Question 1

how do i get the inflammation down in my thyroid? no goiters. taking 260 mg of nature throid.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: Were you diagnosed by GP or Endocrinologist?  If so, did the prescribe a course of effective treatment?  If not, make an appointment now.  If the homeopathic you are taking is not working, why do you continue to take it?

Question 2

just started nature throid 1gr 4 days ago from syn. 88mcg x12 yrs. trying to get t3 (liothyronine) up. now very tired all day. how long to balance out?

Accepted Answer

Not equivalent: One gr of nature-throid contains 38 mcg of t4, 9 mcg t3. This is a dose that is lower than your previous dosage of synthroid (thyroxine).  However it is unlikely that you would feel a change in only 4 days. Getting the "t3 level up" is meaningless in most patients, and will not change how you feel.  The most important test is to make sure the TSH is normal (0.4-2.0).

Question 3

no thyroid. switched from 88 synthroid to 65 nature-throid 2.5'weeks ago. tired, not myself, emotional, can't think, should i switch back tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Synthroid &amp; lab: Yes, go back to the prescribed Synthroid, but also request some thyroid labs.

Question 4

can i take mucinex fast-max if i take 97.5 mg of nature throid for hypothyroidism and have hashimoto's disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There should not be any interaction with these medications.

Question 5

what would be the reason that i am not converting enough t3 from my synthroid (thyroxine)? would changing to nature throid be a good choice?

Accepted Answer

Synthoid t3 (liothyronine) levels: Synthroid (thyroxine) is T4 and is converted at tissue level to T3 but not measured in the blood you have no medical problems T4 replacement adequacy should be judged by measuring free t 4 ltdh levels and should be in normal ranges T3 levels generally low no need to switch to natural form which does provide some T3 but not well supported by science.

Question 6

hypothyroid issue. i was taking nature throid 65, which has been recalled recently. my t4 total 3.8. t4 free 0.64. tsh 8.84. which meds i should switch to?

Accepted Answer

Need prescription: It is not an over the counter medication you can switch to.  You need to see your doctor who can prescribe an alternative thyroid replacement medication. Do not delay as your results suggest deficiency of thyroid hormone.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

please help docs! is nature thyroid better than levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic thyroid: Both work well but you need to calculate  dessicated thyroid differently than  synthetic. Speak with your md or an endocrinologist.

Question 8

subcentimeter hypodense nodule on left thyroid lobe with coarse focus of calcification---subcentimeter left thyroid nodule.non-specific in nature.

Accepted Answer

Thyroid nodules: Most nodules less than 1 cm are not concerning and can be monitored with periodic ultrasounds. Some features such as calcification may heighten concern. Much more information is necessary in your situation. Is there family history of thyroid cancer, personal history of hyper or hypothyroidism, and radiation exposure? You need to discuss this with an endocrinologist and arrange a treatment plan.

Question 9

insensitive to cold. time for throid test?

Accepted Answer

Sure.: Screening for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is easily done. There are many reasons why you may not be sensitive to cold which aren't necessarily abnormal.

Question 10

i started taking throid meds how fast do they start working?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on your body, the med & dose, how low your thyroid levels are to start with, etc. Especially if your levels are low, you may start to feel a little better in a couple of weeks. Steady levels are usually reached in 4-6 weeks, which is when your blood levels are usually retested to see if dose needs to be changed.  The dose shouldn't be increased too fast as it can cause heart problems.

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A member asked:

How do i get the inflammation down in my thyroid? no goiters. taking 260 mg of nature throid.

A member asked:

Just started nature throid 1gr 4 days ago from syn. 88mcg x12 yrs. trying to get t3 (liothyronine) up. now very tired all day. how long to balance out?

A member asked:

No thyroid. switched from 88 synthroid to 65 nature-throid 2.5'weeks ago. tired, not myself, emotional, can't think, should i switch back tomorrow?

A member asked:

Can i take mucinex fast-max if i take 97.5 mg of nature throid for hypothyroidism and have hashimoto's disease?

A member asked:

What would be the reason that i am not converting enough t3 from my synthroid (thyroxine)? would changing to nature throid be a good choice?

A member asked:

Hypothyroid issue. i was taking nature throid 65, which has been recalled recently. my t4 total 3.8. t4 free 0.64. tsh 8.84. which meds i should switch to?

A member asked:

Please help docs! is nature thyroid better than levothyroxine?

A member asked:

Subcentimeter hypodense nodule on left thyroid lobe with coarse focus of calcification---subcentimeter left thyroid nodule.non-specific in nature.

A member asked:

Insensitive to cold. time for throid test?

A member asked:

I started taking throid meds how fast do they start working?

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