A warm hello to all!

This is an important topic, for sure.

I am also hypothyroid and have been taking synthroid for 15 years. My first doctor had me on the non-synthetic thyroid hormone. Then a researcher put me on the synthroid. I cannot find anyone willing to prescribe the armour thyroid (non-synthetic).

As for you questions about any warnings?

Those of us having thyroid issue have a reason to know a little more about thyroid-related issue than the average person. You likley already know about:

_Correct thyroid functioning is very important for much more that weight control. It is important for weight control, but it is important for may other reasons, as well.

One potential problem with inadequate levels of thyroid hormone is a tendency for pre-senile dementia. (I am not sure if that form is reversible or not.)

_Always be careful! Make sure you are working with someone experienced and knowledgable! I saw a doctor talk to a group of people once about supplementing T3, which is indicated for some people. Anyway, he was very "big" on it! He was hyped, he hyped it, and a bunch of people saw him and went onto T3 with his direction. I had 5 acquaintances go to see him. All women. 3 of the 5 ended up in the local hospital's psych unit for severe T3-induced mania! (They did not have a history of manis previously. They claim to be without mania now that they have recovered from the T3 induced mania.) Mania, no matter the cause, can be very dangerous... often life-threatening. Mania is different from a little hypomania.

_In the U.S. some psychiatrists are using some thyroid supplementation for women suffering low energy and depression. So...that is another source for potantially having your thyroid function evaluated if you cannot see an endocrinologist. Also, if you have problems with depression, always have your thyroid level functioned checked to be sure it is okay!

**I am not a health professional and am not recommending anything except increasing knowlege about your body and your alternatives. Always be careful and consult a health professional.**

Best wishes!

~Inner Peace~