The treatments are not necessarily the same. It's important to have a FT3 and FT4 run in addition to the TSH, since the TSH isn't very reliable once you start treatment. If you do have Hashi's, you may find that your T3 is low, because part of the problem with Hashi's is conversion of T4 to T3. Treatment for Hashi's often includes T3, such as Cytomel, or Armour, which contains both T4 and T3. If you are on synthroid, you are getting T4 only. If your body can't convert T4 to T3, all the T4 in the world isn't going to improve your symptoms.
Linda
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dx pcos 1984, type II diabetes 2001, also hypertension
Met 2000mg since 2001, started Glucophage XR 4/22/04, then switched to Met ER 6/04; also: multi, Vit. C, Vit. E, B12/folic acid combo, fish oil & borage oil combo, garlic capsules, cinnamon, Vitex, calcium with magnesium/zinc, biotin, CoQ10, selenium,iron
Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
Started laser hair removal 7/29/03, completed 3/04 (it works!)
UAE for fibroid 3/24/03 and 3/16/04 |