Posted by BarbaraCat on March 7, 2002, at 0:40:59
In reply to Re: Lithium; thyroid site » noa, posted by Ritch on March 6, 2002, at 23:48:34
Mitch,
Jumping in here. Hypothyroidism is alarmingly prevalent, actually a TSH > 1.5 and some say even >1.0 is hypo. TSH levels can show normal, but symptoms of hypo are present, and many doctors are treating for symptoms. The Endo folks are not necessarily the most respected voices here, and were the last to recognize and acknowledge the validity of the T4/T3 debate in treating depressive conditions.Alot of hypotheses about why there are so many cases (especially among women), but pesticides, stress, flouride, etc., seem to be implicated. I'd suggest you take a look at the about.thyroid.com site if interested. Some pretty fascinating stuff there. - Barbara
> > yes, the thyroid.about.com site helped me a lot, as did reading the moderator's book, "living well with hypothyroidism" and "the thyroid solution" by Arem.
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> > Also, I found my endocrinologist through the doctor recommendation page at the thyroid site.
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> Hi Noa,
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> Is it the case now that "hypothyroidism" is considered a subclinical thing that requires treatment now (per the American. Endo. folks)?
> I saw a number a while back and it was TSH >2.0 *now* is considered something that needed to be treated with thyroid hormones.
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> Does that sound right?
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> Mitch
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