Posted by Maxime on December 14, 2003, at 13:43:29
In reply to Re: Thyroid alternatives? » Maxime, posted by tealady on December 14, 2003, at 4:40:15
Wow, you really know a lot about this. :) I am very glad I posted now.
I do take zinc as well. I was having trouble with my hair falling out from stress and so that was how I initially started taking the selenium and zinc combo. I later read that it was good for the brain and since I am bipolar .... well I need all the help I can get. :)
I don't think I have ever had my ferritin tested. I know that often I have low iron stores. I am still anorexic but not nearly as starved as I used to be. I actually eat one meal a day now.
Thyroid antibodies? I have no idea at this point. I do remember that several years ago I went to see a doctor in another Province where I was living at the time. She did so many tests on my thyroid. She did say at the time that I didn't have any antibodies, but to be honest, I can't remember what that meant. I have to admit I need to learn much, much, much more about my thyroid.
I swing between vegan and vegetarian diet. Usually I go a few months vegan and then I need to have an intake of eggs etc. Once my B12 dropped so low that I had to have injections. So that is the only reason that I will break down every once in while and eat eggs and some dairy.
Grrr. You know, I asked my doctor if I should be taking the synthroid on an empty stomach and she said it didn't matter! The only reason I asked was because when I was living in the U.S. for a few months (I live in Canada) my synthroid prescription had a label on it that said to take on an empty stomach. It was a pain in the butt to take them on an empty stomach because all the other meds I take have to be taken with food. But I am going to try again. :)
I'm going for a blood test this week for my thyroid. I will be sure to have it as early as possible. :)
I'm going to check out the post you wrote that you made reference to.
Thanks again!!!
Maxime
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