Hi all. I'm not new here, but it's been a while. I've searched through the boards, but cannot find much information that comforts my worries or answers my question(s).
In May of this year, I was diagnosed with thyroid disfunction. I've had a goiter for as long as I can remember, but my thyroid function has always been within range. I've long suspected that my thyroid/goiter has been the reason for my chronic fatigue. Finally, in May, it reared it's head.
To make a long story short, I began taking Levothyroxine 25 mcg and worked my way up to 50 mcg. However, over the next several weeks, I developed chronic sweating, which I know is quite normal. I can handle that, but not the horrible smell that comes with it. My neck and head, where I sweat most of the time, smells like vinegar. It's a really sour smell. It's very, very embarassing, but what can I do? Now I notice this smell every single morning after I wake up.
Is it at all possible that the medication could be the cause? My doctor doesn't think so, nor does the internet. I really cannot find any information. I sweat easily, even before taking this medication, but my sweat has never, ever, ever, ever had an odor. I do not want to stop the medication because I feel so much better, but I cannot handle this much longer. My clothes are slowly becoming trapped within this stench.
Any advice? Thank you in advance.
In May of this year, I was diagnosed with thyroid disfunction. I've had a goiter for as long as I can remember, but my thyroid function has always been within range. I've long suspected that my thyroid/goiter has been the reason for my chronic fatigue. Finally, in May, it reared it's head.
To make a long story short, I began taking Levothyroxine 25 mcg and worked my way up to 50 mcg. However, over the next several weeks, I developed chronic sweating, which I know is quite normal. I can handle that, but not the horrible smell that comes with it. My neck and head, where I sweat most of the time, smells like vinegar. It's a really sour smell. It's very, very embarassing, but what can I do? Now I notice this smell every single morning after I wake up.
Is it at all possible that the medication could be the cause? My doctor doesn't think so, nor does the internet. I really cannot find any information. I sweat easily, even before taking this medication, but my sweat has never, ever, ever, ever had an odor. I do not want to stop the medication because I feel so much better, but I cannot handle this much longer. My clothes are slowly becoming trapped within this stench.
Any advice? Thank you in advance.
Levothyroxine and body odor
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