Synthroid and supplements

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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?

OOOOh some supplements I forgot? when already on synthroid? fish oils/ or flax oils? Selenium? if on synthroid and do not have thyroid antibodies?? Benefit by taking or not?? Vitamin E? good or bad brewers yeast? helpful or not?? when already on synthroid??

in general, take vitamins and supplements apart from synthroid (many recommend at least 4 hours). Iodine/kelp is not needed when on synthroid. Tyrosine, primrose, ginseng -- no covnincing data from a thyroid standpoint. Iron needs to be taken at a different time of day.

is there any relationship between vitamin D malabsorption and taking synthroid for Hashimoto's?

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.

I have been reading posts on supplements such as selenium and magnesium, what does this do for the thyroid? If you are undiagnosed, like me, could a person get some relief of symptoms and do you know if it is safe?

Having issues with unexplained weight gain etc.Being more of a supplement person instead of meds I am concerned about starting Synthroid. I've done alot ofresearch and it's gets been more confusing as to whether armour is better or not.Seems like you need to be a guinea pig to see which works better-Can anyone advise me on their experiences on both/either.I started menopause almost 3yrs ago and right before that is when all he'll broke loose.I have started on Synthroid this week.

Could you deepdiver or anyone else answer me this question, I am taking Adrenal supplements, and found them very helpful, I also think I may have low Thyroid, and no I do not wish to take any major drugs, I would like to help myself with natural supplements, there is a Thyroid capsule that I can take , I want to continue the Adrenal capsules, can I take both together.??Any advice on the Natural front would be welcome .

I wish I could find a single or just a few supplements for thyroid support, as I really get tired of taking my handfuls of pills. There are some that I try never to skip, and when I'm neglectful I notice the difference. Have you been tested for Vit D and Vit B12 ? I was extremely deficient, in fact was diagnosed with pernicious anemia before I was diagnosed hypo, so I really notice if I skip those two, energy-wise.

My endocrine had made the mistake of putting me on Tapazole and I became severely hypo. Now to rectify it, I've been on 125 ml of synthroid. I've been on syntroid for a 6 weeks and started noticing excessive hair loss within the past week. I've been tested a week ago and my levels are on the higher side of the normal range. I do feel great, but still losing so much hair. My doctor calls it Telogen effluvium? Is that possible? Or is it the medication? What's going on?

Has anyone ever heard of NOT taking a supplement after the thyroid has been successfully irradiated with RAI? My cousin has not taken her synthroid in years--says the doctor told her "she didn't have to" since she was experiencing many palpitations. Supposedly a very good endocrinologist. I just have never heard of that. What would be taking the place of the hormones?

I am to start taking 0.25 mg of synthroid for hypothyroid. Are there any symptoms I should be aware of so I'll know it is the meds and not something else. Also, will I see a decrease in my weight as I have been dieting like crazy and exercising and still gaining weight. Thanks for your help.

My 10 year old daughter has been on synthroid (100 mcg currently) for almost two years. She is 4"8" and around 100 lbs. Originally at the age of 8 she had started her period and I had taken her to her GP at this time we found out her TSH was 75. In the time that has passed we have reduced it to as low as 5.8 (Jan 2010) by increasing her dosage but it is starting to climb again, her latest test is 15.75 (Dec 2010).

088MCG synthroid. I feel very emotional and depressed in the last few weeks. How long before I feel better?? I did not feel like this the first few weeks after surgery.

I saw my endo on Tuesday and asked about supplementing my Synthroid with a small dose of Armour. He said this was a very strange request and that doctors typically choose one or the other. I'm just looking to find out if what I asked for was really so strange. Any opinions??

Can I take over the counter diet supplements if I am on Synthroid? If not what can I do to lose weight before I lose my mind? I am on 225 mcg of Synthroid. I was diagnosed this past March with Follicular and Papillary Cancers. I had my thyroid removed and underwent I131 treatment. I am so much overweight now that my body is started to take the effects of it. I have tried numerouse weight loss and exercise programs and can not seem to lose a pound. I am 5'1" and 180 lbs. HELP!!!!

I'm currently taking synthroid and on the pamphlet it says to wait 4 hours to take calcium or iron supplements. But what about taking B-Complex and Flaxseed oil supplements around an hour or so after?

I have hypothyroidism and my doctor has been keeping me on .075mcg of Synthroid. I've been gaining weight lately and feel very uncomfortable. Doc says I'm still on the correct dosage according to my thyroid level. I started taking an iodine supplement with iodide. Is that going to help and can you take too much iodine?

I have had mixed feelings about synthroid- giving a pharm tx that has a 6 day half-life for a problem with circadian rhythms doesn't seem quite the best approach.....but when I took it, my brain fog cleared immediately, my joint pain improved a bit, and I stopped having to pee all the time....well, anyway,- please help me find the highest quality food type product- bovine or porcine....not Armour, which I understand is factory farmed...

Hi All Does drinking herbal tea or taking multi vitamin supplements interfere in any way with synthroid?.I am a very early riser so i usually take my synthroid dose around 430am and usually eat breakfast around 615am..i have a cup of herbal tea with breakfast and then take my 1st multivitamin around 1030am 6 hours after taking synthroid..then i have more tea and multivitamins in the evening..

a multivitamin and perhaps b-complex, otherwise nothing specific. There are other benefits from vitamin D and omega-3's as well, but not necessarily proven in this setting.

My thyroid tests were around 7 when they put me on the meds. I take 50mg of Synthroid daily, which has my Thyroid levels right on target. I've recently started a pretty intense exercise regimen, including 3 days a week of strength training with a PT. I'm making good progress, but being a guy, of course, I'd like to see how far I can really go...especially with the big 4-0 staring me in the face.

Anyone know if taking iodine supplements for thyroid problems have any effect on the liver. I just recently learned of a possible Thyroid condition and was thinking of trying thyroid complex before trying a prescribed drug. I would be taking 250 mcg a day.

I'm hypothyroid with positive antibodies, I was trying to reduce my antibody dose by taking 200 micrograms of selenium supplement daily, as I've had a previous miscarriage and read that the antibodies can cause this, I just found out I'm pregnant again, 6 weeks since LMP, will the selenium supplement have harmed my baby in any way?

how/when do you take your supplements? I also take .

Thyroid hormone supplement levothyroixine (Synthroid) is identical to that produced in the human thyroid gland and no other pill, dietary supplements or herbal products is going to do that. If you can't remember to take your Synthroid, what is going to make you remember to take dietary supplements or herbal products any better(?) You might get a 7 day pill holder with each compartment marked with the initials of the days of the weeks.

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