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Supplementing with Dr Ron’s Desiccated Thyroid whilst taking Levothyroxine

Following a series of miscarriages and taking a long time to conceive in between the losses, I have been under the care of a miscarriage specialist here in London. A series of blo …
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GF Going Paleo, Feeling Scatter-brained, trouble sleeping— carbs too low?

Okay, so recently my GF's decided to stop eating grains (Except rice) and beans (except soy lichithin). She reports feeling better in terms of gut health: we've both seen some sli …
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Is it a miracle? My thyroid has healed!

Remember me? I'm the guy who quit taking his Synthroid last month. The doctor that put me on it 7 years ago said it was for life. Subsequent doctors said the same thing. The Qui …
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What can I expect with bursitis and hypothyroid on paleo?

I'm new to paleo. I started it in hopes of improving inflammation. I have wicked bursitis in both hips and I'm only 40. I have felt just sort of unconsciously that sugar is the key …
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Please hack my blood work

i hope you guys have a idea what i should do. i have following symptoms for quite a while and no doctor seems to find out what my problem is. *always tired *no energy *feel cold * …
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Should I really take thyroid meds for TSH ranging between 4 - 7.5?

Over the last few years, my TSH levels have ranged from 4 to 7.5. Last year, when my TSH hit 7.5, my doctor tried me on levothyroxine. I had such a bad reaction on it (chest pain, …
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Pain (cramping?) in hands and feet - diet related?

For the past week or so I've been noticing slight pain in my feet and hands, mostly in the palms and arches, especially when I'm going to bed. It feels sort of like cramping of ver …
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Hypothyroidism and K-2

I was wondering if it is wise to take K-2 since I have hypothyroid. I know that I should avoid cruciferous veg, kale, collards, broccoli, etc, and that seems to be the natural foo …
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Diet and hypothyroidism

As far as diet goes, what are the biggest impactors on the thyroid? Specifically the causes of hypothyroidism?
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Hypothyroidism?

From anyone who has had experience with being hypothyroid or anyone who has some knowledge on the subject, what would be the biggest and most effective ways to improve and heal thy …
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Why can eating low carb produce hypothyroidism?

I have been looking around here and haven't really found a specific answer to my question. Why do hypothyroid patients do better with more carbs? What exactly does our body (and th …
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Taking thyroid meds at night

Do any of you take them at night? This articles says theres benefits to it. What do you guys think? Gonna try experimenting with it a bit.
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Does eating LC/VLC induce hypothyroidism?

My family has a history of hypothyroidism. For the last 6 months I would say I have eaten pretty low carb except on workout days where I would add in a sweet potato or 2. I also in …
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Psyllium husk and paleo

Hi, I have a few questions about psyllium husk as a fiber source. I have hypothyroidism and tend to get jammed up, I've taken psyllium husk for years to keep things moving, is tha …
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when should I take magnesium supplement?

This is difficult for me, probably because of information I've read and my personal situation. I am hypo-thyroid, I take 88mcg of Synthroid first thing in the morning, then at lun …

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