I just found out I have Hypothyroidism and put on medication. I've been researching to try and figure out what my exact numbers mean. How severe... or how long I've had it. My T4 is 7.8 and my TSH is 32.58 (no not a typo 32.58) Also does anyone know of any vitamins supliments that help?
2007-02-18 14:19:01 · 3 answers · asked by Steph 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It's really hard to tell how severe your case is as TSH is different at different times of the day. If that was an afternoon test, its most likely you are very hypothyroid.
As far as supplements, selenium, zinc, and L-tryosine can hep to convert T4 into T3. It's the T3 that helps relieve many of the hypo symptoms. Most dotors will put gtheir patients on T4 (Synthroid, Levoxyl) and believe they will convert T4 into T3 and start to feel better. This happens in many cases, but in just as many more the conversion is slow and the patient feels better taking a medication that is both T4 and T3 like Armour thyroid.
I recommend getting copies of your thyroid tests. The oal is to get your TSH below 2.0 until you are symptom free. If the doctor keeps your TSH too high, you may not feel any better. Keep tabs on this. If after 6 months of having your morning TSH around 1.0 you still do not feel better ask for a free t4 and free t3 and look into trying a T4/T3 medication like Armour.
Do not increase salt in your diet, as you could develop blood presure problems. Once at your optimal dose of thyroid hormone you can tell your iodine levels and if needed supplement with iodine or kelp. Do ot do this now or it could interfere with adjusting your thyroid dosage.
Below is a good thyroid website
2007-02-19 08:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on thyroid meds for almost 10 yrs. I take 200 mg a day of synthroid. I have never know of any vitamins that will help. Some people have said something about coconut oil. I have never tried it. Good luck with this it does effect so many things in your body!!!
2007-02-18 14:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by d3midway semi-retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to increase the amount of salt you have in your diet. Salt contains iodine which is one of the key components involved in thyroid gland production.
2007-02-18 14:29:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋