What if Your Synthroid Doesn't Work?
By Mary Shomon, About.com Guide
Updated: July 12, 2007
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According to Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, if you continue to have problems even after being prescribed proper amounts of thyroid hormone, you could have an adrenal problem. Unless the adrenal problem is identified and addressed, thyroid medication is not as effective as needed.
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- What if Your Synthroid Doesn't Work?
- Are you taking the right dose of your thyroid medication?
- Should you try a different brand name?
- Do you need additional T3?
- Would you do better on natural thyroid medication?
- Do you have an adrenal problem that is interfering with thyroid function?
- Could you have an underlying or related autoimmune condition?
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