Coming off the meds (part 8)

So I thought about this – despite being pretty cross with the way the Dr spoke to me I considered my position.

Down from 175mcg to 25 over the course of 3 months is actually pretty drastic – after 21 years on thyroids meds. I was devoping a few symptoms – very low heart rate, some build up of fluid/(maybe even fat) around the middle, tingling in my arms and fingers. I didn’t fancy hair loss – maybe its started?

So I went straight back up to 100mcg.

The results so far (5 days or so in) – resting heart rate is now mid 50’s – nearer normal. During a workout (which are still going as normal) it doesn’t drop like a stone back to 70 as soon as I stop. I can even stay awake in the evening later than 9pm.

I’ve been back to seen the kinaesiolgist and the herbs and treatments are still supporting me. In fact I’m feeling pretty good. So 100mcg it is for a while. Let’s give it a few weeks and get restested…

Published by Amanda

Retired dentist Yoga teacher Coast dweller

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