Synthroid and calcium supplements

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Avatar n tn I compete in figure bodybuilding and reqularly take creatine, glutamine, whey protein powder, and BCAAs. What effect will synthroid meds have on these supplements and should I continue using them?
Avatar m tn I take Synthroid for hypothyroidism, and I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, I have tried several times to take calcium supplements within the guidelines when taking Synthroid, (more than 4 hours before or after taking med), and I become almost immediately exhausted, and sleep for 8-12 hours. I take only about 250 mgs of calcium, and vitamin D as well.
929504 tn?1332585934 I had symptoms within hours after surgery but I was able to stop the calcium within a couple weeks and my calcium levels are fine.
Avatar f tn that only means 2 hours after I take thyroid, but I also read on synthroid list not to take calcium for 4 hrs after taking synthroid. I take one caplet in am and one in pm for calcium, and 600 mg calcium and 400 D.
Avatar f tn later blood calcium levels were high, backed off the supplements. 6 mos. later levels were still high. Pharmacist told me the Synthroid could be sucking calcium out of my bones (have osteopenia) and into my blood. Dr. says no. Who do I believe. She tested parathyroids & were normal.
Avatar f tn I would like to take a calcium supplement. I know I have to wait at least 4 hours after the synthroid and cytomel, but does introducing calcium supplementation change thyroid levels. Should I get retested in 6 weeks. I thought I read somewhere that calcium stay in th e blood an could change thyroid levels regardless of when you take it. Also, anyone try Maca or l-tyrosine?
793305 tn?1493925518 I had RAI and I had a few problems at the start of the Thyroxin absorbing so my Doctor recommended taking a Calcium/D3 combination and since taking Calcium/D3, my levels evened out and I am doing great. I even tried taking the thyroxine at night and it did help somewhat but am now back to taking Thyroxin when I wake and Calcium before bed. It is also important to get checked for any vitamin deficiences. Zinc, magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, Selenium, Cortisol levels too.
Avatar f tn Calcium, soy, cruciferous vegetables, and anything really is bad right before and right after synthroid medication. Calcium and soy is a no no, im afraid. I don't eat past 8pm and end up taking my Synthroid at 11pm. If you can take it before bed, its better. Flourise toothpaste also interferes with Synthroid.
200220 tn?1361951554 It was my psychiatrist that told me to do this. He also put me on the gingko, and fish oil. I am trying the split synthroid. I take it 7 and 2. I don't know why he did that . He is the one who put me on the synthroid in the first place. I was on the generic and he changed it and it was like night and day for me. I do trust him as he has helped me more than my endo. He seems to know alot about thryoid and mental stuff.
Avatar f tn Do not take Synthroid within 4 hours of ingesting medications, supplements, or foods that may interact with Synthroid. Antacids, iron, and calcium supplements, dietary fiber, soy, and even walnuts can affect your body's absorption of Synthroid. Talk to your doctor to learn more." Note that both sites clearly say to avoid antacids, iron and calcium "supplements" for 4 hours.
558632 tn?1303471125 Make sure you take any fiber supplement at least 4 hours apart from meds or supplements...otherwise it will absorb your meds and vitamins. Also any calcium should be taken 4 hours away from meds as well. I usually play it safe adn take all supplements 4 hrs apart. Any fiber or calcium I take at night.
Avatar f tn Could the Calcitriol and calcium supplements be suppressing the parathyroid glands? Do the PTH levels mean that the parathyroid glands are functioning on their own? Is it normal to have a low TSH level since I do not have a thyroid? Is it better to keep the calcium levels on the lower side of the range to minimize kidney damage? How often should the calcium and thyroid levels be checked?
Avatar m tn She needs to have her calcium checked, and if it is low, get on supplements. If she does need calcium, it is important not to take it until 4 hours after synthroid, because it would interfere with the absorption of the synthroid. Also, my pharmacist said that we can only absorb 500mg. of calcium at a time, so I have to stagger it throughout the day.
Avatar f tn they damaged my parathyroids and left me with sever Hypocalcemia (low calcium) which causes tetny (severe muscle spasms) because of the calcium. My thyroid levels and calcium levels have never been on the same page. Always needed more but had to wait and was told to give it more time. I've been to 5 Endocrinologists (and settled with the 5th one in Boston). Double up your thyroid medacine! take two instead of one! see how you feel! try if for a day or two or three.
Avatar n tn I need to eat in the am and I always have milk or 1/2 and 1/2 with my cereal and coffee. I talked to both my Dr and nutritionist and they both told me that the calcium in milk is not enough to interfere with synthroid etc. They both said to wait 4 hours before taking any supplements but regular milk and dairy in food is fine. Just wait 30-60 minutes before you eat anything.
491352 tn?1258807095 I am unable to find where someone posted the supplments recommended to take when you are on Synthroid to help with muscle weakness. I thought they were Vit D, Magnesium and calcium but what dosage of these?
Avatar f tn In response to your question about fitting in calcium with synthroid, I found that if I went too long without calcium my legs became numb and my hands basically locked up. So for the past two nights I set my alarm for 4 hours before I plan on getting up and take some calcium while still in bed. That way when I do get up, enough time will have passed for me be able to take the synthroid. I then take more calcilum 4 hours afer synthroid, and then some more before I go to bed.
557907 tn?1215882569 Other meds and vitamin/minerals/supplements, particularly calcium and magnesium, should be separated from thyroid meds by about 4 hours, but I know that doesn't fit everyone's schedule. I take my Tirosint (T4), first, then an hour or so later, my T3 med and diuretic. That's between 6 am and 7 am. About mid morning, I take my probiotic, vitamin D, then about noon, I have another dose of T3 med. I take calcium, magnesium, selenium, etc before bed.
536009 tn?1293190781 Just curious are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate one and the same? I have been taking 500mg of the calcium 2xday and each pill has the vitamin d 400. Thanks for that advice... I had hyperparathyroidism,,, and thus had the surgery and now am on this.. I was considering colace...for the old bowel problem....as I really feel the calcium is the culprit of that... Will up my water intake too. Thanks again safe trip!! ..
Avatar n tn From early June 2013 to mid-December 2013, I took Synthroid 137 mcg (3 times per week) and Synthroid 125 mcg (4 times per week). In mid-December 2013, I had some blood tests (ordered by my PCP), and the results were the following: TSH = 0.104 (normal range = 0.340 - 5.600 uIU/mL) FT4 = 1.28 (normal range = 0.61 - 1.81 ng/dL) FT3 = 3.0 (normal range = 2.3 - 4.
87651 tn?1259602403 My teeth hurt when my calcium gets too low. Increasing the supplements I take relieves it. Of course a dr should okay before taking anything.
Avatar m tn She eventually had to have cadaver bone to replace the bone she lost, then implants. She should take other types of calcium supplements.
Avatar n tn How much calcium are you taking, and are you spreading it out throughout the day? Don't take any calcium supplements until 4 hours after your synthroid because it will intefere with absorption of synthroid. We can only absorb 500mg of calcium at once, so that is why it is best to spread it out. It also helps to take 1000 iu of Vit. D with the calcium to help with absorption. You could request a bone density test if you are concerned about your bones.