In a message dated 9/26/2007 8:51:42 A.M. US Eastern Standard Time,
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If my T4 is in the normal range, why should I supplement it? I am not
arguing with you -- just want to understand a bit what is going on. >>>>>
Far more important than the Lab's opinion on the quantity of a chemical (T4)
in your blood is your health. If you are Hypothyroid, you should be treated.
If not, there is no treatment for this necessary. <<<<<
I have had the same doctor and blood tests about every six months for the
past five years, so I am sure that this is a new development. Could this be
something that has been undetected for some time? >>>>>>
Your question is really, "How bad can lab work and medical care get?" If you
poll this List Serve, I think you will find that there may not be a limit.
<<<<<
I have heard that natural replacement is preferred over synthetic? Does
anyone have some experience or advice on this? >>>>>
I usually take "Natural" to mean, "naturally present in the human body." And
I usually take "Synthetic" to mean "manufactured in a laboratory." So, a
given thyroid replacement can be Natural and Synthetic like T3 or T4. Or it can
be "Natural" and not Synthetic, like Armour Thyroid.
Asking which, if either, is preferred is a lot like asking which tool is
preferred: It depends on the job you are trying to do. Or, in this case, it
depends on the Diagnosis. <<<<<
I hope that you will not mind following up with me on these questions.
>>>>>
Actually, the whole purpose of this List Serve is for all of us to learn and
teach. Asking questions is one of the best way to do those things.
Doc Don
(AKA D. Michael, MD, PC)
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