Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hello All, I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping that someone might have a better answer. Thanks Lucinda ===================== Posted through Grouply, the better way to access your like this one. http://www.grouply.com/?code=post type_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Someone else can tell you about reasons for low thyroid, but if you do decide to take thyroid, take the natural Armour Thyroid. If your doctor doesn't want to prescribe it, find a doctor who is a member of ACAM. http://www.acam.org. Linda ________________________________ augustlas <augustlas Friday, January 9, 2009 7:58:27 AM Thyroid Problems Hello All, I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping that someone might have a better answer. Thanks Lucinda ============ ========= Posted through Grouply, the better way to access your like this one. http://www.grouply. com/?code= post type_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Chiropractic adjustments can help low thyroid. If you are deficient in iodine, taking kelp can help. I was once told to take the amino acid tyrosine with the kelp for low thyroid, but I don't know what the tyrosine does. Linda ________________________________ augustlas <augustlas Friday, January 9, 2009 7:58:27 AM Thyroid Problems Hello All, I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping that someone might have a better answer. Thanks Lucinda ============ ========= Posted through Grouply, the better way to access your like this one. http://www.grouply. com/?code= post type_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 You can test your iodine status by applying tincture of iodine to a small area of skin. If the stain disappears in less than 24 hours, you need more iodine. That is from a doctor (ACAM) I used to work for. Linda ________________________________ augustlas <augustlas Friday, January 9, 2009 7:58:27 AM Thyroid Problems Hello All, I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping that someone might have a better answer. Thanks Lucinda ============ ========= Posted through Grouply, the better way to access your like this one. http://www.grouply. com/?code= post type_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi Lucinda, there are a number of reasons why the thyroid decreases hormonal output. MD know many of them. There are causes that they do not care for. One is the availability of proper nutrients and the second one is the influence of the adrenal glands. To make tyrosine the body needs at least the amino acid tyrosine and the mineral iodine helped by selenium. I would make sure that one takes 500mg x daily of tyrosine, 10-20 drops of Lugosi's' iodine and 200 mcg of selenium. The adrenal glands regulate stress levels but they may become (and often do) overtired or overstimulated. In the later case they influence the production of thyroxine via some complicated hormonal mechanisms. It is important to live a relaxed life and to supplement with ginseng Siberian, ashwaganda, vit C, B6 and inositol and others. There are a number of products on the shelves from reliable companies like Enzymatic Therapy, Jarrow etc. to address this problems. Just read the label and make sure they contain these ingredients. Make sure your menu and digestion are OK. MD like to try Levothyroxine as a matter of routine but there are a number of other problems such RT3, TSH and T3/T4 levels. If you want to go the synthetic route you may want to look into the porcine T3/T4 combination rather than taking the synthetic T4. Many women have problem converting T4 to the active T3 form and MD just jack up the dose. Good luck Frank augustlas wrote: > > Hello All, > > I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not > producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces > and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants > my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right > and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the > cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping > that someone might have a better answer. > > Thanks > Lucinda > ===================== > Posted through Grouply, the better way > to access your like this one. > http://www.grouply.com/?code=post <http://www.grouply.com/?code=post> > > type_D > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Have you thought about taking Lugol's Solution (iodine). It really helped both me and my daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 > Hello All, > > I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not > producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces > and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants > my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right > and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the > cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping > that someone might have a better answer. > > Thanks > Lucinda > ===================== Hi Lucinda, Your thyroid condition could be due to a deficiency of Iodine or Tyrosine in your system. Also, your thyroid could be okay and it could be that your pituitary, which is the controller of the Thyroid, is malfunctioning. So your pituitary gland should be checked. Nutrients that can correct your thyroid glad are: Kelp, Dulse, Vitamin B-6, B-Complex. Iodine, Potassium and sodium, and the amino acid, tyrosine. Your pituitary gland is the master gland, and it produces TSH (Thyrotropin which stimulates the thyroid functions) Nutrients for the pituitary gland are: gotu kola, ginseng, Vitamin b-6 vitamin e, and b complex. Minerals: Manganese, Selenium, Trace Minerals. Amino Acids: Ornithine, Tryptophan, Taurine. As we age, tyrosine diminishes, so its like a chain reaction from the pituitary and then on to the Thyroid. Proper nutrition to nourish the cells in the proper proportions they require is obviously important. The medicine LEVOTHYROXINE is prescribed for life and you could re-examine the ingredients in the pharmaceutical drug and its side affects. My instinct would be to try the nutritional/supplemental approach first, with the above recommendations, and also by seeking out other " natural supplements to feed the pituitary and thyroid gland " . Wouldn't be exciting to have success with this approach,instead of having to be dependant on a medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Modern Medicine is hard pressed to understand how the endocrine system works, as it is a holistic system and understanding the relationships and feedback loops are extremely difficult. It is safe to say that medicine knows next to nothing as to causal factors, never mind proper treatment. If i were you i would find a good naturopath who can order a full endocrine test for you (as your symptoms could be adrenal deficiency as well), this will tell you exactly what is going on as to each gland's respective functioning. The best company i know of is called Genova Laboratories and again, any good naturopath would be happy to order the tests for you. There are other options besides synthetic hormones and once these are begun, the body has a difficult time adjusting when they are no longer in the system. Think of them as a second resource if natural medicines (true medicine) can not treat the underlying disorder. Hope this helps, Tymothy > > Hello All, > > I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not > producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces > and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants > my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right > and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the > cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping > that someone might have a better answer. > > Thanks > Lucinda > ===================== > Posted through Grouply, the better way > to access your like this one. > http://www.grouply.com/?code=post > > > > type_D > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 ________________________________ I read all the messages to make sure I don't write about something, others already did. So, I totally agree with the person, who wrote the message below. The doctor, I went to, about 15 years ago, either did not know or did not care, why I was tired, had dizzy spells, talked as if I were intoxicated, had leg pains, gained weight, lost much hair, etc. By chance I read about hypothyroidism in a paper around the same time and asked the doctor to check if my thyroid is functioning properly. He grudgingly agreed and--sure enough--I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. He wanted to prescribe Levothyroxine, but since I am basically against taking medicines and try to cure myself with herbs and supplements, I told him that I would try to find an alternative remedy. He was (understandingly) very annoyed with me, but I did find several herbs and supplements (just about everything, mentioned below) and changed my diet (I found a list of what not to eat in the internet, i.e: cruciferous vegetables). Then I saw a different doctor, explained to him, what I am doing and--instead of criticizing me--he admired me, especially since my blood test soon showed improvements. Today I eat cruciferous vegetables again, my thyroid is working fine, as long as I take the right supplements. There is one more herb that I would like to mention: Ashvaganda. It is very powerful, as far as I am concerned, but it really helps me. Maria Hi Lucinda, Your thyroid condition could be due to a deficiency of Iodine or Tyrosine in your system. Also, your thyroid could be okay and it could be that your pituitary, which is the controller of the Thyroid, is malfunctioning. So your pituitary gland should be checked. Nutrients that can correct your thyroid glad are: Kelp, Dulse, Vitamin B-6, B-Complex. Iodine, Potassium and sodium, and the amino acid, tyrosine. Your pituitary gland is the master gland, and it produces TSH (Thyrotropin which stimulates the thyroid functions) Nutrients for the pituitary gland are: gotu kola, ginseng, Vitamin b-6 vitamin e, and b complex. Minerals: Manganese, Selenium, Trace Minerals. Amino Acids: Ornithine, Tryptophan, Taurine. As we age, tyrosine diminishes, so its like a chain reaction from the pituitary and then on to the Thyroid. Proper nutrition to nourish the cells in the proper proportions they require is obviously important. The medicine LEVOTHYROXINE is prescribed for life and you could re-examine the ingredients in the pharmaceutical drug and its side affects. My instinct would be to try the nutritional/ supplemental approach first, with the above recommendations, and also by seeking out other " natural supplements to feed the pituitary and thyroid gland " . Wouldn't be exciting to have success with this approach,instead of having to be dependant on a medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thank you for all your help. Do you know where I can find a good naturopath? After I check into the info that I was given I am sure I will have more questions. Thanks Again for everyones help. Thanks Lucinda , " augustlas " <augustlas wrote: > > Hello All, > > I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not > producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces > and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants > my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right > and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the > cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping > that someone might have a better answer. > > Thanks > Lucinda > ===================== > Posted through Grouply, the better way > to access your like this one. > http://www.grouply.com/?code=post > > > > type_D > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hi Lucinda, Where are you located? My daughter goes to one in Atlanta, GA Margi On 1/12/2009 9:38 AM, augustlas wrote: > Thank you for all your help. > > Do you know where I can find a good naturopath? > > After I check into the info that I was given I am sure I will have > more questions. Thanks Again for everyones help. > > Thanks > Lucinda > > , " augustlas " > <augustlas wrote: > >> Hello All, >> >> I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not >> producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of >> > headahces > >> and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he >> > wants > >> my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working >> > right > >> and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age >> > is the > >> cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was >> > hoping > >> that someone might have a better answer. >> >> Thanks >> Lucinda >> ===================== >> Posted through Grouply, the better way >> to access your like this one. >> http://www.grouply.com/?code=post >> >> >> >> type_D >> >> > > > > --- > > ********************************************* > Peacefulmind.com Sponsors Alternative Answers- > > HEALING NATURALLY- Learn preventative and curative measure to take for many ailments at: > > http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments.htm > __________ > > -To INVITE A FRIEND to our healing community, copy and paste this address in an email to them: > > http://health./subs_invite > > _________ > To ADD A LINK, RESOURCE, OR WEBSITE to Alternative Answers please Go to: > > http://health./links > > ___________ > > Post message: > Subscribe: - > Un: - > List owner: -owner > _______ > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Are cruciferous veggies really bad for the thyroid??? I eat HEAPS of them, and I know I have a low-functioning thyroid... Andrea NZ On 12/01/2009, at 5:24 PM, Maria Radion wrote: > nd changed my diet (I found a list of what not to eat in the > internet, i.e: cruciferous vegetables). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Andrea, I've heard it's ok to eat them cooked or steamed. I think you are to limit them in the raw stage. Irene C On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 1:40 PM, Andrea Gauland <dreaquincewrote: > Are cruciferous veggies really bad for the thyroid??? I eat HEAPS of > them, and I know I have a low-functioning thyroid... > > Andrea > NZ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Interesting - thank you! I did not know that, and we grow so much of the cruciferous veggies in our garden, but most are consumed at least steamed. I think the only thing we eat raw on a regular basis in cabbages in our homemade coleslaw. Cheers Andrea On 13/01/2009, at 3:04 PM, Irene wrote: > Andrea, > > I've heard it's ok to eat them cooked or steamed. I think you are > to limit > them in the raw stage. > > Irene C > > On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 1:40 PM, Andrea Gauland > <dreaquincewrote: > > > Are cruciferous veggies really bad for the thyroid??? I eat HEAPS of > > them, and I know I have a low-functioning thyroid... > > > > Andrea > > NZ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I don't know what others have told you. But you could have hashimoto's which is an autoimmune disease that can make your thyroid not function right, fatty liver can do the same. Also if you are deficient in vitamins and minerals. All that can affect your thyroid. I take lovexyl the name brand, not generic. hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. <http://health.he2gether_/> he2gether_/ My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchristmas.com/ _____ On Behalf Of augustlas Friday, January 09, 2009 10:58 AM Thyroid Problems Hello All, I have been having problems with my thyroid. My thyroid is not producing enough hormones. I have been very tired and alot of headahces and very moody. My doctor said this all part of low throid and he wants my to take LEVOTHYROXINE. I asked why is my throid not working right and is there anything that I can do fix this problem. He said age is the cause and just take your meds. I didn't like this answer. I was hoping that someone might have a better answer. Thanks Lucinda ===================== Posted through Grouply, the better way to access your like this one. http://www.grouply. <http://www.grouply.com/?code=post> com/?code=post type_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have tried to eat the cruciferous vegetables--even cooked-- at first, because they are so important otherwise, but my thyroid did not respond well. After about one year, I got better and I am eating them again, but only cooked, as Irene mentions... There is a list of items that inhibit thyroid function; I have to look for them, though and then send it... BTW, I check my temperature daily, which is a strong indicator for me, how my thyroid is doing. At first I usually had about 36F in the morning and nowadays I have around 97.6, which works quite well for me. My hair is thick again and I lost the extra weight. Ingrid --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Irene <imclark09 wrote: Irene <imclark09 Re: Re: Thyroid Problems Monday, January 12, 2009, 4:04 PM Andrea, I've heard it's ok to eat them cooked or steamed. I think you are to limit them in the raw stage. Irene C On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 1:40 PM, Andrea Gauland <dreaquince (AT) ihug (DOT) co.nz>wrote: > Are cruciferous veggies really bad for the thyroid??? I eat HEAPS of > them, and I know I have a low-functioning thyroid... > > Andrea > NZ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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