I have been on just the Synthroid now for 5 days (no "tide-me-over" Cytomel.) Although so far I feel pretty normal, my tongue feels numb at the tip (more like I burned my tongue) and I have a metallic taste in my mouth still. I was doing a bit of searching today and this might not be because of the radioactive iodine, but is a symptom of being hypothyroid (it is called "Burning Mouth (or Tongue) Syndrome). I hope it goes away as the Synthroid gets into my system, because a lot of stuff tastes funny. Strong flavors seem to be better (salsa tastes really good, but chocolate is just so-so; ham tastes good, but turkey is bland, etc.) Lemonade with extra lemon tastes great, plain water tastes like metal.
My doctor said that he usually low-ball estimates the Synthroid until the first set of blood tests (TSH and T4) are done and adjusts from there. (Too high can cause blood pressure and heart rate issues, among other side effects). I have a feeling with my size that 125 mg is probably a bit low...but we'll see. My body has a habit of metabolizing drugs oddly.
We spent the 4th of July at my in-laws and had a wonderful, relaxing time. I love going there...naps are not only accepted, they are encouraged!!! Fortunately, cheeseburgers and hot dogs are foods that still taste good!
My husband and several of his brothers, besides trying to kill the rest of us by not reading the directions for one of the fireworks, set off some great fireworks this year. If there is anything more dangerous than one Francis man not reading directions, it is 4 of them (Josh being one of them) not reading directions. Happily, the rest of the fireworks went up according to plan and we had quite a show. Anna, my niece Courtney, and I took shelter behind the pine trees until we felt like the men had it under control. Everyone survived.
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