Levoxyl Pressure in Ears, Unpleasant Side Effects, Hypothroidism, Hashimotos, Tingling Skin
I was diagnosed with Hashimotos on May 12. Began Levoxyl on May 14. First few days were miserable so I thought my body was just adjusting to the sudden addition of T4 hormone. By day 10 I began to feel a bit better, was able to sleep through the night ... more »
I was diagnosed with Hashimotos on May 12. Began Levoxyl on May 14. First few days were miserable so I thought my body was just adjusting to the sudden addition of T4 hormone. By day 10 I began to feel a bit better, was able to sleep through the night instead of waking up 2-3 times, was not as fatigued. Then suddenly I began having pins & needles burning stinging sensations at random areas of my body. I also began having pressure behind my ears and a tightness in my throat. I suspect its my blood pressure.
Went back to endocrinologist to share unpleasant side effects after 27 days on med (2nd visit) Was told that the tingling, skin redness, pressure in ears etc was NOT related to the Levoxyl or hypothroidism or Hashimotos. Yet! I did not have this before the Levoxyl. The she told me to find a neurologist. Huh? The day before the appointment she faxed in blood tests to the lab for a T4 and TSH. The TSH had indeed been reduced from 7.56 to .4 (good) The T4 was 1.4 - not sure about that scale. She liked the numbers and ignored my symptoms. Told me to stay on the .75mcg. See you in 6 months - what the heck! As I write this my eardrums feel as though they are pounding and my neck is throbbing. Do not tell me it isn't the Levoxyl. I am changing doctors NOW. I also hope to try Armour, maybe the synthetic hormone is just not for me - but to have the endo IGNORE my symptoms is unacceptable to me!