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Numb lips, hands and arms

anna11
Posts: 1
Joined: Jun 2012

I was just wondering if anyone has any advice. I recently switched medical providers and have been on a new perscription of Levothyroxine, but different manufacturers. I am about 35, 5'2 weigh about 150 lbs, I went on a low calorie diet 950 calories a day, I work out and lift weight 4-5 times a week, and I am a size 6. This new doctor is always trying to refer me to weight management classes and healthy eating, despite the fact that I have told her I eat very healthy, run as well as work out quite a bit. I have recently been having this tingling sensation and feelng of numbness around my lips, my arms feel weak and tingly as well as my eyes feel foggy. I call the doctors and ask them but the first thing they ask me if if I received the information about the weight management classes. I polietly say I am not interested and ask about my meds and tell of the symptoms but I am told not to worry. I am beginning to get a little brain foggy and I just want to cry at every little thing. Could this be my meds or somehow related to my thyroid or lack of? I had thyroid cancer about 2 years ago, a total thyroid removal as well as iodine radiatin that kept me in the hospital for 4 days. Could it be my calcium even though it has been a while since surgrey and post op calcium levels were fine? I'm just getting a little frustrated! Tired of feeling like crap! Please someone tell me its not my weight as my doctor seem to be hinting to me.

csm2007
Posts: 25
Joined: Dec 2010

Just my opinion, but when you have a doctor that is unwilling to review your concerns it may be time to seek a second opinion from another doctor if it is possible. Your concerns are valid and deserve to be heard not overlooked....Sometimes a patient can be very sensitive to changes in medication, even small ones. A fresh perspective and review of your case can't hurt. Best of luck to you!

AlexM
Posts: 18
Joined: Jul 2011

I'm certainly no expert but after my TT I had mega troubles with my calcium and I had all of those same symptoms. I would have some blood work done to check.

Take Care.