Re: [Wellness] Synthroid vs. alternatives

["Beverly D." <bdubrin@ca.astound.net>]

Title: Re: [Wellness] Synthroid vs. alternatives

> Sarah,

I tested a bit hypo last year when I was tested for both T4 and T3. However, as my doc monitored me every 3 months to see where it was going, she only did the TSH test...I too questioned and she said it was sufficient. I went back to a normal range after 6 months, but going forward, she is only checking TSH. That's all I know.

As for Synthroid, again, I have found that my doc's...internist and oncologist...seem to feel that it is such a "common" drug that that is what they prescribe. In my case, I was concerned that the Femara I take was causing the hypo...all denied it and Karen was the only one whose research came up with one article suggesting there was a connection.

So, I am not much help to you but to point out that the medical community does not seem to get very excited about thyroid issues and is even less excited by the possible relationship to cancer recurrence or cancer meds.

Beverly

>
> Hello ladies
> -
> I've just
> recently had my thyroid removed and am looking at a future of thyroid
> meds to replace it. I'm reading as much as I can about thyroid issues
> and have come to the conclusion that they are a) complicated and b)
> poorly treated by most docs.
> Specifically
> I'm focusing on the differences between Synthroid(T4 only) and
> dual-hormone (both T4 and T3) alternatives, the main one being natural
> desiccated hormone called Armour. Also whether a TSH-only test is
> adequate. Mine was normal but I'm fairly certain I'm pretty hypo- as
> was my mother.
> Does anyone
> have any experience with either of these meds? My doc insists
> Synthroid is all that's necessary, and TSH-only test is adequate. But
> I've read that  not everyone and hypos in particular do not
> convert T4 to T3 very well, and so need dual therapy. Also that the
> TSH test has come under fire as being far too wide in the
> "normal" range, and also that free T4 and T3 should be
> tested to ensure a proper conversion.
> Any info
> very much appreciated!!
>
> Thanks to all,
> Sarah
> > Sarah E. Mott
>        AFCO/Mellon TDD
> > ebis Systems
> > 152-0300
> > Phone (412)
> > 234-9019
> > Fax (412)
> > 236-8195
> > email:
> > mott.se@mellon.com

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