... TSH as high as yours usually signals more than "mild" hypothyroidism. Healthy people have TSH around 1 or 1.5. But much more important is the free T4 level. Has yours ever been checked? ... (4 replies)
... rd. I have been reading some of the posts, and am rather astonished how people are NOT getting the help they need from the medical community. Or, if they are, it is rare. ... (3 replies)
... still figuring out the T4 dose needed. ... (16 replies)
... This is my very first post. ... (2 replies)
... Ug. Do you think if I upped my Armour dose I could get my free T4 higher? ... (3 replies)
... posting "High Free T3 Low Free T4. ... (40 replies)
... think maybe if my hair is falling out "from stress" you should at least reevaluate the dosage? ... (6 replies)
... y in the armpits, but basically I sweat everywhere way more then the average person. I sweat more when I am stressed, when its even SLIGHTLY hot out, when I left a finger to do any type of physical work, etc. I just sweat WAY too much. Its out of control and I am absolutely TIRED of it. ... (3 replies)
... First post here. I recently had my thyroid tested because I was having symptoms like not sleeping through the night, low sex drive, tiredness, and mood swings. ... (4 replies)
... I've been on 88 MCG of synthroid alone for almost a year. That's when I had an endocrinologist who was not thyroid savy at all. ... (40 replies)
... The reason I stepped away from Armour was bc it was a set combo that did not work for me. ... (40 replies)
... To top it off, T4 meds like Synthroid and Tirosent, just make me so sick that I can't take them. I've tried adding those as well as generic Synthroid. ... (40 replies)
... Your surgeon changed the dose because he believes your TSH is too low. That's a poor reason for a dose change, but it's what he was taught in med school. You will not be able to change his mind. The free T4 level is much more important than TSH. As I said, if the level is 1. ... (6 replies)
... First, even though your TSH isn't shouting it, your free T4 is very likely not "normal" for you. Saying that it's perfectly fine because it's in range is like saying a size 7 shoe is perfectly normal for someone whose foot measures size 10. ... (1 replies)
... I'm 54 years old and have been having irregular bleeding for the past six months that has been getting worse. I always have spotting that requires a pad, and sometimes I have heavy periods that last 2 weeks. I have apparently gone through menopause according to my estrogen levels. ... (1 replies)
... ilure to make enough thyroid hormone. But there isn't anything that can be done to reduce or eliminate them. You must supply the missing hormones with those in a pill in an optimal dose that will eliminate your symptoms. ... (1 replies)
... GYN that has a wellness practice. He is very into integrative medicine. Finally, I found someone that will prescribe NDT. ... (4 replies)
... Hi, guys. My name is Kaylie and I'm new to the board. I'm also in need of help so if you can help, I'll be forever grateful to you. ... (0 replies)
... dizziness, fainting feeling, fast heart rate, hot flashes. Sometimes some fear. I also have extremely low libido. I have erection problem also. ... (8 replies)
... on synthroid for a very long time, then something goes wrong, start to research and learn a lot of things. Based on my own experience, this is what I think of your situation. ... (7 replies)
