Diana: on the contrary, I take both metformin ER-1500 mg -and Levoxyl (thyroid hormone replacement) 225mcg and I am about to stop taking metformin because it really doesn't do much for me--a boost of sorts at best. (It is my opinion/experience that eating right can resolve most of the issues around PCOS for most women who have it, but thyroid disease is another bird entirely.)
Thank you for pointing out that my signature read that way--I started editing it yesterday and then had to stop to take care of my kids. (That was just where I had stopped for the day--until yesterday, there was a full list of meds and supplements in my signature.)
This is the first time I have heard of a doctor advising a patient not to get thyroid replacement that she needs in order to keep her from developing osteoporosis. If I were you I would most definitely get a second opinion. I am aware of no scientific studies linking levothyroxine use to euthyroid levels and bone loss/mineral loss of any sort. (There are studies linking excessive use of levothyroxine to bone loss) In my opinion it is far more important for bone health and overall health to get thyroid hormone replacement if you need it.
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