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Low Thyroid and Hair Loss
hair loss in 7 answersI have been on Armour Thyroid for over 9 years and never experienced hair loss with; your body in 5 answers does level out the thyroid ...
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- Are you sure it's an abnormal amount of hair loss? I'd guess that I lose about 20-30 hairs when I comb my fingers through my hair after showering. (I have curly hair s...
- hair loss is usually 3 months behind or so I've heard. I take vitamins for my hair and have actually had more growth in the front of my scalp. They are cheap on ebay a...
- Surprisingly, my endocrinologist told me that hair can also thin from TOO MUCH thyroid hormone, so getting it just right is important. Also, with regard to "uptake"--m...
Taking Armour Thyroid Medication While Pregnant
Under my doctor's advice, I waited to try to get pregnant until my thyroid levels were stable for several months (It took a while to find the right dose ...
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- Hi H.! I have hypothyroidism, and I started taking prescription thyroid supplements about a year before I got pregnant with my daughter. When my doctor learned that I ...
- Hi, I have three kids and took synthroid with two of the pregrancies with no problem...though my third was born in the car (we didn't make it on time to the hospital...
- I am in a medical disabilities Special Education class and one of the last chapters I read said that thyroid medications can be harmful to the fetus.
Pregnancy and Thyroid
Throughout the 1st two trimesters I continued to have elevated thyroid levels and a goiter. Since then, my levels have evened out but I still have a goiter ...
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- I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 18 years old. I was monitored very closely, at least a once a month blood draw, and I have 4 kids, and have had no miscarriages...
- N., Hi, My name is A.. I had hyperthyroidism and had my thyroid removed when I was 12 years old. Which put me immediately into hypothyroidism. I have been t...
- I have had a thyroid condition since I was a young teenager. I was unaware that this condition could and would affect my ovulation as well as pregnancies. I have other...
Thyroid Abnormality?
Read all 3 responses: "Has anyone had a thyroid abnormality during pregnancy? I am 12 weeks, and my initial blood tests showed that my thyroid levels were ...
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- Yes, I did. I already have a Thyroid disorder and it was "off" while I was pregnant. I simply had to take medicine. Thyroid is very important during pregnancy, espe...
- I had hypothyroidism during my first three pregnancies. I had to take a pill daily. It had no side effects (or nothing that I could distinguish from regular pregnancy ...
- Hi this is very common and very managable with a daily synthyroid pill. some people remain to have thyroid issues after giving birth and for some all issues go away....
Underactive Thyroid and Dieting
You may need to give it a little more time, for it to be fully regulated and you may need to talk to your doctor to see if the artificial thyroid levels ...
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- Hi S., I have both too! Do you take a Rx for it? I would recommend a natural form like Armour Thyroid in place of a synthetic one like Synthroid. Also, there is a gre...
- I don't know about the thyroid part, but I do know there are ways to "sneak" exercise into your daily routine. Take the elevator instead of the stairs. Don't save ...
- As frustrating as it is, be patient. People who lose weight gradually tend to keep it off longer than those who see the pounds fall off very quickly. You are doing g...
Thyroid Problems
8 years ago, my nurse practitioner noticed a lump in my thyroid. ... My endocronologist and I watch my TSH levels very closely (I am on synthroid) ...
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- I have! At age 40 when I was still nursing my baby, I was diagnosed with chronic acute hyeractive thyroiditis. The options (6 years ago) were radioactive iodine or PTU...
- I was hyperthyroid about 10 years ago. I took radioactive iodine. The full dose is supposed to kill your entire thyroid and then you have to take supplements. I asked ...
- I have Grave's disease as well (hyperthyroidism). I had difficulty getting pregnant for 4 yrs. and my Dr. found a goiter on my neck as well. He wanted to do a biopsy, ...
Low Thyroid
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) over 8 years ago. I am currently taking Levoxyl to regulate my thyroid levels. ...
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- Here is a forum that has some good information on this http://cureyourbody.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/390 You may need to register, it's free, to view it. I d...
- I have the same issues and take Synthroid every day. I haven't had any side effects and the medication is inexpensive. I have a GREAT endocronologist who is listed a...
- Hello M., could you tell me what your symptoms are? A couple of times people have suggested I get mine checked. Thanks! D..
Seeking an Endocrinologist About Thyroid Test Results
My levels have been stable and I feel great. One last thing, if you have to take thyroid medicine regardless if it is Synthroid, Levoxyl, etc. make sure it ...
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- Hi J. - After I had my son, I developed thyroid problems too. Try to find an endocrinologist near you as soon as you can. Possibly, they can help you before you need t...
- Please do not neglect to have a treatment. Look for an endocrinologist. This disfunction will be affecting your bones and in the future also the treatment available to...
- Hi J., I highly reccommend Dr. Jack Tohme in Ridgewood. FYI_ Take a book or plan to go and leave for a bit as the office wiat is usally around an hour. When I go...
Diet Pills and Thyroid Medicine
Its works great for keeping my sugar levels right. UNTIL recently. .... have them test your thyroid levels again. also, ask them where you are in the range ...
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- You got a wonderful advice from Alessandra. The pills are chemical that damage your liver and once you stop them the weight comes back double. Stick to a helathy diet...
- Just a note for everyone thinking about pills. I work with the Military, and recently they sent out a huge notice of recall on all forms of Hydroxycut. It is being s...
- You could look into the Acai berry supplements for weight loss, but read the ingredients very carefully to be sure that there are no added stimulants. The green tea s...
Thyroid Goiters
20 Aug 2009 ... I have a goiter and if I do not take my thyroid medicine it can get enlarged .... thyroid levels · google info · body treatment · diet info ...
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- Do you have an iodine deficiency? I am told by my mother (an MD) that that is the primary cause, but that it doesn't necessarily completely go away with iodine supple...
- hi M., have you considered acupuncture and herbs for treating the goiter? TCM (traditional chinese medicine) works wonders for many health challenges. it's wort...
- Hi M., Kudos to you for empowering yourself by researching. Forty years ago I had a goiter. I'm now 60. Your treatment options are many, compared to way back then, s...
