Thyroid

Synthroid vs Levoxyl
My Insurance Co. has set my co-pay for Synthroid ( A Brand Name ) at three times the amount it does for Levoxyl (also a Brand Name ). Is there any difference between the two? I have been on Synthroid for over 30 years. TIA ... 30 Jan 2006 17:33

Skipper - costochondritis
Hi Skipper I read in the hydrocortisone post that you have/had costochondritis. I have this and it is incredibly painful for me. I've tried anti-inflammatory's (Diclofenac) and they gave me diarrhoea. I didn't realise it's a symptom of low adrenal function - I have low cortisol. I also have frequent urin... 28 Jan 2006 18:14

Non-productive coughing spells
I'm noticing an odd pattern going on here, and I wonder if someone can enlighten me. I went to the doc about four years ago for edema of feet, ankles, and hands. Doc put me on HCTZ for blood pressure. A year later, I was diagnosed hypothyroid and put on Synthroid. I also have had asthma since childhood. ... 27 Jan 2006 05:57

Daily headaches
Are daily headaches a symptom of hypothyroidism? I am on 50mcg of levothyroxine at the moment. Thanks. ... 29 Jan 2006 16:03

Diet for Hypothyroid patients
Hi everyone just wanted to know what's the best diet for hypothyroid patients. Currently I'm a vegetarian that eats seafood, salmon, grouper etc. How could a diet that incorporates meat help my thyroid? ... 26 Jan 2006 10:40

Funny reddish-brown to purplish patches on skin
Petechiae, Purpura and Eccymoses ================================ Partner has had petechiae over her torso for several weeks. She now has at least one purpura on her leg. I looked petechiae up and found at least one reference suggested a doctor might treat this as an emergency as it could be indicative of oth... 24 Jan 2006 08:32

Natural Food for Hypothyroid Reading Material
Hi Can anyone recommend some further good reading giving information on natural foods for hypothyroid sufferers? Thanks. ... 23 Jan 2006 10:05

Cholesterol
Hi, I have also recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, what ever. That was in December last year, then was started on 50mcg of "Thyroxine" for a week. It was a terrible week, and told her so, she suggested I then take 100 mcgs for 2 weeks which I did then completely forgot the fortnight and continued taking... 30 Jan 2006 06:26

Topical hydrocortisone cream
In the not-too-distant past, Kevin posted: "One way to check would be up the thyroid a bit, watch for the symptoms you describe. Then try smearing a little OTC cortisone cream (1% or 1/2% is available) on your back or tummy. If the symptoms go away or reduce within a short time then adrenal insufficiency is at ... 23 Jan 2006 12:11

Cardiometabolic Syndrome?
Anybody know anything about cardiometabolic syndrome? I went to a new endo yesterday, and that's what he says I have. I can't find anything on cardiometabolic syndrome, but I do find metabolic syndrome. Are they the same? Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks! Karen C. ... 21 Jan 2006 00:51