Question 1

i have hashimito's thyroidism, hypothyroidism, what foods should i avoid? am taking t4 50mg during the week, t4 75mg at weekends. thank you.

Accepted Answer

No food: relation.  Once you take medication, iodine does not do much.

Question 2

what could cause low thyroid counts?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: Usually due to an autoimmune disorder called hashimotos disease. Runs in families -- women 7 times more likely than men. Inflammation of the thyroid gland can cause decreased function. One can test for both function and inflammation with lab tests. See a board-certified endocrinologist for expert advice.

Question 3

what is low thyroid, or what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Low thyroid: Low thyroid, or hypothyroidism refers to a low level of thyroid hormone in the body.  Thyroid hormone functions as a metabolic hormone, regulating metabolic functions.  Thus, if the thyroid hormone level is low you would have less energy, dry skin, constipation, slower heart rate, swelling, metabolic rate depressed, tendency to gain weight.

Question 4

what is the best way to address a low thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Lab and physical : Lab work that at the least should include a T3 (liothyronine) or T4 level with a tsh. These are different forms of thyroid (active or not) and thyroid stimulating hormone. A more comprehensive lab test would include the sex hormones and a review of the adrenal hormones.

Question 5

with low thyroid, what symptoms would you  feel?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid sx's: Fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, rash, hair thinning, or brittle hair.

Question 6

can someone with a low thyroid be anemic?

Accepted Answer

YES: You may feel anemic because of the low thyroid. If youre sure of the diagnosis ask your dr for a complete blood count. If yourenot sure you want tests: tsh, t3, (liothyronine) t4. Dr will interpret. If low treat with thyroid hormone medication. If anemic there can be many reasons and this should be addressed.
Good luck.

Question 7

what treatment be given for low thyroid production?

Accepted Answer

Replacement: The only known successful treatment for low thyroid production is taking the hormone by mouth . I myself have found adjunctive treatments to be useful for some of the symptoms including magnesium and vitamin d.

Question 8

low-thyroid and absence of period. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Relationship: If you are not in menopause  the 2 may  be related. Once normalized things should return to normal. Would however check with your ob-gyn.

Question 9

what are some otc to help low thyroid? i'm on synthroid

Accepted Answer

Monitor: Dose adjustments may be needed for you. It takes several weeks for levels to be we're you will feel a difference. No particular otc, please exercise, follow a good diet and make sure you are getting good nightime rest, which can be a problem in patients with thyroid conditions.

Question 10

what are some otc supplements are best to help low thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Mugwort (Artemisia): Many otc supplements are promoted for treating "low thyroid" (such as l-tyrosine, kelp, forskolin, raw thyroid glandular, mugwort, bitters, bayberry and goldenseal). For a true low thyroid condition, it is essential to measure blood levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroid hormones to monitor treatment. Usually prescription thyroid hormone (or thyroid extract) is needed.

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