Non-thyroid supplements

[FinneUK]

Hi,

Do you think this supplement will do anything while I decide how to get tested.

THYROID COMPLEX - 60 Premium Supplements with 14 ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, including L-Tyrosine, Iodine, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Kelp & Magnesium for supporting both under/active THYROID

[MaisieGray]

Well yes it likely will do something, but possibly not what you are wanting. 😊 It contains iodine, and kelp which itself contains iodine, and it isn't adviseable to supplement with iodine unless you have first tested for iodine deficiency, and then only under the guidance of a qualified professional. Before modern antithyroid treatment for hyperthyroidism was developed, iodine in solution was given to patients, for the same purpose...... In general, it's not adviseable to supplement at all, without first testing for low levels. You mention deciding how to get tested, and perhaps the easiest thing to do is to have a set of comprehensive tests carried out as so many of us do, by using one of the labs listed here thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

[FinneUK in reply to MaisieGray]

Thanks for your replies,

If I had any money I would definitely get tested privately but I don't and it's a long time to wait for even a first appointment at the NHS surgery. I also wondered whether tyrosine would have any benefit - on its own it's cheap.

[MaisieGray in reply to FinneUK]

I took from you writing "while I decide how to get tested", that you were contemplating either private testing, or seeing a private specialist who would order the testing, as an alternative to seeing your NHS GP. But however long it takes to see your GP, it won't get any shorter if you don't book an appointment in order to investigate your health issues. But if you took this supplement before you go down either route, and are then subsequently tested, your results would be skewed accordingly.

[FinneUK in reply to MaisieGray]

Well in truth I'm not starting from scratch. I did see Dr Peatfield approx. 10 years ago - twice. I have taken small amounts (1/2-1 grain) natural thyroid on and off - mostly on - without any NHS involvement although they were aware initially but have probably forgotten. I find I just can't afford any of it any more ... I haven't taken much for the last year due to costs. Now I haven't taken any for 3 months or so - perhaps I feel the effects, perhaps I don't...

[Angel_of_the_North in reply to FinneUK]

Tyrosine and iodine are the "ingredients" in thyroid hormone, but if your thyroid is no longer capable of making hormone from the raw materials (which is what hypothyroidism is) it doesn't matter how much you give it; it still doesn't work. Think of it as filling up your car with petrol when the engine has fallen out - you won't be going anywhere

[FinneUK in reply to Angel_of_the_North]

Thanks I agree it won't work if the thyroid is not working. I don't know that mine is not working at all though.

[FinneUK in reply to FinneUK]

Hi

I decided to go for medichecks monitoring test and just see what happens before next steps.

[FinneUK in reply to FinneUK]

Hi, I have the results , My TSH is 9.05, T3 4.35, T4 14.7 with >3 mo' on nothing. Do you think the NHS would treat me with these results esp T4 in normal range? I am going to try but wondered.

[greygoose]

Beware of anything that calls itself 'support' - iodine does not 'support' the thyroid, it stimulates it, and then suppresses it. So-called 'support' supplements are little more than glorified multi-vitamins, which are useless and a waste of money, at best, and dangerous at worst. Best to stay well away from them!