I have an underactive thyroid and need some advise
2007-02-20 23:27:02 · 7 answers · asked by theresajordan@btinternet.com 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am not aware of any other supplement for underactive thyroid apart from replacing the thyroid hormone: Thyroxine.
See the wiki page.
A synthetic thyroid supplement can be prescribed, which the patient must take daily to replace the missing hormone. The American Thyroid Association cautions against taking herbal remedies, and warns that taking too much iodine can actually worsen both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
2007-02-21 00:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An alternative thyroid medication that is natural is called Armour thyroid. Its the oldest thyroid med. It contains both T4 and T3, while Synthoid is only T4. I find Armour to be much better than a T4 medication. It has helped me with almost every hypothyroid symptom, so I highly recommend it. I'll put some links below.
2007-02-21 11:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an underactive thyroid you need to take the prescribed medication of Thyroxine. If you do not take it, and try someone else which is not recommended by a doctor who knows you and your condition, you will get ill. The thyroid is vital in so many ways in the body so take the Thyroxine, if you are not getting along with it ask the GP for an alternative (but I think you will find there is no alternative)
Best of luck
2007-02-21 23:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by Esquire 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are some alternative supplements which help boost your body's production of thyroid hormones.
For example, ashwagandha has been helpful to me. I've found it less intrusive and less of a nuisance to take than a prescription.
If you have thryoid issues, you may also have adrenal hormone issues; look online for self-tests. Suspect it's true? Some supplements address both issues well, including rhodiola and ashwagandha.
Best wishes finding which items help you the most - and most economically.
2007-02-21 01:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by truehartc 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/gLIxf
2015-01-28 10:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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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.
2016-02-09 17:03:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have hypothyroidism and there is no alternative to taking medication. I take synthroid daily and it's no bigger than a birth control pill. You really need the medication to help your thyroid due it's job. Go to www.webmd.com and read up on the disorder.
2007-02-21 00:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a good resource I found about hypothyroidism. It opened my eyes http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=290
Bye Bye
2014-08-02 05:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋