I'm wondering what your new thyroid replacement hormone is. I'm taking 210 mg. of Armour and am feeling pretty good. Depression is often a result of hypothyroidism. You may also be intolerant of cold environments, feel sluggish, gain weight, have achy joints. It's really important to educate yourself on what your proper thyroid levels are. Always ask for copies of your thyroid lab tests and learn how to interpret them. The most important test is the free T3 (this is the only one I get these days to monitor my level). It is the most active form of hormone and this is the test that should most accurately affect how you are feeling. Too many doctors rely on the TSH, being told that it is an accurate indicator, but they aren't following recent advances on the subject. Often, a naturopath will be more deeply educated on the ins and outs of managing thyroid levels. Do yourself a favor and try to find a good one. I found that all the endos I've had over the years were entirely worthless except for one who is a researcher, not just a doctor. On the thyroid boards I've been on, many women complain that their doctors aren't responsive to their complaints of still being hypo and start prescribing them anti-depressants, anti-anxiety pills, anti-psychotic medication, muscle relaxers, and pain relievers and give them cholesterol meds instead of addressing the root of all these problems: functional hypothyroidism. Don't let them make you feel like a hypochondriac. Remember, YOU are THEIR employer, their job is to help you, not write endless prescriptions to make their pharmaceutical buddies happy. For more info, go to www.thyroid.about.com or www.stopthethyroidmadness.com. Both these sites have excellent up-to-date information on how to best medicate your thyroid disorder.
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I'm wondering what your new thyroid replacement hormone is. I'm taking 210 mg. of Armour and am feeling pretty good. Depression is often a result of hypothyroidism. You may also be intolerant of cold environments, feel sluggish, gain weight, have achy joints. It's really important to educate yourself on what your proper thyroid levels are. Always ask for copies of your thyroid lab tests and learn how to interpret them. The most important test is the free T3 (this is the only one I get these days to monitor my level). It is the most active form of hormone and this is the test that should most accurately affect how you are feeling. Too many doctors rely on the TSH, being told that it is an accurate indicator, but they aren't following recent advances on the subject. Often, a naturopath will be more deeply educated on the ins and outs of managing thyroid levels. Do yourself a favor and try to find a good one. I found that all the endos I've had over the years were entirely worthless except for one who is a researcher, not just a doctor. On the thyroid boards I've been on, many women complain that their doctors aren't responsive to their complaints of still being hypo and start prescribing them anti-depressants, anti-anxiety pills, anti-psychotic medication, muscle relaxers, and pain relievers and give them cholesterol meds instead of addressing the root of all these problems: functional hypothyroidism. Don't let them make you feel like a hypochondriac. Remember, YOU are THEIR employer, their job is to help you, not write endless prescriptions to make their pharmaceutical buddies happy. For more info, go to www.thyroid.about.com or www.stopthethyroidmadness.com. Both these sites have excellent up-to-date information on how to best medicate your thyroid disorder.
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