Levothyroxine and walnuts

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Dinosaur I recently started this medication (100 mcg). I take it about 6:00 each morning and wait about an hour before having anything else. I have 3 questions: 1. Directions say to take with 8 oz water. I did not notice these instructions at first, so I have not had quite that much water every time. How critical is that? 2. Directions regarding calcium and other supplements is very confusing.
Avatar f tn ve read on the internet, in books,and on my prescription bottle even for my Levothyroxine, as to foods to avoid. My sister has Hashimotos and saw a doctor that said it didn't matter what she ate since she has Hashimoto's. What is your opinion on this? No soy, or walnuts or other foods??
Avatar n tn Soybean flour (infant formula), cotton seed meal, walnuts and dietary fiber may may bind and decrease the absorption of levothyroxinesodium from the GI tract.
Avatar f tn Selenium has been shown to help lower antibody counts (TPOab) in Hashimoto's but it's not a "cure". It's also used in the conversion of Free T4 to Free T3 so if one is deficient in selenium, it can be beneficial, however, if one is not deficient, it's not going to help. In fact, selenium can be toxic if too much is consumed. I did a quick search for the vodka/walnut membrane combo - from what I can see, it originated in Russia, where they drink a lot of vodka.
Avatar n tn Your question about foods is interesting to me since Synthroid's in my future. Did a little web trawl looking for answers. Seems like the big hazards are supplements and meds taken too soon before or after the Synthroid, but the Physician's Desk Reference also includes this: "A high-fiber diet, soy-containing supplements, and walnuts can also interfere with the effects of levothyroxine.
Avatar f tn Most people are going to take their thyroid med first thing in the morning, and probably wouldn't eat the veggies and/or walnuts (have to research that) until later in the day. I wonder how many walnuts you'd have to eat to get that effect. The health benefits of things like broccoli, cauliflower, walnuts, etc are much greater than the harm they might do, when eaten in moderation and separated from the medication, by a few hours.
Avatar n tn walnuts are very good for you, 6 walnuts before eating and reduce appetite. If your trying to loose weight.
326176 tn?1239515689 A handful a day is recommended. Walnuts are best, and cashews are higher in fat. I do dark chocolate covered soy nuts for the benefits of a good antioxidant with the dark chocolate. But not a handful, mayber 15, they are very small. But all nuts are good for you, and you should eat some everyday.
Avatar f tn I think you can have any.
Avatar n tn Not that those two foods are related. I happen to love walnuts, and I have no food sensitivities, but I do notice that walnuts have sort of an acrid "bite" to them after you eat a lot. You could have more of a sensitivity than allergy. Good to get checked out just in case allergies are developing, though. It is important to have things like this put into your medical records just in case you happen to have a severe reaction at some point to some food...
Avatar n tn Walnuts are safe to eat as long as you're not allergic to them. They're high in (good) fat. I find walnuts easily go rancid. I source my supply, buy them in bulk and keep the walnuts in the freezer, except for a jarful or so, which I keep in the fridge. The one problem with them is that when they're good, I can't stop eating them. I'm not sure why you're associating your weight loss with HCV. Did your doctor say there's a connection?
8464451 tn?1409883976 Lol I'm making turtle brownies tonight walnuts chocolate and caramel!! I've been craving them for weeks!!
Avatar f tn In all honesty, I had no clue there were walnuts in the ice cream until after my second or third bite. It's something his father handed me not realizing that I'm allergic to nuts. Until this incident I've managed to avoid walnuts and pecans for the past 6 years knowing that I don't like having an itchy and sore mouth.
Avatar n tn Some of these things (like green or rancid walnuts) can make them very sick and cause seizures. I would think, if they have not seized by now, they probably won't. When in question, you can always contact the Animal Poison Control (that may be listed in the front of your phone book) and run it by them. So, hard to say not knowing what they injested. I would keep a close eye one them or possibly give your Vet or ER clinic a call and see what they say.
Avatar f tn My parents first thought it was an allergic reaction to walnuts, since I was having more frequent attacks and it was the holiday season, and I was eating dozens of walnuts a day. So I stopped eating walnuts. I was convinced though, it had nothing to do with walnuts. So one day I managed to sneak a few walnuts out of the kitchen. Nothing happened. I didn't again- same result. Today, I eat walnuts freely, and have no attacks. It's NOT a food allergy.
Avatar f tn Another good one is Tirosint, which is a gelcap and contains only glycerine, water, Levothyroxine and gelatin. Tirosint tends to be the most expensive, but the manufacturer has programs for those who qualify. Is TSH the only thyroid related blood test that's being performed regularly? What about Free T4 and Free T3? Those are the actual thyroid hormones.
Avatar f tn Hello all. I'm looking for a little insight. To begin with, I am 23 years old and in pretty good health, if I do say so myself. I have never been allergic to anything in my life, with the exception of Prozac (which gave me hives on my elbows/knees).
Avatar f tn Its mostly kale, parsley, frozen berries, raw walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and water blended all together. I also add chia seeds, maca powder, and flax seeds. Are these safe during pregnancy? I really enjoy the health benefits I get from these but have read some mixed reviews.
Avatar f tn any thing with Omega-3 in it
Avatar f tn Yes, in my experience magnesium does help with the negative effects of amphetamines. I take Adderall XR 30mg daily, and I take Magnesium Chelated Aspartate, or Citrate...at night. There are many threads on weather or not Magnesium can potentiate and, alleviate the effects of amphetamines. I've also read that it may also inhibit tolerance.