Oh well my Thyroid received some damage from the radiation.

[alfredo]

I have some Sythroid coming. Any guidance please?

[Solly Mack]

1. Sorry to hear that.

I don't take it, so no guidance to give. Maybe someone will know.

[alfredo]

2. My wife takes it, but she's been on it for about 5 yrs

I just wanted to know of any changes in energy will come from it.

[moonscape]

3. I have thyroid issues (not from my cancer), and

take a natural pig thyroid vs synthroid. I learned a lot from stopthethyroidmadness.com which has an incredible wealth of information.

Very sorry. It's bad enough we have cancer, but additionally maddening when we have to deal with all the side effects and issues related to treatment.

[alfredo]

6. It's been 7 month since treatment and I still can't eat.

It's an inconvenience, but it's better than dying.

My wife tried the pig thyroid years ago, she went back to sythroid.

[woodsprite]

4. My MIL and SIL are on it.

It takes awhile to work out the dosage, but it works well once through that trial/error period. Also, some have better luck with the name brand vs generic, and vise-versa. Doublecheck when picking up your script refills so you're aware what type you're on. They switched on my SIL and her dosage had to be adjusted because it seemed the generic barely worked for her. Unfortunately her insurance company stopped covering the brand name.

Wishing and praying for the best for you!

[alfredo]

7. My wife seems to handle the generic well.

[elleng]

5. Sorry but

Synthroid (and others) are easy/cheap/work well. Many of us have hypothyroidism, and take daily supplements. YES, changes in energy. (MUCH easier to deal with than damage to salivary glands.)

[alfredo]

8. I get my first blood test early Dec.

I should be getting the Throid this Monday.