May 6, 2011 By

Endocrinologists Take a Backward Step in the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

When I became an endocrinologist in 1981 I was truly excited about the field. At that time it seemed that the science of endocrinology was expanding rapidly and new discoveries were on the horizon particularly in regards to the way hormones effect the brain, mood and the immune system. Was I ever wrong! It’s thirty [...]

April 28, 2011 By

Suzi’s Amazing Blood Pressure Response to Cytomel (t3)

Suzi has hypothyroidism and high blood pressure. She sends the following story describing how t3 treatment appeared to help normalize her blood pressure. This is the first time I have come across this effect and thought it would be helpful to share her story on the main blog. Does anyone else have a similar (or [...]

January 24, 2011 By

What You can Learn from Sarah’s Struggle With Hypothyroidism

Every so often I like to bring attention to someone who has struggled to get properly treated for hypothyroidism. Not everyone shares the same dilemma regarding treatment of hypothyroidism because T4 by itself may be sufficient in many instances. But for those who continue to experience symptoms of hypothyroidism despite T4 treatment, adding T3 can [...]

October 9, 2010 By

Cami Gets Contentious About the HCG Diet

The HCG diet has created a great deal of controversy among experts and the people who have tried it. Cami posts these words of warning about the HCG diet based on her own and her husband’s experience. Cami writes: What Dr. Simeons book does not tell you is that there is a good chance your [...]

April 25, 2010 By

What is My Correct Thyroid Dose?

Lots of members at metabolism.com with hypothyroidism ask what is their correct thyroid hormone dosage. For those who are still confused I am posting the latest Q and A addressing this issue. Member ecchho received radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid) and as commonly happens, developed hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid). Despite t4 levels which appear to [...]

February 27, 2010 By

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Thyroid Medication

Mary…you’ve made my day! I am glad you found my suggestion about “how to talk to your endocrinologist”, helpful. I am absolutely serious about approaching your physician in this way, since it makes them aware valid new information is available explaining why some people need t3 to recover from symptoms of hypothyroidism. This approach is [...]

January 3, 2010 By

Wondering if t4 (Synthroid) Treatment of Hypothyroidism is the Answer

Prosanta asks metabolism.com if her thyroid blood test results indicate that treatment with t4 is required. I suspect that she is also wondering if other forms of treatment might be better (Armour Thyroid for example). Here is what Prosanta writes: Iamsuffering from Diabetes type2.recently on routine Blood test— FT3(ECLIA) 2.33pg/ml FT4 1.07ng/ml TSH 9.32microIU/ml AntiThyroid [...]

November 7, 2009 By

Breakthrough Discovery in Thyroid Hormone Therapy: Part 2

Treatment of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is accomplished by administering thyroid hormone by mouth in sufficient amounts to restore levels back to normal. At first glance this might seem like a simple goal to achieve. The truth is hormone replacement therapy is complex because there exists two very different thyroid hormones and because levels of [...]

October 24, 2009 By

Armour Crisis Creates New Alliances

Good things can develop during a crisis situation. For me it was the eye opening experience I had this week by participating in The Thyroid Patient Community Call. The Thyroid Patient Community Call is a group internet telephone call hosted by Janie Bowthorpe, author of Stop The Thyroid Madness. During the 90 minute session I [...]

October 17, 2009 By

Eric Pritchard Brings Historical Perspective to “T4 Only” Treatment Bias

Eric Pritchard brings great insight showing how, for years, the field of endocrinology failed to acknowledge growing evidence of the inadequacy of “t4 only” therapy for hypothyroidism. Eric puts together the historical clues that should have paved the way for acceptance of t4 plus t3 therapy . We are now seeing almost irrefutable evidence ** [...]

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