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For Those That Have Hypothyroid I Just Read a Great Book Very Educational

cuddlesmama — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:26:34 GMT

The book is called" Thyroid Healthy" by Suzy Cohen it is an excellent book on obtaining a Healty Thyroid. My husband has hypothyroid and the meds he is on hasn't helped him one bit and now I know why. This book explains so much and why the meds don't work. Goes into diet and the food to eat and not eat. Love this book and very easy to read. I got mine at the library and am going to purchase it. This is a must read if you have hypothyroid.

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:38:20 GMT

Very interesting and good timing that you posted this on hypo - just yesterday I began a brand new prescription of levothyroxine 50 mg for my hypothyroidism.

I will definitely check out the book you suggested to see if there's something else I can do instead of taking a script for this. Of course I'm not at all surprised that our diet has everything to do with this. Let's face it, diet and the foods we eat drives everything that we do, how we look, how we feel.

My Nurse Prac and I have been watching/testing my thyroid for the last 4-5 yrs now when she suggested I have it tested. She phoned in my new script that I started yesterday.

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SXMGirl — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:57:00 GMT

The book sounds interesting and thanks for posting it. As someone who had radiation therapy 16 years ago, I have seen a significant improvement in the past few years due to lots of exercise, and my retirement probably helped a lot. I also did some little tweeks to my diet, including very few processed foods. We almost always eat fresh and home cooked--no fast food at all. I think these are the things that really make a difference--at least for me--and also a good night's sleep. It is amazing how many things play a part in good health.

I hope your husband does better with his treatments and hopefully this book will help. We don't often hear of men having hypothyroidism, but with care, while there is no cure, he hopefully should see improvement with some little changes and start to feel better.

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NickNack — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 19:05:32 GMT

I'm sorry your husband's meds haven't worked for him. I take levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, but it took a while to find the proper dose. My doctor started me out on a certain dose and let me take that for a while. Then she redid bloodwork and upped my dose. We repeated this until it didn't need anymore adjustments. It seems like the third time was the proper dosage. I've taken the same dose for many years now. Other things can help, but I don't know of anyone who doesn't also need a prescription medication for it.

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Trinity11 — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 19:44:15 GMT

If it isn't too personal a question, how high was your husband's TSH number before he started treatment? My doc says 10 TSH is when she starts it. I think from a lot of what I am reading, that is high but I have seen websites where they say after 60, that is standard practice.

Is the author of this book an MD?

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MaggieMack — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:13:10 GMT

@Trinity11, the author is a Registered Pharmicist.

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:22:37 GMT

Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!

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morganjen — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:22:51 GMT

Suzy Cohen is great, a wealth of knowledge. She talks about medications being "drug muggers" and how certain ones will deplete certain minerals and nutrients.

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BExplorer — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:40:23 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!

@Lucky Charm I recently started taking Ashwagandha for other reasons, had my routine thyroid check, and now I am almost hyperthroid. I had been on levothyroxine for about 10 years, and now am only taking the Ashwagandha for the past month. I learned it is an adaptogen herb that regulates, among other things, the thyroid. I will have my thyroid checked on another month to see if my levels are in range. HTH 😊

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:46:36 GMT

@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!
@Lucky Charm I recently started taking Ashwagandha for other reasons, had my routine thyroid check, and now I am almost hyperthroid. I had been on levothyroxine for about 10 years, and now am only taking the Ashwagandha for the past month. I learned it is an adaptogen herb that regulates, among other things, the thyroid. I will have my thyroid checked on another month to see if my levels are in range. HTH 😊

I guess my question is, to *overcome* hypo is to get closer to hyper?

I don't know if I want to be that close to hyper. I saw what Grave's did to my sister in law's eyes (4 hr. surgery and they are still 'off'.)

I could NEVER figure out, (maneuver the Stop the Thyroid Madness) site. Made no sense to me--ever.

Wondering if this book would be a help or just cause more confusion.

I'm willing to do anything to help my thyroid. Do what's the best for it. Drs. want to just usher me out of the office when I mention this.....

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gabstoomuch — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:52:29 GMT

@Trinity11 Dr thinks 10??!!?? At 10 one would feel teribble! If you can find a Dr who truly understands the thyroid, they try for a TSH of 1. Someone with anything above 2-3 feels like poop, I cannot imagine waiting until 10, that is crazy

The TSH is not even testing the thyroid, it is testing the pituitary.

The tests you really want is FREE T-4 and FREE T-3. That would tell you more. FREE means how much hormone is available for use. (T-4 inactive hormone, converts to active T-3 in the liver). So just "totals" does not break it down enough.

If you are on Facebook, there are some really good pages for thyroid info. I learned so much from just reading there. Hypothyroid affects every system in the human body, so when it is not functioning right, the symptoms can be unbearable.

I started off reading on a website at ABOUT .com, search for Mary Shanon. She is a thyroid advocate for people to fight to get the right treatment, and she is a thyroid wizard. If one does not do Facebook, her website is awesome.

Suzy Cohen is great too, there are a lot of great thyroid websites because unfortunately, very few Drs know how to dose, and what meds to use, and how to get a patient into "optimal" range, not just "in range".

Optimal range for T-4 should be in the upper half of the labs range, and T-3 should be in the upper quarter. There is so much more to thyroid disease than just testing the TSH.

Another good book is "The Autoimmune Solution" by Amy Myers MD. She got Graves disease in college, was sick all through med school, was an ER DR and was so very ill. Unable to find a regular Dr who understood how to treat her, she went back to school and became a functional Dr. She now has a big clinic in Austin TX, and she is so knowledgeable.

90% Hypothyroid people actually Hashimotos, an autoimmune condition. The immune system attacks the thyroid. The ones who are not Hashi's are either the thyroid was injured in some way during their life, or if there is thyroid cancer. The rest really have Hashimoto's. Read up on Hashimoto's. There is a lot of info to wrap your brain around, but once you understand it all, and make all the lifestyle changes needed, get your meds right, it is possible to feel well again.

There are approx 59 million+ people in the United States alone that are under-treated, or not even diagnosed and live every day feeling horrible.

Hashi knows no age either. It is familial, so even kids get it. Checking the thyroid just recently was put onto the newborn check list, so I guess that is some progress, but the medical community has a long way to go.

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Trinity11 — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:04:10 GMT

Gabstoomuch, thank you for your informative post. I truly appreciate your taking the time to reply...

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Trinity11 — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:06:14 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!
@Lucky Charm I recently started taking Ashwagandha for other reasons, had my routine thyroid check, and now I am almost hyperthroid. I had been on levothyroxine for about 10 years, and now am only taking the Ashwagandha for the past month. I learned it is an adaptogen herb that regulates, among other things, the thyroid. I will have my thyroid checked on another month to see if my levels are in range. HTH 😊
I guess my question is, to *overcome* hypo is to get closer to hyper?

I don't know if I want to be that close to hyper. I saw what Grave's did to my sister in law's eyes (4 hr. surgery and they are still 'off'.)

I could NEVER figure out, (maneuver the Stop the Thyroid Madness) site. Made no sense to me--ever.

Wondering if this book would be a help or just cause more confusion.

I'm willing to do anything to help my thyroid. Do what's the best for it. Drs. want to just usher me out of the office when I mention this.....

Hi, if you go on Amazon, you can read excerpts of the book.

Re: For Those That Have Hypothyroid I Just Read a Great Book Very Educational

BExplorer — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:06:39 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!
@Lucky Charm I recently started taking Ashwagandha for other reasons, had my routine thyroid check, and now I am almost hyperthroid. I had been on levothyroxine for about 10 years, and now am only taking the Ashwagandha for the past month. I learned it is an adaptogen herb that regulates, among other things, the thyroid. I will have my thyroid checked on another month to see if my levels are in range. HTH 😊
I guess my question is, to *overcome* hypo is to get closer to hyper?

I don't know if I want to be that close to hyper. I saw what Grave's did to my sister in law's eyes (4 hr. surgery and they are still 'off'.)

I could NEVER figure out, (maneuver the Stop the Thyroid Madness) site. Made no sense to me--ever.

Wondering if this book would be a help or just cause more confusion.

I'm willing to do anything to help my thyroid. Do what's the best for it. Drs. want to just usher me out of the office when I mention this.....

@Lucky Charm I apologize, I don't think I explained myself well. I wasn't trying to get close to hyperthyroid, it was a side effect of taking both Levothyroxine and Ashwagandha that I didn't realize. I am hoping now I can only take the Ashwagandha and my thyroid will be in a normal range.

I don't have any advice to offer, but thought I would just throw the Aswagandha side effect out there in case anyone is interested in looking into it as a possible alternative to thyroid medications. I hope you find something that works for you. 😊

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Lucky Charm — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:20:32 GMT

@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!
@Lucky Charm I recently started taking Ashwagandha for other reasons, had my routine thyroid check, and now I am almost hyperthroid. I had been on levothyroxine for about 10 years, and now am only taking the Ashwagandha for the past month. I learned it is an adaptogen herb that regulates, among other things, the thyroid. I will have my thyroid checked on another month to see if my levels are in range. HTH 😊
I guess my question is, to *overcome* hypo is to get closer to hyper?

I don't know if I want to be that close to hyper. I saw what Grave's did to my sister in law's eyes (4 hr. surgery and they are still 'off'.)

I could NEVER figure out, (maneuver the Stop the Thyroid Madness) site. Made no sense to me--ever.

Wondering if this book would be a help or just cause more confusion.

I'm willing to do anything to help my thyroid. Do what's the best for it. Drs. want to just usher me out of the office when I mention this.....
@Lucky Charm I apologize, I don't think I explained myself well. I wasn't trying to get close to hyperthyroid, it was a side effect of taking both Levothyroxine and Ashwagandha that I didn't realize. I am hoping now I can only take the Ashwagandha and my thyroid will be in a normal range.

I don't have any advice to offer, but thought I would just throw the Aswagandha side effect out there in case anyone is interested in looking into it as a possible alternative to thyroid medications. I hope you find something that works for you. 😊

Oh, I see. I know that with my levothyroxine, I can't take calcium and zinc supplements in tandem with my morning med. I also have to avoid walnuts (boo).

I've read things like kale, spinach and a few other great veggies are a no no for those with hypo. I still eat some....

Most recently I've read that it's not good to work up a sweat when exercising, if you are hypo. Which is totally against what the health professionals WANT you to do daily.

It's hard to figure it all out.

Re: For Those That Have Hypothyroid I Just Read a Great Book Very Educational

BExplorer — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:27:15 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!
@Lucky Charm I recently started taking Ashwagandha for other reasons, had my routine thyroid check, and now I am almost hyperthroid. I had been on levothyroxine for about 10 years, and now am only taking the Ashwagandha for the past month. I learned it is an adaptogen herb that regulates, among other things, the thyroid. I will have my thyroid checked on another month to see if my levels are in range. HTH 😊
I guess my question is, to *overcome* hypo is to get closer to hyper?

I don't know if I want to be that close to hyper. I saw what Grave's did to my sister in law's eyes (4 hr. surgery and they are still 'off'.)

I could NEVER figure out, (maneuver the Stop the Thyroid Madness) site. Made no sense to me--ever.

Wondering if this book would be a help or just cause more confusion.

I'm willing to do anything to help my thyroid. Do what's the best for it. Drs. want to just usher me out of the office when I mention this.....
@Lucky Charm I apologize, I don't think I explained myself well. I wasn't trying to get close to hyperthyroid, it was a side effect of taking both Levothyroxine and Ashwagandha that I didn't realize. I am hoping now I can only take the Ashwagandha and my thyroid will be in a normal range.

I don't have any advice to offer, but thought I would just throw the Aswagandha side effect out there in case anyone is interested in looking into it as a possible alternative to thyroid medications. I hope you find something that works for you. 😊

Oh, I see. I know that with my levothyroxine, I can't take calcium and zinc supplements in tandem with my morning med. I also have to avoid walnuts (boo).

I've read things like kale, spinach and a few other great veggies are a no no for those with hypo. I still eat some....

Most recently I've read that it's not good to work up a sweat when exercising, if you are hypo. Which is totally against what the health professionals WANT you to do daily.

It's hard to figure it all out.

WOW! I know not to take other medications within a few hours of Levothyroxine, but I had no idea about any of those other things to avoid if hypothyroid.

Re: For Those That Have Hypothyroid I Just Read a Great Book Very Educational

morganjen — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:30:50 GMT

I watch many health summits and saw this (free) one coming up:

http://healinghashimotossummit.com/

I never buy the packages during these summits, but try to watch as many of the speakers as I can. I have learned sooo much from them.

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Lucky Charm — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:45:09 GMT

@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
@BExplorer wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!
@Lucky Charm I recently started taking Ashwagandha for other reasons, had my routine thyroid check, and now I am almost hyperthroid. I had been on levothyroxine for about 10 years, and now am only taking the Ashwagandha for the past month. I learned it is an adaptogen herb that regulates, among other things, the thyroid. I will have my thyroid checked on another month to see if my levels are in range. HTH 😊
I guess my question is, to *overcome* hypo is to get closer to hyper?

I don't know if I want to be that close to hyper. I saw what Grave's did to my sister in law's eyes (4 hr. surgery and they are still 'off'.)

I could NEVER figure out, (maneuver the Stop the Thyroid Madness) site. Made no sense to me--ever.

Wondering if this book would be a help or just cause more confusion.

I'm willing to do anything to help my thyroid. Do what's the best for it. Drs. want to just usher me out of the office when I mention this.....
@Lucky Charm I apologize, I don't think I explained myself well. I wasn't trying to get close to hyperthyroid, it was a side effect of taking both Levothyroxine and Ashwagandha that I didn't realize. I am hoping now I can only take the Ashwagandha and my thyroid will be in a normal range.

I don't have any advice to offer, but thought I would just throw the Aswagandha side effect out there in case anyone is interested in looking into it as a possible alternative to thyroid medications. I hope you find something that works for you. 😊

Oh, I see. I know that with my levothyroxine, I can't take calcium and zinc supplements in tandem with my morning med. I also have to avoid walnuts (boo).

I've read things like kale, spinach and a few other great veggies are a no no for those with hypo. I still eat some....

Most recently I've read that it's not good to work up a sweat when exercising, if you are hypo. Which is totally against what the health professionals WANT you to do daily.

It's hard to figure it all out.

WOW! I know not to take other medications within a few hours of Levothyroxine, but I had no idea about any of those other things to avoid if hypothyroid.

The calcium and zinc supplements along with the mention of walnuts is in the *brochures* that the pharmacy gives you that accompanies my levothyroxine (sodium).

The greens and working up a sweat, I've read from other doctors' sites online. hth.

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NickNack — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 01:14:11 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!

@Lucky Charm My doctor told me that this is one drug I will have to take for life. She said you could never go off of it. I don't mind taking it at all if it's going to regulate my thyroid as well as it has all these years.

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Lucky Charm — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 01:59:13 GMT

@Nicknack wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
Ugh, the only med I have to take and I wish I didn't.

Is there hope to get off of levothyroxine (et al)?

It's all I want to know!?!

@Lucky Charm My doctor told me that this is one drug I will have to take for life. She said you could never go off of it. I don't mind taking it at all if it's going to regulate my thyroid as well as it has all these years.

I don't mind taking it, BUT if there was something I could do myself so I didn't have to take it, I would.

I do feel good, no symptoms such as tiredness, hair loss, etc. But I always wondered what made me 'get' this illness. No one else in my family, tons of aunts, great aunts, sisters or male relatives for that matter. Just me!