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Is Levothyroxine The Right Medicine For Hypothyroidism?

I just discovered that I have hypothyrodism. My regular doctor prescribed Levothyroxin, which I have not yet started on, however I read that I should be using t3 and t4 together. The thyroid test indicated that my thyroid, is just a bit slow in producing the hormone. Can I just change my diet? I don t want to go through such an extreme, as taking this medication, unless I have to. Last year s annual wellness test, did not indicate that I had a thyroid problem, until this year. I retired last year and I haven t exercise, as much as I did before. I eat well though, but I have gained 40 pounds throughout the years, but I am 60 years old. Should I see an endocrinologist first?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Levothyroxin is most commom use in hypothyroidism case.
Levothyroxin is take at empty stomach and at bed time more effective.
It start from lower dose than high dose use if it needed.

Take goitrogens like cauliflower, turnips,cabbage, sprouts..etc.
Seafood also healpgul in hypothyroidism.

After starting this levothyroxin drugs check your TSH level monthly.

Take care .
Thanks.
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Is Levothyroxine The Right Medicine For Hypothyroidism?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. Levothyroxin is most commom use in hypothyroidism case. Levothyroxin is take at empty stomach and at bed time more effective. It start from lower dose than high dose use if it needed. Take goitrogens like cauliflower, turnips,cabbage, sprouts..etc. Seafood also healpgul in hypothyroidism. After starting this levothyroxin drugs check your TSH level monthly. Take care . Thanks.