Please share an interesting fact about living with hypothyroidism.

Ignore: Not all people convert levothyroxine to active free t3 (liothyronine). Check levels.

Ignore: Please check free T4 periodically and take your medications regularly.

Ignore: Always take thyroid replacement med on an empty stomach and wait at least 30 mins before eating.

Ignore: If you have any Auto-immune disease get checked for under-active thyroid . Weight gain common.

Ignore: Take your levothyroxine in middle of the night if you get up to use the bathroom to save you time.

Ignore: Weight loss or weight gain can change you thyroid replacement requirement.

Ignore: Constipation,cold intolerance ,dry skin,fatigue,weight gain,are cause for a blood test .

Ignore: Thyroid medication adjustment is based on TSH and Free T4 result. Armour Thyroid is not advisable.

Ignore: Don't add phenylephrine when having URI. Decongestants may make the synthroid (thyroxine) more potent.

Medication time: Take your thyroid medication one hour before meal or 2 hour after meal. Do not take them with calcium and magnesium because they will bind with thyroid medication. You should give at least 2 hours of gap.

Having: Having hypothyroidism can make you feel exhausted and sluggish.

Having: Having Hypothyroidism can increase anxiety and can make it difficult to concentrate.

Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism can cause an increase in weight.

Your: Your diet can affect the thyroid gland as well as your body's ability to use thyroid hormone.

A: A healthy diet can help reduce symptoms of hypothyroidism and improve your health.

Eating: Eating smart can help you feel better despite the condition.

Cruciferous: Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, can interfere with the production of T.Hormone.

People: People with hypothyroidism should consider minimizing their intake of gluten.

Gluten: Gluten can irritate the small intestine and may hamper absorption of thyroid hormone replacement med.

Fats: Fats have been found to disrupt the body's ability to absorb thyroid hormone replacement meds.

Fats: Fats may interfere with the thyroid's ability to produce hormone.

Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism can cause the body's metabolism to slow down.

Processed: Processed foods tend to have a lot of sodium, and people with hypothyroidism should avoid sodium.

Having: Having an underactive thyroid increases a person's risk for high blood pressure.

Getting: Getting enough fiber is good for you, but too much can complicate your hypothyroidism treatment.

Caffeine: Caffeine has been found to block absorption of thyroid hormone replacement.

Wait: Wait at least 30 minutes after taking your medication before having a cup of caffeinated coffee.

Alcohol: Alcohol consumption can wreak havoc on thyroid hormone levels in the body.

Alcohol: Alcohol consumption can wreak havoc on the ability of the thyroid to produce hormones.

Alcohol: Alcohol has a toxic effect on the thyroid gland and suppresses the ability to use Thyroid Hormone.

People: People with hypothyroidism should cut out alcohol completely or drink in careful moderation.

A: A synthetic thyroid hormone pill can give you the thyroid hormone your body needs to function well.

An: An artificial hormone made in the laboratory, called L-thyroxine is most commonly used to Treat.

You'll: You'll need regular monitoring of the amount of thyroid hormone in your blood to manage your meds.

Your: Your age, diet, and any other medications you take can affect how much dosage of meds you need.

Taking: Taking iron supplements may affect the body's ability to absorb levothyroxine.

The: The amount of thyroid hormone that you need goes up during pregnancy.

Diagnosing: Diagnosing & treating thyroid disease early in pregnancy is important, it can effect the baby.

As: As people get older, sometimes they need less medication than they needed before.

All: All of your medications should be monitored carefully by your doctor and pharmacist.

Regular: Regular blood tests to monitor thyroid hormone levels are important when you're being treated.

Usually,: Usually, you'll have to take synthetic hormones for the rest of your life in order to stay well.

If: If you stop taking your medication, your thyroid hormone level will decrease.

If: If your TSH is low, then you need less medication.

If: If your TSH is high, then you need more medication.

If: If your thyroid hormone level dips too low, serious health problems can result.

Myxedema: Myxedema Coma is a very serious consequence If your thyroid hormone level dips very low.

If: If you're not feeling your best despite taking your medication, your dosage may need to be altered.

If: If you're feeling well, the medication is doing its job.

Low: Low Hormone levels may Cause Low BP, low sugar, difficulty breathing, and even loss of consciousness.

Symptoms: Symptoms may include fatigue, dry skin and nails, muscle soreness, feeling cold and constipation.

Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism causes people to gain weight.

Uncontrolled: Uncontrolled Hypothyroidism can single-handedly sabotage your weight loss efforts.

Avoid: Avoid simple sugars,...Since you want to keep insulin stable, these foods should be avoided.

When: When you have hypothyroidism, complex carbohydrates are your friends, avoid simple sugars.

Get: Get active! Low-impact exercise is easy on the joints and improves your general health.

It's: It's always important to have the right doctor, and get on the right treatments.

One: One of the most important things you can do is find a great doctor and leave the bad ones behind.

One: One aspect of living well with any chronic disease is surrounding yourself with supportive people.

Fish: Fish oils are considered good for increasing thyroid hormone uptake and maintaining healthy thyroid.

Vitamin: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with several autoimmune diseases, including thyroid disease.

90%: 90% of people with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune hypothyroid condition.

Glutathione: Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system & helps fight Hashimoto's.

There: There is an intimate connection between your thyroid and adrenal glands.

The: The thyroid is a very sensitive gland and is exceptionally reactive to the stress response.

The: The thyroid is sensitive to radiation, so next time you're getting an x-ray be sure to protect it!

Ignore: Hypothyroidism is easily and effectively treated - you don't have to "just live with it. ".

Ignore: Take medications regularly and have your thyroid stimulating hormone checked periodically.

Ignore: Don't ever miss a pill . Please do NOT eat or drink anything for 45 min after taking pill.

Optimal: Optimal thyroid function is obtained within a narrow range. Pregnancy often requires a higher dose.

Ignore: Proper dosing of thyroid replacement therapy is imperative to the management of hypothyroidism.

Ignore: Most people live normal lives and feel fine with T4 thyroid hormone replacement alone!

Ignore: The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's. Lot of patients also have gluten sensitivity.

Ignore: Synthroid (thyroxine) should be taken at least one hour before any food and any other medication or supplement .

Ignore: 50-85% of women with hypothyroidism require an increase in their thyroid medicine during pregnancy.

I: I prefere natural thyroid over T4. T3 is the active thyroid . Many don't convert T4 to T3 well!

Ignore: Calcium and iron in food inhibit absorption of thyroid hormone medications; take on an empty stomach.

Ignore: It is a MYTH that hypothyroidism causes any significant weight gain beyond just a few pounds.