No reason for loss of thyroid function

[TrudieC]

When I look at the posts here you all know what your diagnosis is.  I've been on a synthetic thryoid hormone replacement for the last 11 years and all my doctor said was that my thyroid had stopped making any thyroid hormone.  Has anyone else not been given a reason for this?

[stella5349]

There are dozens of reasons on the why - how come - and possibilities why a thyroid stops working - or over works!!

dental filling - bottles water - smoking- stress - family history - taking birth control - certain foods -

the list is endless.

From whay I have read lately Eltroxin is not very stable in dosages lately. You may want to try and switch to NAME BRAND Synthroid or try a T3 T4 combo med.

[TrudieC]

I get my bloodwork done frequently and he tests for it all.  I just don't know what caused my thyroid to stop funcitoning so that I need to take the Eltroxin.

[ozzy1000]

just ask for the blood work. my dr is old fashioned and not upto to date on everything, he just did bloods for t4 and tsh. i have asked for anitbodies and t3 to be done, he was fine about it, and turns out i have plenty of antibodies :) i feel i like i'm teaching him about this :)

[selmaS]

I am as confused as u r, I was told I have hashimotos, but not medicated like jax190...all drs treat their paitents diff. so u have to ask ur dr , like I am  going to at my next appt.

Good luck I hope u find ur answers
"selma"

[mommy2two2008]

I don't have a diagnosis but am medicated if that helps.  They have not given a name to my thyroid swelling but my blood levels for everything they test me for is fine.  I hope that helps in some way by letting you know you're not alone in not knowing.

[jax190]

ive never been given a reason i just assumed in some people it stopped then i saw notes that said i had hashimotos but i was never tested so i dont really know why mine stopped either