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Thyroid
- Would Synthroid decrease my thyroid antibody levels? Would a lower antibody level increase my chance of getting pregnant? (4 Jan 2011)
- Since his diagnosis last September, my son has had chronic fatigue, headaches, and circles under his eyes. He was on Levoxyl, but then taken off it. What else should we look for? (16 Mar 2010)
- Because she has Hashimoto's, what type of diabetes might my daughter be developing? How frequently should I check her blood sugars at home? (14 Dec 2009)
- My daughter has thyroid disease but the doctor doesn't want to treat it until her thyroid fails. What is thyroid disease? Why not treat it now? (26 Aug 2009)
- My endocrinologist won't put me on Armour. Can you explain why not? Is there any other medication I could take besides Synthroid? (26 Aug 2009)
- Since starting Synthroid, my daughter's blood sugars have been soaring. Why is this? (23 Mar 2009)
- When a person with type 2 develops hypothyroidism, is this an indicator that their type 2 is becoming type 1? (20 Feb 2009)
- Is Synthroid the only treatment for Hashimoto's thyroiditis? (6 Dec 2008)
- I've had type 1 for 23 years and have been gaining weight since pumping and having thyroid issues. How can I stop gaining weight and start losing it? (31 Aug 2008)
- How would untreated Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect blood sugar levels? How might starting a regimen of thyroxine affect sugar levels and/or insulin effectiveness? (18 Aug 2008)
- Recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, how will Synthroid affect my daughter's insulin/blood sugars? (25 Jun 2008)
- While looking at my teen son's medical records, I saw that he has chronic thyroiditis, but the doctor never told me. What does this mean? Does he need medication for this? (24 Jan 2008)
- Diagnosed with borderline diabetes, I often nap to get rid of bad headaches. I cannot be awakened from these naps. Is this related to diabetes? (27 Aug 2007)
- Recently, my teen had laboratory tests run. His T4 level was below the range. Is this okay, like the doctor said? Should we pursue this further? (4 Jul 2007)
- How likely will someone with hypothyroidism go on to develop type 1 diabetes? (17 Feb 2007)
- My son's TSH was borderline high, but his endocrinologist prefers to wait and begin treatment later. Shouldn't he start on medication now before he gets more symptoms? (17 Dec 2006)
- Diagnosed with type 1 and Grave's disease recently, our young daughter is allergic to Tapazol. She is now on PTU. Will she also be allergic to it? (7 Nov 2006)
- Since starting on Synthroid, my blood sugar has been fine fasting, but going up before I eat breakfast. Is the Synthroid causing the increase? (31 Oct 2006)
- Can you give me more information about how the low thyroid effects menstruation and about insulin resistance before the menstrual cycle? (26 Oct 2006)
- I have an underactive thyroid. I've heard that there is a direction connection between this and diabetes. Is this true? (18 Oct 2006)
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