Synthroid and kelp
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I had rai 25 yrs ago and feel that my body may benefit from kelp. Synthroid is made from iodine .The thryroid gland regulates iodine.So my question is ..how am i regulating it now without glands. I believe that the kelp will help the synthroid conversion from t4 which is all syn is ..to t3 which our bodies need. My body has a hard time converting and storing synthroid. Im willing to bet the kelp will allow my body to work better.
So, now's my chance...I'm off the Synthroid -cold turkey...(I'm making a voodoo doll of my endo :0 ! -These swings back and forth are going to make me nuts!...Ah well,I'm pretty sure I was being over-medicated anyway)...So...If I can stimulate my thyroid to kick into gear before my Endo gets any ideas of putting me back on the Synthroid (I'm post-thyroiditis), maybe I won't need it? I'm taking kelp supplements and eat seafood regularly...
t even have access to table salt for a spice. That is where Kelp would benefit. Kelp will not and I repeat will not maintain any TSH levels or convert anything from a T4 into a T3 for a body to absorb for thyroid stability.
I read extensively on natural supplements and wish the problem could be solved by sollowing seaweed. But reality is you need to maintain a prescription to geting all your T's to live.
Does anyone take Iodine for their thyroid, while on synthroid? Would it make nodules worse? I keep hearing it's ok to take.
Hi. My question is, am I likely to have caused myself permanent damage by stupidly taking iodine supplements as well as levothyroxine for six weeks?
I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid about six weeks ago and put on 25mcg levothyroxine daily. At the time, I suspected that the vegan diet I had been following for nearly a decade had probably caused the thyroid problem, as vegan diets can be notoriously low in iodine.
with blood pressure up to 178 from 120 and anxiety. I am off the medication and am taking kelp and doing yoga and exercises at the gym every day except weekends. They want to see me back in another month or so and if it is still low she will refer me to an endocrinologist. Could this problem with blood pressure elevating when on medication be anything other than an adverse reaction to the medication? I am allergic to soy..break out in a rash and Ciproflaxin..
Since I have been taking the iodine, I have noticed that I have more energy and my dry skin has gotten much better and my bowels are back to normal( I used to have very loose stool and everything upset my stomache). Now I can tolerate foods that I was unable to before. My Dr. has me taking 150mcg of Synthroid daily. My question, is there anything wrong with taking the extra 150mcg of iodine?
I just received my report from the endocrinologist's office. As previously stated, I had a blood screening prior to his visit that said my TSH was 9.06.
The endocrinologist's report says, Free Thyroxine-1.0-ramge 0.9-1.8, Thyroglobulin antibody-20.0-range-0.0-35.0-negative for thyroblobulin antibodies, Thyroid Peroxidase AB-168.0-High-range 0.0-35.0-Positive for TPO antibodies.
He wants to start me on 50mcg Synthroid to suppress the gland.
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 1.16, T4 12.7, which they marked as high, T3 Uptake 19, they marked as low and Free Thyroxine 2.4.
There is a great natural supplement for the low thyroid called "Armor" it has no side effects and is not bad for you like synthroid can be at times. Have your doctor write you a prescription for it, you will probably feel better on it. Another good thing to take for the thyroid is Iodoral Iodine, however, it is a good idea to have the doc order the Iodine Loading Test for you and then test you for iodine levels.
On THYROID it went as high as 200 sys and on Synthroid 195. I am working now with my doc to reduce and take me off all thyroid meds and I plan to migrate to kelp (iodine extract) and if necessary L-tyrosine to boost my T3 production. I also have a bright red facial rash which migrated to my neck. Blurring of vision and headaches are also side affects. In 2002 the AMA lowered the entry level to hypothyroidism scooping up 50 million formerly borderline thyroid problems.
I have seen my doctor in the past and he tested my blood and told me the results were within the normal range and I have had no treatment from my doctor.I have been taking a Sea Kelp supplement which has helped. Over the past 6 years I have managed to lose 60lbs but I have to live on a low calorie diet ALL THE TIME.
ok im an anorexic and i am currently taking zinc, potassium, calcium , magnesium, omega 3 and vitamin c d. I am about to start taking kelp pills, and was wondering what the risk or dangers would be to me. And are there any side effects to just taking them on thier own? I am just considering the dangers before i proceed with the pills. Any advice would be brilliant and much appreciated. Thanks.
My mother has thyroid problems and presently takes synthroid. In closing, I decided to try a liitle experiment on my own (Not getting much help from MED world) . I went to GNC and purchased some Kelp (Nat. Iodine). After feeling weak and very tired I took one tablet and in 45min I felt like I drank 5 cups of coffee. Not sure why it happens. I am however allergic to the iodine they gave me years ago with a CT scan. Ended up in ER.
You may have to visit your nearest herbalist who can compare your blood test and levels and strength of meds and convert to certain dosages of natural herbs that balances and regrows so that your safe for life. The herbalist i get natural healing from is called The Herbalist it's in cincinnati ohio their number is 513-521-5051.
After a month of Kelp I had my iodine drawn again and it was the exact same. During October I started on Iodoral and after a month had my blood drawn again and my iodine was through the roof.
I stopped the Iodoral and just continued taking Armour. The past few months I noticed that I was gaining weight, my feet are dry/rough, my hair is dry and I just felt like something was not quite right. I had my blood drawn earlier this week and just got my results.
I'm taking Synthroid, NTH and a trial of 5mg Cytomel to try and lower my RT3 that's too high. I'm seeing an integrative primary care doc. I've seen several endos in the last few years and none of them were any good.
I just wonder if there's a worse before you get better phase or if this is a sign I don't need extra iodine.
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