Treating thyroid with kelp

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Avatar m tn This has still not answered my question.. I had to take radioactive iodine to destroy my thyroid.. I take 1.25 mcg daily, can I take kelp also with the synthroid??? In the 80's I went on a kelp,lecithin.b6 vinegar diet and lost a lot of weight.. but I need to know if I can take kelp safely with synthroid??
689528 tn?1364135841 As stated Kelp can assist thyroid issues.. I am not a fan of kelp at all.
Avatar f tn i have been on thyroid treatment for over 3yrs now and to tell you the truth i am worse now than i have ever been.I have been on 75mgs of levthyroxin which has just been put up by another 25mgs just last week,I have read the leaflet enclosed and it states that people over 50 should only be taking 50mgs.
Avatar n tn I am wondering if my multivitamin that contains iodine(as sea kelp) at 100% dv OK to take with thyroid pills? I had asked my endo what supplements to stay away from and he mentioned the iron etc. but I noticed on here some say to avoid kelp. Is it ok to still take my multivitamin with my thyroid meds? Could it mess up my levels?
Avatar f tn We conducted a double-blind prospective clinical trial involving 36 healthy euthyroid subjects, who were randomly assigned to receive placebo (4 alfalfa capsules per day), low-dose kelp (2 kelp capsules and 2 alfalfa capsules per day), or high-dose kelp (4 kelp capsules per day) for 4 weeks. Thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH), free thyroxine, and total triiodothyronine were assessed at weeks 0, 4, and 6.
Avatar f tn Should a patient with ablated thyroid on synthroid take any sea kelp? I am currently taking supplements for hair replacement. I 'm not sure I should take the sea kelp.
1256167 tn?1269628350 I have to agree with your husband. TSH is not a proper diagnostic for treating thyroid. As long as you're being treated by TSH alone, you are not going to feel well. Even if he is only treating by TSH, yours is too high...he should be increasing your meds. This is a symptom-driven disease. If your doctor won't listen to you, he can't help you. Look for another doctor.
Avatar f tn If you are using Kelp as replacement therapy with no thyroid - God help you!! If not, I suggest you research that theory further.
Avatar f tn I have been on levotyroxine since then starting on 25 mgs then going up to 125mg, regualr blood tests and now on 100 mg I also take selenium and iodine (sea kelp) to help with energy levels. I have had for the last year on an off an acne like skin rash on my neck both sides and on the jaw line. It comes and goes can be itchy and red and makes my skin feel rough even when its not visible.
Avatar f tn Meanwhile, I had discontinued the product with Kelp sometime between 1/10 and 2/4. Endo phoned with results of 2/4 blood tests (below) and wants me to start 20 mg/day of Methimazole and have another blood test and 24 hr urine test in 6 weeks. 2/4/08: TSH: less than 0.01 Total T3: 2.12 Free T4: 2.31 I am concerned with the many side effects of Methimazole - especially since this is flu season.
Avatar m tn of thyroid hormone production with too much iodine and become hypo. The only way to document this is to have the thyroid levels tested.
Avatar f tn t have a TSH from this report from the endocrinologist, the TSH of 9.06 was from a blood screening done a month earlier from the Rotary Club at our hospital, why would the endocrinologist suppress the gland with 50mcg Synthroid? That was why I was taking 1 gm of iodine in kelp because I thought I was hypothyroid from the TSH level, and needed more iodine but his nurse said because of my TPO of 168, I needed to suppress the gland with 50 mcg Synthroid, which leads me to believe I am hyperthroid?
Avatar f tn Kelp has been used in helping those with Anorexia as a mineral replacement. It consists of several seaweeds. It is rich in calcium, iodine, iron, magneseum, copper, and trace minerals. Anorexia is a delicate disorder, please consult your own medical doctor regarding taking kelp, other over-the-counter supplements, medications, etc. Proper nutrition is the goal in treating Anorexia. Food is medicine. To learn more about anorexia and treatment options, visit the bella vita website.
Avatar f tn Most doctors prescribe a synthetic thyroid hormone. However, a natural thyroid treatment is also available. the Kelp contains potassium which should not hurt you even if you are pregnant. You might want to ask your doctor about the natural thyroid hormone - it has to be adjusted individually for each person. There are many women who have Hashimoto's and have had successful pregnancies. - See a different doctor if the one you have doesn't agree!
Avatar n tn I am on special medication for thyroid, but have discovered that Kelp is recommended for thyroid as it nourishes and repairs the thyroid which controls autonomic nervous system. Recommended doseage is 10-15 tablets and then 1-2 tabs daily when stabilized. I'm also taking other herbs (cayenne, hawthorn, valerian, lecithin, ginger) for a healthy heart and arteries.
Avatar m tn We have issues here with finding a good one. You need to get full thyroid testing though, which your doctor can do. Germany's reference ranges may be narrower than Canada's and that is why your sisters hypo was discovered. For example. Here in Aus, TSH ref range is wide, 0.35 -5.50 mIU/L in USA it is 0.3- 3.0. So someone here at say 4.7 will be classed as normal but in USA would be treated as hypo. (As happened to me!
Avatar m tn I have been taking Armour Thyroid(90mg) since July, prior to that I was taking Synthroid. My iodine levels have been low so in September I added Kelp to my morning routine. 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.
Avatar n tn it is only until a threshold is reached that underactive thyroid is diagnosed. one can stay below this threshold for years without triggering diagnosis- symptoms- fatigue constipation depression raised cholesterol(heart disease) brain fog apathy dry skin-eczema ARE ALL CAUSED BY IODINE DEFICIENCY. our bodies are designed to be eating fish all day. pls buy kelp or lugols iodine and spread the word. the recommended daily intake is too low-to keep people ill requiring medicines.
680767 tn?1254830575 Is it true that Kelp can make the symptoms of hashimoto's worst? I have been taking a Kelp supplement sense I got sick back in Oct and I have not been able to get regulated at all. I'm wondering if this is related? I'm stopping the Kelp as of today. and I'm interested to see what happens.
1534656 tn?1296085070 Will dulse, kelp, halibut, asparagus, tuna, ginger root, whole grains, lobster, and fresh oysters all help to give natural minerals to get my underactive thyroid back in check?? Also, will help the properties of the generic synthroid meds to get my body fuction correctly?? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/262730'>What does everyone think about Synthroid?</a>.