Dr stated that my thyroid is not low enough for medication, but still have all the symptoms. Looking for anything to relieve the symptoms...fatigue, mood swings, hair loss, etc. someone mentioned Iodine...Any truth???
2006-09-24 10:36:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
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2006-09-24 10:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your thyroid needs iodine to function properly but too much is harmful. If you want to take iodine and not get too much the best way is to get a bottle of topical iodine (the kind you put on cuts and scrapes) from a drug or grocery store. It should have an applicator stick attached to the inside of the lid but if not you can use a Q-tip. On your stomach, about level with your belly button but to one side or the other of it, paint a circle about the size of a quarter and let it dry. Check it every hour or so and see if it disappears. If it does you need the iodine and you can do this every day. If it is still there then iodine absorption is not the problem and you should try some other herbal remedies. Ashwaganda will help with the mood swings and the fatigue and horsetail (shavegrass), biotin, and MSM (as long as you are not allergic to sulfur) will help with the hair loss, dry skin and brittle nails. You can find the ashwaganda online or at a health food store, the horsetail, biotin and MSM can be found at most grocery stores or at Wal-mart. You can find the horsetail as a tea or in capsules and the biotin and MSM come in capsules and tablets. Always eat a little something before you take the biotin and MSM and if you have a sensitive stomach eat something before taking those as well. Whether you use the iodine or not the herbal remedies will be beneficial either way. You can also find natural blends of herbs for thyroid support but stay away from anything that has actual animal thyroid products in it. The whole idea is to get your thyroid to work on it's own and it won't ever do that if you use the thyroid parts. Simple things like the chlorine and fluoride in the water and most toothpastes can suppress thyroid function. You can get filters for your water and there are natural toothpastes that have no fluoride. Your best bet is to get on the web and study up on all the things that affect the thyroid and decide which ones you want to incorporate into your daily routine but I recommend the natural (and vegetarian) path as the most effective in RESTORING your own thyroid function.
2006-09-24 11:10:56 · answer #2 · answered by L Adonison 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would see another Dr.
I personally was suicidally depressed for 7 years. Last Dec. my Dr. tested my thyroid and put me on Synthroid, all depression went away in 30 days. So it really works.
I'm not sure about the iodine, but get a new Dr for a new test.
I just realized that some years ago I started using the salt crystals WITHOUT iodine added.
You may have helped solve my problem. Do you use salt without iodine added?????
Good Luck.
2006-09-24 10:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one, there are many things that can cause these symptoms. It can be dangerous to overstimulate your thyroid, so please be careful. If your tests are stating that you do not need med.s, than maybe you don't. Are your periods regular? Are your hormones normal? Are you menopausal? Are you a vegitarian? Are you lacking in iron? Are you lacking in Vitamin D? Are your adrenal glands stressed? Are you simply just stressed out? Thyroid function can be increased with kelp (hence the iodine) and amino acids such as L-taurine and L-tyrosine. If you would like to supplement with something to combat these issues, maybe trying peruvian ginseng (maca) or a good quality blue-green algae. They both have a positive effect on thyroid without the risks of over-stimulation and have many other health benefits as well. Also, a B complex is very important for a stressed body. Most of us do not get enough in our diets. Good luck and I hope you find a solution soon!
2006-09-24 10:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by girl_lost_without_compass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. Your thyroid lies below your Adam’s apple, along the front of the windpipe. The thyroid has two side lobes, connected by a bridge (isthmus) in the middle. When the thyroid is its normal size, you’re unlikely to be able to feel it.
All types of hyperthyroidism are due to overproduction of thyroid hormones, but the condition can develop in several ways.
Thyroid hormone production can be suppressed or halted completely in these ways: https://tr.im/qD8qW
2015-01-29 01:36:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with an MD - as long as I was in the "range" he was happy. Now I go to an endocrinologist and I'm doing great - she treats by symptoms and levels. My sister had a very similar experience in another state and is happy she went to a specialist too. Just FYI - I had my thyroid removed because the goiter biopsy was questionable. My sister had radiation to kill her thyroid before it killed her. We both had different thyroid disease.
You can bovine thyroid at the health food store - it does work.
2006-09-24 11:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very true. Take glass of milk and one tiny drop of Iodine into it Mix well and drink it once a day. It is an old remedy. I have seen in Srilanka doctors recommended to their patients for thyroid. If you have any doubt please re-check before taking it.
2006-09-24 10:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by shiningstar2808 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see an endocrinologist. If you're having symptoms, you need thyroid medication. My family doc took me off meds, and my endocrinologist hit the roof.
2006-09-24 10:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by shojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋