In summary on Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism is common.
- Symptoms develop gradually. They may be confused with other conditions.
- Treatment with levothyroxine tablets is usually easy and effective.
- Treatment is usually for life.
- Have a blood test once a year if you take levothyroxine tablets once your dose has become stabilised.
Further help and advice
British Thyroid Foundation
PO Box 97, Clifford, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6XD
Tel: 01423 709 707 and 01423 709 448
Web: www.btf-thyroid.org.
References
- Hypothyroidism Clinical Knowledge Service (2007)
- Boelaert K, Franklyn JA; Thyroid hormone in health and disease.; J Endocrinol. 2005 Oct;187(1):1-15. [abstract]
- UK guidelines for the use of thyroid function tests Association for Clinical Biochemistry, British Thyroid Association, British Thyroid Foundation. 2006
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amanda, 5 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
I have just had blood tests taken, doctor is checking me out for underactive thyroid, as i have just found this site the symptoms are the same as the ones mentioned fingers crossed as i get the results back next week . And hopefully i will be able to get back to normal again. x