Hypothyroid (underactive thyroid)

This site has some good info

raypeat.com/articles/articles/thyroid.shtml

I have been taking progestE from Kenogen and following the instructions for iodine. Works very well for me.

Good luck.

Can some users on this thread describe what some of their symptoms were that were or are related to the Thyroid issues mention?? Not all of us have doctors or test we can afford to go to, of course for informational purposes only....

Hi
I am dealing with hypothyroid problems now. I havent visited the doctor in a while and my thyroid was really high in the tests.

Some of the symptoms that I had were problems with my wrists and ankles. They had the feeling like carpaltunnel. I asked my doctor why that was and he told me that the tendons were shredding. Also I had tingling in my fingers and toes, and my shoulders and arm muscles were sore. I have had sore knees for a couple of years. The first medication my doctor put me on was Synthroid but it made me sick so I was put on "Thyroid" which is disected gland ingredients which contain T3 and T4. It is similar to the Armour pill that is sold in US. I am suppose to be on 2 pills per day and I started at half of a pill. At first the pain seemed to be greater than original for a few days then everything would be good for awhile (and the pain in my kneeds totally disappeared which shocked me) then some of the symptoms would come back then I would increase the medication. I am now at one and half pills.

The T3 in the medication at first can hype you up but it is needed for your thyroid problem which Synthroid only contains T4. Many doctors overlook the need of T3 for your body. As time goes by you do adjust and the hyped up feelings go back to normal.

The first improvement I noticed was that my throat was alot clearer and my oxygen levels are higher than normal. I used to sit about 95 for oxygen, now it sits mostly around 97 or 98.

I hope this is of some help.

Kahlon

Hi Damon,

My underactive thyroid was picked up via a routine blood test I had done. This is not the first time i have been tested for hypothyroidism, as my hair has been getting thinner and thinner for the past 20 years. So doctors tested me on and off over the years but all came back with good thyroid results. So not sure if my hair thinning is a symptom or not. I suffer from extreme tiredness and can fall asleep ultra quickly (any time of day). I also am experiencing slight lightheadedness, which i have had now for 6 or so weeks, but this started almost immediately after i came off an antianxiety drug called Ciprimil, whih I had been taking for 10 years. Apparently this is a known withdrawl symptom.

I have just had extensive blood tests done but do not have the results back. I am also booked in to see an Holistic Doctor in mid December (she is away at the moment) so it will be interesting to hear her interpretation of my blood tests, also what treatment she recommends.

I have been doing some research on taking Iodine internally. I have managed to buy some Lugol's solution. I take 4 drops a day but am keen to increase this dosage with the help (hopefully) of my new holistic MD.

Hope this helps

Hilary

Hilary,

You said that you take 4 drops of Lugol's daily. My question is how do you take these drops, directly into your mouth under the tongue or on the tongue, on the skin or drink mixed with water?

Just received my bottle of Lugol's and am anxious to try it.

Joyce