hi everyone i got hypothrodism due to interferon tretment my hepatitis c was gone but throid is totally distroyed by this now i am on throxine 150mcg daily from last 2 years now my tsh level s are normal but still heavy fatigue ,muscle and bone aches and stomach upsit , foggy mind ,my all blood test are normal lossing weight and muscles ,any advice for me
Hello Taimoor:
I am an RN and live in the USA.
Gee that is awful having the Hep C and then having the Interferon mess up your gland. However, be able to beat Hep C, is great.
Having Hypothyroidism is a pain, I know. I have it too. Well, it seems you still have a lot of the HYPO symptoms. Did you see any improvement?
Have you had a mineral panel, (mineral's in your body), they can go haywire and if you have low Vit D and Potassium you can get muscle aches/pains. Now a mineral panel includes Potassium, Vit B-12, iron, magnesium and sodium. Some of the minerals help keep your Thyroxine working well. It is a good idea to ask for this and a Vit D level. Vit D is a special test and if low you can have horrible muscle aches, brittle bones. Many of us with thyroid problems have low Vit D. Low iron and B-12 can make you very tired.
Also have your adrenal glands checked as sometimes one problem can cause another.
The good news is you seem to have a good TSH, you say. How is your T3 & T4 levels? The TSH is an overall number and you need to have the indivdual T3 & T4 levels tested. sometimes on is low and it would help to get that done. Do you see an Endocrinologist or just a GP?
As to your upset tummy? Try to eat and follow a IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) of gluten free. It has helped some people. Avoid dairy if you can. Are you having nausea? Do you have loose bowels?
Ask your doctor - maybe you need a change in the dose. Maybe you need a different thyroid med. They have other ones. So ask your doctor.
I hope this helps. Be well. Shelly
Shelly
Do you know if perampanel and/or antibiotics can damage the thyroid gland?
Jean
Hello Jean:
Certain meds can interfere with the thyroid medication and can cause your body other problems.
Antibiotics are safe and do not normally cause a Thyroid trouble, because you are only on them for 10 days and not for years. Some meds for cancer to help fight it, can cause a thyroid gland trouble. For example chemo therapy. Also all illegal drugs like Meth and Cocaine can burn up a gland. These are just examples.
Perampanel, I do not think it would cause your gland to go bad. It is a good question to ask your GP or Endo doctor. I have not heard of anyone having trouble from it.
I hope this helps. Shelly