PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for February, 2003: Re: hypothyroidism

Re: hypothyroidism

From: Sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 00:27:04 -0600 (CST)

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Hi,

treatment of thyroid conditions should be carefully monitored. Would very strongly not recommend going it alone.

Testing for thyroid conditions is relatively simple - all it takes is a blood test. They should test for TSH, T3 and T4. The doctor should also palpate your thyroid to see whether it is enlarged or not, and should take account of your symptoms.

TSH levels should be somewhere between 1 and 2. A slightly higher value could be ok, if you have no symptoms. The lab range for normal would be between 0.5 and 4.5 (approximately - depending on lab). T3 and T4 should probably ideally be in the middle of the reference range.

When you take thyroid meds, it is important to avoid becoming hyperthryoid - because the long terms risks of that are also severe.

If I were you, I would persist in trying to find a good and sympathetic doctor. You could visit the Mary Shomon web site for information and there are also forums and board on her site that will allow you to ask other people their experience and recommendations in finding a good doctor.

Best wishes

--
Sally

At Mon,  3 Feb 2003, Maria wrote:
>
>Why in the world would even consider adding a thyroid drug with out it
>being diagnosed first??? That is something you do NOT want to mess up if
>it is working ok.  I have this disorder along with pcos and trust me,
>you need to be diagnosed and it is a life time, VERY long process to get
>it straight.  Please get good medical help before self medicating.
>At Sun,  2 Feb 2003, Christa wrote:
>>
>>I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism.  I've also been reading alot
>>about how the tests that are administered especially in the US (due to
>>all our health insurance company problems) are not accurate.  Many many
>>times the tests do not reveal the actual problem due to "just skimming
>>the surface" testing rather than more indepth and also more expensive
>>testing.
>>
>>I am seriously considering adding a thyroid med to my fight against
>>PCOS.  Can anyone share their experiences with this?
>>
>>I can order Eltroxin online no problem (one type of thryoid med).
>>
>>Appreciate any info.
>>
>>--
>>Christa :-)
>>

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