However, most people are only familiar with synthetic T4 -
containing thyroid medications.
I was diagnosed by a holistic GP with hypothyroidism based on symptoms and started on T4 -
containing thyroid medication.
Not exact matches
He told me that my serotonin levels were way down because of my
thyroid gland and the only
medication he could put me on was Prozac, as I needed the serotonin
contained in that
medication to increase my levels back to normal.
In some cases, doing a T4 / T3
containing medication like Nature - Throid or WP
Thyroid may be the better bet for people who continue to not do well on a
medication like Synthroid.
In cases where a lot of reverse T3 is produced, adding a
thyroid medication that
contains T3 ensures that the right hormone is getting to the right receptors.
If you're seeing a conventional doctor and taking a synthetic
thyroid medication, you can cry, plead and beg for NDT or a T3
containing medication, but most of them are not going to give you a
medication they have learned is inferior and potentially dangerous.
Hi Jenna, I would demand to try Armour or some sort of
thyroid medication containing T3, which is extremely important without anyone who has had a TT.
Around 60 % of the Root Cause Readers surveyed reported improved mood after switching
medications to a T3
containing medication like Nature - Throid, WP
Thyroid, Armour, or compounded T4 / T3.
Taking
thyroid medications that
contain T3 will help ensure that the right hormone is getting to the right receptors.
Some
medications may also
contain fillers that you may have food sensitivities to (such as lactose or perhaps gluten), or may
contain chemicals that can directly impact your
thyroid.
Thyroid hormone treatment options range from nutritional support to prescription medications, we often prescribe natural desiccated thyroid, which contains a mix of T4 and T3 and sometimes use a custom compounded mix of Synthroid and Cytomel to get you feeling
Thyroid hormone treatment options range from nutritional support to prescription
medications, we often prescribe natural desiccated
thyroid, which contains a mix of T4 and T3 and sometimes use a custom compounded mix of Synthroid and Cytomel to get you feeling
thyroid, which
contains a mix of T4 and T3 and sometimes use a custom compounded mix of Synthroid and Cytomel to get you feeling better.
I have heard from numerous readers about the dramatic changes they've seen in their symptoms after switching from a T4 - only
medication like Synthroid, Levoxyl or levothyroxine to a T3 -
containing medication like Armour
Thyroid, Nature - Throid, WP
Thyroid or compounded T4 / T3.
In contrast, Dr. Alexander Haskell (author of «Hope for Hashimoto's») and Dr. Mark Starr (author of «Hypothyroidism Type II»), report that for some patients, natural
thyroid formulations from animal
thyroids, such as Armour ®, may be perpetuating the autoimmune attack due to
containing thyroglobulin and TPO, and they only recommend compounded and synthetic
thyroid medications for people with Hashimoto's (6,7).
It's also important for you to be aware that if you are taking
thyroid hormone replacement
medication, you should not take supplements that
contain calcium or iron within three to four hours of taking your
thyroid drugs.
Furthermore, some people who consume too much iodine (either from foods or supplements) or who take
medications containing iodine (such as amiodarone) may cause the
thyroid gland to overproduce
thyroid hormones.
Medications can sometimes interfere with sleep, such as antidepressants, ADHD
medication, corticosteroids,
thyroid hormone, high blood pressure
medication, some contraceptives, pain relievers that
contain caffeine, diuretics, and diet pills.
If your dog has any
thyroid issues such as hypothyroidism or if he takes
thyroid medication, you should talk to your veterinarian about whether it's okay to feed a food that
contains soy products.