tests to ask doctors for/natural ways to support thyroid function

[erinty]

I have hypothyroidism, i have been taking .75mcg of synthroid for about 6 years. I am thinking of trying to naturally stimulate my own thyroid hormones. In order to do this I need to know what kinds of blood tests a doctor ccan perform to exactly tell me what my thyroid is currently not doing. Additionally, if anyone has had any experience with any vitamin/herbal supplements that have been beneficial to support thyroid function I would like to know what they are.  I know of bladderwrack, l-tyrosine, coleus forskolin, guggul, and a good balance of all vitamins and minerals especially a good balance of zinc/copper, and selennium. thanx

[elena47]

I took GTA-Forte II from Biotics Research and it brought my TSH right into the normal range.  However, I seem to be having a problem because when I discontinued it it went high again.  Took it a second time and it came back down to 4.4.  Now the nutritionist says to take Iodoral (iodine) but I've been hesitant because I think I might have hashimoto's - may get a thyroid scan but I'm a little worried about the I-123 although people say it is just like an x-ray.

[Nyxie63]

Just an additional thought to what's already been posted here.  If you're going to start on any kind of iodine supplementation, make sure to also take a large amount of vitamin C with it.  Don't take both together, but add the C about 4 hours later.  This will help with any detox symptoms you might experience.  You're right about the selenium, and add magnesium as well.  

[thyroid man]

Part of your thyroid is still working though. So it would be a good idea to get enough nutrition for your thyroid.75 mcgs means your thyroid is a little low but not completely dead.You would take close to 300 mcgs if it was.Good luck and hopefully u can get it working better with nutrition.

[erinty]

bladderewrack also known as seawrack is a form of kelp that is very rich in iodine

[thyroid man]

Don't forget iodine.I don't think u need any test to be done.Except maybe iodine deficiency test.Not to be negative but if part of your thyroid is dead I don't think it will ever put out enough thyroxine by adding more nutrients.It's like trying to start a car with gas but the engine is toast.It will only work if your thyroid was low because of nutrition.
If u get it working let me know. I wish I could get mine working from nutrition.
U might want to see a natropath about nutrition for thyroid.