Posted by Bill L on August 7, 2001, at 9:31:59
In reply to Re: TSH hormone, posted by Sigolène on August 6, 2001, at 11:19:17
Most docs use TSH as the most important blood test. If TSH is high, then the thyroid is underactive. There are 4 treatment options to supplement thyroid hormones:
1) t4 (thyroxin or Synthroid)
2) t3 (Cytomel)
3) both T3 and T4 (Thyrolar)
4) thyroid extract (Armour thyroid)If your throid is underactive (high TSH), thyroid supplements can help you lose weight and feel more energetic and just feel better in general.
If your TSH is in the normal range, thyroid supplements will generally not help very much with depression but might help a little bit. Also they might help you feel more energetic.
> My doc. just asked for free T4 and TSH test, but nothing with T3. Which thyroid tests must absolutely be done ?
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