i've had hypothyroidism for decades. years ago i remember going to a hospital where they destroyed my thyroid gland through radioactive iodine therapy which was often used to treat hyperthyroidism. radioactive iodine therapy can destroy the thyroid gland leading to hypothyroidism. in present day times within the united states most cases of hypothyroidism are caused by the immune system producing defense antibodies and destroying thyroid tissue. symptoms of hypothyroidism may include an enlarged thyroid gland a goiter slow body movements brittle nails coarse and thinning hair inability to tolerate cold cold skin feeling tired sluggish or weak constipation memory problems depression difficulty concentrating dry skin and yellow tinted skin. it is a disease that is manageable with conscientious taking of replacement medication. in many cases the medication of choice is called levothyroxine. it has been around for almost forever. a popular brand of levothyroxine is called synthroid. in the last 30 years i have probably had 6 different doctors who all prescribed synthroid. it is relatively inexpensive and can probably be secured in various pharmacies for as little as $4. 00 for a 30 day supply. try wal-mart. you may also look-up synthroid on the internet determine the manufacture and contact them to see if they offer free medications to needy folks. in some larger cities free city health clinics are still providing medication to their patients. your doctor may be able to provide you with some free samples or know how you can secure synthroid for free. you’re probably not going to find anything else that is more effective and whose cost is as reasonable as synthroid. at any rate if your partner has hypothyroidism medication and medical supervision is needed and must be your number one priority. i know that times are tough but $4. 00 for a 30 day supply seems like something that you can come-up with each month with some creative thinking. i hope that my answer has been helpful. best wishes for your success.
my lady has hypothyroidism and we don't always afford her medications. how/what can we do-without without doing nothing? . hypothyroid. not hyper/ 5'5" and 154 pounds/age 49/allergic type such as: penicillin sulfa drugs wallnuts latex etc! /. . . need. tips/ideas/information. concerning treatment of the cause and how to live through are needed sorely. thank you for reading. jay+terry