I was treated for an over active thyroid for a year and it became normal,can it become underactive?

Question

I feel like it has become underactive, I have gained 15 or 20 pounds over the last several months, any herbs out there to help me out?

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatment for Hypothyroidism Thyroid gland synthesize, store and secrete two hormones - Thyroxine and tri-iodo thyroxine; iodine is an essential constituent of these hormones. The decreased function of thyroid gland is called Hypothyroidism. The main symptoms are Oedema, weight gain and thickening of skin and mental derangements, it is more common in ladies during the age of 30 to 50 years.

Treament(s) :-

Lack of self confidence; absent minded; easily offended; loss of memmory; feels better after eating Anacardium Or 30 or 200, 6 hourly

Shy; childish behaviour; aversion to strangers; chilly patient Baryta Carb.200 or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

History of abortions; weight gain; oedema of extremities and face Pyrogenium 200 or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

In chronic cases; as an intercurrent remedy Tuberculinum Koch 1M, fortnightly (3 Doses)

In unmarried persons; forced to celibacy; old bachelors and maids Conium Mac 200 or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Melancholy, irritabilty and restlessness; desires sweets, cannot stand opposition Thyroidin 3X or 30, 4 hourly

With restlessness; eats well yet emaciates Iodium 30, 4 hourly

Fear of darkness and thunderstroms; delicate, anaemic patients, craves for cold and salt preparations Phosphorus 200, weekly (3 Doses)

For hot patients; sweats easily; worse in warm damp weather. Better from any motion, exercise and at sea Bromium 30, weekly (6 Doses)

The above are the Head remedies used for treating Hypothyroidism in Homeopathy, if your symptoms are not given above please post your details or email me you symptoms.

No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.

Take Care and God Bless you !

Answer 2

Yes, it can become underactive. Your weiht gain is a symptom that it may be happening. The only way to know is to go and get a morning TSH, free t4, free t3, and an antibody test. If the TSH is over 2.0, chances are you are now hypothyroid,

as far as herbs, I'd stay away from them. Some people take iodine, but access iodine can cause hyperthyroid or hypothyroid, so I wouldn't mess with it unless you are iodine deficient.

Supplements like selenium, zinc, and ltryosine may help wit the conversion of thyroid hormone. If you are really hypothyroid, I recommend you go on thyroid meds. I prefer a natural medication and take Armour thyroid.

Answer 3

Yes it can and I have heard of it happening after being treated for an over active thyroid. Have a look on the web, or see a doctor & see if the symptoms match.

Answer 4

Link to

http://webmd.com/

Or

http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=Over+active+thyroid&form=QBRE&go.x=6&go.y=5