Hypothyroidism

[swbtoo]

It's good to keep in mind that soy suppresses the thyroid function. That may be one reason thyroid problems are so prevalent in the population.

Guess what foods soy and soy derivatives are in -- just about everything! Read your food labels diligently.

[butterfly57]

Originally Posted by southward bound

It's good to keep in mind that soy suppresses the thyroid function. That may be one reason thyroid problems are so prevalent in the population.

Guess what foods soy and soy derivatives are in -- just about everything! Read your food labels diligently.

Yes! This is excellent advice. I learned this awhile ago and have attempted to avoid soy, but like southward bound says, it is in just about everything, it's awful. Another thing that is an endocrine disrupter (of the thyroid gland) is fluoride and bromine. Fluoride is water, toothpaste and some medications (example; Prozac, Cipro, Levaquin) and Bromine is in the majority of citrus sodas (Mountain Dew, Sun Drop Fresca and others), bakery products (Pepperidge Farm has some of their breads where they use unbrominated flour), plastics, pesticides, some medications like nasal sprays....yes we are surrounded by them.

[swbtoo]

Originally Posted by butterfly57

Yes! This is excellent advice. I learned this awhile ago and have attempted to avoid soy, but like southward bound says, it is in just about everything, it's awful. Another thing that is an endocrine disrupter (of the thyroid gland) is fluoride and bromine. Fluoride is water, toothpaste and some medications (example; Prozac, Cipro, Levaquin) and Bromine is in the majority of citrus sodas (Mountain Dew, Sun Drop Fresca and others), bakery products (Pepperidge Farm has some of their breads where they use unbrominated flour), plastics, pesticides, some medications like nasal sprays....yes we are surrounded by them.

Thanks - great post and good additional information.

[baileyvpotter]

Originally Posted by crf450ish

Hey all, I wanted to bring this thread back to life as my wife has hypothyroidism. She's 27 years old and we have 3 children. Its EXTREMELY .....receiving feedback from women in the same category as my wife who have success stories, what worked for you, what didn't etc. How long after being put on correct dosage of meds did it take to notice difference. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Pat Answers

I was so tired I thought I was on the way out. Truly. There was no "If" I was sick, I knew there was something terribly wrong.
About 3 years later...I've had medicines adjusted up (seems once your body is getting thyroid hormone from something it produces less of its own). And now instead of understand all these complicated numbers I just go by how I feel. I've been told to take it 1/2 to 1 hour before eating anything in the morning. I hope everybody who is struggling with this is getting good care. My girlfriend and I were just talking about why so many people seem to have this same problem. It seems to be an epidemic.

To crf450 plus: Pat has given you some excellent information. In my situation, I don't have a thyroid and
it is imperative to have a good endocrinologist who should not only do a full blood panel/exam but
do a complete physical exam at least once a year. I had a specialist but had blood-work done by
my GP (specialist became a concierge physician) and the nurse told me everything was fine. Wrong.
I was terribly weak for over a year and my specialist was kind enough to see me. During that visit
he did the routine exam (he was very thorough) and saw my test results which showed my calcium
was high. That was not a good thing. Not only did he feel a nodule but with the high calcium results
he knew I must have a parathyroid nodule. He did another blood test and found I had virtually no
vitamin D. I did have parathyroid surgery and since then I have felt fine regarding the weakness.
However, as others have mentioned find a good specialist. I say that because we moved and during
the short 3 years in city X, my new endo never did a physical exam, significantly lowered my dose which
within 4 weeks not only did I gain weight, there are other problems now as well (note, I knew
that dose would be too low and there would be consequences).
So, I will be contacting an endocrinologist in major metro area to correct the wrong.
Wishing your wife well.

[butterfly57]

I wanted to also add that I believe it is imperative that everyone get copies of their lab work to review themselves. We unfortunately can't always trust that something won't be overlooked or dismissed solely because it's within "range". I have developed a system with my doctor so that I get lab work done about 2 weeks before my next visit. I get my copies prior to my appointment so I can review them and research and make a list of any questions I have. This way I am armed and prepared for my doctor visit. We must be our own advocates. I also wouldn't solely depend on endocrinologist's with my thyroid health, I prefer to research and find a physician that is open minded to the type of care that I will receive. We must remember that doctor's work for us, we or our insurance pay them. We can hire them or fire them as we like. If we don't "mesh" or "click" with that doctor it's time to find another one. If they dismiss your symptoms as depression, or that you're a hypochondriac then it's time to move on. There are many thyroid patients that have had these things happen and instead of being treated properly with the right meds and dose of thyroid, they get put on anti-anxiety meds or anti-depressants. Be your own advocate, this is your body.