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Help! Should I be taking antithyroid medication? Doctors not sure?!?!

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audrey97605
audrey97605

I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.  My labs have all come back normal except my TSH.  June (0.114) and July ( 0.281) lab normal (.486 to 5.0)...I have been taking beta blocker propranolol for a month. I hate it.  My heart rate is still high first in the morning 113. I have muscle weakness, sleeping troubles, dizziness, weight loss ,dry eyes and extreme fatigue.

Just consulted with an naturopath... Any advice??

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  • brightonbreeze
    brightonbreeze audrey97605

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    I am having two taken out together on Thursday. I would have waited but one has chipped and rather than get it refilled I an going to get it done. I will do the rest when I am more recovered. There are some suppliments you can take to help your body not absorb the toxins released and then to take afterwards to eliminate them. 

    • audrey97605
      audrey97605 brightonbreeze

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      Let me know how that goes for you.. I think I will wait till I am feeling stronger... I will see my dentist at the end of August and ask her about it. I will also mention it to my ND. Thanks
  • acoffin
    acoffin audrey97605

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    Hi Audrey,

    My daughter followed Linda's advice and started taking Acetyl L Carnitine and within the first month...her blood work was within range.  Her symptoms have all disappeared...the TSH has yet to be within the range but has increased slightly ...but wer're not too concern about it.  Our naturalpath also prescribed high dosage of Vitamin D as well as Omega 3.  In addition, my daugher was taking tinture of bugleweed with motherwort.  My daughter was diagnosed with Graves about 4 years ago... and this is the first time, her lab is within the range and symptom free.  The protocol began in Feb. and ...due to getting better and better, we had to decrease her antithyroid meds every month so she doesn't become hypothyroid.  She is now on a very low dosage of Tapazole and on a much lower dosage of Acetyl L Acarnitne, and other supplements.  She also went gluten and dairy free.  All in all, her regular doctor didn't do much good for those 4 years...but thanks to Linda...everything is so much better for my daughter. Good luck!

    • audrey97605
      audrey97605 acoffin

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      Hi. Thanks for sharing your daughter story of her journey. I have not been diagnosed with Graves yet. All of my last lab came back in range except my TSH. I have Symptoms of rapid heart rate, take a beta blocker which is hard because I have low blood pressure, I have dizziness, muscle weakness and need to put some weight back on. 

      what we're your daughters symptoms?  4 years is a long time to find answers. Thank goodness Linda has found the study about cartinine and it is helping. I start my supplements schedule with the same as your daughter this week.  My physician think my thyroid went loopy because of a stomach bacteria infection.  I hope your daughter has continue success.  How old is she?? I am 40.

       

    • audrey97605
      audrey97605 acoffin

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      Hi Ann..

      Would you happen to know the name brand of the Motherwort your daughter used or is using?? The one my ND wanted me to use has been discontinued! Shucks! Kind thanks..

      PS  Wondering if she ever complained about muscle soreness? 

    • acoffin
      acoffin audrey97605

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      Hi Audrey,

      Our ND orders the tincture (freshly made) from Finlandia Pharmacy in Vancouver, BC. The potency for the freshly dispensed supplement is a lot greater than already bottled remedies.  

      My daughter had her latest blood test done this morning.  Her TSH is finally within range...this is the first time in 5 years...however, it also showed that her Tfree3 and 4 are off range and is now slightly hypo.  But that means she is ready to reduce her medication further (Tapazole) and Acetyl l Carnitine.  So, excellent news, all in all...TSH within range means she is no longer excreting Graves antibodies...hypothyroid means she is no longer leading Tapazole.  

    • audrey97605
      audrey97605 acoffin

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      That's awesome news.  Thanks for the name of the motherwort company. I will look it up online.  Wow you find out about lab report real quick.  In ontario it takes few days.  My doctor is making wait till next lab before she decide if I need antithyroid medication. I give blood today to see if anything changes....My muscle are so weak and legs and hands get numbing..
    • acoffin
      acoffin audrey97605

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      In BC, you can get access to most lab results on line if you register at http://www.myehealth.ca/  Not all results come back on the same day...but the basic thyroid panel tasting does.  

       

  • acoffin
    acoffin audrey97605

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    Hi Audrey...my daughter is 19 years old.  Her symptoms were rapid heart beat, weight loss, muscle weakness, anxiety, constant itching, cognitive impaired, heat intelerance, sleeping problems.  My understanding is that whether the hyperthyroidism is due to Graves or not, the supplements will help to decrease the symptoms.  I hope what you're experiencing is temporary and you will find health and recovery very soon.
    • audrey97605
      audrey97605 acoffin

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      Her symptoms are like mine :-(.  I. Am glad she found relief.

      nineteen was the best years of my life.  I'll keep you updated how I make out with the supplements.  Thanks for replying 

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