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3/30/11 7:23 A

Hi KATHYG1967,

I'm so glad that you talked to your pharmacist. Since you are having a reaction I would definitely let your doctor treating your thyroid know about it. It may be that you are allergic to that kind of antibiotic? Hope you feel better real soon!

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3/28/11 7:55 P

Thanks. Last night I couldn't think about anything except maybe getting some sleep.
I just talked to the pharmicist. She told me that none of the meds interfere with the synthroid. But the wellbutrin I was put on will keep me awake because I take one in the morning and one at night.
Thanks for your help.

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3/28/11 6:22 P

I have had to take antibiotics while taking T4 (Levothyroxine) and T3 (Euthyral -- French made medication) and I had no side effects.

I would check with my doctor and pharmacist if I were you. You may be allergic to these medications and they may prescribe something less drastic for you.

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3/28/11 10:21 A

Hi.
In August I landed in the hospital with a severe tooth infection. I was on antibiotics and steroids. When I got out 5 days later I had a pretty bad reaction. Lost the feeling in my legs, all my senses were WHACKED out, my heart rate and blood pressure were way off.
I had a Thyroid appointment about a month later, when I was still sick, though now off the meds, I found that my thyroid numbers were TERRIBLY OFF. It took me until December to get back to normal. So, yeah, I bet it does affect you.
I'd have to go find the names of the meds I was on, if you want them. Also, I was just on a pnemonia antibiotic that my Thyroid doc gave me and I seemed fine with that.
I hope you get feeling better soon. I HATE when my thyroid feels swollen. It's AWFUL.
~Susan

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3/28/11 9:59 A

Hi Kathy -- I agree -- check with both your dr and your pharmacist .... I was interested in what meds you are taking since I'm ALWAYS FREEZING TOO!! I just switched from sytheriod for many, many yrs (too many to count!) to Naturethroid and that's helped tremendously releive my frozen popsicle feet and hands -- I'm just curious what's working for you ... also, it's helped with the dry skin and I use Dove Nutrium body wash which is FANTASTIC for my dry skin, you should try it too! :) ....good luck! Have a Great day!

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3/27/11 10:10 P

You might want to ask the drugest or your DR on that one.

Good luck & God Bless
Ida

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3/27/11 9:08 P

I have a problem. I started taking 2 strong antibiotics 5 days ago. Since that time, my front of my neck has started hurting again and I am having more hypo symptoms than usual. My meds usually keep me from freezing to death and my skin from being really dry.
What I am asking is this: Can taking antiobiotics interfere with thyroid function?
At this point I am desperate for relief. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks