Any sub-clinical folks here?
bathsheba_c
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Hey, everyone. I have a family history of hypothyroidism, and my TSH is higher than normal, but everything else is technically within normal ranges, so I'm not being put on any medications for it. That being said, I was told to supplement my iodine and my B12, and to follow a hypothyroid-friendly diet.
Does anyone have any experience being sub-clinically hypothyroid? Did anything help you stop or slow down developing hypothyroidism?
Also, I know I'm supposed to avoid raw cruciform vegetables, but cooked is okay in limited amounts. Are pickled vegetables considered raw or cooked? Thanks!
Does anyone have any experience being sub-clinically hypothyroid? Did anything help you stop or slow down developing hypothyroidism?
Also, I know I'm supposed to avoid raw cruciform vegetables, but cooked is okay in limited amounts. Are pickled vegetables considered raw or cooked? Thanks!
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This is me! I was put on a low dose of levothyroxine and basically no other instructions. It's only been a couple months for me, but I've noticed I'm a heck of a lot less cold than I used to be.
Some vegetables are cooked and some are raw, so it really does depend on what vegetable it is.0 -
I started out sub-clinical about nine years ago. Started out on synthroid and then two years later switched to Armour and then switched to Nature Throid (which is very similar to Armour) where eventually my dosages kept being raised to treat my symptoms. I wish I knew what I know now. A couple of things I wish I had done back then would have been by starting to suppliment my diet with coconut oil and also start taking selinium. I would definately look into the coconut oil. But most importantly educate yourself. There are some great ladies on here with a wealth on information. Looking forward to hearing what everyone else has to say.0
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Thanks! Basically, I'm supplementing for three months, and then we'll do another blood test and decide where to go from there. I guess here are my real questions:
1. Can I eat cabbage if it's pickled?
2. How strict do I need to be about not eating things like broccoli and soy?
3. Does increasing iodine actually work?0 -
The only one that I can answer definately is no soy...no soy...no soy. Soy is really bad for those with thyroid issues so avoid it like the plague. Not sure about pickled cabbage. I've heard so many different things about broccoli. Yes, you can. No, you can't. Eat it occassionally. So, not about broccoli either. From what I understand, iodine will benefit only certain thyroid conditions and that you need to be careful with it. Hope this helps just a little.0
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I started out sub-clinical about nine years ago. Started out on synthroid and then two years later switched to Armour and then switched to Nature Throid (which is very similar to Armour) where eventually my dosages kept being raised to treat my symptoms. I wish I knew what I know now. A couple of things I wish I had done back then would have been by starting to suppliment my diet with coconut oil and also start taking selinium. I would definately look into the coconut oil. But most importantly educate yourself. There are some great ladies on here with a wealth on information. Looking forward to hearing what everyone else has to say.
Do you recommend a brand for Selenium supplements? Also what dosage? Thanks!0 -
I don't know if it makes much difference what brand... but this is what I take- Finest Natural - Selenium 200mcg, 1 Tablet
My Naturopath said 200 mcg is enough... (I was taking twice that)...0 -
You can eat two brazil nuts a day and get all the selenium you need.
Agree with NO SOY! And read labels because soy is everywhere.
I eat broccoli almost every day -- but cooked - don't eat it raw.
Pickled cabbage is pickled raw, right - so it's probably something to avoid - although occasional won't hurt you.
I strongly recommend you control your carb intake - you don't have to go super low-carb, but try to stay at around 100 grams a day of carbs - and make them come from fresh vegetables and fruit - not from bread, sugar, starchy foods.
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Do you recommend a brand for Selenium supplements? Also what dosage? Thanks!
I don't know about a particular brand of Selenium but I use one by Solaray at 200 mcg once a day.0 -
Thanks, everyone! All of the resources I've found, including the one my doctor gave me, assume that I'm already supplementing my T4, which is why I was so confused. :flowerforyou:0
