Any Results with Chinese Herbal remedies for High blood pressure Hypothyro

[Annethyro]

Anyone had Results with Traditional Chinese herbal remedies specially chosen by a Chinese doctor for Hypothyroidism and High Blood Pressure 100/180 (my reading ) as I have too many bad side effects with all brands of LEVOTHYROXIN .

Many thanks for all your good feedback and help.

[greygoose]

High blood pressure can be caused by low thyroid hormones. Chinese herbs cannot increase your thyroid hormones. So, if your high BP is caused by being hypo, the thing to do is raise your T3. You can only replace a hormone with a hormone, not with a herb.

[Sabine_es in reply to greygoose]

Agree. I am going to Chinese MD for acupuncture and additional Chinese herbs. It all helps a lot! Especially with the energy, relax etc., but she said with thyroid if hormones are low it is very important to take them, maybe after some time of therapy I will need less. But at this point they are crucial for recovery.

[Annethyro in reply to Sabine_es]

Dear Sabine_es,

Thank you so much for your response. How often do you get Accupuncture and do you take the Chinese herbs every day and did they do a special mix for you ?

They did for me with 20 different in the mix that I have to take twice daily for one week and then depending on my blood pressure the doctor will give me tablets that he say is cheaper as for one week I pay £63 and £10 for the consultation, total that I find very expensive maybe because it is in Chinatown London ?..

For 30 min. Accupuncture it is £45, so all these quite expensive but if it works it is worth it as I will do anything to avoid the horrible side effects that I got with all the different brand of LEVOTHYROXIN .

[Sabine_es in reply to Annethyro]

Well, the first 10 sessions are every 5-7 days, then every few weeks, and finally once a year. As for herbs I got a Chinese tonic that I take 2xday, I think it is a mix of herbs. I love how it works! As for accupuncture it is first time that I feel it really working, during the session and after. At first I had roller coaster of energy, now I feel good all day. My Doctor says you must feel it working, otherwise it means it does not work for you or is not done well. I did 7 sessions so far and the biggest difference is in my energy levels and mental peace, I am much calmer. But I go there mostly to help with my other hormonal issues so I see how that works. As for the costs I live in Spain, so it is much cheaper then London treatments for sure.