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Does Anyone Have Hypothyroid, And Are You Getting Even More ......hypo Than Usual, Because Of MM Or Treatment?

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Hollis AK

I've asked my GP, after some research, about adding T3 to my Levothyroxine. I've been taking thyroid prescriptions for as long as I can remember; started during menopause; back in the mid? 80s. TSH is pretty high and it may explain why I feel the way I do. He said we'll wait for my next MM blood tests, check TSH and go from there. That's more than 8 weeks away! Till then I'll just wonder if my thyroid is even the problem. The first thing I noticed was how it's difficult to swallow pills… read more

May 29
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I have my thyroid, lipid panel, and D3 level checked at my primary care each year.

May 30
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I messaged my GP on My Chart, so I better message my Oncologist. Strange how I didn't think of that.... I guess I just assumed he would see the same things that my GP sees. Then again, they don't share messages, I don't think🤔
I have a video call on the 6th but I'll send a message now anyway; heads up sort of thing.. Thank you Paula 👍🏼 ( just trouble with pills, not food or liquids )

May 30
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Kathryn,
Difficulty swallowing is a red flag. Talk to your Oncologist. Can you message them on MyChart? 8 weeks is a long time to wait if you are having swallowing issues.
Paula 🌹

May 30
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Try taking your pills with a thick juice and pushing them down with a grape tomato or something soft like that. That’s what I do. With the big calcium pills, I pull them apart and pour them in my yogurt.

May 30
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I didn't even think of discussing it with my Oncologist; good thinking AI! Since my Oncologist only deals with cancer, I'm hoping he doesn't have to get involved.🤒

May 29

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