A says: Medical Uses of Thyroid Hormone Pt I: Hypothyroidism *chase* In the last article, I discussed thyroid function and disorders. For this article, the topic of medication is a natural follow-up. When a patient is... more»

A says: Thyroid Adventures—Part II---Functions and Disorders (and a tad bit on exercise…) Now that you know what the thyroid hormones are and how they are transported about the body, now it’s time to dig a little deeper.... more»

Last reply by A : John, thank you for that...it helps to know the proper names of things sometimes...though I am attempting to post these ideas in ways that non-medical people can understand them. But I also understand that some people might... more»

Last reply by Roy : Good day Roy checking in from Wisconsin well my hypotyroidism seems to be under control but the weight is another thing I have gained 80 pounds since my heart attack and subsequent diagnosis of hypo with a tsh of 164.64 no that... more»

Last reply by Jennifer : Hello Frank, thats true, found this page very interesting and have already shared it with other sufferers too elsewhere.  Some say take the Thyroxine early in the morning and not to take anti depressants till later at least, I... more»

Last reply by Jennifer : Hi, I have Hypothyroidism, for about 2 years now, and taking Thyroxine for it, was up and down a little with the adjusting but now taking 75mcgs of Thyroxine  which seems to be the  amount for me.  I do have other problems but... more»

Last reply by Roy : I agree yes tht Hypothyroid does effect mainly women however it is just as devastating the the men that become unbalanced, I have recently become regulated took me 8 months after Diagnosis 175 mcg of levothyroid my Tsh was 164.64... more»