Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 15 Location: Queensland, Australia
hashimotos disease - seeking natural alternative remedies Posted: 11-21-07 21:15pm
Hey there!
Im a 27 yr old female who has been trying
to lead a normal lifestyle since
discovering i have hashimotos disease.
Most people have never even heard of this
disease(I hadn't) and i dont know anybody
with this condition. So im seeking people
who i can share expereinces with.
Im always tired, unmotivated, and would
sleep all day if i could!
Im looking for natural alternative
remedies also.
Can anybody help me out?
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shortgeek
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 597 Location: DC
Posted: 02-03-08 08:42am
I'm not sure how helpful I can be. I was
recently diagnosed with hashimotos. My
thyroid is still functioning but it is
struggling. I was told that whether I
start taking thyroid replacement hormones
or not, my thyroid will eventually be
damaged enough that I will become
hypothyroid. I started thyroid
replacement now because I am ttc and it
might help to have a lower TSH. While
there isn't evidence that it will
definitely slow down the progression, it
can't hurt.
I read that some supplements can help. B6
will help your energy level. Selenium and
magnesium supposedly promote healthy
thyroid function, though not all
endocrinologists agree. My RE says that
these supplements won't hurt.
I'm not sure yet if any of this helps.
Aside from the blood test, my only
symptoms can be explained by other things.
Also, I've only been taking these for a
few weeks.
Before taking supplements, check the
dosage in your multivitamin.
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