waht shouhd be the maximum limit for thyronorm

[jolran]

i am suffering from hypothyroidism and taking thyroxcin 125 and my last TSH was 12.89 should i increase the doses . and wat is the limit the maximum limit for medicine in a day . please advise

[stella5349]

yes - actually symptom relation is alot - more so than just basing it on weight. Please be advised that if the goal is to lose weight and increasing T4 meds is what you think is your answer. That is not the norm for many thyroid sufferers.

Adding in T4 as a conversion hormone for the direct T3 can - and sometimes will in the beginning - increase you appetite and you can gain weight - instead of losing. It actually can set the mind into a hunger phase and you could definately put on a few pounds.

The hypothyroidism and the hormone abnormalities are the reason for the weight and until you get them balanced which can take some time - you may have to look at this as a healing time - vs - a quick fix.


T4 medication as I said - is a conversion requirement into direct T3 which is your metobolism booster. If you do not convert well or something is blocking the conversion you can find that if you are not properly treated  with correct labs as a guide you could be worse off in the long run.

Make sure first - you are getting the right tests and look at the Free T3 with the Free T4 labs w/ the TSH readings.

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

the appropriate dose of med is one that your TSH is at target, and your FT3 and FT4 are also within reference (usually middle to upper 1/2) range.  YOu should also have no symptoms.

The dosage per kg of body weight is only an intial guide / starting p oint.  Dose of meds have to be adjusted based on blood tests and also symptoms.

Hope this helps.

Sally

[Abisana]

Foods that interfere thyroid medications are:
Walnuts, soybean flour, cottonseed meal, iron supplements or multivitamins containing iron, calcium supplements, antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium, some ulcer medications such as sucralfate, some cholesterol-lowering drugs such as cholestyramine and colestipol,

Avoid these products or use them several hours before or after you take your thyroid medication.
It is helpful to take food which contain iodine, zinc, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C.  You should take them several hours before or after you take your thyroid medication.

MEDICATIONS THAT CAUSE HYPOTHYROIDISM ARE:
Taking medicines are — amiodarone, lithium, interferon alpha, interleukin- 2, and maybe thalidomide.
Avoid flouride, chlorides, mercury, PCB's, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, turnips, kale, kohlrabi, rutabegas, watercress, millet, peanuts, pine nuts, cassava, corn, and sweet potatoes.
Almonds and wheat germs are also helpful against hypothyroidism, as they contain dietary sources of vitamin B2, a deficiency of which is linked to hypothyroid. Avoid dried fruit, processed potatoes, shrimp, and wine. The sulfites in these foods can destroy riboflavin, which can lead to deficiency.
Avoid peanuts, pine nuts, cabbage, mustard and turnips.

Good luck, I hope you get well all life long.  All is well.

Abisana

[jolran]

Thanks   for your answer i will try to fix my medication accordingly and try to lose weight also . though i redused my weight by 5 kg in last 8 months lets see . do you have any idea what to eat and what to avoid as per as food intake is concern.
take care
ranjan
New delhi
India

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