There are many different types of thyroid medication and all do different things inside the cells, organs and your body. The answer to your question is dependent upon which type of medicine you're referring to.
If you're talking about Wellness Resources Thyroid Helper, then yes, you may take it along with your medication. Thyroid Helper does not contain any hormones or stimulants, so it is safe to take to naturally improve thyroid function. Instead it contains nutrients that the thyroid gland needs to work well. As you thyroid function is improving, you will want to continue to monitor your thyroid hormone levels and work with your doctor to adjust your levels if needed.
When the thyroid gland is removed, there is no production of thyroid hormones. Therefore, a person is usually put on daily thyroid medication as prescribed by their physician. This person is also treated in a similar way as those with hypothyroidism, or the under production of thyroid hormones.
How long ago did you start the thyroid medication? What is the thyroid medication? It often takes time for thyroid medications to work. In the meantime, an overactive thyroid(hyperthyroid) speeds up the metabolism in the body. That means that insulin and other substances are processed, broken down, and excreted faster than normal. That is the reason that your blood sugar is still high. Do not increase your dose of diabetic medications without consulting your physician though, because when the thyroid medication starts to work, you will be taking too much of your diabetes medications. The short answer to your question is, yes, it is common for your blood sugar to still be high.
Cytomel is a human medication used to treat thyroid problems. There is a canine/feline version called Cytobin. It helps the thyroid work to make a better coat, teeth and muscle tissue.
The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and energy levels in the body. When there is an imbalance in thyroid hormone levels, it can lead to conditions like hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), affecting various bodily functions. Thyroid disorders are commonly treated with medication, lifestyle changes, or in severe cases, surgery.
Yes. An enlarged thyroid gland can occur in two common conditions called hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Both conditions can be treated medically and/or surgically. For example, primary hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) can be treated by administering synthetic thyroid hormone (called levothyroxine). This decreases the signals from the brain that tell the thyroid to grow and work harder, consequently decreasing the size of the gland.
Thyroid disease can be serious, but it is usually manageable with proper treatment such as medication or surgery if necessary. Surgery for thyroid disease is typically safe and performed by experienced surgeons, with a low risk of complications when done appropriately. However, it is important to work closely with a healthcare provider to monitor and manage thyroid conditions effectively.
If you have been diagnosed with all types of thyroid problems, it is essential to work closely with your healthcare provider to explore treatment options carefully. Your provider may recommend a combination of medication, lifestyle changes, and possibly surgery depending on the specific thyroid issues you are facing. It's important to stay informed about managing your condition and follow your healthcare provider's recommendations diligently.
A thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland. Any time a lump is discovered in thyroid tissue, the possibility for cancer needs to be considered. Fortunately, the vast majority of thyroid nodules tend to be benign.
The thyroid is in charge of metabolism, the parathyroid is in charge of what amount the thyroid regulates. If either of the two are out of sorts the feedback loop wont work.
Thyroid controls the rate of at which the body's cells work (the metabolic rate) by the production of thyroxine.
Perhaps you need to switch to Armour Thyroid which is real thyroid and helps with low T3 and T4. The lab tests are faulty. They don't always us the best tests at the labs and many don't test the T4 level. Ask your doctor to switch you to Armour Thyroid. The cost is about the same and you won't be taking a synthetic form of thyroid. The synthetic form does not work well. He could start you out on 2 grains of the armour thyroid. If he does not like the idea then go to a hormone specialist and get better treatment.