Synthroid medication is often given to, mostly women in an effort to give them a boost of energy. Sometimes it helps sometimes not and sometimes it can make matters worst. Synthroid is T-4 ,the storage form. When the blood levels go up the control gland in the head tells the thyroid gland to slow down production. This can work against having the body regulate itself. There are two other forms of thyroid medication, Armour Dessicated ( a form of the dried whole thyroid gland from an animal) and Cytomel T-3(this can also come from a compounding pharmacy).
One of the problems with taking thyroid medication is that the blood tests are often almost useless. Regardless of what is done the values stay the same. So oft times Synthroid is given on a trial basis and the patient may end up being worst off. If you do get blood tests, I would suggest the following: T3, T4, TSH, RT3 (reverse T3), and thyroid microsomal antibodies. The following is a general guide and should be discussed with your doctor (you may have to ask around to find one interested in looking ) : If T3 low try T3, if Thyroid microsomal antibodies are high try T3, if TSH is high try T4 and if TSH is low do NOT try T4.
There are several metabolic imbalances that can effect the thyroid. Too much estrogen and/or too little progesterone, not enough Iodine, bad effects from pharmaceuticals and a poor diet (too much biscuit and not enough eggs). If you are interested in knowing more about this , please contact my office or you can educate yourself by reading about the thyroid at nutri-spec.net, they have a great search engine. I'd like to talk about what I consider to be a good diet next time. Remember ,your body wants to heal. Be curious and find someone you can work with to find what you need to do to get with the program. You don't have to be a hermit and worry about your well being all the time. It's easier than you think to be healthy.
Thanx for taking the time to read this. Ezra Edgerton, DC
One of the problems with taking thyroid medication is that the blood tests are often almost useless. Regardless of what is done the values stay the same. So oft times Synthroid is given on a trial basis and the patient may end up being worst off. If you do get blood tests, I would suggest the following: T3, T4, TSH, RT3 (reverse T3), and thyroid microsomal antibodies. The following is a general guide and should be discussed with your doctor (you may have to ask around to find one interested in looking ) : If T3 low try T3, if Thyroid microsomal antibodies are high try T3, if TSH is high try T4 and if TSH is low do NOT try T4.
There are several metabolic imbalances that can effect the thyroid. Too much estrogen and/or too little progesterone, not enough Iodine, bad effects from pharmaceuticals and a poor diet (too much biscuit and not enough eggs). If you are interested in knowing more about this , please contact my office or you can educate yourself by reading about the thyroid at nutri-spec.net, they have a great search engine. I'd like to talk about what I consider to be a good diet next time. Remember ,your body wants to heal. Be curious and find someone you can work with to find what you need to do to get with the program. You don't have to be a hermit and worry about your well being all the time. It's easier than you think to be healthy.
Thanx for taking the time to read this. Ezra Edgerton, DC
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I had never thought much about the Thryoid until last year. I had to have part of mine removed due to a large goiter in my throat. I thought this was rare but after the surgery I discovered that a coworker had the same surgery the day before. A few months later another co worker had the same procedure. I am curious to know if there is a link?
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