Thyroid Remedies

NODULES

Fri, 16 Dec 11 21:41:52 -0600

Tbird from Louisville, Ky writes: "Has anyone had experience with hyper- functioning thyroid nodules. Possibly Plummer's disease. I am at the point of either surgery or radiation. I would really appreciate any successful stories of healing such naturally. Thank you in advance. "

REMEDIES NEEDED

Wed, 30 Nov 11 22:52:55 -0600

Shawna from Forest Hills, Pa, Us writes: "My mother was recently diagnosed with having tumors on her thyroid. I found out they are very common in women that live in Western PA. They are saying it is because of the powerplants in this part of the state. I would like to know if there is something we can do to prevent and cure this problem. Thank you so much for your website! Earthclinic and Ted from Thailand have helped me stay heathier than any Doctor I have ever gone to. Forever grateful, Shawna from PA "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Tue, 22 Nov 11 00:24:13 -0600

Thyroids from Ab, Canada writes: "Hello I have been on eltroxin for 17 years for my thyroids and have been on iron medication from the doctor for 12 years. I had my blood analyzed at a heath food store and her advice was to get off my iron pills that I was on from the docs because she said that it is not being absorbed into my blood, so now I am on easy iron from the heath food store for 3 years. So would it be a good or bad idea that I start to take acv? If it's ok, then what should my intake be for the day and the dosage and which way would better benefit my condition? Thanks "

REMEDIES NEEDED

Fri, 28 Oct 11 10:58:52 -0500

Sreyoshi from Kolkata, West Bengal writes: "Respected Sir, I am a 21 year old woman residing in Kolkata suffering from a chronic ailment who came across your website while searching for a relief. Last year I was detected with severe Fe deficiency. While performing allied checkups my TSH was found to be slightly elevated(6. 67) and my anti-TG antibodies were found to be positive(200). I was prescribed Thyronorm 25. However I could not tolerate the medication and had to withdraw it after 4 days. One day after withdrawing the medication my thyroid swelled up immensely and became hot, burning and painful followed by breathing problems, burning sensation in the eyes, insomnia, muscle weakness and diarrhoea. My doctor said it was autoimmune thyroiditis and prescribed Omnacortil 5 mg. It checked this problem effectively but only temporarily. 3 months later the problem reappeared and has been with me ever since, at times increasing and at other times getting reduced. On the other hand one day after withdrawing Omnacortil an exactly similar thing happened to the left back portion of my head 6 cm from the top of left ear. It became hot and just felt like an inflammation which poured out a heavy liquid. It spreads throughout the head blocking the ears and the nose and I have to take Oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal solution everyday in order to sleep. All the symptoms are exactly similar to thyroiditis with only difference in intensity and location. My M. R. I Brain is normal. I have been treated for migraine, sinusitis and lesser occipital neuralgia all of which made no improvements. All the doctors here are confused regarding this and it is without a diagnosis. Both these problems have made my life a hell and I will be extremely grateful if you help me solve them. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Sreyoshi"

IODINE

Mon, 17 Oct 11 10:15:04 -0500

Scorpioempress from Ridgecrest, Ca, Usa writes: "I am a long time Earth Clinic reader. I started taking Lugol's because my thyroid meds weren't really working, because I was suffering from Candida, and a few other reasons. I have been able to stop my thyroid meds--yay--, but I have noticed that with 2 drops of 2% lugols that I still have thyroid pain. I need clear dosing instructions. I thought that 2 drops was the maximum, but am reading that you can take as many as 30???? I am tired, cannot produce enough breast milk, and have thyroid pain, to name a few low thyroid symtoms. 2 drops is better than nothing, so can I take more? "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Thu, 06 Oct 11 14:59:16 -0500

Laura from Orlando, Fl writes: "Thank you Maria and Elly for your response. I really do appreciate it. To answer your questions Elly - Yes I have considered using almond butter as a replacement and also, the peanut in question is not organic. One thing I know for sure now is that I am going to say no to peanuts/ peanut butter in the future. "

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Wed, 05 Oct 11 22:46:03 -0500

Laura from Orlando, Fl writes: "Hi Everyone, I have noticed that whenever I eat too much peanut butter, all my hypothyroid symptoms seems to reappear. Can anyone tell me if peanut butter affects the thyroid in a negative way and therefore should I stay away from it? Thank you everyone for your prompt response. "

WEANING OFF MEDS

Wed, 21 Sep 11 22:33:33 -0500

Lauren from Queens, Ny writes: "This message is for Bill from San Fernando or anyone else with an answer. Why is it that everytime I try to wean myself off my thyroid meds I would do well for about ten days then its downhill from there? Usually I would attempt to do this when I do my labs and all my levels are where it should be but its always the same. I rarely eat junk food, watch my diet, take a multi vitamin, vit c, selenium, iodine religiously, but yet I can't seem to get off these meds. I have read so many success stories of people who have done this and am asking myself why can't I? If you can give me any input on this I would so be grateful. Also, is it normal for hypothyroid patients to feel breathless sometimes even when their labs are perfect? Thank you in advance for a prompt response and also for all your awesome posts. I always look forward to reading them! "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Mon, 01 Aug 11 21:02:28 -0500

Mermaid13 from Asheville, North Carolina writes: "Just received a call today from my doctor. She stated that she needed to increase my levothyroxin medication from 200 mcg to 300 mcg. I was wondering if this is normal as I usually was only increased by 25 mcg increments? Also, what should I expect and what can I do to help myself? "

SUPPLEMENTS

Fri, 08 Jul 11 17:05:49 -0500

[YEA] Laura from Logan, Ut writes: "When I was a teen my thyroid was so low that I had the highest TSH score my doctor had ever seen. He said my thyroid was most likely dead. I believed him for twenty years. After a lot of research, I was lead to try alternative methods and found a good "muscle tester". She said my body did NOT like my Rx, (Levothyroxin, but I had used Synthroid in the past with similar results being that I was still very symptomatic) and replaced it with a whole foods supplement. I was VERY wary about stopping my meds. I expected to see the exhaustion and mental fog I feel the next day when I accidently skip a dose, but I was shocked to see an INCREASE in energy and in my ability to focus mentally. I was able to sort clutter all day for four days straight in preperation for an upcoming move. This would have been a nightmare for me before. I have been off my medication and taking the supplements for over a month now and I feel so much better! The supplement I use for thyroid is called Thytrophin PMG and is made by Standard Process (www.standardprocess.com). It is very reasonably priced and it's all natural. It is supporting my body to make its own hormone which I never dreamed would be possible. It is ESSENTIAL that you have muscle testing done to determine the needed dose. You can also learn to self test. It's actually pretty simple. The good news? My tester said it's pretty common that people can eventually stop taking the supplements once their bodies recieve the necessary nutritional support. I figure I will probably always have to check up on my thyroid and use this natural support on and off, but that's a far cry from a "dead" thyroid with lifelong Rx requiring blood work, etc. I feel so good I can't even explain what this has done for me! PLEASE look into this. It's really true that you can get off your meds. Chiropractors are licensed to carry this, so they would be a good place to start. "

CHOLESTEROL

Sat, 28 May 11 21:23:34 -0500

Kathie from Houston, Select State/province writes: "It is my understanding that high cholesteral can only be a cause of poor funtioning thyroid gland or the liver (granted there are a few that have a hereditary gene that can cause high cholesterol). So, if you have high cholesterol, get your thyroid checked (you want your TSH under 3) and get your liver enzymes checked as well (though a poor functioning liver does not always show up on tests). Treat these conditions and your cholesterol will improve. I urge to treat them with things mentioned here on the site and not take drugs. My case, my Dr. put me on Synthroid for my thyroid ( my TSH was a whopping 104! ). I did not get into the natural approach until years later and when I tried to switch over to natural thyroid I experianced extreem panic attacks, heart palpitations and major vertigo. If you have a thyroid issue, look into natural approaches, it is very difficult if not impossible to switch from synthetic thyroid to natural thyroid if you have been on it for a long time.. "

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Sat, 14 May 11 20:20:48 -0500

Lorna from Rotorua, New Zealand writes: "

Dear Ted

I am just wondering if the ACV therapy would help with my hypthyroidism and thyroid eye disease? I was diagnosed with being hypthyroid in 2009, and having the eye disease in 2010. Have had the eye problem now for 13 months, and there is protrusion of the eyes. I am always on the lookout for anything that can help me. Have just come off prednisone after 8 months and symptons are returning. My doctor says I have high antibodies which are attacking my own eye tissue, and that it will eventually resolve itself within 2 years. I hope that to be the case too! Adding to all my problems I'm also perimenopausal. I would appreciate your response. Thankyou!"

NODULES

Wed, 20 Apr 11 10:54:03 -0500

Meadowsweet from Halifax, England, Uk writes: "Does anyone know a natural cure for thyroid nodules with mild hyperT, please? I've found how someone found relief using ACV/baking soda, co-enzyme, selenium and L-lysine, which I plan to try, but that remedy was for hyperT caused by Graves Disease, I think. My problem is thyroid nodules which seem to be making thyroxine on their own. I'm waiting to see a specialist but the possible problem seems to be Plummer's Disease (i. E. Toxic multinodular goitre). I'm not on any medication. Thanks. Meadowsweet. "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Wed, 13 Apr 11 11:24:13 -0500

Mary B. from Sandpoint, Idaho, Usa writes: "I am female, 49, and have been oil pulling for about two and a half weeks. My positive experience with oil pulling has been a definite clearing of sinuses. I have always been a mouth breather and now find that I can breath through my nose. In the past, I felt as if I was not getting enough air when breathing through my nose. Last Tuesday (day 10) I woke up with a swollen thyroid on the right hand side of my neck. Blood tests show my thyroid function is fine. Ultrasound shows that several nodes on the left side of my thyroid are swollen as well. Docs are not worried about the large swollen node on the right but are concerned about the smaller ones on the right that are considerd complex - part liquid, part solid. Any chance the oil pulling could have triggered this? They took more blood yesterday and are running additonal tests. My liver function is also normal. Thanks! Mary B. "

REMEDIES NEEDED

Sun, 10 Apr 11 20:38:24 -0500

Meadowsweet from Halifax, England, Uk writes: "Hello, does anyone have a natural cure for getting rid of hot thyroid nodules, I. E. Autonomous nodules which make their own hormone and create hyperthyroidism? I've tried trawling the site and can't find anything so far. Does anyone know whether Ted's famous baking soda and vinegar treatment might help?! "

REMEDIES NEEDED

Mon, 04 Apr 11 11:30:40 -0500

Sc from Me, Me, Me writes: "I got diagnosis of Autonomous hot nodule (left) size 5.5 cm* 2.3 cm after doing 99m technetium pertechnetate thyroid scan. Area of increased tracer uptakes in lower third portion of left lobe. Rest of the gland shows decreased and inhomogeneous tracer uptakes. Thyroid uptake index 6.61 (uoto 10) Thyroid/salivary uptake ratio 5.08 (uto 4) Left lobe hot nodule thyroid uptake index 15.41 (uptp 10) Before this scan doctor told me I have hyperthyroism (as result of blood test). He is really strongly advicing me to remove the half of the thyroid. I have the typical symptoms specially numbeness, irritation, swing moods, depression. I never took any medication for this problem. Can someone guide me with natural remedies? Doctor told me if I dont take medicine or do surgery I may have osteophorosis or something worse... Please help... Thanks and Best wishes"

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Thu, 24 Mar 11 16:15:21 -0500

Loren from Queens, Ny writes: "Hi everyone: Has anyone heard of a product called Chinese bitters and if so does anyone know if its safe for thyroid patients? Thanks everyone for yr comments. God bless "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Wed, 23 Mar 11 21:45:46 -0500

Tiamat from Cypress, Tx, Usa writes: "I have been doing hardcore UT for about 3 months. When I say hardcore, I mean drinking almost all of it everyday. Before that I drank about 8 0z. Three times a day for three months. I was on 180 mg of Armour thyroid for 15 years. I am 42. After about a month on the "hardcore" regimen, all of my chronic fatigue, achiness, and all the rest of the stuff that comes with chronic illness disappeared. I started having a reaction to my Armour and started cutting back on it. I felt better than I ever had. In about a month I was off of my medicine completely and felt great. About a week after going off of it I started having the worst pms ever, followed by a horrible period, cramps, migraine, the works. I decided to wait a couple of weeks to get my thyroid checked so it could regulate. I waited three weeks and have felt pretty bad the last two. I got my TSH tested yesterday and it was 11.5. Needless to say, I am dismayed because I thought the UT was helping my thyroid. Also, I am afraid if I go back on my full dose I won't be able to tolerate it. What I experienced before was chest pains, jumpiness, general hyperthyroid symptoms that went away when I cut down the meds. This is very confusing for me because I have an 18 year old son with a low thyroid too and he is about a month behind me on the UT. He also had the same experience with intolerance to his Synthroid and has been off of it for two days. He feels great but is now worried that his will go back down. I didn't have it tested when I was cutting back, I only went on how I felt. Has anyone had experiences like this? I would really appreciate any insights. "

REMEDIES NEEDED

Mon, 21 Mar 11 21:56:45 -0500

Joany from Talent, Or writes: "If I'm successfuly normalizing my blood sugar with ACV, how do I deal with it lowering my already low thyroidism (hypothyroidism)? "

REMEDIES NEEDED

Sun, 20 Mar 11 17:48:46 -0500

Gay from Alto, Ga/us writes: "I have had thyriod surgery, the entire thyroid was removed. The left side had papaloray carcinoma. They have talked to me about Iodine Ablation the Idonine pill you take. Is there a natural cure for this? I will have to take Synthroid, the thyroid replacement the rest of my life. I am very interested in learning anything natural I can do. I love reading earth Clinic very valuable info. I am firm believer in the natural remedies. Thank YOU! "

IODINE

Sat, 12 Mar 11 10:35:59 -0600

Bonj from Lock, Il writes: "Hi being treated for reverse T 3 with bioidentical my body gets headaces and feels lousy on it. What can I do to fix this? Is there any danger or side effects with the iodine? My body is so sensitive to some things. Thanks so much. B"

IODIZED SALT

Fri, 04 Mar 11 17:59:01 -0600

[YEA] Annie from Branson, Missouri writes: "If you are experiencing enlargement of your thyroid (goiter), try using iodized salt on your food. Generous use of iodized salt gave me relief within a few days."

IODINE

Fri, 14 Jan 11 17:15:10 -0600

Momof2 from Lancaster, Ca, Usa writes: "Hello everyone, I am new here and I have come to this site for almost everything.. I have a question regarding my mother.. She has a thyroid disease she say the name of her condition is MDS syndrome and currently taking synthroid I suggested her to taking iodine therapy but taking idoral, but I researched and it says iodine is not to be taking with synthroids? please help any advice pr suggestion is greatly appreciated."

IODINE

Fri, 07 Jan 11 17:30:25 -0600

Organic Health from New York, New York, Usa writes: "Organic Health from New York, New York. Happy New year to all! @Ted From Bangkok, Thailand Is it Safe to use Lugol's for HYPERthroidism? if so what is the dosage and how is it administered? My mother has it and currently takes the following supliments: Co Q-10 Selenium L-Lysine Also her face is a Lil puffy and her hands. I read somewhere on here where someone said that was also a condition. I've read so many post about hyperthyroidism I'm getting confused. Some say it works but only temporarily and should not be used unless it for Pre-Op surgery to remove the thyroid. Then there is the post under Thyroid remedies quoted here: "04/18/2008: Jan from Buffalo, NY writes: "Lugol's cure for Hyperthyroidism. 2 years ago I went to the doctor for fast pulse rate. Resting it was 105 to 110 bpm. He sent me to an endocrinologist who recommended the radioactive pill approach to killing the thyroid. I asked him about Iodine. He was very specific about how dangerous it would be to treat it with Iodine. I went home and ordered a bottle of Lugol's from the internet and three days later having taken doses for 3 days, my pulse rate was below 75 and the swollen throat had subsided. " I Googled Lugol's cure for hyperthyroidism and only got links to that post. Nothing showing what the Lugol's cure is dosage wise and how to administer it. There is one post about using POTASSIUM IODIDE and they are asking what I'm asking. Any help would be appreciated and THANKS in advance from the thousands of HYPERthyroidsim sufferers who search this site in need of help."

IODINE

Sun, 19 Dec 10 23:38:44 -0600

Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "In my studies on problems with the thyroid on the internet I came across an interesting discovery by The Iodine Project, which is an independent foundation whose only purpose is to research and update the benefits of iodine on the human body. Their newest piece of research indicates that there is more to the reasons for thyroid problems than just being low on daily iodine intake, with flouride or bromide as the causative factors. What Dr Abraham and his team have found out from the Iodine Project is that significant thyroid problems can also arise from poor absorbtion and poor transport of iodine throughout the human body. As a remedy, they conclude that large dose Vitamin C, when taken with Iodine supplementation(Lugol's Iodine or Iodoral), greatly enhances iodine absorbtion in the intestine and greatly increases the transport efficiency of iodine throughout the human body. Their research also indicates that taking Lugol's and Vitamin C in this manner for about 6 months resets and completely heals the absorbtion pathway and transport mechanisms back to normal. Here is the detailed research by the iodine project on the efficacy of using Vitamin C together with Lugol's Iodine: http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-11/IOD_11.htm The way I have always taken lugol's is with 1000-3000 mgms Ascorbic Acid powder dissolved in a glass of water, with two drops(12. 5 mgs) of 5% lugol's iodine solution added to it. Then I add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate to convert the Ascorbic Acid to Ascorbate and add a little extra sodium bicarbonate to make the mixture more alkaline(increases the ORP factor beneficially). Taking iodine this way also eliminates the iodine taste and has the added benefit of converting some of the Vitamin C to Dehydroascorbic acid. This chemical has exactly the same benefits and properties as Ascorbic acid except Dehydroascorbic acid is able to penetrate the blood/brain barrier whereas ascorbic cannot penetrate this barrier unless it is combined with your body's glutathione -- a very precious and otherwise useful bodily antioxidant. Also worth mentioning is that Ted from Bangkok has always advocated taking lugol's with Vitamin C in this manner. Another added and enhancing idea if you take the Iodine with Vit C for thyroid problems is to also take Magnesium(500mgs/day of Mag Chloride, Mag Citrate or Mag Gluconate) and Selenium(200microgms/day) supplements as well. Magnesium is used as a co-enzyme that helps to store iodide as iodine in the thyroid gland(low Magnesium also reduces the T4 count) and research indicates that selenium is essential for converting T4 into the more active T3 hormone as well as in helping to regenerate the Vitamin C."