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Raw thyroid: Any drawbacks?
What are the drawbacks to taking reasonable amounts of dessicated thyroid, such as from Natural Sources?
I'm a male, 60. My TSH is 5.5 and I have some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have tried taking one or less capsules per day of Natural Sources raw thyroid and it seems to help. But I would like to know if I might be harming myself in the long run.
Is there an increasing tolerance level? Is there a harmful effect on what little natural thyroid production I presently have? Once I start will I have to use it for life? Are there better OTC products?
Can I rely on what "feels" like the right dosage?
I'm a male, 60. My TSH is 5.5 and I have some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have tried taking one or less capsules per day of Natural Sources raw thyroid and it seems to help. But I would like to know if I might be harming myself in the long run.
Is there an increasing tolerance level? Is there a harmful effect on what little natural thyroid production I presently have? Once I start will I have to use it for life? Are there better OTC products?
Can I rely on what "feels" like the right dosage?
Depending on the lab, the labs use different levels & ranges according to geographical location, don't believe it? Check out http://****************.com or what America's favorite pharmacist Suzy Cohen has to say on you tube. Also check out Dr. Brownstein. Check out the 700 club Suzy Cohen on youtube, she was a guest, enlightening stuff. If your doc only goes by your FREE T4 & gives you a script, find another doctor!!! There's much more to it than T4 & TSH...
Hi, I just wanted to reply & maybe head u in the right directions. Are u on Facebook? If so I am on a site called"Crazy HPTH." It's a site for people with thyroid problems & people that have had parathyroid problems removed. They would probably help u if u had never had ur thyroid removed & were just having problems with adjusting with medicine.Crazy Hpth is a closed site on Facebook. But they are very helpfull. Hope u try it
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"Get tested, due diligence research and know all your symptoms because Synthroid just Does Not work in the end."
I agree that one must get tested and do plenty of research of to find the best options. I not, however, agree that Synthroid "just does not work"... because there are a lot of people who take Synthroid and do just fine with it. Those are the people you don't find on web sites like this.
I agree that one must get tested and do plenty of research of to find the best options. I not, however, agree that Synthroid "just does not work"... because there are a lot of people who take Synthroid and do just fine with it. Those are the people you don't find on web sites like this.
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In my experience, my Mom died from Thyroid Cancer which started out with untreated nodules. I find myself with a normal TSH and other 'normal' tests but with Hypo symptoms. Due diligence, 'know thyself" and do not give up. My Endo is good for tests and a sonogram that is about it. Synthroid eventually fails all who take it because the output of T4 will eventually cause too much reverse T3 and what we need it T3 to feed ALL systems not just the Thyroid...so even if the Thryoid and Pit are good the whole Hypothamus, Pit Axis could be off....or one could have an issue converting T4 to T3 properly. Cytomel can be good but once again like Synthroid needs constant adjustment. Taking supplements that support Thryoid, T4 and T3 function like Guggul, Ashwaganda, Selenium, Iodine and Iodide (need both), tyrosine, coconut oil. One can also check into Estrogen Dominance, insulin resistance and supplement accordingly. One of the most important things is to check your Liver. Do a liver cleanse ---many issues can come from the liver being out of balance and gut issues. Do you have IBS, constipation, low body temperature---all related to inflammation issues that could cause the thryoid to get out of wack or the thryoid may be causing them.
Get on iherb do some research like Brownstein, Wright, Mercola etc. There are plenty of websites. Get tested, due diligence research and know all your symptoms because Synthroid just Does Not work in the end. Nourishing your thyroid is the permanent solution. Start small then increase until symptoms start to subside. Good luck and peace and good health to all
In my experience, my Mom died from Thyroid Cancer which started out with untreated nodules. I find myself with a normal TSH and other 'normal' tests but with Hypo symptoms. Due diligence, 'know thyself" and do not give up. My Endo is good for tests and a sonogram that is about it. Synthroid eventually fails all who take it because the output of T4 will eventually cause too much reverse T3 and what we need it T3 to feed ALL systems not just the Thyroid...so even if the Thryoid and Pit are good the whole Hypothamus, Pit Axis could be off....or one could have an issue converting T4 to T3 properly. Cytomel can be good but once again like Synthroid needs constant adjustment. Taking supplements that support Thryoid, T4 and T3 function like Guggul, Ashwaganda, Selenium, Iodine and Iodide (need both), tyrosine, coconut oil. One can also check into Estrogen Dominance, insulin resistance and supplement accordingly. One of the most important things is to check your Liver. Do a liver cleanse ---many issues can come from the liver being out of balance and gut issues. Do you have IBS, constipation, low body temperature---all related to inflammation issues that could cause the thryoid to get out of wack or the thryoid may be causing them.
Get on iherb do some research like Brownstein, Wright, Mercola etc. There are plenty of websites. Get tested, due diligence research and know all your symptoms because Synthroid just Does Not work in the end. Nourishing your thyroid is the permanent solution. Start small then increase until symptoms start to subside. Good luck and peace and good health to all
You might want to read the following:
http://thyroid.about.com/b/2012/02/21/popular-over-the-counter-thyroid-supplements-contain-actual-thyroid-hormone.htm
http://thyroid.about.com/b/2012/02/21/popular-over-the-counter-thyroid-supplements-contain-actual-thyroid-hormone.htm
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I am over an hour away from Pikesville. I think I’ll start with the interview questions with local doctors. I feel fully prepared. :) You helped me to understanding Hashi’s/drugs/tests better than I thought possible. You can’t imagine how confused I was. Thank you so much.
I am over an hour away from Pikesville. I think I’ll start with the interview questions with local doctors. I feel fully prepared. :) You helped me to understanding Hashi’s/drugs/tests better than I thought possible. You can’t imagine how confused I was. Thank you so much.
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