Levothyroxine and Osteoporosis? Natural ways to get thyroid well?

[Wtps]

I've been reading about Levothyroxine and Osteoporosis. Can anyone share their thoughts/articles etc. with me. I feel like damned if you do start the treatment and damned if you don't which isn't a good feeling.

I've also been reading about using kelp and other supplements via a natural MD and trying to get your thyroid healthy that way. Has anyone ever done that successfully? It sounds too good to be true.

[stella5349]

as we age.... supplements are crucial

[Wtps]

Hi I don't have signs but I'm worried about what the future may hold as it's more likely than not that I will soon be on levothyroxine for hypo.

Thank you for the info. I'll look into it.

I agree with you on the kelp I've read some good stories and bad some of the good ones I have a hard time believing since some are linked to product on sites selling the product :( I'll look into the potassium iodide/iodine. I just wish there was a way to not have to take a pill everyday but I guess things could be worse and I should get over it.

[stella5349]

Do you have signs of Osteoporosis? Are you abnormal in calcium levels? Thyroid disease and bone disease is linked together yet when you treat issues as one and take calcium with thyroid - usually thyroid gets blocked.

You can read alot on calatonin (sp?) and see how that could help you with a bone or calcium problems along with keeping the thyroid optimal with meds too.

I poo-poo kelp products. I found them very nasty and inconsistant. If your looking for quality information on iodine - read up on postassium iodide/iodine.