Posted by Pattisun on July 13, 2001, at 10:23:25
In reply to Re: Back to MG » Pattisun, posted by MB on July 13, 2001, at 2:53:49
Hey MG,
I don't really know. But, if you've been taking this for a while (which you have, then I would think that you are probably hypothyroid (at least somewhat). Maybe the docts will have you stop taking the supplement for 8 weeks (long enough to get a good TSH level), and see where you are at?? Or maybe have you take 1/2 dose for 8 weeks and see where that puts you? It takes about that long to get an accurate TSH after you adjust the meds.
My point was just that if you've been taking a supplement for a long time you probably shouldn't just stop on your own.
And I don't know if taking the supplement for so long has suppressed your thyroid gland? I don't think it is supposed to, but your thyroid is such a delicate and essential part of your whole system--??? In theory, I guess you just stop taking it and if you feel draggy you go back to the docts. But, I stopped taking mine a long time ago and later was diagnosed with Graves. I wish I'd been more diligent about blood tests and such. Just hated going to doctors. Now I go ALL the time!
GOOD LUCK MG. Hope you get to feeling better.
> Does taking thyroid hormone suppress the normal thyroid function the way taking prednisone suppresses the adrenal glands? In other words, if a normal person took thyroid hormone for a year and then quit without tapering, would they go hypothyroidic?
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