Natural support for low thyroid - Page 2

LisaM · 05-12-2012, 08:43 PM

This isn't just about coconut oil, it has lots of things you can do to support healthy thyroid function. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...-part-two.aspx

This article is even better. Great info on lab tests and and the causes if hypothyroid and how to address them. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...h-Thyroid.aspx

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ArmsOfLove · 05-12-2012, 08:54 PM

I won't do armor because it's porcine.

My endocrinologist had me on this http://www.livestrong.com/article/48...for-your-body/ in conjunction with my naturopath. It worked well.

I'm currently on synthroid because of my thyroid and I've been debating starting it up again

LisaM · 05-12-2012, 09:31 PM

Nutri-Meds has a bovine one, from pastured cattle (i linked it on page 1). I ordered a bottle and it can't get here soon enough. My brain fog is outta control. I'm also going to try to be faithful with my kelp supplement.

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LisaM · 05-12-2012, 09:35 PM

Ooooh, I have always been really pleased with Standard Process. My kelp supplement is from SP. I wonder if any of our HCPs sell it http://www.standardprocess.com/displ...log.spi?ID=152

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Atarah · 05-12-2012, 10:36 PM

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HadassahSukkot · 05-13-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cmljll

Hope you found something that will help

My thyroid problems were due to anemia. Once I took care of the anemia, my thyroid (and my other hormones) stabilized without any additional supplements.

I'm finding this is my problem too. Get the gut healed, enough b vitamins and iron, and it should all regulate again like it had been.

I hope and pray you find what will work for you Lisa.

LisaM · 05-13-2012, 05:58 AM

I'm definitely healing my gut, although I had none of the standard symptoms ... I get a boatload of b vitamins and iron in my diet, although I do need to make another batch of liver pills. I'm hoping that iodine deficiency is my missing link.

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sweetpeasmommy · 05-13-2012, 10:53 AM

I've used some supplements but at times they were too strong and swung me hyperthyroid.

I started leaving it to my homeopath and she worked very hard to get me back on track. Since gaps it hasn't been a problem anymore.

cmljll · 05-16-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HadassahSukkot

I'm finding this is my problem too. Get the gut healed, enough b vitamins and iron, and it should all regulate again like it had been.

I'm chronically low on iron and B. I found out that it can be linked to gluten intolerance. We've only been wheat-free for 3 1/2 months and I'm getting more diligent about making sure everything is GF as much as possible... I'm feeling better so hoping everything is starting to regulate itself again! I muscle tested my iron last week and needed to go up on it. Need to do my B too

My mom has taken Synthroid since she was younger than me and I know it can run in families so I keep an eye out for symptoms in myself...

AmyDoll · 05-16-2012, 01:25 PM

Did she run the tests for thyroid antibodies? Iodine can make you worse if you have hashimoto's

TraceMama · 05-16-2012, 01:28 PM

I just switched from the generic of synthroid to this: http://www.mbiforlife.com/shopexd.asp?id=343&catid=15 It's bovine, organically pastured, etc.

The withdrawal symptoms from the synthroid are finally easing off and I'm feeling pretty good.

I'm hoping it continues.

LisaM · 05-16-2012, 02:30 PM

I'm already feeling like my old self after only 5 days on dessicated thyroid and iodine.

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LisaM · 05-16-2012, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmyDoll

Did she run the tests for thyroid antibodies? Iodine can make you worse if you have hashimoto's

Yes

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BlissfullyEsther · 05-16-2012, 04:31 PM

I'm reading this thread with interest because I believe I have low thyroid function.

After a month and a half of mid-cycle bleeding I had some blood taken and am awaiting the results. I'll be seeing a naturopath tomorrow to go over the results and begin treatment. Last time I presented with these symptoms I was told I was sub-clinical/borderline and was given iodine drops to take. I have the tiniest bit of iodine left in the bottle so I began taking it again after the blood test and the mid-cycle bleeding has almost stopped.

It really sucks to read a list of symptoms and see that I have amost 3/4 of them. Itchy ears? Cold bottom? Um, yeah, how would I ever have pieced that together. I'm glad the bleeding drew my attention to my chronic neglect of my own well-being.

reneandbaby · 05-16-2012, 04:36 PM

I am chiming in that I *love* Standard Process. My naturopath in CO Springs recommended them, and I've loved them ever since.

I don't really have anything else helpful to add, because my baseline has always been right at the cusp of hyPERthryoid, so I'm told to do the exact opposite of what you are being told to do.

So glad you are starting to feel better!

05-12-2012, 08:43 PM	#16
LisaM Rose Garden e=mc^2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 35 minutes from Schweitzer Mountain! Posts: 27,206	This isn't just about coconut oil, it has lots of things you can do to support healthy thyroid function. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...-part-two.aspx This article is even better. Great info on lab tests and and the causes if hypothyroid and how to address them. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...h-Thyroid.aspx Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Lisa 40, ENFJ (that functions as an ENTJ some of the time), DYT Type 4 Married to Owen for 16 years! Mom to 4! Grace 9 , T4 Simon 7 T1 Fiona 4 T2 Justice 3 T2

05-12-2012, 08:54 PM	#17
ArmsOfLove Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 78,096	Re: Natural support for low thyroid I won't do armor because it's porcine. My endocrinologist had me on this http://www.livestrong.com/article/48...for-your-body/ in conjunction with my naturopath. It worked well. I'm currently on synthroid because of my thyroid and I've been debating starting it up again __________________ I need your grace, to remind me, to find my own Snow Patrol, "Chasing Cars" Learn about my family Author of Biblical Parenting and Grace-Based Living Founder of Arms of Love Family Fellowship Pastor, Shema Congregation--a Nazarene congregation devoted to Messianic fellowship and Hebraic study

05-12-2012, 09:31 PM	#18
LisaM Rose Garden e=mc^2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 35 minutes from Schweitzer Mountain! Posts: 27,206	Nutri-Meds has a bovine one, from pastured cattle (i linked it on page 1). I ordered a bottle and it can't get here soon enough. My brain fog is outta control. I'm also going to try to be faithful with my kelp supplement. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Lisa 40, ENFJ (that functions as an ENTJ some of the time), DYT Type 4 Married to Owen for 16 years! Mom to 4! Grace 9 , T4 Simon 7 T1 Fiona 4 T2 Justice 3 T2

05-12-2012, 09:35 PM	#19
LisaM Rose Garden e=mc^2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 35 minutes from Schweitzer Mountain! Posts: 27,206	Ooooh, I have always been really pleased with Standard Process. My kelp supplement is from SP. I wonder if any of our HCPs sell it http://www.standardprocess.com/displ...log.spi?ID=152 Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Lisa 40, ENFJ (that functions as an ENTJ some of the time), DYT Type 4 Married to Owen for 16 years! Mom to 4! Grace 9 , T4 Simon 7 T1 Fiona 4 T2 Justice 3 T2

05-12-2012, 10:36 PM	#20
Atarah Rose Garden Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: long summer days, long winter nights Posts: 14,717	Re: Natural support for low thyroid Posted via Mobile Device

05-13-2012, 05:58 AM	#22
LisaM Rose Garden e=mc^2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 35 minutes from Schweitzer Mountain! Posts: 27,206	I'm definitely healing my gut, although I had none of the standard symptoms ... I get a boatload of b vitamins and iron in my diet, although I do need to make another batch of liver pills. I'm hoping that iodine deficiency is my missing link. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Lisa 40, ENFJ (that functions as an ENTJ some of the time), DYT Type 4 Married to Owen for 16 years! Mom to 4! Grace 9 , T4 Simon 7 T1 Fiona 4 T2 Justice 3 T2

05-13-2012, 10:53 AM	#23
sweetpeasmommy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MO Posts: 19,365	I've used some supplements but at times they were too strong and swung me hyperthyroid. I started leaving it to my homeopath and she worked very hard to get me back on track. Since gaps it hasn't been a problem anymore. __________________ Amy ENFP Brandisher of the Greasy Spoon of Gut Healing Wife to ISTJ DH Mom to Sweet Boy 10/2004 Healing from autism, anxiety and food allergies on GAPS Praying

05-16-2012, 01:25 PM	#25
AmyDoll Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: State of Grace Posts: 11,746	Re: Natural support for low thyroid Did she run the tests for thyroid antibodies? Iodine can make you worse if you have hashimoto's __________________ ESTP Member since 2003 Mother of 2 Sister of Benica312

05-16-2012, 01:28 PM	#26
TraceMama Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where the wild things are Posts: 17,443	Re: Natural support for low thyroid I just switched from the generic of synthroid to this: http://www.mbiforlife.com/shopexd.asp?id=343&catid=15 It's bovine, organically pastured, etc. The withdrawal symptoms from the synthroid are finally easing off and I'm feeling pretty good. I'm hoping it continues. __________________ *Tracey* (ENFP) Blessed to be married 16 years. Ever-learning Gentle Mama to 3 Amazing Boys: BlueEyes (9.5), Dimples (6.5), Speedy (4) My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalms 73:26 (NIV)

05-16-2012, 02:30 PM	#27
LisaM Rose Garden e=mc^2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 35 minutes from Schweitzer Mountain! Posts: 27,206	I'm already feeling like my old self after only 5 days on dessicated thyroid and iodine. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Lisa 40, ENFJ (that functions as an ENTJ some of the time), DYT Type 4 Married to Owen for 16 years! Mom to 4! Grace 9 , T4 Simon 7 T1 Fiona 4 T2 Justice 3 T2

05-16-2012, 04:31 PM	#29
BlissfullyEsther Climbing Rose Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,110	Re: Natural support for low thyroid I'm reading this thread with interest because I believe I have low thyroid function. After a month and a half of mid-cycle bleeding I had some blood taken and am awaiting the results. I'll be seeing a naturopath tomorrow to go over the results and begin treatment. Last time I presented with these symptoms I was told I was sub-clinical/borderline and was given iodine drops to take. I have the tiniest bit of iodine left in the bottle so I began taking it again after the blood test and the mid-cycle bleeding has almost stopped. It really sucks to read a list of symptoms and see that I have amost 3/4 of them. Itchy ears? Cold bottom? Um, yeah, how would I ever have pieced that together. I'm glad the bleeding drew my attention to my chronic neglect of my own well-being. __________________ Our family has been blessed with two little boys - 6.5yo and 4yo. In the search for community which combines a love of our Creator with a love of raising children gently.

05-16-2012, 04:36 PM	#30
reneandbaby Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14,255	Re: Natural support for low thyroid I am chiming in that I love Standard Process. My naturopath in CO Springs recommended them, and I've loved them ever since. I don't really have anything else helpful to add, because my baseline has always been right at the cusp of hyPERthryoid, so I'm told to do the exact opposite of what you are being told to do. So glad you are starting to feel better! __________________ This long-winded post brought to you by: Rene, perpetually wrangling: C, 11 E, 9 N, 6 S, 6 N, 3 L, 2 D, 2 S, born 06/12 Navigating a life sometimes stranger than fiction, but always as true as God's grace. "The Lord has told us what is good. What He asks of us is this: to do what is just, love with compassion and mercy, and to live in humble fellowship with our God." Micah 6:8

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