Posted by afatchic on December 7, 2003, at 20:51:56
In reply to Re: bulimia at 240 lbs?????, posted by platinumbride on December 7, 2003, at 0:06:24
Diane,
Do NOT stop taking Armour. It is not a drug but a natural replacement for the thyroid hormones your body isn't able to make on it's own. Remember, depression is a major symptom of hypothyroidism.
I'm concerned that you are being undertreated for your thyroid. When was the last time you had your TSH measured? It should be between 1 and 2 for most people to feel well.
Please go to: http://thyroid.about.com/mbody.htm
to learn more about coping with your thyroid problems. The site is a wonderful up-to-date source of medical information and the forum is excellent and supportive.Write back and tell me how you're doing.
Alex
> You know, when I double the dose, I can't say that I really feel hyper, which is odd. I don't know my TSH...the whole thyroid thing has really been another unsucessful cog in the wheel of trying to get depression under control.
> I do know that the levels were borderline, though.
> I've now stopped all meds, including the thyroid because I am so sick of taking a bunch of pills and still feeling lousy :(
>
> I think that as previous posters mentioned, the bulimia diet isnt worth it....guess I am remaining fat for a while.
>
> Do you double up on your thyroid meds to lose weight?
>
> Diane
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