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Osteoporosis
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Date: May 29, 2000
Question:
Is the concern over thyroid hormone causing lost
bone density justified? One of my doctors says yes; another says no.
Dr. Lowe:
The possibility of reduced bone density from the use of thyroid hormone
has been seriously overblown. We must consider each patient on an
individual basis, but ordinarily, bone thinning isn’t a problem. In
fact, the use of thyroid hormone enables many patients to exercise more,
and due to this, their bone density actually increases. |
