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  • Ski
      November 5, 2008 at 11:29 pm
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      Hi Cathy,

      My understanding is that the minerals (calcium) should be taken at least a couple of hours separate from the thyroid hormone, but definitely check with the pharmacist to be sure. It’d be good to have one mammoth meeting with the pharmacist about everything you take. Just list everything and take copious notes. <img decoding=” title=”Very Happy” />

      cathycnm
        November 5, 2008 at 11:54 pm
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        Ski – Thanks. I wish I could talk to the HMO pharmacist during the wellness screens. But I know the pharmacist at my pharmacy so next time I stop by for my "supply" of drugs and it is not busy, I will ask him. I am also on thiazide for hypercalciuria and the osteoporosis that is an AM med. And a sleeper plus half dose of an antidepressant. Until 2 years ago – I was on antibiotics maybe once every two years. The shift is hard for me but I with any luck, I can slowly wean of some of this after the thyroid stabilizes. Thanks for your help. This board is great!

        cathycnm
          November 6, 2008 at 1:22 am
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          Hi all – I have a question. I started synthroid about 4 weeks ago after RAI in August. As you may know from my previous posts – I also have osteoporosis and need to take calcium supplements 3-4 times daily. I take thyroid in the morning with just water and at least 20 minutes before breakfast. When can I take my first calcium of the day? Also, I am on megadoses of vit D – is there any need to wait more than the 20 minutes to take that (once a week).

          One more – I will probably be returning to biophosphinates once I am done with my two years on Forteo (parathyroid hormone) for the osteoporosis. That med also requires it be taken on an empty stomach with a glass of water with at least a 30-60 minute wait before food. I am wondering how to work that with the thyroid, also.

          I was going to talk to the pharmacist at my employee wellness day but he is not there until tomorrow. It is funny – here I am an advanced practice nurse practitioner and I am feeling overwhelmed with 6 RX meds currently (it was 7 when I was on beta blockers). Any advise welcome. Cathy

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