2007-03-19 05:57:09 · 12 answers · asked by ♥Ashley 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If you do not, you could have serious problems! Your thyroid has to do with so many things going on in your system. You can gain weight because of your thyroid being out of whack, you can lose weight (too much) if it is working (wrong) the other direction. Your skin can become dry as it can be, you can develop problems with your eyes, your growing, about everything that makes you tick! You can even have depression hit you, because your thyroid is not being taken care of, correctly.
2007-03-19 06:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by laurel g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wasn't going to answer this question. But now I am. The reason after reading what a few people wrote I do not agree with them. Many years back I was told the same has you. I had the under-active kind. I was very upset when told I was going to have to take a pill everyday for the rest of my life. I was on them for many months also antidepressants. I would have blood work done regularly. I couldn't even afford the copay on all my meds. So one day I tell the psychiatrist to drop my meds from 5 different ones to just one. He puts up his hand and counting fingers said to me. But you have to take them all. One alone won't work. After that appointment I myself dropped all my meds even the thyroid one. It's been years and I'm not dead. By the way when I went back to see the thyroid doctor he told me I was crazy that I would die. To start them back up as soon as possible. They did more blood work to see how low my thyroid had got-ton and the test came out I had no thyroid problems. They wanted to continue blood works every few weeks and I refused. Like I said it's been many years and I'm still here. But I'm me don't go by what I say. Do what you feel and think best for you. Just don't take everything a doctor could say as the given word.
2007-03-19 13:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by Sunset 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have not stated whether you are suffering from Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism. I presume that you are suffering from Hypothyroidism since you have mentioned about thyroid medications. Otherwise, you might have mentioned about antithyroid medications.
Hyperthyroidism is usually treated with antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine (which destroys the thyroid and stops the excess production of hormones), or surgery to remove the thyroid.
If the thyroid must be removed with radiation or surgery, replacement thyroid hormones must be taken for the rest of the person's life.
Beta-blockers like propranolol are used to treat some of the symptoms including rapid heart rate, sweating, and anxiety until the hyperthyroidism can be controlled.
In the case of Hypothyroidism, Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medication. The lowest dose effective in relieving symptoms and normalizing the TSH is used. Life-long therapy is needed. Medication must be continued even when symptoms subside. Thyroid hormone levels should be monitored yearly after a stable dose of medication is determined.
Consult your Endocrinologist.
Please see the web pages for more details on Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism.
2007-03-19 13:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im 23 and was diagnosed a few months ago with hypothyroidism. my Dr said im gona have to take a pill every day for life, and it could become really serious or can be deadly if you dont. You might also suffer some thinning hair or hairloss if you dont, or maybe gain weight.
so my asnwer is YES, take your meds if your Dr prescribed them
2007-03-19 13:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by Wizard of Ahhs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You also don't HAVE to look both ways before crossing a busy highway at night.
You always can choose to be reckless.
2007-03-19 13:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by lunatic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were prescribed to take them by the doctor, yes
2007-03-19 12:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can die a fairly horrible death instead. (myxedema coma, if the thyroid meds you are talking about are synthroid.)
Or you can die a fairly standard (well, for an 80 year old) death (heart attack, congestive heart failure) if you are talking about methimizole.
2007-03-19 13:02:07 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't suppose you have to.But if you want anyone to be able to stand to be in your presence I recommend you do.
2007-03-19 13:00:36 · answer #8 · answered by Buck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your DOCTOR, nobody should answer this because of liability issues.
2007-03-19 12:59:56 · answer #9 · answered by rob c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you f u c k i n g nuts why would you even ask something that stupid do you want to die ask your self that and their s your answer
2007-03-19 13:00:35 · answer #10 · answered by ROCK GOD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋