My doctor put me on anti-depressants, then high blood pressure meds, and now he's telling me that my cholesterol is a bit high and wants me on cholesterol meds. I've never had these issues before. I need to see a new doctor because now my heart pounds after taking my thyroid meds. Something has to give! All I want is to feel better and feel normal.
What Dr Childs states, other meds can cause contraindications with your thyroid. I had covid in January and my thyroid went crazy. It took 6 months for my dr to gradually get me on the correct mg. to correct my levels. I refuse all meds dr's try to throw at me to counteract an issue that my thyroid is causing. I actually had A-fib while my thyroid was going nuts. A cardiologist determined it was thyroid caused. Since my thyroid is now on track...no more A-fib.
I wish I had had this info many years ago! I've been on thyroid replacement for 45 years, and the first I ever heard about drugs and supplements interfering with thyroid, was less than a month ago. Thank you for getting the word out.
I am post-menopausal, so my body makes zero Estrogen. Therefore I take Estradiol cream from my Naturopath. I’m sure the cream works for several hours topically. But I do use the cream 12 hours away from my NP Thyroid oral medication. I have long been aware that Estrogen blocks thyroid hormone. In any event, I’m only replacing LOST Estrogen, not adding Estrogen to Estrogen. This is certainly something for 2 Groups to think about: those on BCP’s and those who have Estrogen Dominance. Those with ED who are ALSO on BCP’s get a double whammy of thyroid blocking action. Interestingly, women in these groups often suffer from obesity and may not know their thyroid hormone is being blocked by their BCP’s and/or by their being Estrogen Dominant.
Thank you Dr. Westin for all your informative videos. I have Hashimoto's. I've been taking levothyroxine 50 mcg for 7 years, for the past 2 years I keep losing weight and my weight still going down. Do you think 50 mcg maybe too much? would I need to lower dosage or switch to another type of thyroid medication? Your advice would be greatly appreciated it.
Unfortunately in the UK many doctors don’t care about really really treating your thyroid problems. As long as the blood tests are within range your being treated….. regardless of whether it’s working or not. I have to slow down your videos as you go through subjects far too quickly. Saying that I have learned so much from your channel, I’ve even sent your link to the private doctor I’ve had to refer myself to. Because the NHS doctor isn’t interested,
I would like to understand more about those of us who have had a total thyroid ectomy . what do medications do to the thyroid medication mune is armour thyroid.
Dear Dr. Childs, I took levothyroxine for 12 years due to being hypo per my annual lab work. Never diagnosed with a specific problem and I still have my thyroid. My doctor just said I needed it because my TSH results. Anyway, I watched one of your videos and decided to taper down 25% every 2 weeks until I was off completely. It's been several weeks now and side effects are hanging on tight. BP has been as high as 153/101 but my pulse runs around 57 or in low 60s. I have been taking 4 drops 2% lugol iodine and selenium to try and revive my thyroid. My fatigue seems to be getting better, but high BP makes me nervous. My doctor refused to help me taper, so that's why I went solo. I did read that these side effects could happen, but would appreciate your thoughts
My blood pressure medication stopped working. I was put on beta blockers. My thyroid started acting up about one year after even though numbers are ok. Don't know what other med can replace beta blockers and work.
I think he was just saying that low dose naltrexone blocks opioid effects? I replayed that part too because I have mentioned low dose naltrexone to my mom who has chronic pain due to botched back surgeries.
Please tell me about desiccated thyroid meds that compound chemist makes up for you. I'm from Sydney Australia. Levothyroxin has given me high cholesterol, osteoporosis, depression and some days severe fatigue
I developed hypothyroidism after been prescribed lithium (because I was suicidal, but I am not bipolar). Nobody checked my thyroid, until I developed really serious symptoms (could not walk basically). Today I no longer take lithium, but the damaged was done ☹️. I still take antidepressives though. Really would like to find a doctor that could help me propelly optmize my treatments.
You need to find a lawyer. Lithium is a serious drug for serious problems and the patient has to be monitored through blood work on a regular basis to prevent permanent side effects.
@WS10YT-o5v I did place a formal complaint with the health system in the UK and they did an "investigation", but nothing happened. They said they could not know for sure I developed hypothyroidism because of the Lithium and that was it ☹️
Hi I've an over active thyroid.... (Graves Disease) . Docs have prescribed carbimozole 40mg...and now are tell me to double the dose to taking 2 40mg...please can you tell me what levels of a normal functioning thyroid so that I can know the levels. The docs are looking for. Are these meds doing the job or suppressing activities.... They have also prescribed beta blockers for symptoms I'm experiencing.
Are you taking any patients right now? I am suffering with my thyroid over 22 years and also I have Hashimoto. I take levothyroxine, but I don’t feel any better.
Where do i find a doctor that understands these issues ?? Please help. I live in central mass n have been suffering for years ! I have been on 3 of these other meds !! I dont beleive i am getting effective care.
Stay away from grains and sugars. Eat organic. And TAKE DIGESTIVE ENZYMES with your big meal. Oh, and eat smaller meals. TriVita makes an enzyme-probiotic combo that is taken before largest meal of the day. It’s called Flora Complete. You need this for proper digestion. If you take ALL processed foods out of your kitchen….and I mean THROW THEM AWAY…you’ll have fewer stomach problems. That especially includes this crap called “salad dressing”, which is poison in a bottle. Don’t shop any of the shelves in the grocery store except for one-ingredient items such as tomato sauce, tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken, tuna, unsweetened organic apple sauce, etc. No boxes…no bags…no flavoring packets (make your own)…you will anti-age your body when you shop whole, fresh, organic, regeneratively farmed, and pastured. No vegetable oils! Pure olive oil….look up which ones are real…most are fake. You don’t need pepcid…which destroys your good gut bacteria….you just need to change what you eat.
I"m curious about Metformin because I also have seen it used because one of it's perhaps side-effects or perhaps uses is weight loss. If you have your thyroid removed (competely) could you use metformin as a means to help you lose weight? (As I understand it, people who have full thyroidectomy's generally gain weight afterwards and it's hard to lose that weight).
Hello Doctor, I was injected with paliperidone 150 mg which has a median life of 50 days and a total of 250. As a result I developed Thyroiditis/ hypothyroidism... my concern is that due to the long life of the drug my thyroid would suffer irreversible consequences or even lead to Hashimoto's... Is there a possibility I could return to normal after elimination of the drug? ( currently taking only t3) Thanks.
Is there any link between Lyme disease and hoshimotos? Treated and untreated Lyme. Or how the body responds to the antibodies. If there even is a link. I had Lyme disease growing up maybe 15+ years ago and since then have had autoimmune, inflammation, joint, and hormonal issues. Maybe it’s just the body I was born with and not a reaction my body has been having
Hi, as posted on another of your videos. Whats the deal with ADHD medication like Vyvanse(Lisdexamphetamine) and Ritalin(Metylphenidate)? And I would like to thank you for all the great content you delivered over the years. You are really helping me out here!!!
I had severe graves disease & papillary thyroidcancer at the same time. [ took potassium iodine prior to my total thyroid removal they said it would reduce bleeding during surgery.
TSH optimal is .50-1. (not 5) This is the only one I'm sure of. Dr. Childs has a video about optimal levels. And most of them are not what the endocrinologist think is fine. Btw, here is the video, found it for you!: th-cam.com/video/jv1kV-UktIA/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
My doctor put me on anti-depressants, then high blood pressure meds, and now he's telling me that my cholesterol is a bit high and wants me on cholesterol meds. I've never had these issues before. I need to see a new doctor because now my heart pounds after taking my thyroid meds. Something has to give! All I want is to feel better and feel normal.
Diet and exercise can fix all of the above and you then can get off of all those non thryoid related Rx
Watch Dr Ken Berry, you need to do keto or carnivore diet.
What Dr Childs states, other meds can cause contraindications with your thyroid. I had covid in January and my thyroid went crazy. It took 6 months for my dr to gradually get me on the correct mg. to correct my levels. I refuse all meds dr's try to throw at me to counteract an issue that my thyroid is causing. I actually had A-fib while my thyroid was going nuts. A cardiologist determined it was thyroid caused. Since my thyroid is now on track...no more A-fib.
@JodizzleSlotRizz carnivore 🤌🏻🤌🏻
If your heart starts pounding you dose might be too high.
I wish I had had this info many years ago! I've been on thyroid replacement for 45 years, and the first I ever heard about drugs and supplements interfering with thyroid, was less than a month ago. Thank you for getting the word out.
I am post-menopausal, so my body makes zero Estrogen. Therefore I take Estradiol cream from my Naturopath. I’m sure the cream works for several hours topically. But I do use the cream 12 hours away from my NP Thyroid oral medication. I have long been aware that Estrogen blocks thyroid hormone. In any event, I’m only replacing LOST Estrogen, not adding Estrogen to Estrogen.
This is certainly something for 2 Groups to think about: those on BCP’s and those who have Estrogen Dominance. Those with ED who are ALSO on BCP’s get a double whammy of thyroid blocking action. Interestingly, women in these groups often suffer from obesity and may not know their thyroid hormone is being blocked by their BCP’s and/or by their being Estrogen Dominant.
Could you speak on the increased cancer risk when taking levothyroxine.
Yes, I discussed that topic here: th-cam.com/video/toMxP52EZj8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oCtrIiQwNbk0YWiA
Thank you Dr. Westin for all your informative videos. I have Hashimoto's. I've been taking levothyroxine 50 mcg for 7 years, for the past 2 years I keep losing weight and my weight still going down. Do you think 50 mcg maybe too much? would I need to lower dosage or switch to another type of thyroid medication? Your advice would be greatly appreciated it.
Thank you! Great info!!
Thank you. I got RA, I got fibromyalgia, and then I developed thyroid disease after being treated for a few years for them. No surprise.
Thank you.
Can you talk about this if you have total thyroid removal?
Idid not understand about low dose neltrexone. Is it bad for Hashamottos?
Me neither, have you since found anywhere else saying this?
Unfortunately in the UK many doctors don’t care about really really treating your thyroid problems. As long as the blood tests are within range your being treated….. regardless of whether it’s working or not.
I have to slow down your videos as you go through subjects far too quickly.
Saying that I have learned so much from your channel, I’ve even sent your link to the private doctor I’ve had to refer myself to. Because the NHS doctor isn’t interested,
😂😂😂 come to the u s.
I would like to understand more about those of us who have had a total thyroid ectomy . what do medications do to the thyroid medication mune is armour thyroid.
I take bioidentical hormones, how does estriol, estradiol, testosterone and progesterone effect my hypothyroid condition?
I’d like to know that
Dear Dr. Childs,
I took levothyroxine for 12 years due to being hypo per my annual lab work. Never diagnosed with a specific problem and I still have my thyroid. My doctor just said I needed it because my TSH results. Anyway, I watched one of your videos and decided to taper down 25% every 2 weeks until I was off completely. It's been several weeks now and side effects are hanging on tight. BP has been as high as 153/101 but my pulse runs around 57 or in low 60s. I have been taking 4 drops 2% lugol iodine and selenium to try and revive my thyroid. My fatigue seems to be getting better, but high BP makes me nervous.
My doctor refused to help me taper, so that's why I went solo. I did read that these side effects could happen, but would appreciate your thoughts
Where can I find more information on low dose naltrexone effects he’s mentioning?
What if you have no thyroid
This is why I don't take medication for thyroid and opted for a more natural approach.
Sorry but my anxiety needs these antidepressants
what bout antibiotics, pls?
My blood pressure medication stopped working. I was put on beta blockers. My thyroid started acting up about one year after even though numbers are ok. Don't know what other med can replace beta blockers and work.
Was naltrexone was good or bad for the thyroid?
I think he was just saying that low dose naltrexone blocks opioid effects? I replayed that part too because I have mentioned low dose naltrexone to my mom who has chronic pain due to botched back surgeries.
I didn’t understand either, can anyone explain this or link to other info on specifically this? I havnt read anything like re ldn.
Please tell me about desiccated thyroid meds that compound chemist makes up for you. I'm from Sydney Australia. Levothyroxin has given me high cholesterol, osteoporosis, depression and some days severe fatigue
I developed hypothyroidism after been prescribed lithium (because I was suicidal, but I am not bipolar).
Nobody checked my thyroid, until I developed really serious symptoms (could not walk basically).
Today I no longer take lithium, but the damaged was done ☹️.
I still take antidepressives though. Really would like to find a doctor that could help me propelly optmize my treatments.
You need to find a lawyer. Lithium is a serious drug for serious problems and the patient has to be monitored through blood work on a regular basis to prevent permanent side effects.
@WS10YT-o5v I did place a formal complaint with the health system in the UK and they did an "investigation", but nothing happened. They said they could not know for sure I developed hypothyroidism because of the Lithium and that was it ☹️
@@lindseycassini1560 oh wow. At least you did try. I have hypothyroidism and all my siblings, we don't know what caused it. My parents didn't have it.
I take my thyroid med at 6 every morning by itself 2 hours before I take my other meds.
Hi I've an over active thyroid.... (Graves Disease) . Docs have prescribed carbimozole 40mg...and now are tell me to double the dose to taking 2 40mg...please can you tell me what levels of a normal functioning thyroid so that I can know the levels. The docs are looking for. Are these meds doing the job or suppressing activities.... They have also prescribed beta blockers for symptoms I'm experiencing.
Are you taking any patients right now? I am suffering with my thyroid over 22 years and also I have Hashimoto. I take levothyroxine, but I don’t feel any better.
Where do i find a doctor that understands these issues ??
Please help. I live in central mass n have been suffering for years !
I have been on 3 of these other meds !!
I dont beleive i am getting effective care.
Is there a way to safely take Pepcid with Synthroid and Cytomel? I have MCAS so I take Pepcid twice a day and a daily antihistamine.
Eat a keto diet or carnivore
Stay away from grains and sugars. Eat organic. And TAKE DIGESTIVE ENZYMES with your big meal. Oh, and eat smaller meals. TriVita makes an enzyme-probiotic combo that is taken before largest meal of the day. It’s called Flora Complete. You need this for proper digestion. If you take ALL processed foods out of your kitchen….and I mean THROW THEM AWAY…you’ll have fewer stomach problems. That especially includes this crap called “salad dressing”, which is poison in a bottle. Don’t shop any of the shelves in the grocery store except for one-ingredient items such as tomato sauce, tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken, tuna, unsweetened organic apple sauce, etc. No boxes…no bags…no flavoring packets (make your own)…you will anti-age your body when you shop whole, fresh, organic, regeneratively farmed, and pastured. No vegetable oils! Pure olive oil….look up which ones are real…most are fake. You don’t need pepcid…which destroys your good gut bacteria….you just need to change what you eat.
My t4 is low to normal.i have hypothyroidism.im on levothyroxine.have had a partial thyroidectomy.my t4 is 1.0. feeling very aweful
I"m curious about Metformin because I also have seen it used because one of it's perhaps side-effects or perhaps uses is weight loss. If you have your thyroid removed (competely) could you use metformin as a means to help you lose weight? (As I understand it, people who have full thyroidectomy's generally gain weight afterwards and it's hard to lose that weight).
Hello Doctor, I was injected with paliperidone 150 mg which has a median life of 50 days and a total of 250. As a result I developed Thyroiditis/ hypothyroidism... my concern is that due to the long life of the drug my thyroid would suffer irreversible consequences or even lead to Hashimoto's... Is there a possibility I could return to normal after elimination of the drug? ( currently taking only t3) Thanks.
I gained some weight on taking Levothyroxine 175 Mcg tablet for life .
Its really difficult to find a good doctor. N what ever you told in this video was up true.
Is there any link between Lyme disease and hoshimotos? Treated and untreated Lyme. Or how the body responds to the antibodies. If there even is a link.
I had Lyme disease growing up maybe 15+ years ago and since then have had autoimmune, inflammation, joint, and hormonal issues. Maybe it’s just the body I was born with and not a reaction my body has been having
Hi, as posted on another of your videos. Whats the deal with ADHD medication like Vyvanse(Lisdexamphetamine) and Ritalin(Metylphenidate)? And I would like to thank you for all the great content you delivered over the years. You are really helping me out here!!!
Also I'd love to know the ideal* [ not general range]for t3,t4, tsh yada yada for those without a thyroid
I had severe graves disease & papillary thyroidcancer at the same time. [ took potassium iodine prior to my total thyroid removal they said it would reduce bleeding during surgery.
Omg I didn't know about the estrogen!
TSH optimal is .50-1. (not 5) This is the only one I'm sure of. Dr. Childs has a video about optimal levels. And most of them are not what the endocrinologist think is fine. Btw, here is the video, found it for you!:
th-cam.com/video/jv1kV-UktIA/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
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ME
How are ur teeth so white?
a visual effect in the video every 5 seconds is too much
Agree! These special effects make it impossible to watch this video.