Regarding the above, I found the following information about taking L-Thyroxine at bed time in the following link:
http://www.aarda.org/infocus_article.php?ID=42
Somehow this information gives me some relief, because I am worry that in this case, I am not following doctor's indication, but instead listening to other people's advice (including some parents of children with Down syndrome).
I apologise for insisting, and I know you already gave me an answer, but would like to know your opinion on this new info.
To complete the information on my daughter, I would like to add that she is taking the hormone Lutenyl, continuously, non-stop, in order to avoid having her periods. Due to her disability, she is not capable of handling her periods in a proper way, so the gynecologist suggested this alternative and at the same time protecting her of an unwanted pregnancy (although she is always under supervision at home as well as at school). Neither the endocrinologist nor the family doctor mentioned anything about this medicine interacting with the L-Thyroxine. Another medication that my daughter takes is Nassonex (nasal spray for the sinus congestion), she suffers from chronic sinusitis. Both medication supposedly contribute to her weight gain, but is either that or stop the medication, and the latter is not possible.
As to one of your comments, I think the hypothyroidism is a recent condition, because test were done last year and it didn't show any signs of it. Also the weight gain was dramatically seen within last and this year, plus the fatigue and the cold hand symptoms she presented before being diagnosed. At present, and with the adjustment of the dose to 50mg again, the diarrhea stopped, but the pain in the abdomen in the morning continues, and occasionally she complaints about headache and she feels warm. And yes, you are right, she does stay home when she is not feeling so well, but she is not allowed to do anything that will be interpreted as a reward (no tv, no computer), still she prefers to stay home and rest. When she feels better, she is enthusiastic to go to school (but very seldom).
Once again, thank your very much for your response and for taking the time. Also excuse me for being so lengthy in my posts!
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Hi Alison,
Regarding the above, I found the following information about taking L-Thyroxine at bed time in the following link:
http://www.aarda.org/infocus_article.php?ID=42
Somehow this information gives me some relief, because I am worry that in this case, I am not following doctor's indication, but instead listening to other people's advice (including some parents of children with Down syndrome).
I apologise for insisting, and I know you already gave me an answer, but would like to know your opinion on this new info.
To complete the information on my daughter, I would like to add that she is taking the hormone Lutenyl, continuously, non-stop, in order to avoid having her periods. Due to her disability, she is not capable of handling her periods in a proper way, so the gynecologist suggested this alternative and at the same time protecting her of an unwanted pregnancy (although she is always under supervision at home as well as at school). Neither the endocrinologist nor the family doctor mentioned anything about this medicine interacting with the L-Thyroxine. Another medication that my daughter takes is Nassonex (nasal spray for the sinus congestion), she suffers from chronic sinusitis. Both medication supposedly contribute to her weight gain, but is either that or stop the medication, and the latter is not possible.
As to one of your comments, I think the hypothyroidism is a recent condition, because test were done last year and it didn't show any signs of it. Also the weight gain was dramatically seen within last and this year, plus the fatigue and the cold hand symptoms she presented before being diagnosed. At present, and with the adjustment of the dose to 50mg again, the diarrhea stopped, but the pain in the abdomen in the morning continues, and occasionally she complaints about headache and she feels warm. And yes, you are right, she does stay home when she is not feeling so well, but she is not allowed to do anything that will be interpreted as a reward (no tv, no computer), still she prefers to stay home and rest. When she feels better, she is enthusiastic to go to school (but very seldom).
Once again, thank your very much for your response and for taking the time. Also excuse me for being so lengthy in my posts!
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