I just read an artical about adrenal insufficiency and what startled me was how the symptoms mimmic that of hypothyroid. I just read, on another medical websight, that the medication Synthroid clearly states:
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking levothyroxine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: overactive thyroid conditions (e.g., thyrotoxicosis), a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction), adrenal gland problems (e.g., uncorrected adrenal insufficiency).
What angers me is that I have NEVER been tested for adrenal insufficiency. I was just told to start taking Synthroid and then I was put on IVIG for nearly 2 years after being diagnosed with Lichen Planus, and was told I had selective immune difficency, all due to the birth of my son! Come on! I was healthy before having my son. I understand that pregnancy brought this on, but no one ever gave me the option or my body the chance to try and correct itself, which does happen by the way.
In June of this year, I quit taking the IVIG as I felt worse after every infusion and I didn't see any benefits of it really. I was constantly sick with Chronic Sinusitus and this was supposed to prevent me from being sick!
I am happy to report that I have not been sick once since I quit.
In addition to that, as of this October I have quit taking my Synthroid after being given the run around from my two doctors just to get a refill! Ive' had enough of being their Guina Pig! So far I'm just tired, but my headaches were far worse when I did take Synthroid than what I have now.
My sister in law was put on synthroid and developed a goiter and was told she would have to have a thyroidectomy! She too quit taking Synthroid and has felt fine ever since and that was over 2 years ago, and her goiter went away.
What are the implications long term, both good and bad since I quit taking this medicine.
Oh, and by the way...all the symptoms that the Synthroid was supposed to correct, I had the entire 4 years I was on it. Nothing has ever improved nor went away. Is it possible I was just misdiagnosed or something else was overlooked?