Finding the best hypothyroidism therapy - which one should you pick? It depends on how your body reacts to the different approaches that are prescribed. Some people, for example, do very well with hormone replacement therapy, while others find it doesn't work for them or has too many side effects. With so many different hypothyroid treatments available, it is hard to choose the right one. This article will explore several in detail.
Your health care provider is likely to prescribe levothyroxine to treat your hypothyroidism. Be prepared to adjust the dosages until you and your doctor find what works for you. The reason is that levothyroxine has a different effect on different people, and it may take a few adjustments to get the proper dosage. Once you begin taking levothyroxine, you will know if your dosage is too low if you don't see any positive results. Nevertheless, if your dosage is too high, you may experience some irritating side effects. Other, pre-existing medical conditions that you may have - such as a weak heart - can affect how levothyroxine responds in your body. If your dosage is too high, you could feel hot, sweat a lot, and want to eat more than normal. It's important to keep your doctor informed about any side effects you experience after starting your thyroid medication. The dosage may be too high and require an adjustment by your doctor.
It's hard to decide whether to take a conventional or alternative approach, so here are some ideas to ponder.
You will find natural treatments might work better when you are only experiencing mild symptoms. Changing your diet or taking supplements are great treatments, but they tend to take longer than medications. If you are suffering now, medications will tend to work faster. Experimenting with the alternative approach will take time and require more patience than you are willing to give right now. It's up to you whether you have the ability or willingness to do this.
Two factors determine the length and method of the treatment you will need. They are the severity of your thyroid disorder and what type of disorder it actually is. It's possible to have a very mild case of hypothyroidism where there aren't even any discernible symptoms. All that your doctor may be required to do, at this stage, is to monitor your condition and make sure it doesn't get any worse. Medication may not even be necessary. Another type of illness or infection can cause hypothyroidism. When the underlying illness/infection has been cured, the hypothyroidism will usually go away. Hashomoto's thyroiditis is a condition that requires a person to take thyroid hormone replacement therapy for the rest of their life. The other condition where this is necessary is after the surgical removal of a thyroid gland. And so, it's pretty clear cut that treatment options vary depending on the type of thyroid disorder someone suffers from. The seriousness of your symptoms and the cause of your bout with hypothyroidism will help your doctor figure out what approach to take for your treatment. Fortunately, there are many treatment methods available. You can choose to try alternative treatments at first or you can begin hormone replacement therapy as soon as you are diagnosed. You can also combine the two approaches, of course.
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