As a child under 5yrs of age my government exposed me and many others to radiation in Hanford WA

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2. I'm betting those are T-3 and T-4.

Neither of which is covered by Medicare.

When I was diagnosed with low thyroid in the late sixties or early seventies (I don't remember exactly - it's been a minute), I was prescribed Armour thyroid, which is a complete thyroid from natural sources. (I'm pretty sure that T-3 and T-4 are both synthetic ) Medicare doesn't cover Armour either, and yes, it's pricey. But it's effective. I would warn anyone that if you are prescribed too much (and it can happen with the best intentions - bodies have a nasty habit of changing) any thyroid can make you more vulnerable to osteoporosis. Out of all populations, the people most susceptible to osteoporosis are white women. But anyone taking thyroid should have its blood concentration monitored. I wish you the best. Send me a DU message if a felloe patient can answer any other questions.