Hypothyroids: how often do you have to up your levothyroxine bc of relapse?

Question

How long until your body gets used to using this supplement? I have been tweaking my meds for a couple of years but every now and then it has to be increased. What is your experience?

Answer 1

Yeah, you just have to keep on top of it.  I listed some links below, if you want to know more.

From what I know (I'm not a doctor) you'll take the supplement the rest of your life.  Your doctor should be doing the thyroid tests on you a few times a year to see how you're doing.  It sounds like that is what is going on.

If you have concerns, get a referral to an endocrinologist that specializes in thyroid problems.

Answer 2

Similar experience. When I first became hypothroid, I have a virus that caused thyroiditid and a large goiter. My doctor thought it would all correct itself eventually and I could go off medication eventually. That wasn't what happened at all. Istead it has been about 2 1/2 years and they increase my dose by 25mcg about every year. I am assuming this means I'l need full levothyroxine replacement eventually...guess we'll see.