Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hi all, I just got my test results yesterday regarding my thyroid. I have a toxic thyroid which the doctor believes is because of Graves Disease. Im seeing an endocronologist soon, but in the meantime im wondering if anyone has any suggestions on natural/ diet related treatments for over active thyroids? The doctor said she thought i needed treatment immediately, but im going through the hospital system, so who knows how long it will take to get an appointment! So if anyone has any experiance, i would really appreciate it. Ange -- " One person flying in an airplane for one hour is responsible for the same greenhouse gas emissions as a typical Bangladeshi in a whole year. " - Beatrice Schell, European Federation for Transport and Environment, November 2001. * The global livestock industry is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than all the planes, trains and automobiles in the world combined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Ange--My 15yo developed Hyperthyroidism when she was 8. She has now been off all meds, and has had normal thyroid levels for several years. To be honest, I didn't deliberately go out of my way to cure her, since I didn't know it could be cured! But what I DID do, for a variety of reasons, was clean up her diet. In doing this, I probably eliminated the toxins she had in her body which caused her problems. I have NO idea if my theory is correct, or exactly which foods and substances caused the problem. But first I eliminated ALL " artificials " --colors, flavors, sweeteners, as well as preservatives, additives, MSG, and corn syrup. She also had known hyper responses to high salicylate fruits and veggies, so they went as well (apples, grapes, tomatoes, peppers, and more). We have since been able to add all of these back in for her, with no problem. I tried a gluten and casein free diet for her, but honestly I got no response either way with that, so we added gluten back in (we have kept most dairy out permanently for other reasons). At that time, we weren't even thinking of vegetarianism, so we kept meat in our diets, including for our daughter. Knowing what I know now about hormones and toxins, I would say that should go as well--but I'm assuming you are already vegetarian or you wouldn't be here. If you consume dairy, be sure it is raw and organic. If you eat eggs, be sure they are from organic, pastured hens. Again, I have no idea if anything I said will help you. I'm not even sure that's what helped our daughter. But this happens to be what we did, and today her thyroid is normal. Connection? I sure wouldn't go back to the way we were eating and risk our health for it. Just my 2 cents. Marilyn Angela Nagle <angel.nail Thu, Mar 25, 2010 5:01 pm hyperthyroid. Hi all, I just got my test results yesterday regarding my thyroid. I have a toxic thyroid which the doctor believes is because of Graves Disease. Im seeing an endocronologist soon, but in the meantime im wondering if anyone has any suggestions on natural/ diet related treatments for over active thyroids? The doctor said she thought i needed treatment immediately, but im going through the hospital system, so who knows how long it will take to get an appointment! So if anyone has any experiance, i would really appreciate it. Ange -- " One person flying in an airplane for one hour is responsible for the same greenhouse gas emissions as a typical Bangladeshi in a whole year. " - Beatrice Schell, European Federation for Transport and Environment, November 2001. * The global livestock industry is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than all the planes, trains and automobiles in the world combined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Angela, I know that Yoga and Pranayam has helped. I know there is a yoga for the thyroid gland but can not recall. If I can find the link, I will keep you posted. I hope this helps and will keep you updated. thanks sejal --- On Thu, 3/25/10, Angela Nagle <angel.nail wrote: Angela Nagle <angel.nail hyperthyroid. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:01 PM  Hi all, I just got my test results yesterday regarding my thyroid. I have a toxic thyroid which the doctor believes is because of Graves Disease. Im seeing an endocronologist soon, but in the meantime im wondering if anyone has any suggestions on natural/ diet related treatments for over active thyroids? The doctor said she thought i needed treatment immediately, but im going through the hospital system, so who knows how long it will take to get an appointment! So if anyone has any experiance, i would really appreciate it. Ange -- " One person flying in an airplane for one hour is responsible for the same greenhouse gas emissions as a typical Bangladeshi in a whole year. " - Beatrice Schell, European Federation for Transport and Environment, November 2001. * The global livestock industry is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than all the planes, trains and automobiles in the world combined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Hey everyone, Thank you for your advice. Things have been amped up a bit, yesterday the doctor called be urgently because they decided i had to start medication immediately. Im away and i couldnt even wait till monday. Its freaked me out a bit, but also , the medication im on isn't vegan. Have you guys been in this situation? I don't really have an option to not take it because my thyroid is very toxic but im not sure what else to do. Ange On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 2:44 AM, sejal mody <sejalmody wrote: > > > Hi Angela, > > I know that Yoga and Pranayam has helped. I know there is a yoga for the > thyroid gland but can not recall. If I can find the link, I will keep you > posted. > > I hope this helps and will keep you updated. > > thanks > sejal > > --- On Thu, 3/25/10, Angela Nagle <angel.nail<angel.nail%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > Angela Nagle <angel.nail <angel.nail%40gmail.com>> > hyperthyroid. > <%40> > Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:01 PM > > > > > Hi all, > > I just got my test results yesterday regarding my thyroid. I have a toxic > > thyroid which the doctor believes is because of Graves Disease. Im seeing > an > > endocronologist soon, but in the meantime im wondering if anyone has any > > suggestions on natural/ diet related treatments for over active thyroids? > > The doctor said she thought i needed treatment immediately, but im going > > through the hospital system, so who knows how long it will take to get an > > appointment! So if anyone has any experiance, i would really appreciate it. > > Ange > > -- > > " One person flying in an airplane for one hour is responsible for the same > > greenhouse gas emissions as a typical Bangladeshi in a whole year. " - > > Beatrice Schell, European Federation for Transport and Environment, > November > > 2001. > > * The global livestock industry is responsible for more greenhouse gas > > emissions than all the planes, trains and automobiles in the world combined > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 While I was flipping around the channels one morning, Dr. Oz was on one of the morning shows talking about thyroids. Anyway, he mentioned that raw cruciferous (sp?) veggies (broccoli,cauliflower) are the best for overactive thyroids, while lightly steamed ones are better for underactive thyroids. I have an overactive thyroid with underactive symptoms, so I am at a loss for what is better in that case!! Hope this helps. As with anything, a good diet will always help anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Tapazole (methimazole) can be compounded. The drug can be made by a licensed compounding pharmacist from its base ingredients. Since the nonvegan portion of Tapazole is lactose, the pharmacist can make this drug for you without the lactose. It will likely be a liquid. Ask the doc to refer you to a compounding pharmacy. You may be able to find one in the yellow pages. Be sure to follow all directions as the drug may not be as stable. I know this is an option because I prescribed Tapazole in this form (and as a patch) to my cat patients as a vet. (The pregelatinized starch ingredient is not an animal source.) PTU may be available as a compounded drug also - not sure. As the other poster mentioned, there are over 100 goiterogenic foods - foods that can depress the thyroid if eaten in large quantities and in certain states. Pears are one. Google for a list. Be careful, you will find info that will make you think soy will kill you. I will leave that discussion for other posters, but it won't kill you. You may be able to use it in conjunction with other goiterogenic foods in your case to help you stabilize your thyroid. Another treatment option is radiation. Consider all your options before choosing this. As we age, our thyroid " slows down. " Many people will have a thyroid " burn-out " as they age. Some people will develop sluggish or under active thyroids in their elder years, especially after 65 or so, that will require medication or trteatment. This trend will occur in people with hyperthyroidism as well. I have two friends who had overactive thyroids in their 20's and 30's. They were on meds. One had her thyroid normalize in her 50's and the other in her 60's and neither are on meds now. This is not uncommon. One friend sought help from alternative health doctors with good results. She was like another poster - hyperthyroid with hypothyroid (under active) symptoms. She was overweight but had to take meds which made her gain more weight and made her tired. The alternative meds (herbs and such) balanced her and she took far less Tapazole. She was able to maintain this until her thyroid normalized with age. You may want to research what is available in your area. Good luck, Carrol , Angela Nagle <angel.nail wrote: > > Hey everyone, > > Thank you for your advice. Things have been amped up a bit, yesterday the > doctor called be urgently because they decided i had to start medication > immediately. Im away and i couldnt even wait till monday. Its freaked me out > a bit, but also , the medication im on isn't vegan. Have you guys been in > this situation? I don't really have an option to not take it because my > thyroid is very toxic but im not sure what else to do. > Ange > > On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 2:44 AM, sejal mody <sejalmody wrote: > > > > > > > Hi Angela, > > > > I know that Yoga and Pranayam has helped. I know there is a yoga for the > > thyroid gland but can not recall. If I can find the link, I will keep you > > posted. > > > > I hope this helps and will keep you updated. > > > > thanks > > sejal > > > > --- On Thu, 3/25/10, Angela Nagle <angel.nail<angel.nail%40gmail.com>> > > wrote: > > > > Angela Nagle <angel.nail <angel.nail%40gmail.com>> > > hyperthyroid. > > <%40> > > Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:01 PM > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I just got my test results yesterday regarding my thyroid. I have a toxic > > > > thyroid which the doctor believes is because of Graves Disease. Im seeing > > an > > > > endocronologist soon, but in the meantime im wondering if anyone has any > > > > suggestions on natural/ diet related treatments for over active thyroids? > > > > The doctor said she thought i needed treatment immediately, but im going > > > > through the hospital system, so who knows how long it will take to get an > > > > appointment! So if anyone has any experiance, i would really appreciate it. > > > > Ange > > > > -- > > > > " One person flying in an airplane for one hour is responsible for the same > > > > greenhouse gas emissions as a typical Bangladeshi in a whole year. " - > > > > Beatrice Schell, European Federation for Transport and Environment, > > November > > > > 2001. > > > > * The global livestock industry is responsible for more greenhouse gas > > > > emissions than all the planes, trains and automobiles in the world combined > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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