Don't know why the additional additives are present; but Synthrod replaces the body's same chemical compound that your throid normally produces.

Are you seeing an Endocrinologist? My Endo is also my Primary Doctor. Yes, the throid should be within certain levels; I just don't understand why the doctor would give you such a high dose to start with; sample or no sample. It's not necessary to add the extra hormones if not needed. I would think he would start at the lowest level and do retesting once or twice a year to maintain TSH level.

You should not have to wait until you are showing signs; would be better to take care of it before this if lab work shows consecutively Hypothroidism.

Have you had more than one time for testing your TSH? Your TSH is just slightly over the levels 0.450 - 4.500. I would suggest, if not already have done; at least another lab test 4 months later to confirm the results.

Am running late for an appointment so if any questions, I will check back later today or tomorrow.


Gerry

Thanks again, ger.

My doctor is an internist and nephrologist. He's a pretty straight shooter. I tend to trust him.

In the past, my thyroid test results have been normal, but those tests were a few years ago.

I believe that mrsD said that I could break these 75 mcg. tablets in half. That may be an option.

I am just confused why he would start you at such a high amount. Even cutting in half just does not make sense, Would have thought he would prescribe an amount to start with and retest in a few months to see whether he needs to increase or decrease the mg's. It should not be your choice to choose whether to take the .075mg's or cut in half.

Being a straight shooter is good; does not necessarily mean thyroid disease an area of expertise. The thyroid is very important in the body's functioning in many areas.

Have you had more than one lab test that shows you are hypothroid?. You are just over the high end of the limit. I would think before he gave you Sinthroid you would have had more than one lab showing you are hypothyroid.


Gerry

Gerry,

Between you, me and him, I'm the only one who doesn't know anything, so I can't answer any of these questions. All I know is that now I am in the position of having to go back to him and tell him that, according to what I read on the Internet, he is wrong, in which case he'd have every reason to stop treating me altogether.

mrsD said I could try the 75 mcg. and watch for ill effects. It's down to that or not doing anything, and then going back in three months to ask to be retested. Great choice, eh?

I'll see if I can find an endocrinologist this week.

Nervous

I'm sorry for any confusion I may have caused. Just that the thyroid is such an important function of our entire body. I'm just a bit confused or obviously missing something with being handed a sample without seemingly any plan.


Gerry

Not to worry, Gerry. I appreciate your input.

I have been taking synthroid for over 15 yrs , with no problems . I am on other meds too....

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I couldn't agree more with you when you question the ingredients and additives in Synthroid. So many of us with autoimmune diseases have food sensitivities and allergies and have to be keenly aware of the hidden substances in e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g we ingest. They can have profound effects.

I think it's good that you question. You have to be your own health advocate.

The colors, reflect all the various strengths offered. There
10 strengths, and some of the colors may require more than one dye.

I went 10 miserable years with the "normal" mantra from MD...I knew nothing back then, that was 1991....I finally called my osteopath in 2002 and talked to him and HE KNEW, called in for Armour and in 4 days the 10 yrs of depression lifted.....it was sluggish thyroid all those years....numbers are not always the answer....SYMPTOMS...

During the 2002 timeframe I went to a couple other docs just to MAKE SURE I was on the right med and one endo pushed me off Armour and on Syn and for a week or so I was falling over myself with fatigue....

Desiccated is my BEST threatment, and I'm now looking at NP thyroid (generic to armour) as armour prices tripled in recent months, change of owners of company.

NP Thyroid is from Acella out of GA.