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Suggest Treatment For Hypothyroidism
yes I have almost all the symptoms for hypothyroidism but my dr says no my t4,free direct is 1.13 and my tsh is 2.120 my grandma had problems the same as me but as soon as they put her on meds most of yhr symptons disappeared for years drs just said it was old age creaping up until the last young dr figured it out
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism are not specific for hypothyroidism. There will be a feeling of wellbeing while you will be started on thyroxine. But there are long term health hazard if you are taking it un necessarily like cardiac problems and bone problems. So we have to go by the thyroid function reports and if it says normal no treatment is needed.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism are not specific for hypothyroidism. There will be a feeling of wellbeing while you will be started on thyroxine. But there are long term health hazard if you are taking it un necessarily like cardiac problems and bone problems. So we have to go by the thyroid function reports and if it says normal no treatment is needed.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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