Ken,
    Interesting. I've been taking Synthroid for years, this is the first
time I've heard that CP can have a direct impact on treatment of thyroid
conditions. My medication levels are always adjusted according to blood test
results, but I think I'll ask exactly which tests they are running next time
I talk to my endocrinologist. Thanks for posting this and I hope you are
feeling better.
Susan
----- Original Message -----
From: "ken barber" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:12 PM
Subject: important information for any of you that may have hypothroidism


> hi, guys. i visited and endocrinologist today for an
> out of whack thyroid. i was told not to hold it
> against my MD or do, they do not know better.
>
> tabs ARE checked for thyroid problems using a "tsa"
> blood test. works great for a TAB, not so for a person
> with cp, stroke, or any other brain injury type
> condition. because of the pituitary gland interface
> with the thyroid a person with a brain injury needs a
> blood test for "t4" levels in the blood. with this the
> proper strength meds can be prescribed. with my
> thyroid in swings of the hormone levels, is a
> contributor to my wild blood pressure swings of late.
>
> thought this might help some of you now and some more
> of you later on.
>
> cp throws another curve ball to my doc!!!
>
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