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What Causes Body Ache And Low Energy Levels While On Synthroid?

i am currently on synthoid 0.075mg feeling really terrible no movation to do thing ,body aches , low energy, sole of feet painful,always cold, not sleeping well, gaining weight, thinking of asking my doctor to change my medication to armour what you throught
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms can be attributed to Hypothyroidism. You mention that you take Synthroid (A brand name of Levothyroxine) and considering all your symptoms it is evident that you don't take enough thyroid hormone replacement therapy for your body'd needs. I suggest to do the TSH test and to see if you need Synthroid dosis adjustement and if the thyroid is the explanation of your actual symptoms. In my opinion, the doses adjustment is enough to normalize your situation,it is not necessary to change your medication to Armour. Anyway, I suggest to discuss with your treating endocrinologist about your symptoms and the best medication for your thyroid condition.

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What Causes Body Ache And Low Energy Levels While On Synthroid?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms can be attributed to Hypothyroidism. You mention that you take Synthroid (A brand name of Levothyroxine) and considering all your symptoms it is evident that you don t take enough thyroid hormone replacement therapy for your body d needs. I suggest to do the TSH test and to see if you need Synthroid dosis adjustement and if the thyroid is the explanation of your actual symptoms. In my opinion, the doses adjustment is enough to normalize your situation,it is not necessary to change your medication to Armour. Anyway, I suggest to discuss with your treating endocrinologist about your symptoms and the best medication for your thyroid condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.