бұрын

I work shifts so i can't always rake medication at a certain time, is it ok if it's with a window of a few hours like 7-10?

@clifblake 10 ай бұрын

If I understand correctly, this drug only replaces the hormone level. It in no way addresses the thyroid problem? Is that incorrect ?

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

Correct. Levothyroxine is a replacement hormone

@clifblake 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time, to answer my question !@@JHPMedicalUK

@ruby_572 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what to do! Please help!! My doctor prescribed me levothyroxine and it was 85 mg I started taking it for two months but later It gave me some allergic reactions such as redness under my eyes and red patches on my neck and itching , I told my doctor and he said there's no other medicine for it and he lower it's mg but after taking it the same allergic reactions are happening.. But minor, now what should I do???

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

@ruby_572 Жыл бұрын

@@JHPMedicalUK Thank you so much for your response!! I will consult it with my doctor as soon possible.. The video was very helpful thank you so much for providing informative videos.

@ethereal369 11 ай бұрын

@@JHPMedicalUKYeah, super helpful.🙄

@arrepuess Жыл бұрын

Since i been on Levothyroxine, ive felt air hunger, sleep apnea type of sleep, but mainly after heavy exercises, and or on hangovers. Definitely not a good pill. I may have just been deficient in iodine since i was off of iodized salt? Non hashi, i think im gonna try to leave it

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Sorry, we do not recommend or endorse any of these medications discussed. Instead, the information provided is aimed at assisting patients in making clear, informed decisions with their doctors.

@cmckee021 Жыл бұрын

Test your vitamin D3 levels!!!!!!!

@arrepuess Жыл бұрын

@@cmckee021 I did, and they were low. Upon research I understand it’s better to take a D3 with K2 to keep the calcium from accumulating in the arteries. By the way, I’ve been off of level thyroxine a bit over a month in my numbers remained normal range. No real change, and I feel better

@cmckee021 Жыл бұрын

@@arrepuess glad you checked and are taking it with K2. I got off of synthroid a few yrs ago and went a more natural route and eventually my tsh was normal but…. Now it’s back with a vengeance and I’m looking into what the real root causes are for me. My D3 is at 20 and I’m a mess with other symptoms so needless to say I’m deep diving into lots of research which mostly all is found via Functional medicine or integrative med docs. That’s where I’m headed. Can’t wait to be treated by someone who is passionate about your “overall” health. One thing is certain we are bombarded by products that are sold as food and are terribly misrepresented. Our FDA sucks as well. Lol Best of luck to you!

@arrepuess Жыл бұрын

@@cmckee021 sorry you are going through that, I don’t want to sing Victory yet, i want to do another blood panel in a month and see where im at? You take magnesium? Remember stressors and liver health are crucial factors.

@FighterFred 2 жыл бұрын

On this for many years, and does not solve the problem. I probably need pure T3 as the conversion from T4 is not working. Better still, get to the root cause, which is either the liver/gallbladder or the immune system. That I also take immune depressants is also fucking things up.

@cmckee021 Жыл бұрын

See a Functional Medicine doc or integrative medicine doc (same thing I believe) and get your D3 levels checked. I’m hypoT AND super low in D3 which our docs are not being fully trained about!

@acatte1 4 ай бұрын

@@cmckee021interesting you say that I starting taking like 10 drops of D and feel so much better, always been told easy to OD on D but now docs say stock up on it weekly, 10 drops once a week 4000iu

@kadimetsamagi6417 Жыл бұрын

I have heart pumping and chest pain. Would that dissapear? I only started 2 weeks ago, i feel nacked and chest pain and heart palpitations

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

You will never feel any better while you are on this medication i ended up in hospital with the side effects it makes you feel you are having a heart attack as you have already experienced it is poison

@JonLumapas 11 ай бұрын

i just started taking my levothyroxine 50mcg today and after a minute i felt burning sensation in my neck..though it's tolerable but is it really normal??

@itsquia1739 10 ай бұрын

Hello. Did the burning sensation continue and did you get any answers from your doctor?

@acatte1 4 ай бұрын

Just remember not to eat anything grapefruit, dairy, cabbage, or broccoli unless cooked

@VerJhenChannel Жыл бұрын

helo doc. my doctor advice me to take levothyroxine every another day,after my every laboratory results was normal,it is ok?

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

JHP Medical has NO AFFILIATION with drug manufacturers (AKA BIG PHARMA), and we NEVER will. Our only AIM is to educate patients about their medications. We do NOT recommend or endorse any medication discussed, nor can we provide individual medical advice. Instead, the information provided here is intended to assist patients in making clear, informed decisions with their doctors.

@Busa-Girl75 Жыл бұрын

Wish my endocrinologist would have told me all of this before I had the radiation therapy . I’m on 100micro grams and H/R has gone from 120+ down to 60 BPM and I’m constantly Exhausted. Preferred having an over active thyroid . 🙄

@jinglebell9424 11 ай бұрын

Me too, i had Graves Disease uncontrollable thyroid with medication, elected to have radiation treatment. Gained 10lb every year no matter what. Wasnt given another option.

@trudyramgren8817 8 ай бұрын

Same here but hypothyroidism isn't much better. Having a thyroid problem is not fun!! The thyroid affects the whole body. Many symptoms and side effects!

@jacquelinemcmillan2793 Жыл бұрын

im on 200 micrograms have been for 9 years but im always down and tired my life is miserable since i was diagnosed and recently ive lost weight making me look awful more so on my face whic i suppose could be due to my age im 44 and have stopped my period and have hot flushes all day and night and this was age my mother went through the change i do admit im bad for not taking my thyroxine at same time every day but i do take it daily im also aneamic and have vitimin B12 deficeny

@derekandfarley Жыл бұрын

Vitamin B12 deficiency probably doesn’t help with the tiredness but I have had extreme fatigue for 28 years and no thyroid prescription I have taken (levothyroxine or natural desiccated thyroid) has changed that but I can tell you what did. I took Dr.Westin Child’s adrenal gland reset and T3 conversion booster and it made a real difference. Check him out on KZfaq and Pinterest. Hope this helps

@jacquelinemcmillan2793 Жыл бұрын

@@derekandfarley thank you for the advice i will look him up now sounds interesting im in the Uk however so doubt this option would be available to me

@hassiaasaana4101 6 ай бұрын

Please Dr, I have being taking levothyroxine for 6years and trying to conceive but it's not coming, please Dr help me

@acatte1 4 ай бұрын

Dose may be too low

@m.kkelad Жыл бұрын

I am completely lost among doctors who trie to help me : my T3 is 98.3 ng/dl .... T4 is 6.9 ug/dl aaaand TSH is 9.8 ulu/ml !!!!!!! some see I must take Levothyroxine 50 and some don't . Please help me 😔. I'm 65 years old and suffer from Heart disease.

@stephaniehorner2625 Жыл бұрын

They say thyroid cancer runs huge in my family my question is this due to ethnicity....?

@lucieelizabeth7610 Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to conceive and have been prescribed 25mg of levothyroxine. I’ve always had regular periods but since taking this my period hasn’t come. Can you help? Thank you

@NananaNa-dp6tl Жыл бұрын

Hi, i'll start taking them tomorrow ,i'm trying to conceive too .

@annanavarro1760 7 ай бұрын

Did you get a period ?

@rabbisohan9826 2 жыл бұрын

Hi.i have a hypothyroid.i take levothairoxin all day.my tsh is normal.now i have a loots of problem.hair fall, triednes.muscle weknes.i have not energie.what i can do now pls tell me

@hunpherycellestina9111 2 жыл бұрын

@georgeking2369 2 жыл бұрын

Whey does he have to do a video you get all this information when you get your medication he is only reading what it says on the slip that comes with your medication

@buckrogers5808 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you could benefit from T3 as well

@derekandfarley Жыл бұрын

I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and have just had my thyroid and parathyroid glands removed because of a large nodule in the thyroid. I also had extreme fatigue, hair loss, muscle cramps and seizures, heart palpitations dry skin and more. I was on levothyroxine for 28 years before I was diagnosed with Hashimotos and had my doctor change my medication to natural desiccated thyroid which helped but there is no cure for the symptoms. They can be improved though. Check out Dr. Westin Childs on KZfaq or Pinterest. He has supplements that I found very helpful. I took adrenal gland reset and T3 conversion booster and had an overall better sense of well being. Hope this helps

@rosebritt9423 Жыл бұрын

@@georgeking2369 cuz most DO NOT read those things!

@katiehoos238 Жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed at 14 years old with a goiter, been on levothyroxine for 13 years and dose is still changed every 3 months. I started on 350mcg and now im on 200mcg but it goes up or down 50mcg each time.

@arshdeep2440 8 ай бұрын

hey i am also diagnosed wid multinodular goiter but my dr prescribed me thyroxine sodium tab. Would you tell me does it work?

@dawnsylvester2725 Жыл бұрын

Side effects high cholesterol high triglycerides high HDL high gluco lymphocytes and the list goes on believe me these thyroid meds are no joke

@karenwhitehead2260 Жыл бұрын

Was taking my t4 correctly one hour before or after food/drink no other medication near the thyroid meds after my total thyroidectomy in 2019, unfortunately it contained lactose (I'm lactose intolerant and have colitis) i managed to get on T3... All by my gp... This also contained lactose 🤦‍♀️ my gp pushed and pulled me on to different t4/T3 meds lactose free, but no matter what I do I can't cope with the side effects, stomach /bowle, diarrhea, cramps, headache, feeling sick, palpitations, tremors sweating.. (not over medicated in the least) my thyroid bloods are alway bad (absorbtion problems) but gp just keeps saying "persist with it you'll feel better soon 😮..... Its been 4 years doc... 😢😢😢😢

@keylongo2470 10 ай бұрын

🇺🇸. Loss of Hair was omitted. It’s extremely important to be factual and truthful. 🇺🇸

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback

@pammettee4975 9 ай бұрын

There are as many as -over 100 possible symptoms.

@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529 6 ай бұрын

@@JHPMedicalUK I heard that, if you take it for many years, you'll wind up with Osteoporosis. IS THIS CORRECT???

@staceynolan8577 Жыл бұрын

What about caffeine? Trying to wean off

@wokenmillennial Жыл бұрын

It makes me go to sleep when i take it in the morning? Any advice?

@crooked_teeth. Жыл бұрын

You can take it in the evening, on an empty stomach.

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

Yeah don't take it bloody poison

@crooked_teeth. Жыл бұрын

@@georgeking2369 A statement straight from the middle ages.

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

@@crooked_teeth. don't think so

@timothykukowski8003 Ай бұрын

Been. Taking. Since. 12yrs. Old. No. Problem s. Watch. What. Eat. And. I. Take. 112.

@msTwenty100 Жыл бұрын

I got hyperthyroidism after giving birth to my first son, then ten yrs later i got hypothyroidism after giving birth to my second son. I still suffer from hypothyroidism. I just do not understand how pregnancy brought this on. Could you please comment, Doctor?

@sorinlena Жыл бұрын

not a doctor, but you probably have hashimoto's, check antibody TPO

@beckybrynjolfsson Жыл бұрын

You probably had it your entire life but didn't get diagnosed until you were pregnant. I've had it and doctor's that wanted to keep me sick deliberately didn't help me. I knew when I had hypothyroidism and no doctor helped me. Pisses me off when I can't get help. I know I have hashimotos but this doctor is a bitch and won't tell the truth. She's unqualified to treat it so she avoids that I need a specialist.

@cmckee021 Жыл бұрын

Check your D3 levels!!!

@tesiemarie8942 Жыл бұрын

I had breast implants that triggered mine.

@terrib3083 Жыл бұрын

Too much estrogen can trigger thyroid issues.

@faridaaali6170 Жыл бұрын

Is it before food or after food can you take

@Waverley52 Жыл бұрын

Take first thing in the morning, at least one hour before food.

@RB-je2ri 7 ай бұрын

Weird. Didn’t address possibility of taking seven pills once a week. Studies have shown this is just as effective as taking levothyroxine daily. I had Hashimotos after a pregnancy and had a hard time taking this med daily and my doctor suggested trying the once a week method due to supporting studies. I’ve taken mine this way for over 20 years. No issues.

@acatte1 4 ай бұрын

My doctor suggested one 100mcg every other day instead of tsking half what's your dose? 700mcg at once I'd probably die lol

@jinglebell9424 11 ай бұрын

Can i drink black coffee after my dose of levothyroxine??

@iainh 11 ай бұрын

According to the instructions in my medication, no, you shouldn't eat or drink anything but water for an hour. Caffeine can suppress the effectiveness of the medicine, so I'd stay away from the coffee for one hour.

@barbaraangele8615 Жыл бұрын

This video does not address the MAIN side effect I have from this med which is EXTREME FATIGUE and lightheadedness..

@elizabethsodahl9659 11 ай бұрын

It completely dismisses a number of side effects experienced by so many….

@devinevigil 10 ай бұрын

Same!!! I also get heart palpitations

@poojapachchigar9272 9 ай бұрын

I am also having headaches and heart palpitations

@Krist-ju3lz 2 ай бұрын

Finally… I thought I was the only one experiencing extreme fatigue and weakness from taking levothyroxine. The first time I took it, I remember having anxiety and hunger but no weakness. I don’t remember if I was taking synthroid or levothyroxine. This time around, the levothyroxine pill looks different and I’m not experiencing anxiety on it but extreme weakness. I was hoping it would make me feel stronger not weaker lol especially now that I’m actually consistent with taking it. I thought this would finally fix my hypothyroid weakness and all the symptoms but I guess not…how did this disorder even manifest in the first place? I wish I could get to the root cause so I could feel healthy again and actually enjoy living lol

@amyhatfield7181 Жыл бұрын

Can your body get dependent on this ? No one seems to know

@JHPMedicalUK Жыл бұрын

@barbaragrider9136 Жыл бұрын

No. It is a hormone to replace what your.thyroid isn't making. I have been on it for 23 years.

@JAM-zb2vh Жыл бұрын

with Levothyroxine when you lose weight will the doctor have to give me a lower dose of

@stephaniehorner2625 Жыл бұрын

Or just genetics?

@mrsssanders7194 2 жыл бұрын

I had a total thyroid removal

@Diylisandro Жыл бұрын

That probably hurt like hell after the anesthesia wore off

@lidiasilva5471 2 жыл бұрын

Question 🙋‍♀️ can I get pregnant 🤰 and also do I need to stop think this medicine if am pregnant

@milumav 2 жыл бұрын

It should regulate your thyroid hormones which improves fertility (as is the case when any hormone imbalance is corrected), and taking thyroid hormones during pregnancy (especially in the first trimester when the fetus relies 100% on your thyroid hormone supply) is vital for the proper development of your baby's brain and nervous system. According to the research, cognitive impairment and learning disabilities can occur if the fetus is deficient in thyroid hormones. Just remember the baby will leach your thyroid hormones from you, so just make sure your dose is optimal (i.e: TSH below 2 mIU/L ) for BOTH of you, (all too often people only focus on the baby's health and forget about the woman's health). I wish you and yours nothing but optimal health, luck and happiness!

@lidiasilva5471 2 жыл бұрын

@@milumav question 🙋‍♀️ for you do I have to stop it then if I become pregnant

@milumav 2 жыл бұрын

@@lidiasilva5471 No, it's important to keep taking your thyroid medication throughout the entire pregnancy for both you and the baby.

@lidiasilva5471 2 жыл бұрын

Is hard for me to get pregnant from this way

@lidiasilva5471 Жыл бұрын

@@milumav my doctor said I have my thyroid under control

@nitaabey9488 2 жыл бұрын

1 hour after taking my levothyroxine 112 mc i can't stay awake and i start freezing what is wrong?

@patriciamesquito6509 2 жыл бұрын

It does the same to me

@lita4458 Жыл бұрын

Like clockwork for me too. Around two hours afterwards.

@cmckee021 Жыл бұрын

Check your D3 levels!!!! HypoT left untreated for a long time gets complicated! See a functional medicine doc. Reg docs are not sufficient in training

@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529 6 ай бұрын

@@cmckee021 Where do you find a functional medicine doctor?

@mars3676 Жыл бұрын

did this make anyone lose weight?

@Aisakevula 11 ай бұрын

Made me gain weight

@denisealonge4773 9 ай бұрын

Again what if u have no thyroid!!!

@pammettee4975 9 ай бұрын

“Hypothyro” runs in my family. My Aunt was told she Had No Thyroid Gland in her neck! She had symptoms. They found out Her Thyroid was “Reto- Sternal” ( Behind her Sternum ( breastbone). It needed to be removed- It is Unusual what occurs.

@tomthumbelina70 2 ай бұрын

Oh man please lose the music, very distracting 😣

@winniecash1654 9 ай бұрын

Put it in your mouth, swallow with water. No? Is there more to it.

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

+Winnie Cash yes there is watch and see

@winniecash1654 9 ай бұрын

@JHPMedicalUK I will! Been on thyroid meds for 30 years. It was never explained before.

@Gta2O13 Жыл бұрын

I just don’t take it

@georgeking2369 Жыл бұрын

Nor me bloody poison

@anneluck2626 9 ай бұрын

I would have weighed 300 lbs if I stayed on levothyraxin. I don’t convert t4 to t3 . I need natural thyroid. It’s hard to listen to this guy telling us we should take all those drugs! Ugh

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

Hi Anne, Some individuals require t3, but this is usually via an endocrine specialist. This is outside of our area of expertise, so it wouldn't be right for us to talk about it without consulting an expert first. Hope you understand, that everything is individual in medicine what's right for one person isn't necessarily right for all. Regards, JHP Medical

@alexv259 2 жыл бұрын

NOTHING in the video presents anything from the PERSONAL perspective of this nice doctor. The presentation looks like reading the the pamphlet that comes with the medication!! 😂😂😂🧐🧐

@milkandungu9316 2 жыл бұрын

Whats wrong with that am a pharmacist and sometimes we pick the smallest reminders like empty stomach.......

@ethereal369 11 ай бұрын

@@milkandungu9316Yeah, super helpful.

@bozellbowman6712 2 жыл бұрын

my thyroid was removed.

@lidiasilva5471 2 жыл бұрын

Wowo

@jerah5018 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@faridaaali6170 Жыл бұрын

Why

@Mulak44 2 жыл бұрын

Can I take levothroxine at night before bed tjme

@Sergio-ik4ix Жыл бұрын

I usually take mine first thing in the morning with a full glass of water, as indicated in the video. I’ll wait at least 45 mins before eating anything

@sandischneider1493 Жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

@danielfernandes3474 10 ай бұрын

Wrong! Iodine is great to help your thyroid . Please give factual advice

@JHPMedicalUK 9 ай бұрын

Iodine deficiency is a cause of hypothyroidism, however, very few individuals in the western world are iodine deficient. It is prevalent elsewhere in the world, but not in the UK.

@midbc1midbc199 3 ай бұрын

I don't think this guy is legit......it's like he just read from the information sheet and didn't even explain t3 t4 proteins or how your body converts the hormones