I was started on Levoxyl (dye-free) 1 year ago--the dr. tried Synthroid first and found I was allergic to the binders in Synthroid, the blood test was the TSH, which was 3.8 and she said I had Hasimoto disease. I started feeling very anxious and could not sleep for numerous nights after my gallbladder surgery June 1, 2009. I have been walking everyday for 1 1/2 years and I have thus far lost 41 lbs. and then I ended up having to have a surprise gallbladder attack which resulted in surgery and terrible after effects from the anesethic. The doctor did a blood test and it was determined I have an abnormal CVP 2D6 so she has to be careful what kind of medicine I am given plus I am allergic to sulfa, phenobarbital, barbituates, codeine and shellfish. I was given Lunesta 2mg. to help me sleep. My legs have been achey and I have had no pep and of course very anxious due to not feeling well. I then went to get a 2nd opinion and this dr. did blood work that showed my TSH was 3.5, T3, Free 225, Thyroid Peroxidase 44, DHEA Sulfate 197, Testosterone, Total 50, Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total 31 I was put on Armour thryoid 60 mg. Vitamin D3 5000 I have been on this combination for 5 weeks, still not sleeping well, very tired, my breasts appear to be a bit swollen, my thumbs seem stiff in the a.m. like I have fluid in them, and vaginal area is still extremely dry. I am a 62 year old postmenopausal female who until 1 year ago felt great and slept about 6 hours a night. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
