Hypothyroidism Support Group

i read several articles about taking thyroid meds at night and how there is better absorption and so i was desperate and i tried it. it worked. can t have food for six hrs before. i was only on 50 mcg and it was not doing anything- she would not increase it. she finally did though after i went to my appointment in tears. but i had already started taking it at night and i did feel a difference. google taking thyroid meds at night and you will see some studies if interested./

I've been taking my levothyroxine every morning for 9 yrs now.Which was recomended by my Dr.and I still don't feel quite right.I'm going to run this idea by my Dr. and see if she thinks it's a good idea before I decide to switch from morning to night on my own,since I've been taking it in the mornings for so long.Thanks for the advice AnnaMae.

That is quite interesting , AnnaMae, because my PCP has always instructed me to take mine first thing in the morning, on a completely empty stomach and with water ONLY. It also says the exact same thing on my bottle label ~~~

What time of ""night"" are we talking here ? If it is 6 hours after food, I would HAVE to stay up until midnight every night and that is not feasible for me me, personally .

Interesting idea, tho' ~~~ because I DO miss my early morning coffee due to taking Levo as soon as I get up. Waiting that 1 hour is hard ~~~

Marilyn

ladyduke. There is no need to start a new discussion with a new question. You can continue your question in your original post. Just click reply. And ask your question. Don't feel inberest everyone does it.

Scott

ladyduke-AnnaMea. I have asked my to speak to my doc's nurse but she was not there. She will call me on what T-3 And T-4 normal levels are. And i will ask others if the levels are consistent.

Scott

thank so much scott i have been trying to get back to you and marilyn for days but i can t get on the site thank you for your help my ft3 is 444

marilyn i have been trying to get back with you for so long but keep getting kicked off the site thank you for all of your support. im trying to change my password now

AnnaMae. Im glad you are here now. Your normal level of tsh should be 4.5 or lower. My doc's nurse still didn't get back with me but i did some research for you. Im still trying to confirm it for you. Please be patient.

Scott