Low Thyroid production?

Question

if you have low thyroid production what drugs should you avoid? What type of food should you avoid too?

Answer 1

You must be extremely careful when you have a Thyroid condition; I mean, truly, the Thyroid controls many aspects of the body and if, God forbid, you have to have it removed, it will cause all sorts of negative side effects: always tired, can affect the "processing" of foods which can cause calcium to form in your Kidney (Kidney Stones), all sorts of chemical imbalances, some of which Scientists/Doctors are just now beginning to understand; Oh, and you'll have to take at the very least Synthroid for the rest of you life; If you feel any lumps/bumps on your neck area, have your Doctor take a needle biopsy immediately...that was my 1st sign of Thyroid Cancer and for 2 years Doctors ignored it, telling me bumps and lumps are part of "getting older" (I was 41 at the time); Actually thought I was having a heart attack at work (my chest and hands started having uncontrollable, painful muscle spasms; if not for the fact that I had joined a new company and needed to sign up for my benefits at the 3 month period and having to choose a new primary physician who knew what he was doing and immediately sent me to a specialist....I'd be dead right now...Just turned 50; Get your doctor to explain everything and ask him to send you for a full blood workup to have your levels checked "BEFORE" seeing him; save you a trip and some $$$.Then he can do the drug thing too. Good Luck! Oh, and ask him to write it down, just in case...

Answer 2

There actually ARE some things you can do to help. First off, drinking enough water is an absolute must. There are also several herbs that help with thyroid function: shilajeet-asphaltum puniabiunum, kanchanara-bauhinia veriegata (purple mountain ebony), bladder wrack (fucus vesiculosus), & licorice. Coconut oil can help, but don't overdo it as too much saturated fat can be bad for you. Vegetable juices and unrefined sea salt can help too, and try to avoid too many processed sugars. I don't know if you're trying to loose weight also, but I found a resource for you (check the link) that is all about a natural thyroid diet. Good luck to you!

Answer 3

If you have low thyroid production you should take a simple pill that your doctor will give you. And then you can live your life normally aside from a bloodtest here and there to verify that you are within normal thyroid limits.

Answer 4

Thyroid disease is one of the most common health problems we face today. From a practical standpoint, there are many ways to approach this issue. Learn here https://tr.im/KwtRF

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a very common problem, and there are many reasons for this, including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water, and eating brominated flour.

Chlorine, fluoride, and bromine are all in the same family as iodine, and can displace iodine in your thyroid gland.

Secondly, many people simply aren't getting enough iodine in their diet to begin with. The amount you get from iodized salt is just barely enough to prevent you from getting a goiter.

Answer 5

Till the cause of low thyroid function is corrected,stop drugs for high blood pressure. Avoid cabbage.

Answer 6

Doctors who specialize in thyroid conditions are best
qualified to answer that. I wouldn't take any other opinions

Answer 7

If you are taking Synthroid or a generic equivalent, then you should avoid grapefruit in any form as it affects the drug. Other than that, there's really nothing you need to avoid.

Answer 8

If you are using estrogen or hormone replacement therapy (ERT or HRT), take birth control pills, or are pregnant, you may need more thyroid hormone medication. If you have recently stopped ERT or HRT or taking birth control pills, you may need less thyroid hormone medication. Talk to your health care provider about the possible need to adjust your dosage.
People who have other health conditions in addition to hypothyroidism, particularly coronary artery disease, may sometimes develop problems if they are initially started on a large dose of thyroid hormone. These people are often started on a lower dose that is carefully increased over time.

In older adults, too much thyroid hormone medication can cause the rate of bone loss to speed up (osteoporosis). Lower doses of the medication may be needed.
Diet. You can eat all types of food but in reduced portions. These foods include: cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, maize, turnips, sweet potatoes, lima beans, bamboo shoots, mustard greens, onions, peanuts, pinenuts, walnuts, almonds, sorghum, cassava, millet, grapefruit and apples. Although many of these foods have a reputation for being health promoting, they can be counterproductive for the individual striving to boost a sluggish thyroid. Cooking these foods may minimize their negative effects. Other foods that should be limited include those foods rich in saturated fats (beef, lamb, pork, dairy, organ meats, processed coconut and palm oils); trans fatty acid-containing, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (found in margarine and most processed foods); and refined carbohydrates (table sugar, candy, cookies, crackers, muffins, bagels, cakes, pasta, most cereals and breads).

Eat mostly whole, unrefined foods the way nature provides them. For example, eat baked potatoes, rather than French-fries. Assure adequate protein intake. Eat liberal amounts of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, seeds, fish and eggs. Consume smaller amounts of lean meats, poultry, dairy products, whole grains, whole grain breads and pastas. Cold water fish such as mackerel, salmon, and sardines should be consumed at least several times per week. Larger fish, such as tuna and swordfish, as well as shellfish and sea vegetables, often are contaminated with high levels of mercury, which can suppress thyroid function. Limit consumption of these foods, as well as fresh water fish, which are often contaminated with thyroid-suppressing PCBs. For those who will not eat fish, other options, in declining order of preference, are supplements of fish oil (available in capsule or powdered form), algal oil, or flaxseed oil. Choose "organic" produce and "free range" animal products whenever possible, in order to lower possible exposure to pollutants which poison thyroid metabolism.

Answer 9

Avoid Kelp
That's about it.
Live normally, take your thyroxine tablets and enjoy life!

Answer 10

EVERY day that science changes . Best to discuss that with your DR. HE would have the latest up dates.