Supplements?

Hi , I be had a TSH result of 5.2, six weeks ago and 4.3 recently. My Gp is just monitoring my levels but not offered any treatment.

I am thinking of doing a private test as suggested on here, but wondering what the census is on taking supplements such as kelp and magnesium. Would these interfere with the results? If I can’t get my gp to offer levo, then would any of these supplements help?

Thank for your wisdom and advice.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Definitely NOT recommended to supplement iodine or kelp. Both can make things much worse

drknews.com/iodine-and-hash...

You need full Thyroid and vitamin testing as detailed in previous post

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Thank you. As I suspected, lots of conflicting views on the net. Yes I am going to do the tests and take it from there. Xx

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

FibroClaire

It's not a good idea to take kelp, or any other form of iodine. Before considering it, test for iodine deficiency, and if found to be deficiency then iodine should be supplemented under the supervision of an experienced practioner. Iodine used to be used to treat hyperthyroidism, so definitely not a good idea for anyone who is hypo, or suspected to be hypo, to be taking it.

Magnesium testing isn't that reliable. Many of us take magnesium, especially if we supplement with D3 for low Vit D level as it is an important cofactor which helps the body use D3.

I think your first step should be full thyroid/vitamin testing such as

Medichecks Thyroid Check Ultravit medichecks.com/thyroid-func... and code MED99 gives 20% discount if used by the end of October

or

Blue Horizon Thyroid Check Plus Eleven bluehorizonmedicals.co.uk/t... - I've just had a pop up discount code for 15% - oct15

If you post your results, with reference ranges, when you have them, members will help.

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Thank you. I will do actually that and get back with results.

I appreciate your wisdom and support.