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Unable To Sleep With Pain In The Chest And Head On Taking Levothyroxine After Being Diagnosed With Hypothyroid. What Should Be Done?

I was diagnosed 5wks ago with hypothyroid, with my lab showing low normal thyroid level. Dr prescribed levothyroxine 50mcg. I cannot sleep. I am having chest pain and headaches. Help! I go for lab in a few days, and then dr a wk. later. This is so bad.
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Symptoms might be because of thyroid hormone supplements . you might need dose adjustment . consult your physician for further on thyroid hormone dose levels . also get a ECG done.
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Unable To Sleep With Pain In The Chest And Head On Taking Levothyroxine After Being Diagnosed With Hypothyroid. What Should Be Done?

Hello dear Thanks for your query at hcm. Symptoms might be because of thyroid hormone supplements . you might need dose adjustment . consult your physician for further on thyroid hormone dose levels . also get a ECG done. Regards