I use to take a B Complex along with a multi, but since my thyroid problems the doctors tested me for all kinds of stuff I didn't know about. They discovered I have Hemotomocrosis along with vit D deficiantcy. I now take Kirkland Multi, Omega 3, mega dose of Vit D, Calcium and B12. All under doctor's orders, along with my synthroid.

Hi Faye...I found Dr Peatfield's book 'The Great Thyroid Scandal and How To Avoid It' useful for this and a book called 'How I reversed my Hashimotos' ...can't remember the name of the author...also a Naturapathic doctor on you tube called Todd Ferguson.

Hope you find some useful suggestions

Kat

Everyone I talked to that's had their Vitamin D tested has been low. It's a epidemic, or vitamin D is in the Dr's pocket. :laugh:
My dr recommended taking a multivitamin (on top of levo, cytomel, calcium, and iron X3, ughhh), as she said that the body needs the extra nutrients, especially when exercising.

"Living Well with Hypothyroidism" by Mary Shomon has a few pages on supplements.

I've tried a few and they helped with certain symptoms. I was taking a vitamin B complex, which seemed ok for a few days, but the pills stink really bad and made my pee green, so I got freaked out and stopped taking them. Magnesium helped with my migraines, but eventually I got to the point that I don't need to take much of anything for those anymore. (Yippee!!)

I agree that you should let your doctor and pharmacist know what you are taking because some supplements, like iron, interfere with the absorption of the Synthroid.

Really, what has helped me more than anything is being active. The first few times I exercised, it was awful and exhausting, but I think I generally feel better when I have more muscle on me.

I recently go diagnosed with B12 deficieny - has really similar symptoms to when my thyroid went wrong. Anyway, he said your pee SHOULD be green and it SHOULD smell when you take them, that way you know your body is absorbing enough of the B12 because it's peeing out the rest! He said your wee should smell like asparagus wee. Made me chuckle! Now I'm pleased every time I see green pee because I know I've got 100% of the B12 I need! :laugh:

Is Vitamin D deficiency common among hypothyroid people? I am vit D def too!

Vit. D deficiency is common not only in hypothyroid patients, but also the general public. It depends on the region and the typical workplace there, but overall many more people are staying indoors, working at screens etc and so get less exposure to the sun. As a result they tend to become D deficient as they're not receiving enough to compensate through diet. I live in the UK and in the Northern parts it's recommended to take a high strength D supplement as there's just not that much sun there!

Re: the original question, I take a high strength D and high strength B complex. I also manage this in line with my doctor (v. fortunate to have a v. good doc) and I have my B12, D, folic acid and iron levels tested regularly alongside my thyroid function. I also take EPA & DHA 300mg as this is supposed to help boost the metabolism. I only started recently so we'll see how it goes!

I have also heard that CoQ10 is good for absorption of medication, but I don't know at what strength.

Ive been taking a multi vitamin with iron, selenium and vitamin D.
Recently bought Vitamin D3 25ug. Unsure of doses what are you lot classing as a high dose of vitamin D?

Oops, phone is having typing ishoos...

A lot of people say iodine. I haven't tried it myself.