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How Can Hashimoto S Thyroiditis Be Treated?

I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto disease. I wanted to try to treat it with a natural approach. I was prescribed Armour Thyroid. That was February 14th of this year. I am not seeing a very good improvement. Should we try increasing the dosage (taking 15mg) before reverting to a synthetic pharmaceutical. I am a 55 year old woman who is post menopausal. Just reading the side effects of Synthroid frightened me. What is your opinion on the Armour Thyroid vs. Synthroid.
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Hashimoto's thyroidities is an autoimmune disorder of thyroid gland initially hyper later hypothyroidism. you are advised to take Levothyroxine tablets daily and monitor TSH ultrasensitive and free T4 levels every 3 month to monitor levels so that the dose can be adjusted.

However, armor thyroid dose adjustment can be done but first get the TSH and free T4 value done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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How Can Hashimoto S Thyroiditis Be Treated?

Hi, Hashimoto s thyroidities is an autoimmune disorder of thyroid gland initially hyper later hypothyroidism. you are advised to take Levothyroxine tablets daily and monitor TSH ultrasensitive and free T4 levels every 3 month to monitor levels so that the dose can be adjusted. However, armor thyroid dose adjustment can be done but first get the TSH and free T4 value done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini, Pathologist and Microbiologist