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Thus for many people, optimizing thyroid medication may be the first
step toward feeling well with Hashimoto’s.
CHAPTER SUMMARY
9 If you are experiencing thyroid symptoms and have a TSH
above 3 mIU/L, discuss the use of thyroid medication with
your doctor.
9 Many individuals feel better on a combination T3/T4 medica-
tion such as compounded T3/T4 or natural desiccated thyroid.
9 Thyroid medications should be dosed appropriately according
to your symptoms and your optimal TSH.
9 Retest thyroid antibodies after starting natural desiccated
thyroid.