Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
I have been taking 25 micrograms of the drug for three weeks after having a borderline low thyroid and anti bodies that were treble what they should be . Could someone enlighten me on how long these tablets take to work.
Read up, if you haven't already on what and what not to eat. Don't take calcium, iron for 4 after you take the levothyroxine.
A high fiber diet and one that contains lots of soy and goitragens is not at all good for us thyroid patients
Mary Shoman at thyroid. about. com has good information. She is a thyroid patient advocate.
You might already know all of this.