Question 1

can levothyroxine medicine, that treats hypothyroidism, can be used without prescription in the us?is it otc medicine in the us?

Accepted Answer

Levothyroxine: No. It is not used with out prescription and not over the counter medicine. Thanks.

Question 2

i'm a 22 yr old female & a "borderline" case of hypothyroidism (therefore i can't receive prescription hormones). anything else i can do to treat it?

Accepted Answer

No borderline: There is no borderline, you either have it or you don't. It's like pregnancy and death - there is no borderline. At your age your appropriate lab values are different than the "normal" values your doctor may be looking at. See an endocrinologist.

Question 3

i need to know if one of your doctors will treat me for my hypothyroidism condition by submitting lab orders and refilling my prescription.

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Question 4

i've hypothyroid taking levo25 i have alopecia getting steroid injections but my hair falling alot daily and forms new bald patches what test should i?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Alopecia AREATA? Injections of what and where? A dermatologist is best positioned to help you. Be sure you understand every detail about your particular situation.

Question 5

i've alopecia taking levo 25 for hypothyroid got steroid injections but my hair falling out in clumps what blood test i should do what's the solutions?

Accepted Answer

Not much: unfortunately if your thyroid and your iron level are normal and you still have hair loss, there is not much you can find out in terms of blood test. Is this alopecia areata? it is linked to thyroid disease, which you are being treated for already.

Question 6

adrenal issues? had neck steroid inj & felt like old self. short lived. went hyper to hypothyroid, sweating, nervous, no energy, nausea, stool dia&con

Accepted Answer

Possible: Definitely worth checking pituitary adrenal axis. Iatrogenic induced adrenal insufficiency has become the most frequent cause for this condition. Your symptoms are suggesting adrenal insufficiency and history is typical.

Question 7

in hypothyroidism  issues, is it better to treat numbers or symptoms when a patient doesn't feel right?  synthroid (thyroxine) better than generic ?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: If you are hypothyroid but the effects of treatment don't seem too good, please set up an appointment with an Endocrinologist.
Let me know what develops please.

Question 8

well i have come to the decision that i would take steroids for at least a week or two. i need your best prescription.

Accepted Answer

No medical need: There is no medical condition or need to just choose too take steroids. None. Why would you risk your health for something not needed?

Question 9

is there an otc ointment as good as prescription topical steroids?

Accepted Answer

Wrong Question: Topical steroids do exist in ointment form but can only be prescribed by an eye md for appropriate indications and if steroids are indicated for ocular inflammation, there is no otc substitute.

Question 10

reverse t3 (liothyronine) dominance. should i be concerned?  i am hypothyroid. according to my numbers , my reverse t3 (liothyronine) is high.

Accepted Answer

Elevated reverse: T3 (liothyronine) is a reflection of or a response to an illness besides your thyroid condition. I won't be alarmed. Follow up with your endocrinologist.Take care!

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Can levothyroxine medicine, that treats hypothyroidism, can be used without prescription in the us?is it otc medicine in the us?

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I'm a 22 yr old female & a "borderline" case of hypothyroidism (therefore i can't receive prescription hormones). anything else i can do to treat it?

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I need to know if one of your doctors will treat me for my hypothyroidism condition by submitting lab orders and refilling my prescription.

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I've hypothyroid taking levo25 i have alopecia getting steroid injections but my hair falling alot daily and forms new bald patches what test should i?

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I've alopecia taking levo 25 for hypothyroid got steroid injections but my hair falling out in clumps what blood test i should do what's the solutions?

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Adrenal issues? had neck steroid inj & felt like old self. short lived. went hyper to hypothyroid, sweating, nervous, no energy, nausea, stool dia&con

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In hypothyroidism issues, is it better to treat numbers or symptoms when a patient doesn't feel right? synthroid (thyroxine) better than generic ?

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Well i have come to the decision that i would take steroids for at least a week or two. i need your best prescription.

A member asked:

Is there an otc ointment as good as prescription topical steroids?

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Reverse t3 (liothyronine) dominance. should i be concerned? i am hypothyroid. according to my numbers , my reverse t3 (liothyronine) is high.

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