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At age 50 after 25 years of thyroid replacement therapy (armour thyroid for 20 years until I stopped absorbing it) I tried T3 but it had just come out and was not yet time released which was not pleasant. Finally after much research and with a master Homeopath who assured me it I could live without a thyroid I went on Homeopathic thyroid replacement . The main remedy is Iodine.(with the premise that the pituitary gland will take over) I felt very good for several months but as time went on I became very constipated. After almost one year I gave up on the Homeopathic program because I was slowing down to a standstill and kept gaining weight. Now I have been once again on T3 for a year , doing much better as it is now time-released. So I would venture to say that yes you can live without a thyroid for about one year.
What else can I help you with?
Can you live without medicine after partial thyroid removal?
No! Seriously, you should ask a doctor this question.
Can a Doctor take your Thyroid glands out and live without your Thyroid glands?
Lots of people live without thyroid glands, but they have to take synthetic thyroid. Typically the glands aren't surgically removed, they are killed with ingested radioactive iodine.
Why can you not live without medicine?
You can live without medicine, nobody lives forever.
What is the consequences of taking hyperthyroidism medicine without surgery or removal of the thyroid gland?
HypERthryoid patients can often be maintained for years on anti-thyroid medicine (ATD's) when dosed correctly by a knowledgeable thyroid specialist (endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid patients). However, liver values must be watched regularly to be sure liver function is not compromised.
Can you live with half a thyroid?
Yes, people can live without half of their thyroid. However, most people living with half of their thyroid need to take prescribed daily thyroid medication, as directed by a physician. Thyroid medication helps to replace thyroid hormones that aren't being produced by a fully functioning thyroid gland.
How do british people live without socialized medicine?
They do have socialized medicine.
Can you live without your thyroid gland?
The outcome of this surgery is usually excellent. Most people will need to take thyroid hormone pills (thyroid hormone replacement) for the rest of their lives.
What does it mean when your thyroid is dying?
you can get sick from not taking your thyroid medicine but you cant die from it.
Can you die if stop taking thyroid medication?
What happens after discontinuation of thyroid meds is entirely dependent upon which thyroid meds you are taking. Thyroid supplementation is necessary for life and without it you will die. If the meds you are taking are slowing down the production of thyroid hormone because you have hypERthyroidism, then the thyroid will again overproduce hormone and you will become sick. If you have cancer and choose not to have RAI, you may have a recurrence of your cancer.
What is the medical term for nuclear medicine test that measures thyroid function is?
The thyroid scan and a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU), also known as a thyroid uptake, are types of nuclear medicine imaging.
Can your thyroid start working again after taking thyroid medicine for 10 yrs?
very unlikely
How long can you go without your thyroid medcine if you take 75mg once a day of levtroycine?
You should not miss a dose of your thyroid medicine if it is taken once a day. You will need to call your doctor to get a new prescription as soon as possible.
