Thyroid
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Thyroid?
Generic Name: thyroid desiccated
Other Brand Names:
Armour Thyroid, Westhroid, thyroid desiccated, Nature-Throid
Thyroid hormones are produced naturally in the body by the thyroid gland. They are important
for maintaining normal energy and metabolism.
For a variety of reasons, the body may not produce enough thyroid hormone on its own. In
these cases, medication is taken to replace the body's natural thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are
also used to prevent and treat goiter (growth or enlargement of the thyroid gland) and along with
surgery and radiation therapy in the treatment of certain thyroid cancers.
Thyroid may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Communities and Forums (5)
Posts on Thyroid (11833)
Men and Hypothyroidism - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Dec 17, 2009
For about 2 weeks now, I have noticed a jumpy feeling in my chest and have, with the aid of...
Low TSH, low FT3 & FT4 - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Dec 17, 2009
If you're looking for reasons to avoid RAI, you might be interested in
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During my CT of my chest, they found a 9 mm soft tissue density nodule. Does it mean its ca...
My levothyroxine side effects - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Dec 16, 2009
My endo thinks I have hashis but my TSH was .9 and then .5 the last visit. (which is norma...
Hi All,
My endo wants me to have RAI to get rid of my graves disease. I have IBS and Ast...
What does this mean? Should I be worried? Do I have cancer? Am I going to live? How...
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