Low Thyroid, Taking Synthroid, Done Blood Test Of TSH And Thyroxine. What Can I Do To Feel Better?

Posted on Sun, 8 Jul 2012

Question: i have a a low thyroid i take 100 mg synthriod after my blood test of tsh 3rd generation of 0.31 and free thyroxine 1.23 i dont feel good everyday what can i do to get me to feel better?

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello and thanks for the query.
There can be many reasons for not feeling good or feeling weak.
These reasons could be physical or psychological.
Physical reasons may include either some ailment like diabetes,hypertension,hypercholesteremia etc or some deficiencies like VIT D,VIT B 12,magnesium,calcium,iron,FOLIC acid etc or due to some addictions to smoking or alcoholism or may be due to menopausal symptoms.
Psychological reasons could be due to depression etc.
I advise you to get a thorough check up for the things I mentioned above.
In the mean time start a healthy life style which includes
Regular exercises and physical activities
Avoiding junk foods
Quitting smoking and moderating alcohol
Taking XXXXXXX leafy vegetables and fresh fruits
Cutting saturated fats and avoiding trans fats
Doing yoga and adopting relaxation techniques.
I hope to have answered your query however you can revert to me for any other query.
Thanks and best of luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (7 hours later)

Thank you i would like to know what mg of synthroid should i be taking? i do take 100 mg now. My blood test of tsh 3rd generation of 0.31 and free thyroxine 1.23

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (5 hours later)

Hello
Your dose of SYNTHROID is all right and you should continue with it.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (8 hours later)

Hi my new doctor lowered my intake to 88 mg, and i still don't feel good. What should i do? Please help me. A 100 mg also doesn't help me. I also have vitamin D and calcium deficiency and i take vitamin D and calcium pills for it. HELP!

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (47 minutes later)

Hello
Apart from physical causes there are various other psychological reasons for a person to feel not good.
Medication part is seen by your doctor and as I told you earlier get yourself investigated for other deficiencies also.
I advise you to develop a positive approach towards life and resort to
Daily exercises
Yoga XXXXXXX breathing
Early morning walks
Relaxation techniques
Once you adopt these measures and correct your deficiencies,you will start feeling good although it will take some time as it is a gradual process.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar