Natural treatment

[Greenbirds27]

I am just curious to find out if there is an alternative or natural treatment for thyroids.

My husband has been on cadimasol for 3 years now and the doctors are saying he has to have the operation to remove thyroids. We wondered if anyone knows of natural treatments

thanks

[MaisieGray]

Is it correct that Cadimasol contains only Calcium, Vitamin D3 and Magnesium, and your husband isn't taking any antithyroid drugs? What is his diagnosis that necessitates removal of his thyroid?

[Greenbirds27 in reply to MaisieGray]

well its a bit complicated but his symtoms has not improved much after 3 years on cadimasol so doctor recommend op. thanks for response

[MaisieGray in reply to Greenbirds27]

Members can't help without the details. Has he got a diagnosis of either hypo or hyperthyroid, removal of a thyroid is a big step with consequences, and shouldn't be undertaken without a proper accurate diagnosis. Can you clarify if you mean cadimasol, or carbimazole - the latter is an anti thyroid drug, the former isn't. If your husband is hyperthyroid and/or has Graves', there are different options.

[Heloise]

Do you mean carbimazole for Graves disease? Three years is a long time but others have stayed on it longer than that. Have you tried to taper off of it and he remains hyperthyroid. Has he tried going gluten free and taking selenium and zinc?

I would not have the gland removed unless it was dire.

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[Greenbirds27 in reply to Heloise]

thank you very much for the info very helpful

[photocopier]

Yes is a simple answer to your question. Go to Findahomeopath.org or the CNM website and find a qualified & registered Homeopath in your area or a Naturopath. Or contact the Royal London Hospital of Integrated Health to see if they can help you. I think they take self referrals still. Hope that helps

[Greenbirds27 in reply to photocopier]

thank for the information very helpful

[anonymous45 in reply to photocopier]

When dealing with Graves disease, or clinically overactive thyroid in general, a medical doctor should be consulted rather than a naturopath, since this condition can be serious if left untreated.

[photocopier in reply to anonymous45]

I would have thought that if someone has been diagnosed with Graves disease they would be receiving conventional treatment from a qualified endocrinologist or GP. Naturopathic and Homeopathic treatment is there to help support not replace conventional treatment.

[anonymous45]

If your husband has been taking carbimazole to reduce the symptoms of overactive thyroid, but is not responding well to treatment; then partial (or total, if necessary) thyroidectomy (removal of thyroid gland tissue) might be the only option.

Whilst sometimes this results in underactive thyroid (hypOthyroidism), this is easier to manage than Graves/HypERthyroidism, and therefore the doctors advice should likely be followed exactly.

[pennyannie]

I am with Graves Disease and following medical intervention, RAI in 2005 have been very unwell for the past 5 years.

My symptoms post treatment being definitely worse than my initial diagnosis. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease and now after medical intervention I have thyroid eye disease, hypothyroidism and, yes, good old Graves.

Graves is an autoimmune disease and as such, you have it for life.

Your husband's thyroid is the victim of an autoimmune attack not the cause.

The thyroid is a major gland - living without it - and then, especially, not being allowed the appropriate treatment options is not something you'd expect, I know, but this seem to be happening around the country, hence the need for excellent forums like this one.

I read Graves thrives on stress and anxiety and that diet and life style changes can be of overall benefit long term in reducing the antibodies.

Managing hypothyroidism and or thyroid eye disease, is no walk in the park, especially when there are no treatment options available on the Nhs except Levothyroxine.

If with Graves you might like to read up :-

Elaine Moore - Graves Disease A Practical Guide - this lady has the disease - there is also a very comprehensive website ( USA ) protocols -

Dr Barry Durrant Peatfield's book - Your thyroid and how to keep it Healthy is another excellent book about all things thyroid. A goto book like the one above.

There's a very good chance your husband's body clock has and is, running fast, and he needs all his vitamins and minerals optimal, not just somewhere in the range, to help him through this difficult time.

It would make sense to arrange a full thyroid blood test together with the necessary vitamins and minerals as detailed on this site.

A proper evaluation of these results will then be offered by people a lot more knowledgeable than me.