grapefruit?

[mandy72]

i got some grapefruits yesterday for my infused water

normally have cucumber, lemon, lime and celery but fancied a change

if i remember right grapefruit is a big no no with thyroxine?

[Rmichelle]

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I foumd this link from a past post-im sure others will comment and help.xx

[mandy72 in reply to Rmichelle]

thank you

i would only be having a slice of it in my water bottle along with the cucumber ect and will be refilling with water throughout the day

[Rmichelle in reply to mandy72]

Sounds ok to me but just see what the more experienced peeps say-sounds very refreshing mandy 😊

[mandy72 in reply to Rmichelle]

i did start with fruit water and couldnt understand why my sugar levels were high so i tested the drink and it wasnt good

the celery lemon lime and cucumber is lovely, i do pee for england but dr said thats a good thing as it could be stopping me from retaining water (i swell badly in this heat and so far its been ok)

[Angel_of_the_North]

I think it is OK as long as taken away from meds. It makes many medications act differently.

[megsplace]

I take thyroxine I have done now for over a year I eat grapefruit I also have many other foods I shouldn't .life is short I say.

[Pimms1]

Hi Mandy72 sorry I don't think I will be much help I have had underactive thyroid for 17 years I only take 75mg witch I think is to low I have never had a day where I don't feel unwell as my thyroid is like a yoyo and they move my dose up and down the same nothing seems to help and I have put 4stone on in weight and nothing seems to shift the weight even going to a gym hasn't helped sorry I can't. Help you

[Despena in reply to Pimms1]

Hi Pimms1 you need to tell your doctor to send you to an endocrinologist for tests. I have been on thyroxine for 37 years my thyroid was removed when I was 20 years old, for the first year they kept messing around with my doseage & I felt terrible it was when I instead that I was sent to an endocrinologist & after some tests and adjustment of my medication that I started to feel much better and lose the weight that just kept pilling on. I am now on 1000mg (yes 1000 not 100) & have been for over 30 years & I feel great.

[Despena]

You can have grapefruit with thyroxin as the effect of it is minimal. It’s warfarin that you shouldn’t have grapefruit with. Hope this helps