Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Terri, Also get your thyroid levels, because my doctor kept telling me mine was normal, even when it was at a 3.0 level (within the normal range), extremely low for me. Just because it is in the normal range does not mean it is normal for you. And, as of Dec. 2004, they have changed the normal range to 0.4 to 3.0, instead of 0.5 to 5.0, and many doctors have never updated to this new range. They now say anything over 2.0 is suspicious and at 3.0 it should be treated. Lynda At 08:16 AM 9/8/2006, you wrote: >Hi Terri! >I am glad you did that iodine painting...thanks >for sharing where you got the tincture. I am >going to have to do that too. Never would have thought Safeway! > >If you have already been tested for thyroid >problems and the doctor is telling you that you >are normal, you have several options. > >1) Make sure he has tested for ANTI-TPO >antibodies, or antibodies to the thyroid. Some >doctors just test for the TSH and T3 and T4, but >skip the autoimmune testing. You can actually >have Hashimoto's underactive thyroid disease and >not have abnormal tests. But your thyroid is >still under attack all the same. At some point >you would need thyroid meds as the gland >suffers. I would probably urge the doctor to >prescribe thyroid meds as soon as is feasible, >even if you were borderline normal. The goal is >to make all symptoms disappear. > >2) You could try thyroid gland supporting >supplements that are over the counter, such as >kelp, bladderwrack, and thyroid glandulars. > >(Here's a couple: > ><http://www.woodlandhealthproducts.com/store/OrderThyodine.htm>http://www.woodl\ andhealthproducts.com/store/OrderThyodine.htm > > http://www.smartbomb.com/043292559382.html > ><http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp;jsessionid=VGYXFTM\ U5ABD2CQUC4YFAFYKCQL00UNE?id=MO-1046 & source=YIMO1046 & _requestid=13531>http://www\ ..vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp;jsessionid=VGYXFTMU5ABD2CQUC4Y\ FAFYKCQL00UNE?id=MO-1046 & source=YIMO1046 & _requestid=13531 > >http://www.taoofherbs.com/products/2500/MegaFood/ThyroidStrength.htm > > >Also make sure your diet is thyroid >supportive. AVOID SOY like the plague (soy is >depressive of thyroid function), and some >vegetables are depressive as well. I'll include >an article, below, on healthy thyroid interventions. > >3) You could get armour yourself without a >prescription and try it to see if it helps >you. There are ways of getting it, but you >should not take it unless you are really >convinced you need it and the doctor refuses to help. > >Here's that article: > >Adapted from the book " The Rebellious Body " by >Janice Strubbe Wittenburg, R.N., who was >afflicted with both CFS and Environmental >Illness. This book is an excellent and highly >recommended resource on healing options in > the treatment of toxic diseases. THE > THYROID Low thyroid function is a common > cause of chronic fatigue, yet is > often overlooked because the serum > measurement of thyroid hormone may not > accurately reflect low thyroid hormone > levels. Mild, or subclinical, hypothyroidism > can go undetected. Low thyroid hormone levels > can mimic CFS, but differ in that the malaise > of CFS includes flu-like symptoms. The primary > symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue > and feeling deep-in-your-bones cold, > without flu-like symptoms. Hashimoto's > thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, does > include the flu-like symptoms of CFS. In > the case of thyroiditis, the immune system > attacks the thyroid gland; as a result > inadequate amounts of thyroid hormones are > produced, resulting in fatigue, weight gain > and other CFS symptoms. Hypothyroidism is > common in CFS because of the changes in the > hypothalamic area of the brain (which > affect the hormones of the body) and the upregulation > of the immune system (causing the production > of antibodies to the thyroid.) The thyroid, > located in the lower portion of the throat, > produces thyroid hormones which are essential > to the regulation of metabolism, or the rate > that cells burn oxygen. Because thyroid > hormones are important in all > bodily functions, their deficienty has > widespread effects. Hypothyroidism > causes decreased utilization of fat, which > means a moderate weight gain in those who are > ill. Women with mild hypothyroidism tend to > have a history of heavy menses, with irregular > cycles. Depression is common, as well as > difficulty thinking clearly. There can also > be muscle weakness and joint stiffness. Dry > rough, scaly skin, as well as coarse, dry > brittle hair are common in > hypothyroidism. Cravings for sugar and > carbohydrates are also noted. The old > fashioned way to determine thyroid functioning, > developed by Dr. Breda , is to take your > basal body temperature. This is done by > shaking down a thermometer at night and > placing it beside your bed. When you wake > up in the morning, before getting up, place > the thermometer under your armpit for 10 > minutes. Don't get up until the results are > read. Record the results for three > consective mornings. Women who menstruate > should perform the test during the second, > third and fourth days of their menses; all > others can take the test at any time. Your > normal, resting temperature should be between > 97.6 and 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit. People who > are hypothyroid tend to have a pattern of > lower basal body temperatures. HEALTHY > THYROID INTERVENTIONS Thyroid replacement > allows the glands to rest and repair, easing > its constant job of hormone production. Some > physicians prescribe thyroid > replacement without having abnormal > laboratory results. Treatment involves the > use of synthetic thyroid hormone, or desiccated > thyroid extract; however, people who are chemically sensitive tend to do > better using the desiccated form. Health > food stores also offer a milder form of > thyroid extract. A diet rich in vitamins A, > C, E, and most B vitamins, and > particularly iodine can help stimulate the > production of thyroid hormone. Kelp is a > good source of iodine, as well as cod and > cod-liver oil, seaweed, dulse, > lobster, shrimp, crab, haddock, halibut and > herring. Other foods, such as > garlic, radishes, watercress, egg yolks, > wheat germ, brewer's yeast, > mushrooms, watermelon, tropical fruits and > coconut oil are thyroid stimulating. The > amino acid tyrosine is necessary for the > production of thyroid hormone, which is > comprised of tyrosine and iodine. Tyrosine > supplements can help stimulate thyroid > function. (250-750 mg, taken between > meals.) Exercise also stimulates the > secretion of the thyroid gland. A 2-4 week > diet of only raw foods, with heavy emphasis on > raw greens, seaweed, nuts, seeds, sprouted > beans and seeds, and freshly extracted > vegetable juices can help improve thyroid > function. Certain foods should be > temporarily avoided, as they diminish the > release of thyroid hormone and interfere with > hormone production. These include > mustard greens, kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy > flour, millet, brussels > sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, > kohlrabi, spinach, and unsaturated oils, such > as flax, soybean, safflower, corn, and canola. > > > > > Peake <peaketeresa@...> wrote: >Hello Patty, >I did the iodine painting finally( couldn't find it anywhere here) >Every drug store for weeks hasn't had it finally found it at Safeway. >The circle was gone in just under one hour, WOW I knew it I just knew >there had to be something with the thyroid. I mean I ran a theatre >for ten years all we drank all 12 hours a day was soda and fast dood >for lunch and dinner, and I way more now? No way I gave up sodas, >bread, pasta, sugar. and 4 months only lost 3 lbs. that is just >crazy, anyway I know for sure my thyroid is not behaving. What to do >now? >Terri P > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sunny here....I'm disturbed by something that's happening >to > > my > > > > > left > > > > > > knee. A few months ago I kneeled down to pick up a toy in >my > > > > car, > > > > > and > > > > > > I felt a sharp, burning pain in the knee, the pain was > > > > > excruciating! > > > > > > I almost slipped up and swore profusely in front of Emma! > > Poor > > > > > thing, > > > > > > she looked at me and said, " MaMa, are you otay? " She can't > > > > > > pronounce " Gs " so she calls me MaMa and her Mother Mom or > > > Mommy. > > > > > Cute. > > > > > > Anyway, from that time on I could lean on that knee, it >just > > > hurt > > > > > too > > > > > > much to to do. A little time passed and soon a numb area > > > started > > > > > > forming - about 1-1/2 " round, just below and a little left >of > > > my > > > > > > kneecap. Now the numb area is about 3-1/2 " round. It's >eerie. > > > > I > > > > > can > > > > > > pinch it and feel only 5%. Does anyone know what this could > > be, > > > > > > besides nerve damage is my guess. > > > > > > > > > > > > Good Night, Sweet Ladies, and nothing but white, puffy, > > billowy > > > > > cloud- > > > > > > like sunbow dreams for you all! > > > > > > > > > > > > Love, > > > > > > > > > > > > Sunny > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get > > things > > > done faster. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Get your email and more, right on the new .com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Get your email and more, right on the new .com > > > > > >Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make >PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 My doctor explained that even if the TSH level is within normal range, you could have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This is because in the early stages of the disease, the TSH levels fluctuate up and down - even sometimes looking like hyperthroidism. To accurately determine if you have a thyroid problem, the doctor needs to order thyroid antibody tests. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sunny here....I'm disturbed by something that's happening > >to > > > my > > > > > > left > > > > > > > knee. A few months ago I kneeled down to pick up a toy in > >my > > > > > car, > > > > > > and > > > > > > > I felt a sharp, burning pain in the knee, the pain was > > > > > > excruciating! > > > > > > > I almost slipped up and swore profusely in front of Emma! > > > Poor > > > > > > thing, > > > > > > > she looked at me and said, " MaMa, are you otay? " She can't > > > > > > > pronounce " Gs " so she calls me MaMa and her Mother Mom or > > > > Mommy. > > > > > > Cute. > > > > > > > Anyway, from that time on I could lean on that knee, it > >just > > > > hurt > > > > > > too > > > > > > > much to to do. A little time passed and soon a numb area > > > > started > > > > > > > forming - about 1-1/2 " round, just below and a little left > >of > > > > my > > > > > > > kneecap. Now the numb area is about 3-1/2 " round. It's > >eerie. > > > > > I > > > > > > can > > > > > > > pinch it and feel only 5%. Does anyone know what this could > > > be, > > > > > > > besides nerve damage is my guess. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good Night, Sweet Ladies, and nothing but white, puffy, > > > billowy > > > > > > cloud- > > > > > > > like sunbow dreams for you all! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Love, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sunny > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > > All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get > > > things > > > > done faster. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > Get your email and more, right on the new .com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Get your email and more, right on the new .com > > > > > > > > > > >Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make > >PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Tricia, Great info and links! I sometimes use a thyroid glandular supplement from Natra-Bio....but they changed the packaging and dosage, and I don't like it as much-I hated the boxing of it. It used to be in a bottle. But it's cheap at least. http://herbsmd.com/shop/productdetail.asp?pid=9190 I avoid soy, but where I screw up is the veggies....I'm a veggie fanatic-I adore raw brocolli and dips!! I've had to supplement with iodine lately because I snack on the brocolli so much, and it's knocked my thyroid off balance. Wish I could find a good raw veggie that I liked, to snack on, that won't mess my thyroid up!Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: Hi Terri! I am glad you did that iodine painting...thanks for sharing where you got the tincture. I am going to have to do that too. Never would have thought Safeway! If you have already been tested for thyroid problems and the doctor is telling you that you are normal, you have several options. 1) Make sure he has tested for ANTI-TPO antibodies, or antibodies to the thyroid. Some doctors just test for the TSH and T3 and T4, but skip the autoimmune testing. You can actually have Hashimoto's underactive thyroid disease and not have abnormal tests. But your thyroid is still under attack all the same. At some point you would need thyroid meds as the gland suffers. I would probably urge the doctor to prescribe thyroid meds as soon as is feasible, even if you were borderline normal. The goal is to make all symptoms disappear. 2) You could try thyroid gland supporting supplements that are over the counter, such as kelp, bladderwrack, and thyroid glandulars. (Here's a couple: http://www.woodlandhealthproducts.com/store/OrderThyodine.htm http://www.smartbomb.com/043292559382.html http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp;jsessionid=VGYXFTMU5ABD2CQUC4YFAFYKCQL00UNE?id=MO-1046 & source=YIMO1046 & _requestid=13531 http://www.taoofherbs.com/products/2500/MegaFood/ThyroidStrength.htm Also make sure your diet is thyroid supportive. AVOID SOY like the plague (soy is depressive of thyroid function), and some vegetables are depressive as well. I'll include an article, below, on healthy thyroid interventions. 3) You could get armour yourself without a prescription and try it to see if it helps you. There are ways of getting it, but you should not take it unless you are really convinced you need it and the doctor refuses to help. Here's that article:Adapted from the book "The Rebellious Body" by Janice Strubbe Wittenburg, R.N., who was afflicted with both CFS and Environmental Illness. This book is an excellent and highly recommended resource on healing options in the treatment of toxic diseases. THE THYROID Low thyroid function is a common cause of chronic fatigue, yet is often overlooked because the serum measurement of thyroid hormone may not accurately reflect low thyroid hormone levels. Mild, or subclinical, hypothyroidism can go undetected. Low thyroid hormone levels can mimic CFS, but differ in that the malaise of CFS includes flu-like symptoms. The primary symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue and feeling deep-in-your-bones cold, without flu-like symptoms. Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, does include the flu-like symptoms of CFS. In the case of thyroiditis, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland; as a result inadequate amounts of thyroid hormones are produced, resulting in fatigue, weight gain and other CFS symptoms. Hypothyroidism is common in CFS because of the changes in the hypothalamic area of the brain (which affect the hormones of the body) and the upregulation of the immune system (causing the production of antibodies to the thyroid.) The thyroid, located in the lower portion of the throat, produces thyroid hormones which are essential to the regulation of metabolism, or the rate that cells burn oxygen. Because thyroid hormones are important in all bodily functions, their deficienty has widespread effects. Hypothyroidism causes decreased utilization of fat, which means a moderate weight gain in those who are ill. Women with mild hypothyroidism tend to have a history of heavy menses, with irregular cycles. Depression is common, as well as difficulty thinking clearly. There can also be muscle weakness and joint stiffness. Dry rough, scaly skin, as well as coarse, dry brittle hair are common in hypothyroidism. Cravings for sugar and carbohydrates are also noted. The old fashioned way to determine thyroid functioning, developed by Dr. Breda , is to take your basal body temperature. This is done by shaking down a thermometer at night and placing it beside your bed. When you wake up in the morning, before getting up, place the thermometer under your armpit for 10 minutes. Don't get up until the results are read. Record the results for three consective mornings. Women who menstruate should perform the test during the second, third and fourth days of their menses; all others can take the test at any time. Your normal, resting temperature should be between 97.6 and 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit. People who are hypothyroid tend to have a pattern of lower basal body temperatures. HEALTHY THYROID INTERVENTIONS Thyroid replacement allows the glands to rest and repair, easing its constant job of hormone production. Some physicians prescribe thyroid replacement without having abnormal laboratory results. Treatment involves the use of synthetic thyroid hormone, or desiccated thyroid extract; however, people who are chemically sensitive tend to do better using the desiccated form. Health food stores also offer a milder form of thyroid extract. A diet rich in vitamins A, C, E, and most B vitamins, and particularly iodine can help stimulate the production of thyroid hormone. Kelp is a good source of iodine, as well as cod and cod-liver oil, seaweed, dulse, lobster, shrimp, crab, haddock, halibut and herring. Other foods, such as garlic, radishes, watercress, egg yolks, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, mushrooms, watermelon, tropical fruits and coconut oil are thyroid stimulating. The amino acid tyrosine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone, which is comprised of tyrosine and iodine. Tyrosine supplements can help stimulate thyroid function. (250-750 mg, taken between meals.) Exercise also stimulates the secretion of the thyroid gland. A 2-4 week diet of only raw foods, with heavy emphasis on raw greens, seaweed, nuts, seeds, sprouted beans and seeds, and freshly extracted vegetable juices can help improve thyroid function. Certain foods should be temporarily avoided, as they diminish the release of thyroid hormone and interfere with hormone production. These include mustard greens, kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy flour, millet, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, kohlrabi, spinach, and unsaturated oils, such as flax, soybean, safflower, corn, and canola. Peake <peaketeresa > wrote: Hello Patty,I did the iodine painting finally( couldn't find it anywhere here) Every drug store for weeks hasn't had it finally found it at Safeway. The circle was gone in just under one hour, WOW I knew it I just knew there had to be something with the thyroid. I mean I ran a theatre for ten years all we drank all 12 hours a day was soda and fast dood for lunch and dinner, and I way more now? No way I gave up sodas, bread, pasta, sugar. and 4 months only lost 3 lbs. that is just crazy, anyway I know for sure my thyroid is not behaving. What to do now?Terri P> > > > >> > > > > Sunny here....I'm disturbed by something that's happening to > my > > > > left > > > > > knee. A few months ago I kneeled down to pick up a toy in my > > > car, > > > > and > > > > > I felt a sharp, burning pain in the knee, the pain was > > > > excruciating! > > > > > I almost slipped up and swore profusely in front of Emma! > Poor > > > > thing, > > > > > she looked at me and said, "MaMa, are you otay?" She can't > > > > > pronounce "Gs" so she calls me MaMa and her Mother Mom or > > Mommy. > > > > Cute.> > > > > Anyway, from that time on I could lean on that knee, it just > > hurt > > > > too > > > > > much to to do. A little time passed and soon a numb area > > started > > > > > forming - about 1-1/2" round, just below and a little left of > > my > > > > > kneecap. Now the numb area is about 3-1/2" round. It's eerie. > > > I > > > > can > > > > > pinch it and feel only 5%. Does anyone know what this could > be, > > > > > besides nerve damage is my guess.> > > > > > > > > > Good Night, Sweet Ladies, and nothing but white, puffy, > billowy > > > > cloud-> > > > > like sunbow dreams for you all!> > > > > > > > > > Love,> > > > > > > > > > Sunny > > > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > > All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get > things > > done faster.> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > Get your email and more, right on the new .com> >> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Get your email and more, right on the new .com> Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 That glandular supplement actually looks like a homeopathic remedy. No thyroid gland (dessicated) in it at all....did it work for you? The others have some type of dessicated thyroid from an animal...bovine sources usually, while the prescription Armour thyroid is from porcine sources. Those have been determined to be the most like human thyroid hormone. PattyLeyna <leyna1964@...> wrote: Tricia, Great info and links! I sometimes use a thyroid glandular supplement from Natra-Bio....but they changed the packaging and dosage, and I don't like it as much-I hated the boxing of it. It used to be in a bottle. But it's cheap at least. http://herbsmd.com/shop/productdetail.asp?pid=9190 I avoid soy, but where I screw up is the veggies....I'm a veggie fanatic-I adore raw brocolli and dips!! I've had to supplement with iodine lately because I snack on the brocolli so much, and it's knocked my thyroid off balance. Wish I could find a good raw veggie that I liked, to snack on, that won't mess my thyroid up!Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401 > wrote: Hi Terri! I am glad you did that iodine painting...thanks for sharing where you got the tincture. I am going to have to do that too. Never would have thought Safeway! If you have already been tested for thyroid problems and the doctor is telling you that you are normal, you have several options. 1) Make sure he has tested for ANTI-TPO antibodies, or antibodies to the thyroid. Some doctors just test for the TSH and T3 and T4, but skip the autoimmune testing. You can actually have Hashimoto's underactive thyroid disease and not have abnormal tests. But your thyroid is still under attack all the same. At some point you would need thyroid meds as the gland suffers. I would probably urge the doctor to prescribe thyroid meds as soon as is feasible, even if you were borderline normal. The goal is to make all symptoms disappear. 2) You could try thyroid gland supporting supplements that are over the counter, such as kelp, bladderwrack, and thyroid glandulars. (Here's a couple: http://www.woodlandhealthproducts.com/store/OrderThyodine.htm http://www.smartbomb.com/043292559382.html http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp;jsessionid=VGYXFTMU5ABD2CQUC4YFAFYKCQL00UNE?id=MO-1046 & source=YIMO1046 & _requestid=13531 http://www.taoofherbs.com/products/2500/MegaFood/ThyroidStrength.htm Also make sure your diet is thyroid supportive. AVOID SOY like the plague (soy is depressive of thyroid function), and some vegetables are depressive as well. I'll include an article, below, on healthy thyroid interventions. 3) You could get armour yourself without a prescription and try it to see if it helps you. There are ways of getting it, but you should not take it unless you are really convinced you need it and the doctor refuses to help. Here's that article:Adapted from the book "The Rebellious Body" by Janice Strubbe Wittenburg, R.N., who was afflicted with both CFS and Environmental Illness. This book is an excellent and highly recommended resource on healing options in the treatment of toxic diseases. THE THYROID Low thyroid function is a common cause of chronic fatigue, yet is often overlooked because the serum measurement of thyroid hormone may not accurately reflect low thyroid hormone levels. Mild, or subclinical, hypothyroidism can go undetected. Low thyroid hormone levels can mimic CFS, but differ in that the malaise of CFS includes flu-like symptoms. The primary symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue and feeling deep-in-your-bones cold, without flu-like symptoms. Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, does include the flu-like symptoms of CFS. In the case of thyroiditis, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland; as a result inadequate amounts of thyroid hormones are produced, resulting in fatigue, weight gain and other CFS symptoms. Hypothyroidism is common in CFS because of the changes in the hypothalamic area of the brain (which affect the hormones of the body) and the upregulation of the immune system (causing the production of antibodies to the thyroid.) The thyroid, located in the lower portion of the throat, produces thyroid hormones which are essential to the regulation of metabolism, or the rate that cells burn oxygen. Because thyroid hormones are important in all bodily functions, their deficienty has widespread effects. Hypothyroidism causes decreased utilization of fat, which means a moderate weight gain in those who are ill. Women with mild hypothyroidism tend to have a history of heavy menses, with irregular cycles. Depression is common, as well as difficulty thinking clearly. There can also be muscle weakness and joint stiffness. Dry rough, scaly skin, as well as coarse, dry brittle hair are common in hypothyroidism. Cravings for sugar and carbohydrates are also noted. The old fashioned way to determine thyroid functioning, developed by Dr. Breda , is to take your basal body temperature. This is done by shaking down a thermometer at night and placing it beside your bed. When you wake up in the morning, before getting up, place the thermometer under your armpit for 10 minutes. Don't get up until the results are read. Record the results for three consective mornings. Women who menstruate should perform the test during the second, third and fourth days of their menses; all others can take the test at any time. Your normal, resting temperature should be between 97.6 and 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit. People who are hypothyroid tend to have a pattern of lower basal body temperatures. HEALTHY THYROID INTERVENTIONS Thyroid replacement allows the glands to rest and repair, easing its constant job of hormone production. Some physicians prescribe thyroid replacement without having abnormal laboratory results. Treatment involves the use of synthetic thyroid hormone, or desiccated thyroid extract; however, people who are chemically sensitive tend to do better using the desiccated form. Health food stores also offer a milder form of thyroid extract. A diet rich in vitamins A, C, E, and most B vitamins, and particularly iodine can help stimulate the production of thyroid hormone. Kelp is a good source of iodine, as well as cod and cod-liver oil, seaweed, dulse, lobster, shrimp, crab, haddock, halibut and herring. Other foods, such as garlic, radishes, watercress, egg yolks, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, mushrooms, watermelon, tropical fruits and coconut oil are thyroid stimulating. The amino acid tyrosine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone, which is comprised of tyrosine and iodine. Tyrosine supplements can help stimulate thyroid function. (250-750 mg, taken between meals.) Exercise also stimulates the secretion of the thyroid gland. A 2-4 week diet of only raw foods, with heavy emphasis on raw greens, seaweed, nuts, seeds, sprouted beans and seeds, and freshly extracted vegetable juices can help improve thyroid function. Certain foods should be temporarily avoided, as they diminish the release of thyroid hormone and interfere with hormone production. These include mustard greens, kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy flour, millet, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, kohlrabi, spinach, and unsaturated oils, such as flax, soybean, safflower, corn, and canola. Peake <peaketeresa > wrote: Hello Patty,I did the iodine painting finally( couldn't find it anywhere here) Every drug store for weeks hasn't had it finally found it at Safeway. The circle was gone in just under one hour, WOW I knew it I just knew there had to be something with the thyroid. I mean I ran a theatre for ten years all we drank all 12 hours a day was soda and fast dood for lunch and dinner, and I way more now? No way I gave up sodas, bread, pasta, sugar. and 4 months only lost 3 lbs. that is just crazy, anyway I know for sure my thyroid is not behaving. What to do now?Terri P> > > > >> > > > > Sunny here....I'm disturbed by something that's happening to > my > > > > left > > > > > knee. A few months ago I kneeled down to pick up a toy in my > > > car, > > > > and > > > > > I felt a sharp, burning pain in the knee, the pain was > > > > excruciating! > > > > > I almost slipped up and swore profusely in front of Emma! > Poor > > > > thing, > > > > > she looked at me and said, "MaMa, are you otay?" She can't > > > > > pronounce "Gs" so she calls me MaMa and her Mother Mom or > > Mommy. > > > > Cute.> > > > > Anyway, from that time on I could lean on that knee, it just > > hurt > > > > too > > > > > much to to do. A little time passed and soon a numb area > > started > > > > > forming - about 1-1/2" round, just below and a little left of > > my > > > > > kneecap. Now the numb area is about 3-1/2" round. It's eerie. > > > I > > > > can > > > > > pinch it and feel only 5%. Does anyone know what this could > be, > > > > > besides nerve damage is my guess.> > > > > > > > > > Good Night, Sweet Ladies, and nothing but white, puffy, > billowy > > > > cloud-> > > > > like sunbow dreams for you all!> > > > > > > > > > Love,> > > > > > > > > > Sunny > > > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > > All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get > things > > done faster.> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > Get your email and more, right on the new .com> >> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Get your email and more, right on the new .com> Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Tricia, Yes, it worked for me. I took my prescription thyriod meds, and then I also took the homeopathic stuff as well, and occasionally I did the iodine painting for a few days. I did too much at one time a couple of years ago, and my thryoid went UNDERACTIVE, something it had never been. I lost 40 pounds in less than 3 months, and was having bad panic attacks and going literally days with no sleep. It's a trial and error kind of thing-you need to check the symptoms carefully of an underactive thyroid, so you can watch for the signs, and slack off of the other stuff-or do like me and skip a day or two of your prescription thyrioid meds or whatever. A doctor will keep you on the very lowest prescription dosage that he can, no matter what your symptoms are. That's been my experience over the years, with various endocrinolgists. Sometimes a person just has to take matters into their own hands and try to treat themselves-either that, or suffer with a very underactive thyriod. Just know the symptoms of both hypo an hyperthyroidism! Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: That glandular supplement actually looks like a homeopathic remedy. No thyroid gland (dessicated) in it at all....did it work for you? The others have some type of dessicated thyroid from an animal...bovine sources usually, while the prescription Armour thyroid is from porcine sources. Those have been determined to be the most like human thyroid hormone. PattyLeyna <leyna1964 > wrote: Tricia, Great info and links! I sometimes use a thyroid glandular supplement from Natra-Bio....but they changed the packaging and dosage, and I don't like it as much-I hated the boxing of it. It used to be in a bottle. But it's cheap at least. http://herbsmd.com/shop/productdetail.asp?pid=9190 I avoid soy, but where I screw up is the veggies....I'm a veggie fanatic-I adore raw brocolli and dips!! I've had to supplement with iodine lately because I snack on the brocolli so much, and it's knocked my thyroid off balance. Wish I could find a good raw veggie that I liked, to snack on, that won't mess my thyroid up!Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401 > wrote: Hi Terri! I am glad you did that iodine painting...thanks for sharing where you got the tincture. I am going to have to do that too. Never would have thought Safeway! If you have already been tested for thyroid problems and the doctor is telling you that you are normal, you have several options. 1) Make sure he has tested for ANTI-TPO antibodies, or antibodies to the thyroid. Some doctors just test for the TSH and T3 and T4, but skip the autoimmune testing. You can actually have Hashimoto's underactive thyroid disease and not have abnormal tests. But your thyroid is still under attack all the same. At some point you would need thyroid meds as the gland suffers. I would probably urge the doctor to prescribe thyroid meds as soon as is feasible, even if you were borderline normal. The goal is to make all symptoms disappear. 2) You could try thyroid gland supporting supplements that are over the counter, such as kelp, bladderwrack, and thyroid glandulars. (Here's a couple: http://www.woodlandhealthproducts.com/store/OrderThyodine.htm http://www.smartbomb.com/043292559382.html http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp;jsessionid=VGYXFTMU5ABD2CQUC4YFAFYKCQL00UNE?id=MO-1046 & source=YIMO1046 & _requestid=13531 http://www.taoofherbs.com/products/2500/MegaFood/ThyroidStrength.htm Also make sure your diet is thyroid supportive. AVOID SOY like the plague (soy is depressive of thyroid function), and some vegetables are depressive as well. I'll include an article, below, on healthy thyroid interventions. 3) You could get armour yourself without a prescription and try it to see if it helps you. There are ways of getting it, but you should not take it unless you are really convinced you need it and the doctor refuses to help. Here's that article:Adapted from the book "The Rebellious Body" by Janice Strubbe Wittenburg, R.N., who was afflicted with both CFS and Environmental Illness. This book is an excellent and highly recommended resource on healing options in the treatment of toxic diseases. THE THYROID Low thyroid function is a common cause of chronic fatigue, yet is often overlooked because the serum measurement of thyroid hormone may not accurately reflect low thyroid hormone levels. Mild, or subclinical, hypothyroidism can go undetected. Low thyroid hormone levels can mimic CFS, but differ in that the malaise of CFS includes flu-like symptoms. The primary symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue and feeling deep-in-your-bones cold, without flu-like symptoms. Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, does include the flu-like symptoms of CFS. In the case of thyroiditis, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland; as a result inadequate amounts of thyroid hormones are produced, resulting in fatigue, weight gain and other CFS symptoms. Hypothyroidism is common in CFS because of the changes in the hypothalamic area of the brain (which affect the hormones of the body) and the upregulation of the immune system (causing the production of antibodies to the thyroid.) The thyroid, located in the lower portion of the throat, produces thyroid hormones which are essential to the regulation of metabolism, or the rate that cells burn oxygen. Because thyroid hormones are important in all bodily functions, their deficienty has widespread effects. Hypothyroidism causes decreased utilization of fat, which means a moderate weight gain in those who are ill. Women with mild hypothyroidism tend to have a history of heavy menses, with irregular cycles. Depression is common, as well as difficulty thinking clearly. There can also be muscle weakness and joint stiffness. Dry rough, scaly skin, as well as coarse, dry brittle hair are common in hypothyroidism. Cravings for sugar and carbohydrates are also noted. The old fashioned way to determine thyroid functioning, developed by Dr. Breda , is to take your basal body temperature. This is done by shaking down a thermometer at night and placing it beside your bed. When you wake up in the morning, before getting up, place the thermometer under your armpit for 10 minutes. Don't get up until the results are read. Record the results for three consective mornings. Women who menstruate should perform the test during the second, third and fourth days of their menses; all others can take the test at any time. Your normal, resting temperature should be between 97.6 and 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit. People who are hypothyroid tend to have a pattern of lower basal body temperatures. HEALTHY THYROID INTERVENTIONS Thyroid replacement allows the glands to rest and repair, easing its constant job of hormone production. Some physicians prescribe thyroid replacement without having abnormal laboratory results. Treatment involves the use of synthetic thyroid hormone, or desiccated thyroid extract; however, people who are chemically sensitive tend to do better using the desiccated form. Health food stores also offer a milder form of thyroid extract. A diet rich in vitamins A, C, E, and most B vitamins, and particularly iodine can help stimulate the production of thyroid hormone. Kelp is a good source of iodine, as well as cod and cod-liver oil, seaweed, dulse, lobster, shrimp, crab, haddock, halibut and herring. Other foods, such as garlic, radishes, watercress, egg yolks, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, mushrooms, watermelon, tropical fruits and coconut oil are thyroid stimulating. The amino acid tyrosine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone, which is comprised of tyrosine and iodine. Tyrosine supplements can help stimulate thyroid function. (250-750 mg, taken between meals.) Exercise also stimulates the secretion of the thyroid gland. A 2-4 week diet of only raw foods, with heavy emphasis on raw greens, seaweed, nuts, seeds, sprouted beans and seeds, and freshly extracted vegetable juices can help improve thyroid function. Certain foods should be temporarily avoided, as they diminish the release of thyroid hormone and interfere with hormone production. These include mustard greens, kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy flour, millet, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, kohlrabi, spinach, and unsaturated oils, such as flax, soybean, safflower, corn, and canola. Peake <peaketeresa > wrote: Hello Patty,I did the iodine painting finally( couldn't find it anywhere here) Every drug store for weeks hasn't had it finally found it at Safeway. The circle was gone in just under one hour, WOW I knew it I just knew there had to be something with the thyroid. I mean I ran a theatre for ten years all we drank all 12 hours a day was soda and fast dood for lunch and dinner, and I way more now? No way I gave up sodas, bread, pasta, sugar. and 4 months only lost 3 lbs. that is just crazy, anyway I know for sure my thyroid is not behaving. What to do now?Terri P> > > > >> > > > > Sunny here....I'm disturbed by something that's happening to > my > > > > left > > > > > knee. A few months ago I kneeled down to pick up a toy in my > > > car, > > > > and > > > > > I felt a sharp, burning pain in the knee, the pain was > > > > excruciating! > > > > > I almost slipped up and swore profusely in front of Emma! > Poor > > > > thing, > > > > > she looked at me and said, "MaMa, are you otay?" She can't > > > > > pronounce "Gs" so she calls me MaMa and her Mother Mom or > > Mommy. > > > > Cute.> > > > > Anyway, from that time on I could lean on that knee, it just > > hurt > > > > too > > > > > much to to do. A little time passed and soon a numb area > > started > > > > > forming - about 1-1/2" round, just below and a little left of > > my > > > > > kneecap. Now the numb area is about 3-1/2" round. It's eerie. > > > I > > > > can > > > > > pinch it and feel only 5%. Does anyone know what this could > be, > > > > > besides nerve damage is my guess.> > > > > > > > > > Good Night, Sweet Ladies, and nothing but white, puffy, > billowy > > > > cloud-> > > > > like sunbow dreams for you all!> > > > > > > > > > Love,> > > > > > > > > > Sunny > > > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > > All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get > things > > done faster.> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > Get your email and more, right on the new .com> >> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Get your email and more, right on the new .com> Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. 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