Time of the month and thyroid meds

[Felix]

Thanks 2big,

I'll try and get the doctor to do some tests next month. It's so hard trying to convince them. Last time I had a bit of row with a doctor as he hadn't even heard of Free T3 and Free T4 tests. :anger

Sarah,

Do you know of any similar supplements. I tried to order online and they told me it would be $85. :yikes :yikes You can't get them in the Uk so I wonder if there is an alternative???

Thanks again,

felix x

[2big4mysize]

I would not add any supplements or other OTC meds at this time since you need to get a handle oin your thyroid right now as that supplement will alter your level and right now you want to see if in fact it actually is your thyroid.

Years ago thousand of low thyroid folk were treated for depression with depression meds and kept getting worse and worse when all they needed was thyroid meds and the depression would have been cured. that is why it is nowstandard procedure to test for low thyroid for any one presenting with depression.

Don't confuse the issue by self medicating for a problemn you think you have until it is confirmed you actually have that.

Ask your doc for a referral to an endocrinologist if he doesn't know about a complete thyriod panel lab test.

Here is a huge list of links for thyriod folks and please use one that isn't selling you someything or just somebodies info look for one from a med source. http://www.thyroidfoundation.org/thyroidlnks.htm and their home site is here http://www.thyroidfoundation.org/t3t4pro.htm

[iyamamaschke]

Yup good idea as always 2 BIG has a lot of information that is really awesome. WOW 85 dollars that is nuts I buy them here in Canada for 20 bucks HOLLY **** I guess they really try to screw ya. I would wait and get tested first if you want to try them do a search online for the suppliments and see if you can find any cheaper that is nuts. I'll look and see if I can find any with the stuff in it. I just know my hormoes were so whacked and by getting that straughtened out I feel so much better. I sure hoope you do too.

Take care

Sarah