Posted by Squiggles on September 9, 2002, at 7:00:28
In reply to I understand... » Squiggles, posted by judy1 on September 8, 2002, at 21:07:41
Synthroid is given to long-term lithium
takers when their thyroid becomes underactive.
Mine is now operating at 15% of original
capacity. So, Synthroid is given to supplement
that loss which is lithium induced.One of the effect of lithium is hypothyroidism.
So, if you keep the Synthroid dose steady,
and you remove the lithium, one would expect
the thyroxine level to sore - resulting in
hyperthyroidism, or even thyroid storm. That's
pretty serious.In order for me to do any kind of experimental
tinkering, having this delicate balance between
lithium and thyroxine (Synthroid is the artificial
variation) i would DEFINITELY have to be under
the care of a doctor to do it.I don't believe my doctor wishes to upset
that balance.That;s what i meant.
Squiggles
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