Things that helped T4/NDT therapy.

[Mallibu]

I thought we can share some things that made a difference for us energy wise or in hypo well being, either in good or bad ways.

Things that have helped my energy, and made me feel that thyroxine was working better:

Selenium (100 mcg/day). People in Europe/New Zealand are deficient in it, USA is fine. Research is available on google for that subject.

Vitamin D / Sun exposure. I can feel a modest difference when I supplement it, or expose myself for an hour to the sun.

Omega 3

Sufficient carbs. Anything above > 200 g carbs is enough. There's research that shows T4 -> T3 conversion needs adequate carbs to happen. Low carb diets made me feel like shit, when tried.

Any things that have helped in your own experience?

[greygoose]

What helped me?

Getting both my FT4 and FT3 and cortisol in the right place for me.

Optimising ferritin, B12 and vit D.

Taking vit A, vit E, NAC, magnesium, zinc, vit C - most important : magnesium and zinc.

Taking a daily dose of turmeric in honey, and CBD oil. In the winter, I add lemon and ginger to that mix.

What made me worse?

Selenium, serapeptase, probiotics/prebiotics, T4 only, NDT, PPIs, beta blockers, soy and, above all, iodine!

I would also say that just about every doctor I've sever seen has made me worse!

[Cromaty in reply to greygoose]

Interesting GG! Probiotics made you worse?! Any idea why?

[serenfach]

After trying all sorts of suppliments, etc, I found the only thing that helped after a long day was a glass of wine. I know this sounds trite, but it works for me!