By Matt Rosenberg. This is a listing of recent generations for individuals born in the United States. Dates are approximate, as recognized by demographers. 2000/2001-Present-New Silent Generation or Generation Z. 1980-2000 - Millennials or Generation Y. 1965-1979 - Generation X.
The management of hypothyroidism focuses on ensuring that patients receive appropriate thyroid hormone replacement therapy and monitoring their response. Hormone replacement should be initiated in a low dosage, especially in the elderly and in patients prone to cardiac problems.
A: Thank you for your question. Your symptoms could be due to the effects of your thyroid disorder. If your thyroid hormone is low, you will have feelings of fatigue, depression, and generalized malaise. It is possible that your thyroid medication may not be adequately treating your low thyroid hormone and you may need to have the dosage readjusted. Please follow up with your doctor to have a new thyroid study performed by a simple blood test to determine your current thyroid hormone levels.