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Taken too many thyroid hormones!

November 27, 2016 | 25,00 EUR | answered by Christian Welsch

Have I been taking too much Thyrex for 3 months?

I have been taking too much Thyrex for 3 months.

My last report read:
Tendency towards a slightly stronger adjustment, however, the values ​​were ideal as they were last at 1. I would leave the adjustment at 75 mg and have another blood draw in 3 months (I used to take 75 micrograms). However, I felt worse with the dose and then increased to 100mg (I know it was not very smart) At the moment I am taking 112.5 mg (initially I felt good with the dose) but since today I feel very very bad. Inner restlessness, palpitations.
I was operated on for endometriosis last month and regularly use a progesterone cream. I will make an appointment with a thyroid specialist next week (I have Hashimoto's T.)... Now I read that you can have a heart attack... Now I'm panicking... I know, I won't do that again, I know it wasn't a smart move. I'm really sorry. What can I do to help my body break down the hormones faster? I wanted to go to the movies today but I can't relax at all now. Should I be afraid?

Thank you for the response

Best regards

Christian Welsch

Hello, you do not need to be afraid of a heart attack, reduce your dose to normal, and have your levels checked by your general practitioner or endocrinologist.
The thyroid gland is often wrongly blamed for physical symptoms. If you are tired and worn out, it may not be due to an underactive thyroid, and if you are restless today, it may not be due to an overactive thyroid.
Hashimoto's disease can be associated with both over and underactive thyroid, depending on the degree of inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Drink plenty of water and try to relax. Monitor your pulse.
Do you have any questions? Regards, C. Welsch.