My Dr. Said my thyroid levels are low, I hate taking drugs for the side effects they always cause. MUST I take drugs for this?What will happen if I don't take Synthroid. or stoptaking it after 2 months of being on it?
2007-10-13 02:39:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Thanks "Jack of all trades,"
I'll heed your advice.
2007-10-13 02:46:56 · update #1
TO MISSYWOSS. My doctor does not know me well, as we just moved here from another state, that's why I'm asking for help from other medical sources, but thanks anyway.
To all others...I really appreciate answers from Sensible people
2007-10-13 02:49:44 · update #2
Yes, it's important and I felt the same way at the beginning since when I was younger I vowed never to take Any drugs but look at it this way, it's really not so much a drug as you are replacing something in your body that your body has used up--you were born with it in your body.
But let me tell you as my co-workers and I have ALL discovered. I'm not sure if it's because the pharmacy classes mainly teach about synthroid because the drug companies make more $ from synthroid but the more natural form, Armour, works better for ALL of us and usually costs a lot less.
It's important to find yourself a good endocrinolgist because just like people in all occupations, there are definitely some better, some worse and it can make a big difference.
There are extremely serious consequences to not taking your thyroid meds. The lesser of these is weight gain, feeling cold all the time, mental sluggishness, depression. One person I know wasn't diagnosed until she went into a coma-like state which could happen if you don't take it long enough.
Anytime you want to talk about this, I have been on thyroid meds for years because of hypothyroidism--dperrine98@yahoo.com
2007-10-13 02:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by dianemarieperrine 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had this same experience. The synthyroid didn't give me any side effects for years. However, now my TSH levels are HIGH, so I have to stop taking it. So make sure you get your levels monitored regularly. Doctors can be remiss in this. Have it done every six months or at least annually.
Your thyroid function is important. Don't fool around with it. It regulates so many body systems. It only one tiny pill a day. Take it in the morning an hour before breakfast.
2007-10-13 09:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take it too. Have for years. If one gland or system in your body is underproducing or overproducing, it throws other systems in your body off kilter. GOD designed the human body to function as a well tuned machine. All systems must work together. If you have any questions, ALWAYS ask your doctor first, then try WebMD if you still need more info. But your dr. knows you individually.
2007-10-13 09:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by missywose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife uses Synthroid. There are no adverse side effects that we've noticed. These are good questions, but you could get good, accurate answers from your Dr. or the pharmacist.
2007-10-13 09:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you have to take drugs to make it normal or it will just cause u more problems, if u stop taking it it could return.
2007-10-13 09:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋