Question 1

why would allergy medicine say consult a doctor before use if you have thyroid disease?

Accepted Answer

Allergy meds: Typically, the warning is there for patients who have hyperthyroidism.  Many allergy remedies have stimulants, like pseudoephedrine.  In the face of hyperthyroidism, this could raise blood pressure and heart rate.  The jury is still out on whether or not there are issues with hypothyroid problems and allergy meds.  Hyperthyroidism is much less common than hypothyroidism.

Question 2

what other supplements can i take with my synthroid medicine for my thyroid disease?

Accepted Answer

Supplements: Whenever taking a chemical it helps to set goals. Our bodies are naturally equipped to absorb all nutrients and unless something major happens nothing is needed to supplement short of a balanced diet and good hydration. In your case you are deficient on an important thyroid hormone and that will need to be replaced. What would be the goal for other supplements?

Question 3

i have thyroid disease since my birth. and i have a lot of spasms through the whole body. i drink european medicine from ukraine every morning. can i keep drink this medicine? what can i do to make spasms less painful?

Accepted Answer

Spasms: You MUST see your primary doctor about this as soon as possible. You are likely to be referred to a thyroid specialist, and there may be a need for a thyroid surgeon. Hope all goes well.
Please let me know how you are responding to treatment.

Question 4

why is thyroid disease common in a population which takes enough iodine in diet?

Accepted Answer

Other causes.: Iodine deficiency may disturb thyroid function but there are many other reasons for thyroid disease.  Genetic abnormalities may produce hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism amongst other factors.

Question 5

is thyroid disease life threatening? can it be cured without medicine! is it genetic?

Accepted Answer

Poss-Unlikely-Yes: Thyroid disease is easily treated WITH medicine. There is definitely a genetic component. Some can be cured, most need tx, there are many thyroid dz's.  Please do not rely only on alternative (medicines) cures, if there is a real documented thyroid problem. As I said they are easily tx'd, unfortunately yes people do die from untreated thyroid disease, which is something that should not happen!

Question 6

can thyroid disease cause rashes? i have one on my neck. i've tried everything i could think of it won't go away. i do take meds for thyroid disease.

Accepted Answer

Thyroid/rash: It should not. Send a picture of the rash to better help you.

Question 7

taking medicine for thyroid disease for the past 6 months and have skin discoloraion . is it discoloration cureable?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid med: Skin discoloration is not a documented side effect of synthroid (thyroxine) - one of the most common thyroid medicines... At least from what i can tell.  I'd ask your doctor about any other causes for the discoloration.  Best of luck to you.

Question 8

can you take mucinex (guaifenesin) if you have thyroid disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Guafenesin (plain mucinex) is safe with synthroid( most common thyroid replacement med).  Beware of Mucinex (guaifenesin) with decongestant mixed in.

Question 9

why can not use antihistamines and decongestants in patient with thyroid disease ? what is the machanism of action? what medicine can use to relief ?

Accepted Answer

Decongestants may: Decongestants may complicate and exacerbate hyperthyroid states.  In general I do not recommend oral decongestants to any age group as there is a higher risk of cardiovascular disease with decongestant use.  
Antihistamines alone may be used in thyroid disease in general.

Question 10

anyone know what is a thyroid disease ?

Accepted Answer

Summary: The thyroid is located on the lower front neck by the clavicle in the center. Any abnormality of the thyroid can be called a disease. Examples: thyroiditis, tumors, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, grave's disease.
The thyroid hormone is a rate regulator. Too much speeds everything in the body up. Too little slows it down.

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Allergy medicine that I can take with a thyroid disease

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Why would allergy medicine say consult a doctor before use if you have thyroid disease?

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What other supplements can i take with my synthroid medicine for my thyroid disease?

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I have thyroid disease since my birth. and i have a lot of spasms through the whole body. i drink european medicine from ukraine every morning. can i keep drink this medicine? what can i do to make spasms less painful?

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Why is thyroid disease common in a population which takes enough iodine in diet?

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Is thyroid disease life threatening? can it be cured without medicine! is it genetic?

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Can thyroid disease cause rashes? i have one on my neck. i've tried everything i could think of it won't go away. i do take meds for thyroid disease.

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Taking medicine for thyroid disease for the past 6 months and have skin discoloraion . is it discoloration cureable?

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Can you take mucinex (guaifenesin) if you have thyroid disease?

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Why can not use antihistamines and decongestants in patient with thyroid disease ? what is the machanism of action? what medicine can use to relief ?

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Anyone know what is a thyroid disease ?

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