Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
I have been on Armour thyroid since 2003. I recently went to the doctor and had labs done d/t tiredness. It came back low vit d and my thyroid levels were off. She switched me to Synthroid and put me at 5000IU Vit D daily. I'm feeling back to myself again. Going back to Dr on 1st to get labs to see if Synthroid is working.
I've also noticed that a daily walk to get sunshine helps a lot.
I accidentally took it at bedtime and discovered I felt 99% better. I no longer took it in the A M.
I discovered that probably 100% of the thyroid medication I took, Levo or Armour, ended up in the toilet.
When I started taking it at night, I felt that my body ABSORBED 100% of it and didn't end up in the toilet. Upon waking up, I felt 99% better.
A few symptoms disappeared or just lessened.
I really liked being able to have coffee & breakfast when I got up.
It was convenient to take my supplements DURING the day.
I took some vitamins 3-4 times a day,
I took Sea Kelp to eradicate the Antibodies for Hashimoto.
I took selenium for thyroid health.
I also learned the art of breathing well by Dr. Andrew Weil.
After suffering and hardly being able to function for 10 yrs, I finally got rid of thyroid problems with the help of a pharmacist at a local Compounding Pharmacy.
If you have to hire a team of doctors to get your health back or to just be able to function again, it is well worth it.
Magnesium is an aid to give that deep restful sleep that everyone needs.
Magnesium is an aid to get rid of restless leg syndrome.
Magnesium is an aid to feeling calm
Magnesium is an aid to moving things in the intestines.
I take magnesium often.