herbs for hypothyroidism

mamapeach910 wrote: »

I don't understand why you needed an aspiration if you have Hashi's. An antibody screen is a normal part of an initial thyroid work-up. Your Hashi's would have been picked up that way. You've got an interesting doctor for sure.

Nope, my blood work was within parameters. I also had many symptoms of hypothyroidism. I went to quite a few doctors, (2nd and 3rd opinions), and all said I was fine. One suggested I see a psychiatrist. Most washed their hands of me.

Finally someone suggested I go see another endocrinologist. What did I have to lose? So I went and saw him, and he felt lumps in my thyroid. That's when the FNA was discussed. He was pretty sure I had Hashi's even though my blood work was inconclusive. The FNA proved it.

It's actually common for blood work to be negative with Hashi's. The second step is usually an FNA if goiters are present.

My boss's wife has thyroid problems. It was completely missed for 10 years. It wasn't until she had a thyroid storm and an ambulance ride that hers was caught. she nearly died, 4 days in ICU.

All they repeatedly tested on her was TSH.

Are you seeing your primary care doc or an endocrinologist? A primary care doctor will tell you that TSH levels below 5 are normal, but an endocrinologist will want to see you below 3 for TSH. I'd go to a specialist if I were you if you really want a second opinion. I just started seeing my Endo because my TSH levels weren't going down to normal levels after 18 months on meds from my PCP, and she nearly doubled my dose and I'm feeling loads better already.

ahavoc wrote: »

Blood work may be inconclusive when diagnosing thyroid problems. I have Hashimoto's and had to get a Fine Needle Aspiration before I was correctly diagnosed. Blood work showed nothing, so get a second opinion. Don't count on the internet, it's 99% crap with a 1% of maybe.

But if you want to help your endocrine system, vitamin D, b12 and regular bs are very good. There's a few other "natural" things coming up on the horizon, but unfortunately, if it wasn't for levothyroxine / synthroid, I'd be dead.

Same here, hypo and hyperthyroidism is still, although quite common, a bit of a mystery. They still don't know 100% what causes it, so of course it's incurable and unpreventable. Your best course of action right now is a second opinion. Sometimes they will do the bare minimum of tests that show normal but a more complicated (and expensive) test will show more. One thing I do know for sure is this condition can be totally different from person to person, sometimes one person's baseline is way different than the next.

tigersword wrote: »

"My doctor says I'm fine, but the INTERNET says I'm not." Who needs medical doctors and exams, when obviously Google is so much more accurate.

:huh:

didnt you know? when you sign up for MFP you get to pick up a free MD

furioushummingbird wrote: »

Docmahi wrote: »

mamadragon wrote: »

My doctor will not help me since I'm "within peramaters" but from searching the internet and such, I do have hypothroidism. I'm looking into taking herbs and wonder if anyone else has gone this way. Which herbs worked? Which didn't? I'm currently taking some (started yesterday) so I know it'll take time before I can tell if it works or not.

thanks

if you are within parameters you by definition are not hypothyroid - you may have subclinical hypothyroid but that is much different they hypothyroidism

iodinated foods will make the biggest increase in thyroid function and most foods in the US are so heavily packed with iodinated salt that herbs/green leafs or whatever will not make a difference

I have subclinical hypothyroid. My doctor said medication is not necessary and to address it with diet and exercise. I'm kind of panicking reading about these people here nearly dying from hypothyroid. Should I be concerned?

only if it reaches this:

Myxoedema coma is the end result of untreated hypothyroidism. The classical features are that of hypothyroidism but with progressive weakness resulting in loss of consciousness. This condition is common in elderly patients and has a number of precipitating factors. The major factors are listed below:
•Surgery
•Infection
•Drugs
•Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
•Stroke
•Hypothermia

have some "light reading": http://www.pccab.com/services/critical-care-medicine/endocrine-emergencies

furioushummingbird wrote: »

Danilynn1975 wrote: »

furioushummingbird wrote: »

Docmahi wrote: »

mamadragon wrote: »

My doctor will not help me since I'm "within peramaters" but from searching the internet and such, I do have hypothroidism. I'm looking into taking herbs and wonder if anyone else has gone this way. Which herbs worked? Which didn't? I'm currently taking some (started yesterday) so I know it'll take time before I can tell if it works or not.

thanks

if you are within parameters you by definition are not hypothyroid - you may have subclinical hypothyroid but that is much different they hypothyroidism

iodinated foods will make the biggest increase in thyroid function and most foods in the US are so heavily packed with iodinated salt that herbs/green leafs or whatever will not make a difference

I have subclinical hypothyroid. My doctor said medication is not necessary and to address it with diet and exercise. I'm kind of panicking reading about these people here nearly dying from hypothyroid. Should I be concerned?

only if it reaches this:

Myxoedema coma is the end result of untreated hypothyroidism. The classical features are that of hypothyroidism but with progressive weakness resulting in loss of consciousness. This condition is common in elderly patients and has a number of precipitating factors. The major factors are listed below:
•Surgery
•Infection
•Drugs
•Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
•Stroke
•Hypothermia

have some "light reading": http://www.pccab.com/services/critical-care-medicine/endocrine-emergencies

Trying not to cry now, jesus christ! Thanks, I guess.

These are extremely rare.

elphie754 wrote: »

furioushummingbird wrote: »

Danilynn1975 wrote: »

furioushummingbird wrote: »

Docmahi wrote: »

mamadragon wrote: »

My doctor will not help me since I'm "within peramaters" but from searching the internet and such, I do have hypothroidism. I'm looking into taking herbs and wonder if anyone else has gone this way. Which herbs worked? Which didn't? I'm currently taking some (started yesterday) so I know it'll take time before I can tell if it works or not.

thanks

if you are within parameters you by definition are not hypothyroid - you may have subclinical hypothyroid but that is much different they hypothyroidism

iodinated foods will make the biggest increase in thyroid function and most foods in the US are so heavily packed with iodinated salt that herbs/green leafs or whatever will not make a difference

I have subclinical hypothyroid. My doctor said medication is not necessary and to address it with diet and exercise. I'm kind of panicking reading about these people here nearly dying from hypothyroid. Should I be concerned?

only if it reaches this:

Myxoedema coma is the end result of untreated hypothyroidism. The classical features are that of hypothyroidism but with progressive weakness resulting in loss of consciousness. This condition is common in elderly patients and has a number of precipitating factors. The major factors are listed below:
•Surgery
•Infection
•Drugs
•Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
•Stroke
•Hypothermia

have some "light reading": http://www.pccab.com/services/critical-care-medicine/endocrine-emergencies

Trying not to cry now, jesus christ! Thanks, I guess.

These are extremely rare.

No less terrifying!

poisongirl6485 wrote: »

furioushummingbird wrote: »

Danilynn1975 wrote: »

furioushummingbird wrote: »

Docmahi wrote: »

mamadragon wrote: »

My doctor will not help me since I'm "within peramaters" but from searching the internet and such, I do have hypothroidism. I'm looking into taking herbs and wonder if anyone else has gone this way. Which herbs worked? Which didn't? I'm currently taking some (started yesterday) so I know it'll take time before I can tell if it works or not.

thanks

if you are within parameters you by definition are not hypothyroid - you may have subclinical hypothyroid but that is much different they hypothyroidism

iodinated foods will make the biggest increase in thyroid function and most foods in the US are so heavily packed with iodinated salt that herbs/green leafs or whatever will not make a difference

I have subclinical hypothyroid. My doctor said medication is not necessary and to address it with diet and exercise. I'm kind of panicking reading about these people here nearly dying from hypothyroid. Should I be concerned?

only if it reaches this:

Myxoedema coma is the end result of untreated hypothyroidism. The classical features are that of hypothyroidism but with progressive weakness resulting in loss of consciousness. This condition is common in elderly patients and has a number of precipitating factors. The major factors are listed below:
•Surgery
•Infection
•Drugs
•Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
•Stroke
•Hypothermia

have some "light reading": http://www.pccab.com/services/critical-care-medicine/endocrine-emergencies

Trying not to cry now, jesus christ! Thanks, I guess.

Do you see an endocrinologist or just your PCP? I cannot stress enough how important it is to be seen by a specialist for thyroid conditions. I never would have gotten the right treatment and dosage if I hadn't gotten into see an Endocrinologist for a second opinion.

Just my PCP. I have Stupid Sh*tty Kaiser, so I'm sure my options are critically limited.

Just made me e-mail my doctor for more questions/asking if I should see a specialist.