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If you have an underactive thyroid and take a little extra medication than you should will you lose weight?
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∙ 14y ago
It would be highly unlikely. In any case, never exceed or increase your prescription without first consulting your doctor.
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What should you eat during thyroid?
This is too generic a question. Let me try and give a high level view. There are 2 types of Thyroid (apart from being normal). One is Hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid gland and two Hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid gland. I assume you are referring to hypothyroidism where you should avoid all Junk foods and refined flour. Avoid using uncooked cabbage or cauliflower, broccoli etc as this will reduce the absorption of medication. However cooked cabbage, cauliflower etc should be OK.
Can you use a thyroid helper an addition to thyroid medication?
I am not sure what you mean by thyroid helper, but if you mean some kind of supplement, yes, you can.Always take you thyroid medication, and you "thyroid helper" should be a good multi vitamin to support thyroid function.Whatever you decide to take, be really consistent with whenyou take your vitamin and medication. Always take them at least 2 hours apart.
Is obesity caused by the thyroid?
Weight gain is a symptom of hypothyroid (underactive thyroid), however, if you do not have hypothyroidism you should not use thyroid hormones to speed up your metabolism. This will cause hyperthyroid and have serious side effects which could lead to death. If you suspect you are overweight because of an underactive thyroid you need to ask your doctor to have your tsh levels checked AND your free t3, free t4 checked. If you want to support your thyroid naturally you could try incorporating more iodine and selenium rich foods into your diet. These minerals are needed for your thyroid to produce the thyroid hormones.
Can you drink beer while taking thyroid medication?
Ask your Dr. or pharmacist, all medications have different reactions to alcohol you should not drink any alcohol while taking thyroid medication. Which medication are you taking?
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Laryngitis is typically diagnosed through a physical examination by a healthcare provider. This may involve a review of symptoms, a throat examination, and sometimes a swab test to check for infections. In some cases, additional tests such as a laryngoscopy or throat culture may be recommended.
Can you use armor thyroid for weight loss?
No. Armour Thyroid should never be used for weight loss and will not cause weight loss in people with NORMAL Thyroid Function. For people who are HypOthyroid (underactive Thyroid) Armour Thyroid can help them lose weight the way people with normal thyroid lose weight - but only if they are following a diet/exercise regimen. It will not CAUSE weightloss. It will however make it possible for those with Hypothyroid to lose weight - which many could not without Armour.
What does it mean when your thyroid TSH is zero?
With TSH the results are opposite of what you'd normally think they mean. High TSH means your thyroid is functioning very slowly. Low TSH means your thyroid is overactive.A lab result with TSH of zero could mean a couple of things. If you're on thyroid hormone it likely means one of two things:You took your thyroid medication before the blood test and the medication is affecting your results. If this is the case your results are meaningless and the test needs to be repeated.If you didn't take thyroid medication before the test then you're over-medicated in general and your doctor should adjust your medication levels.If you have Hashimoto's Disease it means that you're currently in the hyperthyroid stage of the disease.For a more complete understanding of your thyroid function you should have the following tests done:TSHFree T3Free T4TPO Antibodies (if you suspect autoimmune disease)
What make thyroxine and triiodothyronine low?
An underactive thyroid gland, also known as hypothyroidism. The gland is not producing enough T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). These hormones control metabolism, so underactive thyroid symptoms include fatigue, mentally foggy, depression, weight gain, slow pulse, constipation, dry hair and skin and nails, even low body temperature. Menstrual irregularities and feeling cold easily can occur as well. It can be easily treated by taking thyroid hormone daily. A TSH level (thyroid stimulating hormone) should be run as well, and will be high unless the pituitary gland is failing.
How do you take thyroid medicine?
You don't get thyroids. you are born with thyroids and the thyroid happens to be one of the largest Endocrine gands in our body. The Enocrine Gland(S) or our endocrine system is what secrete their products. For example : Pancreas, Ovaries, Testes, Thyroid gland. The thyroid controls how rapidly our body burns energy, makes proteins, and how delicate our body should be to other hormones.
What does the thyroid function tests reveal?
It depends- if you have a healthy thyroid gland, then it just reveals healthy thyroid tissue. It can also tell if your thyroid gland is over-active or under-active, producing too much or too little thyroxin which is a condition correctable by medication. In the unlucky event of you having thyroid cancer, it will reveal the presence of malignant cells, although it should be added that if caught early enough, this is normally completely treatable. Even if the gland has to be removed, the patient can continue to live normally with regular injections of thyroxin (rather like diabetics with insulin injections).
Can sargassum seaweed interact with other medications?
anyone taking medication for thyroid disorders should discuss the use of this remedy with their healthcare provider before using it.
Why do you have to take thyroid medication in the am?
Mainly because it is best absorbed on an empty stomach (which actually means you should be taking it an hour before breakfast, not just in the morning).
