Levothyroxine and SIBO

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I’ve been taking Levothyroxine for over 20 years after my thyroid was removed. I cannot remember what sort of specialist he was but I was referred to him by I think an ent physician. I’d been choking on food, loosing my voice (sounds familiar?!) and my thyroid swelled. He checked it for cancer and found it was benign. I could have it removed as he thought the swelling could be causing my problems but he couldn’t guarantee this. Regretfully I had it removed and been on thyroxine ever since. Needless to say it made no difference.

Just recently I saw some research that said Levothyroxine causes SIBO especially in those with slow gut mobility. Some research has found taking liquid thyroxine actually improves this and has led to SIBO being resolved. Has anyone tried this? It seems available on the NHS. I’ve added a link.

Thanks

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