underactive thyroid

[genthon]

I have been taking Levothyroxine for many years and although my blood levels are checked regularly and are found to be within the required measurement I still seem to experience many of the symptoms of underactive thyroid. The most worrying is hair loss. My hairline has receded at least an inch and around my ears. I have been told that there is an alternative to Levothyroxine but that GPs won't prescribe it. Does anyone take it or know of it?

[sqad617]

The treatment of hypothyroidism is thyroid replacement synthetic drugs all of which are equally effective and once taken, the particular brand should not be changed. I know of no other treatment. Patients with hypothyroidism a e often told that their symptoms of weight gain, lethargy, voice change, dry skin etc etc will disappear after effective treatment....NOT NECESSARILY so.
Your blood TSH is fine so stick with your regime.