Get Informed: Hypothyroidism
1 in 25 people have Hypothyroidism
iGuard is currently monitoring more than 80,740 patients with Hypothyroidism from around the United States as shown on the heat map below. These figures suggest that roughly 12.1 million Americans have Hypothyroidism with women being most likely affected.
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Age (Years)
iGuard is currently monitoring more than 80,740 patients with Hypothyroidism.
Medications used for Hypothyroidism
Drugs commonly taken by iGuard users for Hypothyroidism are listed below, together with the percentage of patients that take each drug.
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Commonly Used Medication Name* (Hover mouse over name to see medication class) |
% of Patients | Average Risk Rating | Has Generic Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthroid | 94% |
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Yes |
Less than 5%: Armour Thyroid, Cytomel
*This list is NOT EXHAUSTIVE - Only drugs used by a sufficiently large number of iGuard users are listed.
**Medications are sometimes known by different brand/generic names, depending upon how they are packaged or used.
Global Patient Feedback for Hypothyroidism ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
Symptoms:pain,numbness,weakness from elbow to fingers,and knees to toes. I have different pain like ache but not flu or muscle ache. Majoy memory loss,poor concentration, real hard time understanding speach at times, confusion, slurred speach,joining 2 words to make one shorter one. been to all kinds of doctors had all kinds of test everything is normal including my thyroid. I am wondering if I should get an Ultra Sound done on my thyroid for hashimotos disease?
36 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-05 03:10:07
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Hashimoto's disease is best diagnosed via bloodwork. An ultrasound may not be the best tool. Sometimes overall body aches can be caused by a vitamin D deficiency and that can also be determined by bloodwork. Make an appointment with your doctor and let him/her know of your concerns.
Posted: 2010-02-08 10:37:03
Question/Comment:
I have hypothyroidism and also Fibromyalgia. I am on 50mg of synthroid and no prescription medication for the Fibromyalgia. I do however take 3600 mg of magnesium malate , 100mg of CQ10 and 1200mg of calcium which helps the Fibromyalgia. but I am still extremely tired. Should I be taking more. I also take 3mg of Lunesta to help me sleep and get a full 5 hours uninterrupted sleep. Is there more I should be asking my doctor?
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-30 10:20:43
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Fatigue and tiredness can be a sign that your thyroid levels are too low. It may bee time to have your thyroid levels checked and possibly have your Synthroid dose adjusted. There are some prescription medications that you can take for fibromyalgia, such as Lyrica or amitriptyline. Low levels of vitamin D have been diagnosed as fibromyalgia, so ask your doctor to get blood work to find out if you are deficient in vitamin D. You need to decide how you feel about your treatment plan for your fibromyalgia. If you feel it is being controlled by the medications you are currently taking, then you should continue as you are.
Posted: 2010-02-07 22:37:56
Question/Comment:
i have been hypothyroid for 10 years . i have been on 125mg sythroid . i have been still having all the side effects of hypo, so i asked my doctor to try liothyronine and she put me on 25mg and lowered my sythroid to 100mg. i have been taking these for a week now and i feel dead, no energy, and all the review i find people have lots of energy and weight loss.
28 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-11-29 22:43:13
Answer/Reply:
It seems that your Doc is treating your T4 and a little T3. Maybe he should look at increasing your T3. I had the same thing happen to me and the endocrinologist would only Treat T4 and a little T3. I was exhausted. Now I take Armour thyroid 1grain and Cytomel 20 mcg, 2x's day. I have energy and I am losing weight. Finally, it seems I have been complaining forever. I have 2 degree's in the medical field and I still have a hard time getting Docs' to listen. Anyway, Make them run these test, not just the TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and Total T3. You need the total work up. Fight for Your health. You are your own advocate. Docs' are practicing medicine!
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-08 22:30:00
Answer/Reply:
I laughed out loud when I read your reply..
I am a retired nurse of 43 yrs...and the last sentence you wrote .." .Doc's are practicing medicine" is the TRUEST statement that people should go by...they are not Gods...and do not know it all..some things like Thyroid are a matter of trial and error as hormonal adjustments can be a very difficult system to repair.
I always educated my patients with that very same statement...
They are practicing medicine and one person cannot know it all, sometimes it takes several opinions to find a solution to your medical problem, and you have the right to seek 2nd, 3ed opinions till you get an answer to your specific problem...
60 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-26 09:40:36
Question/Comment:
Hi,I am a 36 year old who has been taking Synthroid for 11 years now.I tried switching to a generic brand of the medication.I could tell the difference right away:mood changes,needed more sleep,etc..I tried the change so that my insurance would cover the medication.I had no choice but to go back to the Synthroid even though I must pay for it.Not all medications are created equal is what I am learning.The thing is with me,for some reason,my Endocronologist usually has to adjust my dosage a couple times a year.I am curious as to whether this is normal to have to adjust the dosage so much.I honestly believe that the last increase I got is causing me to have high blood pressure.Should I get my levels checked before I let my regular physician put me on high blood pressure medication since I don't believe that I ever had any issues with my blood pressure before my Synthroid increase?
37 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-09-23 00:23:45
Answer/Reply:
In most cases insurances should cover the name brand drug if on the written prescription the puts on there daw. Which stands for dispense as written.
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-09-23 15:15:08
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Synthroid and many other thyroid medications have a very narrow range where there will work effectively and safely for each patient. Many dose adjustments may be required in order to optimize a level that is best for each patient. You should ask you doctor to provide you with your specific levels from your bloodwork so you can be more involved and have a better understanding of your therapy. It is difficult to assess what is causing your high blood pressure from the information shared, however a discussion about recent changes in your life (including medications, stress, or diet) with your doctor may be helpful for you. Leaving high blood pressure untreated is very harmful for your health and poses significant health consequences over the long term.
Posted: 2009-09-24 22:07:50
Answer/Reply:
I had high blood pressure before I got put on synthroid so I don't think it causes it. Also, I believe that hypothyroidism is an inherited disease because my father had it and my brother has it. I 'm just on a low dose of synthroid.
My neighbor has to adjust her dosage all the time because every now and then her thyroid starts to work for a period of time and decides to quit or slow down causing her to have to increase or decrease the dosage.
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-09-27 21:48:29
Question/Comment:
My medience works great but got pregnant at 40 and lost the baby at 51/2 months ..never checked thyroid levels yet. Don't know if that is what happend but I gained about10 pounds and can not for the life of me lose it now!! Anyone have advice on how to loose weight safely with hypo??? Nothing works. Thanks
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-12 00:04:03
iGuard Answer/Reply:
You need to get your thyroid levels checked first and foremost, and based on the results, begin taking thyroid replacement medication. Weight gain is a side effect of hypothyroidism. There are a variety of doses available so sometimes it takes some dose adjustment to get to the correct level for you. By working closely with your doctor, and getting blood levels drawn, you should find the appropriate dose for you.
Also keep in mind that losing weight is difficult no matter what the cause of the weight gain. You will mostly likely need to adopt a reduced calorie diet and increased exercise to help you lose the weight. You may also want to ask your doctor to refer you to a nutritionist or a weight management program in your area.
Posted: 2009-08-16 16:41:30
Answer/Reply:
I have been hypo since age 20, with a complete thyroidectomy at age 21 due to thyroid cancer. I am now 42 and have struggled with weight gain ever since. About 1 1/2 yrs ago I decided enough was enough...losing weight on my own was not working. I joined LA Weightloss and lost 40lbs. It is a life style change and with exercise it is possible to keep it off. Knowing I will always struggle with weight issues it really helped me to have a support system as well as the accountability. I eat healthier now and feel much better. My doctor was thrilled when I went in the last time with my weight loss. If you are serious about losing weight...I would suggest trying LA, they teach you how to cook healthy for yourself and not just eat already prepared meals. This will be the biggest help in your weightloss and it is what I really needed.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-09-10 12:22:31
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