Thanks for the info guys! I've been freaked out about taking my vitamins because I don't want them to interfere. I was waiting all the way til bedtime but I like to take them duirng the day. So, I'm going to try taking them around lunch time to see...I usually eat lunch about 6hrs after I take my pill which seems like it is plenty of time.
I too was taking my meds in the AM. Waking up at 5:00 AM; going back to sleep for an hour and then eating. Had my 3 week checkup yesterday and my Dr said to just take them before going to bed. He said as long as I don't have any issues sleeping (he didn't think I would) that this was the easiest thing to do. In the AM he said that you really do have to wait 4 hours before any type of calcium, including milk in coffee and cereal etc. He also switched me from levothyroxine to name brand synthroid because of the potential variations in the generic drug.
All of the above are correct.
Some thyroid patients have no trouble with soy at all. It has been said that it is best to avoid it. I used to be a full vegetarian but no longer am as the soy definitely interferes with my medication. I have some soy in my diet but not as much.
Things like broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, can interfere with the thyroid too.
Here is a link to reputable site.
http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/18912/2313/3
Do some reading and you will soon be educated enough to make your own little diet plan of things to have and not to have.
Cheers!
Some people also take thyroid meds in evening before sleeping. I prefer it this way and then i can still take vitamins etc. in the morning without worrying.
Have only switched for about 2 weeks to the night time dosing, but think I feel better energy wise taking them this way.
The main thing is to be consistent however you take the meds.
Yes, definitely take your thyroid meds in the morning on an empty stomach and wait at least an hour before you eat. I'd avoid foods/supplements high in calcium for at least 3-4 hours after you take it.
I take my vitamins and other supplements after lunch and dinner to be sure it won't interfere with my thyroid meds.
Avoid taking calcium (Tums) until at least 4 hours after the thyroid meds. (I take calcium 4 times a day, and have to start in mid-morning for this reason).