tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1066815446051662.post2729112823480499550..comments2023-12-20T16:39:22.881-08:00Comments on The Playful Spirit: Brief Thyroid UpdateLady Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11020623415811439210noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1066815446051662.post-15387194694266843432012-01-14T00:37:10.805-08:002012-01-14T00:37:10.805-08:00In my personal opinion the blood test for thyroid ...In my personal opinion the blood test for thyroid levels is routine and not very costly - of course you need to check it out too. Hypothyroidism is a very simple thing to handle. Together with <a href="http://www.nutri-meds.com/" rel="nofollow">thyroid supplements natural</a> , hypothyroidism can get you out in a world of trouble a lot quicker!Gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1066815446051662.post-16476458240606212732010-02-13T06:38:09.551-08:002010-02-13T06:38:09.551-08:00I completely agree. It was really good to hear he...I completely agree. It was really good to hear her experienced perspective and I think she was focused more on watching T3 than TSH. The whole hormone thing is so complicated; I'm looking for the Dr. Eades post too!Lady Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11020623415811439210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1066815446051662.post-13864101210500886092010-02-12T22:35:03.993-08:002010-02-12T22:35:03.993-08:00Oh, just one more thought: It's perfectly reas...Oh, just one more thought: It's perfectly reasonable to be a bit conservative, as your doc seems to be. So long as you get to where you want to be!LOG ME INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238302513816129464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1066815446051662.post-12651405653016493872010-02-12T22:32:59.202-08:002010-02-12T22:32:59.202-08:00Just FYI, Mary Shomon says that the claim that TSH...Just FYI, Mary Shomon says that the claim that TSH suppressed below 1 leads to osteoporosis is controversial, at best. She writes:<br /><br />http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/osteoporosis.htm<br /><br />"While the research is contradictory and sometimes confusing, the predominance of the evidence is pointing toward the conclusion that non-suppressive thyroid replacement does not dramatically increase the risk of osteoporosis, and that a key risk factor seems to be age and menopausal status. It does not seem logical for doctors to refuse to treat to lower-normal TSH level, or to provide supplemental and not excessive T3 treatment - both therapies which may help resolve major hypothyroidism symptoms for some patients - solely on the basis of concerns over osteoporosis. This is particularly true for patients who are pre-menopausal."<br /><br />Of course, if osteoporosis is a worry, you can always do periodic bone scans to test for that directly. The risks of failing to adequately treat hypothyroidism are pretty severe too, particularly for heart health -- and for making life worth living!<br /><br />That being said, to induce a hyperthyroid state from excessive doses of thyroid hormones would be very bad too -- and definitely a risk to the heart, from what I understand. So if you're on thyroid meds, you should definitely know the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.<br /><br />http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_starthere/a/symptoms.htm<br /><br />Symptoms of Hyperthryodisim (An overactive thyroid)<br /><br />nervousness<br />irritability<br />increased perspiration<br />thinning of your skin<br />fine brittle hair<br />muscular weakness especially involving the upper arms and thighs<br />shaky hands<br />panic disorder<br />insomnia<br />racing heart<br />more frequent bowel movements<br />weight loss despite a good appetite<br />lighter flow, less frequent menstrual periods<br /><br />And for the heck of it:<br /><br />Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (An underactive thyroid)<br /><br />fatigue, exhaustion<br />feeling run down and sluggish<br />depression<br />difficulty concentrating, brain fog<br />unexplained or excessive weight gain<br />dry, coarse and/or itchy skin<br />dry, coarse and/or thinning hair<br />feeling cold, especially in the extremities<br />constipation<br />muscle cramps<br />increased menstrual flow<br />more frequent periods<br />infertility/miscarriageLOG ME INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238302513816129464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1066815446051662.post-8514507502990539412010-02-12T21:41:49.197-08:002010-02-12T21:41:49.197-08:00Thanks for the friendly notes! I actually had an ...Thanks for the friendly notes! I actually had an awesome visit today. My primary care doc said yes to everything and she pointed out how careful one needs to be with thyroid hormones. She said that you can certainly make yourself feel really good, but the labs are a useful indicator of norms. She cautioned that treating beyond the labs to "feeling good" can lead to floppy hearts and weak bones later in life. She new about free T3/T4 and has attended naturopathic seminars to understand the claims. Her concern was that the "feel good" parameter can lead to over treating and feeling worse in the long run and she's seen it in her practice. Hmmm, food for thought.Lady Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11020623415811439210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1066815446051662.post-27020186365689384422010-02-12T08:31:24.365-08:002010-02-12T08:31:24.365-08:00I'm glad you are doing so well! Good luck wit...I'm glad you are doing so well! Good luck with your doctor. I hate that dealing with doctors is such an uphill battle for so many people. Yay for iodine!!Kelly Elmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102128866306605457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1066815446051662.post-26954883940924265072010-02-11T21:25:25.326-08:002010-02-11T21:25:25.326-08:00Wow, super-awesome! HOORAY!Wow, super-awesome! HOORAY!LOG ME INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238302513816129464noreply@blogger.com