Synthroid and dairy products

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I've noticed that every time I ingest dairy products, whether it be a bowl of a cereal or a cup of yogurt, 15-20 after ingestation, my heart ends up beating harder than it did before along with higher readings of blood pressure (140/80). I take atenolol (50mg) and a diuretic (HCTZ, 25mg) for blood pressure, and my normal readings are between 130/75 and 115/60.

Hello. I just recently started taking Synthroid. I am a little concerned about something and I hope someone here can help me out :) I am a vegan (no meats, dairy, eggs). I do eat (in moderation) soy products, mostly tempeh (fermented soy), tofu and maybe some soy milk in my coffee. I've heard from several people that I will have to cut out all soy products because it interferes with the medication and is a huge contributing factor to my hypo. Is this true?

Hello, my Synthroid dosage was recently redueced from 112mcg to 100mcg. Before the switch my TSH was .11. Now on 100mcg it is .357. I want to supplement Calcium and Magnesium for the muscle twitches and aches. Can anyone recommend a product for this and or a dosage? My blood Calcium #'s are 10.3. Any help is appreciated.

I switched from the generic to synthroid and I had a lot of problems with it. I now take Levoxyl and am doing alot better on it. My tsh has dropped from 100 to 6 on 62.5 mcg where it didn't budge much with the synthroid or the generic. I found that the Levoxyl is better for me. I wasn't on synthroid long since after the first week it gave me severe muscle pain. I have to also add that my endo only writes perscriptions for synthroid and it was my internist that I had change me to Levoxyl.

I think I already know the answer after reading the hundreds of posts on this board, but after taking .50 mcgs of Synthroid for only one week I have gained five pounds and a grossly distended abdomen. I went to my GYN to begin with for hormonal tests because of sudden weight gain, thinking I was menopausal. My TSH was 5.68...not extremely high, but she suggested I try Synthroid to see if it helped.

Guess he will explain on Monday. The ENT gave me RX for 50mcg Synthroid, said it is very small dose and I should't have any problems getting started on it, and to start this weekend before I see him Monday. Now I have been reading about Synthroid, and I'm worried I am going to have a heart attack or some big anxiety attack or something, and maybe I should make sure my husband is off work before I start. Can anyone tell me about this...is 50mcg really a small dose?

been told all the lemonade I want to drink would be great to help inhibit stone production In my case, my parathyroids and caclcium production is normal! Thanks! I have tried to take a prescription med but had very bad GI reflux from it so had to stop ... Citric Acid + Potassium. Urocit-K was the name of it.

So now the question is which is worse the synthroid or the armour and also which is better the synthroid or the armour. Now that the reflux is terrible, I am thinking maybe I can deal with the T3 "speed" effect maybe better than this, however, when I was dealing with the "speed" effect I was thinking that was terrible too.

What is your take on Soy in relationship to the thyroid? Also if you have dairy allergies, would Synthroid with lactose bother you? Do you have any opinion of Armour?

consistency is the key -- the one hour recommendation may be ideal but is likely not necessary for all patients. Good advice about brand change -- the "fillers" differ from product to product and a switch to brand Levoxyl may help. black coffee is fine while waiting....

//www.rxabbott.com/pdf/Synthroid.pdf The cause of this is not the medication itself - the cause is hypothyroidism. As you'd be aware hypothyroidism slows all your normal metabolic functions down, how your gut absorbs nutrients may be slightly affected and how each and every cell functions is effected - this includes hair follicles. You will read many stories about people with thyroid problems experiencing this very same problem - they'll probably respond to this thread too.

There is something about calcium products that henders absorption of the med or effectiveness or something to that effect. When I was on Levo, I waited the hr and then ate a non-dairy product (I like toast) but that's just me. Now that I take armour and let it dissolve under the tongue, I don't have the wait problem and am able to drink a slim fast w/ no problem. I don't think synthroid can be done that way.

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed Hypothyroid about 9yrs ago, and after I was put on Synthroid I lost all the xtra weight(yey me!) ..a yr ago I was switched from Dilantin to KeppraXR-1000mg/day for my epilepsy, but, I think its messing with my thyroid medicine.. My last test results he took yesterday was TSH- 0.011, Free T4- 1.99, I can't get him to do a Free T3, he says its not necessary. isnt my Free T4 to low? my TSH shows Hyper thyroid, but I feel like doggy doo and gaining weight..

I also have Celiac (must avoid gluten as wheat, rye, barley, plus am one of those who needs to avoid oats too) + Dairy Intolerance (no cow's milk products of any kind in foods or medications). Before the thyroid prob was dx'd, I was using soy/tofu as a good source of protein and calcium, besides trying to limit the amount of meat in my diet. (I would love to be able to go on a Vegan Gluten Free Diet as it lowers cholesterol among other healthful benefits.

avoid soy supplements and foods with added soy, as the soy reduces thyroid function. Avoid refined foods, sugar, dairy products, wheat, caffeine, alcohol. Chlorine and Fluoride should be avoided, including fluoridated toothpastes and drinking water. These two chemicals may block iodine receptors in the thyroid gland, potentially causing reduced hormone production.Use bottled water, instead.

After which I was seen and told to continue treatment In order to make it work without being sick I had to drop dairy products. For the last two years I have had no dairy and been taking meds for hypoparathyroidism. I have had I-131 for the second time a month ago and currently have very minor spasms and some palpitations though I think these are due to the increase in synthroid I seem to get this every time there is a change in synthroid.

I am taking Synthroid for my hypothyroidism. Is it ok to use Almond Milk as a dairy replacement for breakfast? it contains 20% of the daily recommended value of calcium and 25% of vitamin D, but the total protein of the breakfast (cereal and a hardboiled egg included) is 15g. Thanks in advance.

It recommends eating foods like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, peaches, pears rutabagas, soybeans, spinach and turnips which help to suppress thyroid hormone production. It also recommends avoiding dairy products for at least 3 months. Also avoid stimulants, coffee, tea, nicotine, and soft drinks. It gives a list of supplements such as vitamin C which are helpful in treating the disease.

Thank you for the advice about the eggs (I eat them regularly and will try to limit my intake of them) I don't consume any sugar but natural ones from fruit, I am lactose intolerant so I don't consume dairy products but I do take a daily calcium, vitamin D, magnesium supplement and as for yeast, I have never really looked but I generally don't eat bread or pasta, but I do eat steel cut oats for breakfast every morning. From there it is plain greek yogurt, salad (a lot of salad, lol!

I assume its allergy to milk of dairy origin. Try to go off milk and milk products and see if the tightness in your chest disappears. Read all labels of any products you buy in the market—medicines, processed and canned food—anything, carefully to see if they have milk products in them. Now the good news! Every cloud has a silver lining. There are many alternate or non dairy sources of milk like soy milk, rice milk etc. So you can still eat milk products made of non dairy milk.

go without dairy products, sugar, gluten and anything with corn or cornsyrup (includes ketchup) for AT LEAST 2 weeks, if not longer. You could also try two products for the first 2 weeks and then 2 other products the following 2 weeks. Gluten is found in everything... definitely go to websites for people who suffer from Celiac disease and get helpful tips first from them if you are willing to try this strict diet. You will have to look at EVERY label for everything you eat.

I eat a varied, low fat diet, lots of fruit and veggies, no red meat, fried food, alcohol or junk food. I stopped eating dairy a year ago thinking that adhering to an IBS like diet might help. I am hypothyroid, and have been successfully taking Synthroid for many years now. I have no pain, and virtually no other side effects aside from the constant dizziness and occasional nausea. Is it related to the way my body is handling bile production?

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism 4 years ago after the birth of my first child. I have been on Synthroid ever since (88 mg). I am pregnant with my third child and am having symptoms- anxiety attacks, insomnia, diarrhea, fatigue, shaky hands, itchy skin. Two weeks ago I increased my vitamin intake by adding B12 soluble and B complex as well as kelp (iodine) and began a Paleo diet (gluten/dairy/sugar free) and cut out caffeine. I had my thyroid checked and the results came back as TSH 1.

I've had a colonoscopy, probably three stool tests over the years, and I'm off gluten, soy, dairy products, eggs, all the things I showed even low intolerance to. I'm sixty-nine and am in good shape otherwise. I do take levothyroxine, 150 mcg. and am wondering if it could be the cause. I also use bioidentical hormones, estrogen and progesterone in a small amount, only two lines on the applicator instead of the five I was using. I take no pharmaceutical drugs.

So you aren't restricted from dairy products?? Okay, I'm jealous! I live off of cheese and eggs and both are huge "no no's" on my diet. I also can't have anything cooked with butter or salt so say goodbye to eating out anywhere this month. I can have the inside of a baked potatoe but no butter, sour cream, seasonings - can you say "wallpaper paste"?!? :-) Today's diet has been coffee (non-dairy creamer) and fresh fruit. This is going to be a looooonnnnnnggggg month.

Instead, consume plenty of foods rich in vitamin B complex for generation and utilization of energy. Some examples would be meats, dairy products, legumes, brewer's yeast, whole grains, eggs, nuts and some herbs. Cooking may lower the goiterogenic effects. Cassava, a starchy root that is the source of tapioca, has also been identified as a goitrogenic food. Other goitrogens include maize, sweet potatoes, lima beans, potatoes and corn, pearl millet, peaches, pears.

This means that in addition to the usual restrictions of a low-fat diet, you also need to seriously limit intake of sugar and starches, cutting back on pasta, rice, potatoes, white flour breads, cereal, corn, peas, sweet potatoes, desserts, dairy products, meats, and fruit with a high sugar content. Rethink your eating habits, shifting to a diet of chicken, turkey, fish, non-starchy vegetables, legumes, and certain grains.

is very helpful in understanding thyroid problems. Another thing is to keep hydrated. Synthroid has a checkered history. The company changed the formula several times over the years, and at one point the FDA closed the plant. If Armour made your heart race the dose was a bit too high. One of the problems with the Armour product is that the doses are not consistant, and experimentation is necessary. There is nothing inherent in the Armor product that should cause SVT's.

I have no other complaints or ill feelings. It starts about an hour after taking my synthroid pill and is beginning to stay with me most of the day. Usually it is better after lunch but reoccured that night. This has only started 6 months after TT and beginning 137 mcg Synthroid so not certain Synthoid can be blamed. Anyone else experienced stomach troubles unlike reflux or gerd?

If your prenatal doesn't have that much, I would suggest making sure you get enough to make up by supplementing dairy products. A cup of milk and yogurt have 300 mg. of calcium. I love the pre-natals that I took. They are the best and didn't make me sick. I took Vita-Natal. You should be able to get that at the vitaminshoppe.com as well. I hope that the rest of your pregnancy goes well. Let us know how it goes.

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