Posted by Noa on December 1, 2000, at 16:27:38
In reply to Re: thyroid hormone, hypothyroidism and response to AD, posted by SLS on December 1, 2000, at 15:39:58
Hey, Scott, I love it when you cut in!
My endo monitors the effectiveness of the synthroid and cytomel clinically, too, since my TSH is at or near 0 anyway. He told me to increase as long as it brings further benefit. If it does not add further benefit, return to the previous dose that added benefit.
I think most GPs do worry about inducing hyperthyroid, or causing osteoporosis, but my understanding (from reading Mary Shomon's book and Dr. Ridha Arem's book) is that having a low TSH does not itself cause higher risk for osteoporosis, that it is actually being in a state of hyperthyroidism that can cause osteoporosis.
It is so clear to me how crucial the thyroid hormones are to my feeling better. If you could have seen me before the increased doses, and now, after, the difference is very obvious. I was a mess. Depressed, fatigued, suicidal, foggy headed, unable to get any work done, unable to get to work on time, crying all the time, confused, achy, I could go on. Once the thyroid med increases kicked in, the depression lifted dramatically, as did the other symptoms. Things aren't perfect now, but a world of difference--no comparison.
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