HI Charlotte, thanks for your suggestion. I have tried the natural way, for years. I have read all books about how to boost the thyroid and my greatest achievement has been going down from 6.2 TSH to some 3.8. That was a very good result, considering, but didn't last, unfortunately. A few years later my TSH was 12.8 (!!!) which is way too high. That's when I succumbed to the synthroid that my doc had prescribed as a trial. Last week I had my TSH and T4 test and the results were great. So far no side effects whatsoever... well, this could change but I have been on synthroid for almost two months now. I also have lost some weight which I welcome. I have slightly more energy altogether... so I cannot complain as yet. I have a friend who has been taking synthroid for decades and she's been very happy with the results. She doesn't complain of side effects either. Nevertheless, I have made an appt with a naturopath specialized in endocrinology in town as well, and though the waiting list is 1 year, I hope i will get to see him.
All the best to you too and thanks again.
Mrs Pari
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HI Charlotte, thanks for your suggestion. I have tried the natural way, for years. I have read all books about how to boost the thyroid and my greatest achievement has been going down from 6.2 TSH to some 3.8. That was a very good result, considering, but didn't last, unfortunately. A few years later my TSH was 12.8 (!!!) which is way too high. That's when I succumbed to the synthroid that my doc had prescribed as a trial. Last week I had my TSH and T4 test and the results were great. So far no side effects whatsoever... well, this could change but I have been on synthroid for almost two months now. I also have lost some weight which I welcome. I have slightly more energy altogether... so I cannot complain as yet. I have a friend who has been taking synthroid for decades and she's been very happy with the results. She doesn't complain of side effects either. Nevertheless, I have made an appt with a naturopath specialized in endocrinology in town as well, and though the waiting list is 1 year, I hope i will get to see him.
July 10, 2009 - 8:54amAll the best to you too and thanks again.
Mrs Pari
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