Recent Content by honeybc3

Because that's the primary way doctors know how much thyroid replacement hormone a patient with no thyroid needs.

Well, what really matters is how you feel. Do you feel good? If so, I wouldn't worry too much. If not, then you should have the thyroid function blood tests. You can just ask your pcp to run these if you want, then if there if anything is off on those, take it to your endo. I always ask for...

Hi, Yes I've been on Armor Thryoid for about 8 years and have had my T2 and TSH and other levels tested regularly and they are in the normal range. I was on Synthroid for 10 years prior to that, and felt much worse. Are you taking Synthroid? If so, maybe your doc will let you try Armor...

Hello, I also had a total Thyroidectomy many years ago (and have not been the same since...major weight gain as well), and then ended up getting Type 2 Diabetes. I don't know the answer as to whether the first caused the second, but I would also like to know, and to hear from others who suffer...