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Feeling Brain And Mouth About To Get Numb, Dizziness,sweaty. Dosage Increased In Medicine. Advise?
Hi,
I'am Kamy 53 yrs old female & & taking levothyroxine 50mg for the last 6 years but recently another 25 mg added.Does that mean its gone worse?
Last night, while I was watching TV, I went dizzy. Its was like my brain & my mouth was about to get numb & I was about to pass out.Then I got sweaty. I went straight to bed & was ok today. I do not know what is the cause of this. I do get dizziness for split seconds like 2 or three times a week now. Please advise?
I'am Kamy 53 yrs old female & & taking levothyroxine 50mg for the last 6 years but recently another 25 mg added.Does that mean its gone worse?
Last night, while I was watching TV, I went dizzy. Its was like my brain & my mouth was about to get numb & I was about to pass out.Then I got sweaty. I went straight to bed & was ok today. I do not know what is the cause of this. I do get dizziness for split seconds like 2 or three times a week now. Please advise?
Thu, 9 May 2013
Hi ,
Based on your history you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism for which your doctor has increased the drug (probably because of increase TSH further).Your dose is minimal 75 microgram (some patients may require even 200 microgram).Your dizziness can be secondary to hypothyroidism .You require detail evaluation by neurologist to know exact cause for it.You also require battery of tests such as lipid profile, blood sugar testing, CT scan brain , EEG and ECG to know cause of dizziness.Hope this will help you.
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi Tech city Hyderabad
Based on your history you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism for which your doctor has increased the drug (probably because of increase TSH further).Your dose is minimal 75 microgram (some patients may require even 200 microgram).Your dizziness can be secondary to hypothyroidism .You require detail evaluation by neurologist to know exact cause for it.You also require battery of tests such as lipid profile, blood sugar testing, CT scan brain , EEG and ECG to know cause of dizziness.Hope this will help you.
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi Tech city Hyderabad
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