Thyroid cancer, levothyroxine and body temperature

Hi there, I am 8 years on from being treated for follicular thyroid cancer and take daily levothyroxine therapy. I have always "run hot" but had a conversation with my consultant endocrinologist recently about whether the high suppressive dose of levothyroxine I'm on could have something to do with it. I've lost some weight and doing so has made very little difference to how hot and bothered I generally feel. I'm a bit worried about being hot and bothered during my upcoming wedding so wanted to see if there was anything that could be done.

Pending blood tests, he suggested trying a slight reduction in my overall weekly dose (150 ug for 6 days, the 100 ug 1 day rather than 150 ug everyday). Just wondering if anyone else has done this experiment and if it's made a difference? Thanks :)

  • Welcome to the forum Fiona and congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.

    It must be very exciting as you get closer to the big day, although I'm sorry for the concerns you have about your body temperature and how this may affect you.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar situation will be along soon to share their experiences and advice but if you'd like to discuss any of this further with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to put your mind at ease.

    I'll have my fingers crossed the reduction in your meds helps Fiona, and I hope you have a wonderful wedding.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator