fast heart rate and low thyroid?

Question

Hi,
I was just wondering,
any experts out there have advice.
I have some problems with a fast heart rate 160bpm, at times.
I take take beta blockers when needed.
Had all kinds of tests with a cardio electro physiologist. blood,heart,ekg,heart moniter etc.
The only thing they found was low thyroid.
I am sleepy alot ,and gained some weight.
This happened after my third child was born(heart rate problem)
So I am scared to take synthyroid for my hypothyroidism.
What other choice it there?

Answer 1

There's a natural alternative to Synthoid and it is Armour thyroid. It is usually taken twice a day so that it won't speed up the heart rate.

With your heart rate being so high, have you had your adrenals checked? There are a few adrenal thyroid groups on yahoo. I think I'd search one out to see if perhaps you have an adrenal issue going on too.

Answer 2

There are alternatives to synthetic thyroid supplements. Unfortunately I've lent my book with this info to a friend.
Get hold of a book called Take Control Of Your Health And Avoid The Sickness Industry by Elaine Hollingworth.

You say 'the only thing they found was low low thyroid', but that is enough to throw your whole endocrine system out of kilter

Answer 3

Normal TSH level is .5 to 5.0, you take synthyroid to maintain that level, not as needed but every morning. Your Dr. will gradually adjust dose. This therapy has not cause increase heart hate for me, I take Beta Blocker 50mg bid and Synthyroid 125ug. My heart rate is about 50 to 60.