CAN METHADONE CAUSE HYPOTHYROIDISM?

Question

I HAVE BEEN ON METHADONE FOR YEAR AND HALF AND I HAVE GAINED 60 POUNDS! MY TSH LEVEL WAS35 AND 3MONTHS LATER IT IS STILL 20! ON 137MCGS OF GENERIC SYNTHROID. I HAVE ALL THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHYROIDISM BAD! VERY DEPRESSED! I HAVE TO BE ON THE METH. DUE TO PAST OPIATE ADDICTION AND I HAVE 6 HErNIATED DISCS! WHAT CAN I DO?

Answer 1

Elevated T3 levels have been known to occur in patients who use estrogen or methadone!

Water retention and weight gain on methadone are not unusual. Many people gain weight from better eating habits. Your metabolism may also slow down, and this can result in some weight gain. All opiates have an "antidiuretic effect" which causes "water retention'. For some people, the water gain is more pronounced. Wide swings in weight could indicate another problem. You should definitely discuss water weight gain with your doctor if you also have shortness of breath, leg swelling, or swelling in the abdomen.



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Patients on methadone maintenance report a wide range of methadone effects. A long list of methadone's effects has be compiled and is presented below. Some of these methadone effects are easily mistaken as withdrawal symptoms or as other medical conditions.



Methadone side effects include but are not limited to:



drowsiness

lightheadedness

weakness

euphoria

dry mouth

urinary retention

constipation

slow or troubled breathing

Methadone side effects that are more rare include but are not limited to:



allergic reactions

skin rash

hives

itching

headache

dizziness

impaired concentration

sensation of drunkenness

confusion

depression

blurred or double vision

facial flushing

sweating

heart palpitation

nausea

vomiting

Methadone side effects that are more uncommon include but are not limited to:



anaphylactic reactions

hypertension causing weakness and fainting

disorientation

hallucinations

unstable gait

tremor

muscle twitching

myasthenia gravis

kidney failure

seizures



CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR.... HE/SHE WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/Cy1Q9



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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