- Chronic Fatigue!! 29th September 2006
... nothing to offer other than raising & lowering my Synthroid dosage.
Chris...
- Continued Hypothyroidism even with increasing Synthroid dosage 27th September 2006
... recently. I associated it with the increase in my Synthroid dosage. I would take the 88 mcg for several days...
... down, why not add some Cytomel to your 75 mcg's of Synthroid ? (Cytomel is T3 only - also supressing TSH) Most of...
- Thyroglossal Duct Cyst...HELP 27th September 2006
... t understand WHY :) Dr Delgado wouldn't LET me add Synthroid to exsisting Cytomel, as my T4 are *low* even by LAB...
- Hashimotos help!! Please 26th September 2006
... never heard of treating Hashimoto's with both PTU and Synthroid . That's very unusual. I have heard of treating Graves ... the best interpretation.) Just raising your dose of Synthroid isn't likely to help raise your FT3, so the addition...
- Pathology Report-Papillary Cancer 26th September 2006
... went on tapazole around the same time I started on Synthroid . :)
The RAI wasn't bad at all, the only symptom...
- What are Optimal T3 & T4 lab levels when Hypo??? 26th September 2006
... osteopathic), he had no probs adding .25 mcg's of Synthroid to my exsisting .50 mcg's of Cytomel. My T4's were...
- Level of medications - Thyroxine 26th September 2006
... tablets. I had this problem when switching from 50 mcg. Synthroid (no dye) to the pretty lavender-colored 75s. I did...
- Lab Question! 26th September 2006
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- tests say in range but thyroglobulin high... 25th September 2006
... doc say blood work makes him not want to put me on synthroid , even though my thyroid is very enlarged. Last week ... and T4's need to be before an endo will put you on synthroid ? Thanks for any info.
Dawn...
... one lobe removed last fall. I'm Hypo & on Cytomel/ Synthroid combo.
Sorry, I don't have a CLUE what some of ... Medicine. He had no probs letting me take 25 mcg's of Synthroid WITH exsisting Cytomel. (t4's were in the toilet ...
- How do you do it -- really just a rant 25th September 2006
... I'm in my 2nd or third week without synthroid -- I've honestly lost track--I have a test date written...
- Hypothyroidism? 25th September 2006
... ypothyroid returned. I told my doctor I wanted to be put on synthroid because I new I was hypothyroid! Lucky, for me my...
- I am confused about birth control pills!! 24th September 2006
... I will tell you that my experience with Synthroid and BCPs was NOT GOOD. Within 3 months of starting ... 8.6. The estrogen definitely interfered with the Synthroid . I had to stop taking them. No one else I talked ... such severe issues.
I also separated my pills ( Synthroid in AM, BCPs and night) and it didn't matter. The...
- T3,I dont know what to do, or how it works!! 24th September 2006
... that formula and it was to strong. I was on 100mcg of Synthroid T4. So I figure 10 of Cytomel T3 and 50 of Synthroid ... wasn't. I felt the same effects with 5 Cytomel and 25 Synthroid . So in my body, I was wondering if the T4 Synthroid...
- High Free T-4, With Normal FT-3 & TSH 24th September 2006
... history of thryoid cancer (all my glands removed) I take synthroid . I feel hyper all the time. :)
I was just check...
- Doctor's Visit 23rd September 2006
... this sounds,,, She wouldn't LET me add 25 mcg's of Synthroid to exsisting Cytomel even though my T4's were in THE ... Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He let me add the Synthroid to Cytomel WITHOUT doing bloodwork :D because I had...
- New here........please does anyone have input? 23rd September 2006
... the last couple of years but I feel it's due to the synthroid . Plus I'm in peri-menopause!
Hang in there!
hugs...
- Bad days and good days 23rd September 2006
... give you. Some meds don't mix well w/ each other. ( Synthroid & Zoloft was a nasty combo for me)
Hope the Endo...
- t3 the benefits for my mate mandy milne 23rd September 2006
... Pursie,
I may do the exact thing with lowering Synthroid to add Cytomel. I'm on 50mcg Synthoid and my doctor...
- Talk me out of this... 22nd September 2006
... and I skipped the first two doses today.
With no Synthroid (I stopped that 4 weeks ago) and now no Cytomel I...
... follow up, but my friend stayed on cytomel only (no synthroid ) throughout the first 8 months for a scan, treatment...
- test results..... menapause ???? 22nd September 2006
... the symptoms in myself before. I take 100 mcg. of synthroid daily, and I am on a bio-identical hormone patch,...
- over medicated? 22nd September 2006
... hyper now due to over medication. She has lowered my synthroid to .15 from .225. :)
I have not had my bloodwork...
... until it tones down slowly. But I was on 150 mcg of synthroid and now I'm on 137 mcg. I did gain about 5 pounds...
- Is there a natural treatment for thyroid? 22nd September 2006
... hypothyroidism about 6 years ago. I started taking Synthroid and about 2 years in my physician upped my dosage ... so which ones and do they help or am I destined for Synthroid or another synthetic medication?:)...
... happened. I was like that for months! I stopped the synthroid myself..did not wean and have never been back on....
... Synthroid may not be the drug for you. It wasn't for me; it...
- Can someone please help? 22nd September 2006
... levroxyl the latter gave me migraines then back to synthroid when my dose reached 200mcgs and i still felt like...
- How things are 21st September 2006
... Mom got some "Thyroid Factor" and is taking it. Her synthroid dose is .5 now, half of what she took a couple of...
- Thyroid "dying" with Hashi's 21st September 2006
... taking Armour and this doctor would only prescribe Synthroid to me because he believed the Armour wasn't working...
... just found out that it takes up to 6 weeks for the synthroid to completely leave your system. I only know this ... because they can't do an uptake test until the synthroid clears my system -- postponing the test for 6 weeks ... taking Armour and this doctor would only prescribe Synthroid to me because he believed the Armour wasn't working...
... was on Armour at the time, but refused to switch to Synthroid ....
... armour like feeling over medicated you should go on synthroid it doesn't have t3 in it. So if you do have symptoms...
- Newbie here-just diagnosed w/Hashimoto's-? about weight loss 20th September 2006
... everything makes sense. My doctor prescribed 25mcg Synthroid and I've been taking that dose for two weeks now. ... pounds that I'd like to lose, and I'm hopeful that the Synthroid will help make that happen. I eat healthy and go ... usually take before the body starts cooperating with the Synthroid ?
Thanks!...
- Help! dr says take medicine, asymptomatic 20th September 2006
... said I am hypothyroid and dr wanted me to start synthroid .
I feel great, I have no symptoms, my TSH was elevated...
- Armour and sweating 19th September 2006
... I don't remember sweating this much when I was on Synthroid . Could this be a side effect of the medication?...
... 10 years and have no problems.
i did switch from Synthroid which gave me a reaction and problems.
The only thing...
... I don't remember sweating this month when I was on Synthroid . Could this be a side effect of the medication?
...
I took synthroid for 36 years and did not have the ability to sweat...
... really don't remember sweating at all when I was on Synthroid . Hmmm. And yes, I guess I didn't realize that sweating...
- Synthroid versus Levothyroxine (generic) 18th September 2006
... the generic brand has less of the medicine than the Synthroid . This is why your doctor said not to switch brands ... want to check to see if your insurance will cover the Synthroid if he does prescribe that way....
... the doctor to put a "no substitutions" order on my Synthroid prescription. He did, so I've been back on Synthroid ... people who do better on the levothyroxine than on the Synthroid . There are those who swear by Armour and don't do...
... the generic brand has less of the medicine than the Synthroid . This is why your doctor said not to switch brands ... want to check to see if your insurance will cover the Synthroid if he does prescribe that way."
Erin,
Thanks ... the doctor to put a "no substitutions" order on my Synthroid prescription. He did, so I've been back on Synthroid ... people who do better on the levothyroxine than on the Synthroid . There are those who swear by Armour and don't do ... that but I guess that is better than declining the synthroid all together. And now I received a letter from them...
... indications the level of levothoroxine is higher in Synthroid than in the Levothroid I take, for example.
The ... am fortunate in that respect. My insurance covers Synthroid or Levothroid and the pharmacy (it's an HMO) will...
- Hypothyriod & Anemia 18th September 2006
... was recently diagnosed as hypothyroid and put on Synthroid . I've been anemic because of low hemoglobin/iron for...
... was recently diagnosed as hypothyroid and put on Synthroid . I've been anemic because of low hemoglobin/iron for...
- taking synthroid and cytomel together 17th September 2006
... have a question about some type of medicine.
For Synthroid and Cytomel, you may want to look at these links:...
- Why Do My Doctors Ignore T3? 16th September 2006
... very close to the same dosage of levothyroxine (or Synthroid ) for 33 years, and eveyone is OK with that. Except...
... as much T3 as it needs from the supply of T4 that Synthroid (or other levoT med) provides. And since mainstream ... comes around, you've been stuck for 33 years with Synthroid .
A few brave thyroid pioneers know that this theory...
... Tamsin- I am on 100 mcg of Synthroid and that seems to be the best dosage of T4 replacement...
... very close to the same dosage of levothyroxine (or Synthroid ) for 33 years, and eveyone is OK with that. Except...
- Thoughts/Advise on Labs 16th September 2006
... Osteopathic Medicine, who had NO PROBS adding some Synthroid to Cytomel I'm already taking for Hypo-Thy. I've heard...
- Did anyone with Grave's eventually go Hypo? 16th September 2006
... been Grave's and eventually became hypo and had to do synthroid ?
Any information would be helpfull thank you all...
... was screaming for help.....:) I was finally put on synthroid and since the iodine treatments even on the synthroid...
- Disgusted 16th September 2006
... Pts with "normal" TSH, or pts with low values put on Synthroid alone can continue to have numerous hypo s/s, including ... isn't converting sufficient levels of T-3, all the Synthroid in the world won't help. (?) Alt docs say they need ... more cereal than meat!
My Mom (step) is hypo, on synthroid , eats well under 1100/day, (typical is slimfast bar ... gained 10# and is freaking out. I feel she needs more Synthroid or needs T-3, and then could eat "normally" for her...
- Hi / Think I may be hypo 15th September 2006
... reading thyroid info because I suspected my stepmom, on synthroid , is not on a proper dose. When I see her next, I will...
... than when my poor step-mom was diagnosed. She takes synthroid , but I betcha she needs a little boost of 3, or maybe...
- Question about FT4 15th September 2006
... I take Armour because I was the same as you on Synthroid . The smallest dose overmedicated me.
It's possible...
- Question about converting T4 15th September 2006
... knowledge will answer :)
Are you talking about Synthroid (or something similair) and how much of that t4 is...
- Please help me understand labs 15th September 2006
... T3??? Confusing.
Yes, he is giving me a trial of Synthroid to see if it improves these symptoms that are draining ... out of me............He started me out at .112 mg of Synthroid , I believe that is the correct amount of one pill...
... then increase it as test results merit. .112mcg. of Synthroid is what they prescribe after you've gone through ...
... any undesirable effects from starting a high dose of Synthroid and not building to high dose??? He said in 2 weeks...
- Support & Answers needed 14th September 2006
... ultrasound and everything was fine. She put me on synthroid and 6months later I had to see another endocrologist ... my TSH was normal--not hypo or hyper. I took the synthroid on and off and saw another endocronologist who made...
... look up. I'm just so sick of this. I've been on Synthroid for 11 years and *want* my thyroid and all the nodules...
... touch it, but to supplement it with thyroid hormone, Synthroid .
It's taken close to 10 years of treatment, but...
- Itchy...help! 14th September 2006
... Graves, but now hypo permanently, but thru medication ( synthroid ) I'm now Hyper again so go figure. I do get rashes...
- New Member Intro 14th September 2006
... for everyone. I'm Hypo :) & taking a T4 med such as Synthroid has DISASTEROUS effects on me :) while it works WONDERFUL...
- Generic Synthroid questions 14th September 2006
... difference when I change brand names. Usually, when I take Synthroid or Levothroid, my TSH will remain the same when I...
- 4.6 & 5.2 cm nodules pressing on trachea - advice???? 12th September 2006
... tomorrow. The doc said, best case scenario, he'd up my Synthroid . I've been on Synthroid for 11 years. What's the...
... causing you discomfort and affecting your breathing. Synthroid rarely shrinks it---and if it did, yours are just...
- Confused 12th September 2006
... researched it because I was having trouble taking synthroid , he called my gp for past blood works and my tsh was...
... such a long time ago. Wha do you take instead of synthroid ? My mom takes it and has had awesome results. I...
... My TSH was 38 when I was first diagnosed. I got on synthroid and felt much better right away, with continued improvement...
... give that a shot because I didn't do very well on synthroid , it made me lose to much weight and I did not feel...
... to T3 has helped the fatigue. I am on 100 mgc of Synthroid , and have tried Armour and a synthroid/cytomel combination...
- Tsh 9.6 12th September 2006
... blood work came back and its 9.6 and is increased my synthroid to 100mcg. He does not do any other blood work but...
- New here... 12th September 2006
... me).My TSH levels were normal but still put me on Synthroid . It didn't reduce the goiter or anything. So I took ... the Synthroid for 6 months, as he suggested. After I had my second...
- Scaring myself silly...help! 12th September 2006
... ago, the one that would not put me on anything but synthroid , ( don't go to him now) but he did alot of blood work...
... For what it's worth, I couldn't handle armour or synthroid at all. I went through the roof with either one (small...
- Cytomel ONLY? 11th September 2006
... preparation for an uptake scan in October--go off Synthroid , go on Cytomel for three weeks, then stop the Cytomel...
... ve only just (TODAY :D) started taking 25 mcg's of Synthroid WITH it....
... T4 ( Synthroid ) has to be converted to T3 before your body can use ... immediate. That's the main reason most doctors prescribe Synthroid only--less trouble for most patients and fewer midnight...
- Saw Dr of Osteopathic Medicine 11th September 2006
... was removed, *finally* got on meds in Feb. Been on
Synthroid - YUCKO :) side-effects
Armour - Felt pretty good ... Dr of O Med today. He agrees that taking 25 mcg's Synthroid could fix me RIGHT up. (like i told other Dr in JULY ... LOW for 3+ months, He's not making me WAIT to start Synthroid (i tolerate it FINE *if* I get T3's in conjunction...
... Cytomel out of Canada back when I first started the Synthroid and then continued to feel bad for weeks. It finally...
... tomorrow. He is also willing to allow me to take Synthroid AND Cytomel - even if it's just to let me try or make...
... Doc who pushes drug of THEIR choice, whether that Synthroid or Armour. If a medicine isn't working or the side ... D !!!
My 1st PrimeCare-Dr put me on 50 mcg's of Synthroid in Feb. I wanted to try Armour, but she refused saying...
... Bumping for Deena :) 2.5 weeks into taking .25 mcg's of Synthroid WITH exsisting Cytomel, I feel a lil or some :) better...
- Blood Test 11th September 2006
... medications, but if they are giving you the equivalent of Synthroid here (levothyroxine is the drug name) that I don't...
- WHAT is UP with my HAIR???? 11th September 2006
... hair falling out much (yet :) )
Since I started on Synthroid a few weeks ago I have noticed my scalp getting very...
- Midwest.....anyone, I need help ....again!!! 11th September 2006
... my age. Guess she
meant too much T3
(5) Taking Synthroid was a nightmare for me before, but I wasn't taking...
- Synthroid not relieving symptoms... 11th September 2006
... checked. Also have read that even on a T4 med only, like Synthroid , your adrenals can be low on cortisol and cause you ... have enough T3 --- Most people can convert the T4 in Synthroid to T3 on their own, but some people have to take an...
... ... I've been on and off synthroid for the past few years. I've had borderline hypothyroidism ... about 10 years.
... I know the low does of Synthroid brings my numbers into the normal range, and my t3...
... Synthroid isn't the only medicine. Personally I tolerate it...
... prescription. He said we could either increase the does of synthroid or add cytomel. I said that I'd like to try the cytomel...
... part of the prep for an uptake scan (I am normally on Synthroid ) and I was concerned about the amount my endo prescribed ... increase the dose and that has proven to be true. The Synthroid that I discontinued about 4 weeks ago has finally ... the day so it's probably time.
As a supplement to Synthroid your dose will probably be much less than I am taking...
- hashi hypo help 11th September 2006
... umatologist. First started on unithroid then levroxyl then synthroid when i began to require 300 mcg synthroid daily switched...
- Synthroid vs Armour 10th September 2006
... I think each person is individual. If you are on synthroid and it doesn't help you then maybe armour will. I ... have to remember too, that there are many people on synthroid who probably don't even know this website exists....
... Faustino, I'm a Synthroid fan, on 100 mcg. dosage, and have been hypo for several ... right med. for me. I switched back to my good old Synthroid . I was disappointed that Armour did not work, but ... with my remaining hypo symptoms, I feel better on Synthroid than Armour.
However there are many people on ... much better on Armour, who had awful problems with Synthroid . I certainly respect thier feelings about Armour ... for them. They therefore suggest it to others over Synthroid . After reading and interacting with other posters ... thing. What works for one does not work for another. Synthroid is an excellent thyroid hormone replacement and the ... replacement and has been around a lot longer than Synthroid with many satisfied patients.
I suppose that...
... I like Synthroid better than Armour. But lately I have been on Cytomel...
... done.
There are differences in fillers used for Synthroid , Levoxyl and Levothroid (three major brands) as well ... reason for switching to another med. I have read Synthroid tends to contain slightly more levothyroxine than ... any of the major brands of meds available, such as Synthroid , Levothroid, Levoxyl, Armour ......
- Daisy and Midwest 9th September 2006
... sick and being sick all this time even on medicine ( synthroid ) I thought my life was over. I learned about armour...
- hypo to hyper after hyster? 9th September 2006
... if I was taking estrogen I would have to take more Synthroid ?
Do women usually have to take less Synthroid...
- Arrrgh six weeks without Synthroid 8th September 2006
... have the uptake scan as well and they took me off synthroid for 6 weeks. However, after they made the appointment...
... have the uptake scan as well and they took me off synthroid for 6 weeks. However, after they made the appointment...
... get out of the system compared to the 6-7 weeks for Synthroid to get out. It definately lessens the symptoms.
...
... scheduled for the uptake scan in early October. I went off Synthroid about 20 days ago but am on Cytomel for another week ... for the scan. I feel as good or better than when on Synthroid .
See if you can get a Rx for Cytomel, or buy it...
- ExPerkyTina 8th September 2006
... even though I have hypo numbers. When I started the synthroid at 25mcgs and then it was uped to 50mcgs a month later...
- New here! 7th September 2006
... birth of my daughter.
I started off on 50 mcg of synthroid , and that worked for almost 2 years. In January of ... brief history on me, have any of you switched from synthroid to armor? Did you notice a big change in fatigue or...
- Endocrinologist in Chicago? 6th September 2006
... thinking and it took a lot of convincing just raise my Synthroid (at time) from 75 to 88. My Frees were low and TSH...
- confusing labs 6th September 2006
... about my situation. I'm taking Cytomel instead of Synthroid to prep for an uptake scan. Since Cytomel is pure...
- Hypo and Hyperthyroid Symptoms 6th September 2006
... diagnosed with hypo and when she started taking 112 mcg of synthroid she said she felt like a new person the same day....
... RAI treatment became permanently hypo they put me on Synthroid at 137 mcg worked for a while until they found that ... I said doc thought I was hypo put me on 150 mcg of synthroid and now i'm hyper and synthroid was lowered. I have...
... get it and says I shouldnt be feeling If I'm taking synthroid . i had told her a while back about my anxiety she...
- Total Thyroidectomy 6th September 2006
... cream and italian ice helped :)
Now, I am on synthroid and feeling ok. I was started on Synthroid 100 mcg...
- Opinions Please!!! 5th September 2006
... to bring TSH to 1-2 with my dose now being 2.25 in synthroid . i've changed Dr.s due to insurance, and my complaints...
- Start Armour tomorrow...Questions 5th September 2006
... a full glass of water with it as it does with the synthroid . Do I do this or not? If so, how long should I wait...
- Need help for Subclinical Hypothyroidism - alternative treatment? 5th September 2006
... for hypothyroidism. Your doctor probably gave you Synthroid . It is the most commonly prescribed medication, I...
... thanks for the advice. I called the pharmacy and it is Synthroid . I'm going to let it sit there for awhile until I...
- Hyper and gaining weight??? 5th September 2006
... m currently Hyperthyroid again but do to too much synthroid , now my dose is being lowered. I know that being hyper...
- Thyroid TSH Level 4th September 2006
... about TSH level.
I have hypothryoidism and took synthroid . I had quit taking it for awhile because of other ... am not doing anything and then she said to take the synthroid .
Does anyone know about this level of 2.32. Is...
... about TSH level.
I have hypothryoidism and took synthroid . I had quit taking it for awhile because of other ... am not doing anything and then she said to take the synthroid .
Does anyone know about this level of 2.32. Is...
... a level, you are fortunate. If he thinks you need Synthroid , you probably do.
I suggest you take a layman's...
- Please Help 4th September 2006
... diagnosed with hypothyroid she took her first dose of synthroid and she said she felt like a new person. If anyone...
... ve accepted them as part of my life. I've been on Synthroid since March, and I've slowly felt better. I'm convinced ... especially around the time of my period), but the synthroid has helped smooth things out a bit. I also take Xanax...
- Losing weight.......need a little advice 4th September 2006
... 0.1 mg synthroid , and I have been taking that since June 30, 2006....
- My new results 3rd September 2006
... Hashimoto's). Turns out I have Hashi's too, he gave me Synthroid and I feel 1000 times better than I have for the past...
- I'm so sick of this :( 2nd September 2006
... sick of having a thyroid problem. I have been on Synthroid now for 2 months, my levels are finally okay, but...
- Home remedies?? 1st September 2006
... start the armour. I am sooo nervous after what the synthroid did to me, but I am hoping this armour is my answer...
... gives me energy and if the armour is anything like the synthroid , I did not sleep a wink hardly at night when I took...
... and around. Thats another thing I hated about the synthroid too because soon as you got up you had to gulp down...
