See the introduction to this section on the Archives Selections page, and the links to the other pages in this section in the column at the right.
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Thinning hair
If your hair falls out more when you start thyroid treatment, here's why.
"Hair products"
Two people agree on the best product for severely dry hair.
Hair dye
Find out about a hair dye that's safe for damaged hair.
"Perms and hypo"
Various people discuss the effects of hypo on perms and hair structure in this thread.
"FAQ: Hashimoto's disease"
A Q&A about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
"What is the difference between Hashimoto's...?"
Various people explain Hashimoto's and related conditions in this thread.
"Aches and pains—is there an asthma connection?"
Kevin G. Rhoads describes Hashimoto's and a possible link with asthma.
"Antibody test for Hashimoto's"
Here are the tests that indicate Hashimoto's disease, according to Dr. Arem.
"Hashimoto's and seafood"
Ted tells us how Hashi's is a disease of too much iodine.
"Kelp salt—does it help?"
The effects of iodine on Hashi's and non-Hashi's hypothyroidism are discussed in this thread.
"Choking feeling"
Yes, this is a symptom of Hashi's.
"Autoimmune question"
If a person has one autoimmune disorder, what is the likelihood of developing another one?
"Autoimmune disease, how to cope?"
Hashimoto's requires constant vigilance.
See also RAI.
"FAQ: Graves' disease"
The who, what, how, how often, and how long are discussed in this Q&A format.
"RAI or surgery...help needed with decision"
The pros and cons of the three treatment options for hyperthyroidism: medication, surgery, or radioactive iodine (RAI).
"Graves—what to expect?"
A Graves' patient describes her experience and gives practical advice.
"Graves' disease—solutions?"
A compilation of a few posts on the subject of Graves'.
"So ya miss a dose...what happens?"
Should you take it anyway? What happens to the level of T4 in your body? What does half-life mean?
"A Vancouver internist, AI, and T3"
What happens if you take T3 only?
"Armour versus Cytomel?"
Natural and synthetic medications have similar assay histories, but different advantages and disadvantages.
"Thyroid Disease Management Letter 1"
Dr. DeGroot explains why desiccated thyroid formerly had potency stability problems, but now "provides an acceptable alternative to pure thyroxine."
"Armour versus over-the-counter desiccated thyroid"
What does OTC desiccated thyroid contain?
"Calcium and Synthroid"
"Best absorption of Synthroid will occur when it is taken on an empty stomach...."
"Difference between Synthroid and other thyroid meds"
It's possible to have an allergic reaction to one brand but not another because of the fillers in medications.
"Hypothyroid and sinus medication"
Various posters discuss safe medications for sinus problems and colds.
"Cold and flu"
Medications and supplements that people with thyroid problems and perhaps autoimmune diseases can take are discussed here.
"Dental work and local anesthesia"
Various people discuss epinephrine for people with thyroid problems.
