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fwyatt1
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Hello!
I am hypothyroid after having my thyroid removed because of Graves last year. I was wondering if there are any supplements that are good for hypo people? I am frustrated because I have gained so much weight since the TT, and now I'm looking to get back to my pre-thyroid disease me. Is there anything that I should be making sure I supplement ( other than the Synthroid that I take every day)?
Thanks
Faye
I am hypothyroid after having my thyroid removed because of Graves last year. I was wondering if there are any supplements that are good for hypo people? I am frustrated because I have gained so much weight since the TT, and now I'm looking to get back to my pre-thyroid disease me. Is there anything that I should be making sure I supplement ( other than the Synthroid that I take every day)?
Thanks
Faye
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I think it really depends on the person. I see a lot of people on here taking iodine supplements and they say it really helps them. I was one that had too much iodine, so I have to skip that one and avoid shellfish. I take an iron supplement daily since my levels were low. Did your last blood work show you were lacking in anything?0
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Thanks for your reply,
Last time I checked (last year)I had low vit D levels, but they don't really check me for anything on a regular basis. I don't have a great Dr, and I'm in the process of getting a new one, so when I do I'll make sure they test me for everything!
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I take Vitamin D(also low) and besides a multivitamin, I take Mega Red krill oil (my good cholesterol is low), as well as biotin for my hair and lately I have been taking Vitamin B complex. I have been feeling so good lately, I am just going to stick with what I have been doing. Plus my hair isn't falling out any more which is a bonus.0
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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.0
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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.
Your last sentence is soooo important...ALL UNDER DOCTOR'S ORDERS. It is so important to let your doctor/endo/specialist know what all (including over the counter) pills you are taking. I keep mine on my computer & print out a copy any time I go see ANY of my drs. Some of these supplements should not be interacted with meds.0 -
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
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I had a tt last September and take the following : Selenium, Magnesium, B12 (dots) Vitamin D and Iron. Per my doctors recommendation and research that I have done seems those vitamins help T4 conversion to T3. I am prescribed Synthroid and Cytomel.
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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.0 -
"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.0 -
"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:0 -
Iron with extra Vit C for iron deficiency anemia,, Vit D, good MV, selenium, zinc, B-complex (co-enzyme), Fish oil, coconut oil, probiotic, magnesium.0
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Is Vitamin D deficiency common among hypothyroid people? I am vit D def too!0
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I eat healthy foods so I don't take a multi, I'm outside most days, I do take vitamin B-12 liquid.0
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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.0 -
I am slightly hypo and I take:
prenatal multi for the extra iron, (my iron runs low if I don't)
Kelp (for iodine),
Vitamin D (10k, every other day or so)...I did have a low blood test...
acidophillus(sp?), (when tummy is off)
The only actual script I am currently on is Synthroid
I was on Metformin, and I am convinced it fried my B-12 absorbtion ability thus I am probably going to try to add more b12 shortly.
Too many pills all in all.0 -
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?0 -
25ug is a h8gh strength. Typical D dosage in vits is 5ug, 10ug in prenatal. 25ug is the amount recommended if you live 8n a sun-deficient (!) area.0
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Oops, phone is having typing ishoos... 0
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Thanks for that0
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A lot of people say iodine. I haven't tried it myself.0
