Can hypothyroidism be the cause of very frequent sinus infections and illness?

Question

A year ago i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was put on .25mcg on levothyroxine. I took it for about a month or so and stopped taking it because it was expensive and i was bad at remembering to take it. I've noticed for a while, like ever since i stopped taking the meds that i have been really tired and have been sick alot with sinus infections and bronchitis. I am also quite depressed and feel like im at a loss. I have had a sinus infection for the last 2 weeks and seem to be getting them like every 2 to 3 months. I also have gained some weight. Can the illness i am experiencing be an effect of me not taking my medicine. and should I go to the doctor to get another blood test since its been a year since my last test was done. Also could taking thyroid meds possible help with my depression or should i get some meds for that? Im really tired of being sick all the time and depressed. My current doctor hasn't even sent me for an allergy test even after noticing all the sinus infections. Any advice on where to start?

Answer 1

you don't need allergy tests right off the bat to find out what is causing your sinus infections. Start with the most common causes of allergies and eliminate them to see if there is an improvement. Do you smoke? Stop. Do you hang around in rooms where other people smoke? These 2 things alone can cause a boatload of sinus problems. Got a cat? That could be another problem. Damp bedroom or lots of carpet in your bedroom? Another problem area. since a person spends long uninterrupted periods of time in the bedroom, this is the area to remove allergy causing stuff first.

There is probably no need to get another blood test for your thyroid either since you aren't taking the meds you were prescribed. Did the meds help while you were on them? If so, then you need to figure out a way to get back on them and pay for them. Is there a generic form of this drug? Can you get some help from the company that manufactures the drug? Sometimes they will help with the cost. Also, ask your doctor if there is another, cheaper drug that will do the same. Sometimes doctors prescribe the first thing that comes into their heads and do not have a clue how expensive it can be. And new improved meds don't always work better than the older tried and true so talk to your doctor about the cost,

Answer 2

Weight gain and tiredness are definitely signs of hypothyroidism. I'm not sure about depression or sinus infections. A lot of my family has all of those things, but I'm not sure if the depression or sinus infections are really connected to the hypothyroidism.

Answer 3

I was on Levothyroxine for a few years and had constant post nasal drip and sinus issues (allergy like symptoms). Then I switched to a natural thyroid medication and the sinus/post nasal drip issues went away. I never made the connection to Levothyroxine until I was recently put back on it and all of the sinus issues came back and I thought to myself, I haven t felt this bad for a few years (since the last time I was on it). So I stopped taking my Levothyroxine and 3 days later...no post nasal drip and sinus issues. I think that there is something in the pill that I am allergic to. Just my 2 cents.

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You should`ve taken your medication for thyroids. And yes, thyroids cause depression and it causes a bunch of other things like feeling tired all the time, sweating and problems with menstruating. My thryoid issues did cause my sinus infection and it took a very long time for them to subside. (I`ve never been allergic to anything in my life)

Answer 5

Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/JU02r



Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).



1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.



2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.

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The reason you are sick,you are not taking your medication,levothyroxine is not that expensive,it costs $16.28,for 100 pills,you should take one daily,also take one multivitamin daily,and you should feel well.

I have been taking levothyroxine for many years,and i feel well,