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If you have hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, it is likely that your whole body will feel out of whack. This is because your thyroid releases hormones - thyroxine and triiodothyronine - that control every cell in your body, affecting your physical and mental well-being. Seek treatment to stop the numerous effects of hypothyroidism, which include everything from feeling tired all the time, an intolerance to cold, a slow rate of metabolism and a low pulse.
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ryanenglish said
on 7/28/2007 I just found other great source - http://www.thyroid-guide.org
stazzabelle said
on 4/12/2007 For years I was led to believe that I was just 'making up' my problems for attention, because I am only 18 years old. I couldn't make it in school because I was sick all of the time, so my mom decided to homeschool me. We went to two endocrinologists. The first did nothing for me, and didn't even tell me that I was having problems with my blood sugar levels. The second put me on metformin, to prevent diabetes. I was told continually that there was nothing wrong with my thyroid. My temperature had reached 101.3 daily when I wasn't sick. The doctors wouldn't do anything for me. They said that everyone's body temperature is different. Finally, one night I almost passed out. We came in because we thought I had a virus, and lo and behold,the test said I have hypothyroid. I am on levothyroxin, a synthetic thyroid hormone. I called the doctor to ask if I could be put on Armor because I have heard that it works better. He refused. He also said that I would lose weight on levothyroxin. I have been taking it for over a month now. I have not lost even a tenth of a pound. I am really disappointed in doctors. I've been misdiagnosed all my life, and because I was diagnosed so late, I am unable to have children.
Anonymous said
on 8/9/2006 I was tested for years and all of my tests came back normal. My doctor decided that because I was still having all of the symptoms he wanted to perform a thyroid ultrasound. If he had not performed an ultrasound, I would have never found out that my thyroid was not working properly.
Anonymous said
on 6/11/2007 Armour gives you EXACTLY what your own thyroid would be giving you--T4, T3, T2, T1 and calcitonin. And unlike what some docs say, it's safe, reliable, consistent from dose to dose. It has turned lives around, including mine. And....you have to be willing to take enough to rid yourself of symptoms, NO MATTER HOW LOW IT WILL get your TSH, which means NOTHING. Here's a great group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormones/
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 There are some foods that hypothyroid patients should avoid or eat in moderation. Members of the cabbage family (cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower) are goiterogenic (suppress thyroid function) and should be eaten in moderation. Cooking may lower the goiterogenic effects.
The best cooking oils for people with hypothyroid are sunflower, olive, and sesame. Avoid canola, corn, soybean and rapeseed.
Fluoride should be avoided, including fluoridated toothpastes and drinking water. Use bottled water, instead.
Soybean products (tofu, soy sauce, etc.) should only be used in moderation; avoid soy supplements and foods with added soy, as the soy reduces thyroid function.