Category Archives: Osteoporosis

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T3-only or Hydrocortisone (HC) Treatment May Induce Osteoporosis

Posted on June 4, 2012 by barb

The T3-only protocol often results in high SHBG levels, and high SHBG is correlated with poor bone mineral density, osteoporotic fractures of the vertebra and peripheral bones (especially the femur or thigh bone) [14], and hip fractures [19].  SHBG appears … Read More →

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Osteoporosis Correlates with Thyroid Levels, not low TSH

Posted on April 30, 2012 by barb

From: http://tiredthyroid.com/osteoporosis.html Osteoporosis, osteopenia, or bone loss can be caused by thyroid levels (Free T3 and Free T4) that are too high.  What is not well known is that osteoporosis can also develop from low thyroid levels (low Free T3 and … Read More →

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