I have PTC. 21 months post surgery. Taking 150mg Levothyroxine (recently increased dose from 125mg). Recent bloods show I am Hypothyroid. Feeling worse now than ever before. Can anyone explain how this is possible with no thyroid? Thanks in advance.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community. I'm sorry to read you're feeling worse than before now your thyroxine dosage has been increased. I have a different type of cancer but I did have a sub-total thyroidectomy nearly 20 years ago and my Levothyroxine dose has been the same since after the op and I've felt fine. I have a blood test every 6 months to check my levels.
Whilst waiting for the members here to reply, I think it might be an idea to contact your GP as I looked on the NHS website and found this:
Side effects
Levothyroxine does not usually have any side effects, because the tablets simply replace a missing hormone.
Side effects usually only occur if you're taking too much levothyroxine. This can cause problems including sweating, chest pain, headaches, diarrhoea and being sick.
Tell the doctor if you develop new symptoms while taking levothyroxine. You should also let them know if your symptoms get worse or do not improve.
All the best, B x
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