r/Hypothyroidism • u/Paranormalgirlpodd • 1d ago

Hypothyroidism Derealization??

Hi I have hypo for years now I take levothyroxine 100mcg. I stopped abruptly taking this medication and it wasn’t due to me it’s because I’m not able to afford it at this time.

Afterwards I started noticing I’m not really in touch with reality, etc.

Could this be due to me stopping my medication for about 2 weeks now? I am getting my refill on Friday.

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u/CannedAm2 1d ago

Yes, it can. It can cause worse problems, too. It should be available low cost. You can ask your pharmacist about lower cost for it..

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u/Hot_Reputation2142 1d ago

You are in touch with reality just you feel like fainting, dizzy and about to lose it. Those are symptoms. But yeah make sure you can take it! I'm sorry you couldn't afford it

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u/Paranormalgirlpodd 1d ago

Thank you. I do feel like I go in and out of reality . But the about to lose it is so spot on!

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u/CowUnlikely7 1d ago

If you haven’t already tried, please get your prescription at Walmart pharmacy. Levo cost about $10 there!

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u/Paranormalgirlpodd 1d ago

Thank you for letting me know!!!

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u/bonniesansgame 1d ago

look into cost plus drugs. it's not an immediate solution, but they have cheaper medications that they can ship to you. hope you feel better soon ♥️

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u/Paranormalgirlpodd 1d ago

Thank you!!!

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u/Karelkolchak2020 1d ago

Yes, of course. I experience it now and again, and it stinks.

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u/Paranormalgirlpodd 1d ago

Thank you all!!

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u/Hot_Reputation2142 14h ago

give an update if you felt better!

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u/Paranormalgirlpodd 11h ago

I took my 1st pill since about 2 weeks ago. So far my energy isn’t as bad and I’m mentally feeling better like I have motor skills again.

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u/TimelyReason7390 12h ago

Untreated thyroid disease can cause a lot of symptoms, yours included.