Troubled with side effects of Hypothyroidism

Hormones
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Hi everyone

I am 23 years old and was having irregular periods for past 1-1.5 years. 

On nov'14 when my periods didnt come for 46 days I went to see a doc.

She asked for my thyroid profile and i had high TSH 9.01, So I was put into 25mcg of eltroxin.

After 5 days my periods came, and i was feeling better, So i just stopped taking medicines and everything was fine. 

But after 3 months i had severe constipation with a lot of straining. I could not understand what went wrong I was drinking enough water n all. Then to add to it I had a pretty bad acne breakout all over my face. I became depressed and fluffy, my face became round with puffed cheeks.

Again I tested for Thyroid and it came 9.52 (TSH) I started taking medicines again, my constipation became fine but the acne is not going. My skin has become so rough. I has smooth skin before. Also, i have developed hairs on my face and in upper lips, its just disgusting  

I am so troubled with this hypothyrodism. 

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Hi suman41478,

I suggest you join the Thyroid problems UK group on facebook.They're very helpful.I know exactly how you feel,except you're a lot younger than me.Good luck

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Hello, I am sorry that you are having problems but I think that you need to give it more time to get the thyroxine into your system.  Have you been back to the doctors after being on the medicine to check that your blood levels are reasonable.  I have had lots of problems getting properly medicated in the past and it can be that you are still not on the right dosage. Good luck Maggie 

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Hi maggie, I am going to see my doctor today evening. How long it takes thyroxine to work? Will the sideeffects go after some time or i'll have to learn to live with it. Is there anything I can do other than thyroxine to help my thyroid problem.