Thyroid q

[Haudlady]

Thanks, guys... I guess it was more the initial shock of it. I wasn't expecting anything but "normal" to come back.

Makbike- I read on one of those websites that the levels DO change throughout the day. Aparently, levels are often higher in the morning. I would guess (and it really is a guess - I have a lot of reading to do) that to be consistent you should have the test at the same time each time you have it done.

Oooh... this brings another question for me, though. The prospect of needing to budget in medication costs! Oh dear. I guess I won't be getting any new jerseys this year!

[Thistle]

sorry to hear that cc

I"m glad you can improve it by being regular with the medication... maybe, i dunno, maybe the plus side of that will be more speed on the bike ... but then we'll never catch up to you on bj

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[Triskeliongirl]

Oooh... this brings another question for me, though. The prospect of needing to budget in medication costs! Oh dear. I guess I won't be getting any new jerseys this year!

Actually, I have been on thyroid meds for years and fortunatly its one of the cheapest meds out there. All I can do is echo what others have said, of all the things that can be wrong, this is easily fixable. You are just taking a hormone that your body isn't making adequate amounts of, so you don't need to worry about harmful side effects. BUT, dosage is very critical, so don't forget and also don't double your dosage (which can also happen if you forget if you took it, and take it again). I did this once and was soooo hyper. I know its scary to realize you must take this every day forever, but it could be worse. The other 'silver lining' from your other post is maybe it forced your husband to take his health more seriously too, which has to be a good thing no matter how his situation turns out. At least it got him talking about it.

[mtbdarby]

Actually, I have been on thyroid meds for years and fortunatly its one of the cheapest meds out there. All I can do is echo what others have said, of all the things that can be wrong, this is easily fixable. You are just taking a hormone that your body isn't making adequate amounts of, so you don't need to worry about harmful side effects. BUT, dosage is very critical, so don't forget and also don't double your dosage (which can also happen if you forget if you took it, and take it again). I did this once and was soooo hyper. I know its scary to realize you must take this every day forever, but it could be worse. The other 'silver lining' from your other post is maybe it forced your husband to take his health more seriously too, which has to be a good thing no matter how his situation turns out. At least it got him talking about it.

I second the low cost. It was actually cheaper for me to buy my meds cash versus using my insurance and paying my rx deductible. Check both prices and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised!

[maillotpois]

Ditto what Darby said. It's cheaper to pay cash and get many months worth than go through my insurance w/$10 per month copay.