What happens if i don't take my thyroid meds?
My thyroid levels were high recently and doc prescribed meds. Sometimes I feel okay so I wonder, what happens if I don't take my thyroid meds for a few days? Will it mess everything up?
My thyroid levels were high recently and doc prescribed meds. Sometimes I feel okay so I wonder, what happens if I don't take my thyroid meds for a few days? Will it mess everything up?
You will basically turn into a sleepy sloth who gains weight just by looking at a glass of water! Jokes aside, skipping your pill makes your metabolism crawl. Just swallow that tiny pill every morning so you can stay active and energetic.
Don't skip your meds! Your thyroid controls your body's energy levels, and skipping it can lead to hair fall, dry skin, and feeling super cold all the time. Keep a daily alarm on your phone so you never forget your morning dose. Take care!
Our elders always said that a disciplined routine is the key to long life. While eating coriander seed water in the morning is good for digestion, it cannot replace thyroxine. If you don't take your proper medicine, it will slowly affect your heart and joints, so please be disciplined.
Oh my god, please don't stop taking them! I missed mine for just a week and started having intense anxiety and brain fog, which made me panic so much. It is really not safe to play around with hormones, please get your blood levels checked soon.
I totally get how frustrating it feels to take a pill every single day for the rest of your life. But please hang in there, because skipping it will only leave you feeling exhausted and low. You deserve to feel your best, so please take care of yourself.
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As someone managing high blood pressure, I know how interconnected our body systems are. Skipping thyroid medicine can elevate your cholesterol levels and put extra strain on your heart, affecting your BP too. Please do your regular blood tests and follow your doctor's prescription.
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