Thyroid Therapy Redlands

Thyroid Treatment

Levothyroxine or USP thyroid may be prescribed if thyroid-stimulated hormone is elevated. ½ dose is taken on an empty stomach for 4 days, followed by the whole dose. Follow up thyroid blood levels are tested 2-3 months following the initiation of thyroid therapy or a change in dosage. The dose must be lowered or discontinued if the patient experiences the following side effects.

• Anxiety, nervousness, agitation, sweating
• Insomnia, headaches
• Rapid heartbeat, palpitations, rapid pulse
• Pain or tightness in chest
• Fatigue
• Hair loss

Signs & Symptoms Associated with Hypothyroidism

• Fatigue (morning)
• Weakness
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Cold extremities, intolerance to cold
• Edema around ankles or below eyes
• Muscle aches, headaches
• Depression
• Poor concentration, memory loss
• Hoarseness
• Dry, rough skin
• Orange tint to palms and soles, pallor
• Dry, thinning hair

Conditions Associated with Hypothyroidism

• Hypertension
• Chest pain
• Atherosclerosis
• Elevated cholesterol
• Irregular menstrual cycles, infertility
• PMS, fibrocystic breast disease
• Hypoglycemia
• Psoriasis, urticarial
• Allergies, asthma, rhinitis.