Posted by Janis on August 21, 2003, at 9:46:51
In reply to Re: thyroids - without checking serum levels !!!, posted by ben on August 21, 2003, at 9:29:05
> The serum level is in range, but one parameter is a bit low - near the critical mark. Dont know which parameter. Perhaps subclinical after taking laitium ?! My pdoc says he gives thyroids without looking on the serum levels before starting it as an augmentation - because there isnt any relation between serum level and expected effect.
>Many of us on thyroid meds have docs who do not go by what the tests say, rather they gauge it on how we feel (and a real tip-ioff to whether they would be helpful is subnormal temps - belowe 98.6)....I have taken ADs with thyroid meds and have found that the natural thyroid- Armour seems to help more than the Synthroid/cytomel...I would think it is CERTAINLY worth a try Janis
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