On Thyroxine, but GP advised I also take Thyroid Suppt supplemt which contains Tyrosine how will this help?

Question:

Have been taking Thyroxine 100/125mcg alternating for yrs. My blood results always indicated this dose is high but my symptoms suggested I was still underactive. GP advised me to start Thyroid Support medication (TSM) in addtion to the thyroxine. TSM contains 450mg Tyrosine, 30mg iodine per one. i am now taking 2. Very alert, mental fogginess has gone. Used to get prickly heat itch pre TSM have noticed this is worse. Also never had eczema before but I seem to be getting more dry patches not sure if this is all related or a coincidence. Dont want to stop the TSM as mentally it is really helping. Also getting less headaches.

Answers:
The supplement you are using may be helping with the T4 to T3 conversion. If your free t3 levels have been below midrange, why not try a T4/T3 medication like Armour.

I use Armour and it has helped with most symptoms. I do take a thyroid supplement as well that can be bought over the counter. It contains ltyrosine, zinc, selenium, iodine, and C.

I have to disclaim that I am not in any way a health practitioner. But I do have a little school under my belt.so.If you were had low levels of T3/T4 and were supplementing with thyroxine, which is T4, you may still have a under active thyroid. T4 supplementation would only treat you symptoms and from the sound of it, not very well. The newer TSM has two key components, iodine, which is essential for T4/T3 production and tyrosine which is the precursor molecule for both T3/T4. It almost appears that you might have a diet lacking in tyrosine or iodine as both of these are easily acquired from food. As far as the eczema, I'm not aware of a connection with the thyroid, food allergy's are very common for a flair up of the condition. Check with you Dr. about possible food or drug allergy's.

On Thyroxine, but GP advised I also take Thyroid Suppt supplemt which contains Tyrosine how will this help?

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