I've been taking levothyroxine for my thyroid for a few months and it seems to be working. My doctor increased the concentration from .25 to .50 after a blood test and a few months. I had my blood tested last month and he thought it was doing its job so did not increase it again.
However when I got my refill it came with some brief instructions.
"Do not take antacids or products containing calcium. or iron within 4 hours of taking this medication.
I knew about the iron but didn't know or I forgot about the calcium. I always wait at least an hour before breakfast. Most days of the week I have hot or cold cereal with soy milk, which has calcium added to it. I've just asked my doctor if I Should stop having cereal with milk. I suppose I could just make oatmeal with water instead of milk.
In the meantime I know some of you also take thyroid medication. Can you suggest some breakfast foods without calcium.
However when I got my refill it came with some brief instructions.
"Do not take antacids or products containing calcium. or iron within 4 hours of taking this medication.
I knew about the iron but didn't know or I forgot about the calcium. I always wait at least an hour before breakfast. Most days of the week I have hot or cold cereal with soy milk, which has calcium added to it. I've just asked my doctor if I Should stop having cereal with milk. I suppose I could just make oatmeal with water instead of milk.
In the meantime I know some of you also take thyroid medication. Can you suggest some breakfast foods without calcium.