Anyone know anything about a "slow or lazy thyroid"?
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I suffered with hyper-thyroid for a long time, but here is something interesting I just heard about. An aquaintance of mine was diagnosed as you are and she started sleeping with her feet elevated on the advice of i dont know who. She put 2 phone books under her matress by her feet and slept with 1 thin pillow, I think. Within a month it was gone said her surprised doctor.
She didn't take any prescriptions, though she may have taken some herbal supplements to help with her metabolism. She seemed to think the elevated feet helped more blood get to her thyroid and that was enough to stimulate it so that it could heal.
Coincidentally enough, the number one yoga pose for Thyroid is the shoulder stand - again getting all the blood into the throat area. You can see more poses for thyroid, using Yoga Journal's pose finder on line:
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/index.cfm?ctsrc=welcome
Just choose Thyroid as the Anatomical Focus.
The single most important part of my recovery from my thyroid issue was reading a book called You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay:
http://www.hayhouse.com/details.php?id=267
It was given to me by a friend and her words really rang true with me. I also like that she gives a specific thing that you can do for a wide variety of ailments, so it feels tailored for you. I strongly urge you to check it out. If you find it in a bookstore you can look up Thyroid in the list near the back and see if you feel it applies. Mine was so totally spot on.
Of course, eating protein first thing in the morning will naturally stimulate your metabolism, as will eating 6 small meals a day instead of 3 larger ones.
Peace!
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wouldn't worry till Monday about the fertility issue. You'll be okay. If you have a weight problem, getting this taken care of will help!
The Dr will give you medicine to correct it and you will be fine. Don't worry about it. My mom has it, slow makes you gain weight and lose your hair. But it's really really easy to fix. They give you a medication for it.
This might be more helpful for your question- http://preconception.com/health/answers/73.htm
Alternative names
Myxedema; Adult hypothyroidism
Definition
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck just below the larynx, secretes hormones that control metabolism. These hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
The secretion of T3 and T4 is controlled by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus, which is part of the brain. Thyroid disorders may result not only from defects in the thyroid gland itself, but also from abnormalities of the pituitary or hypothalamus.
Hypothyroidism, or underactivity of the thyroid gland, may cause a variety of symptoms and may affect all body functions. The body's normal rate of functioning slows, causing mental and physical sluggishness. The symptoms may vary from mild to severe, with the most severe form called myxedema, which is a medical emergency.
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a disease of the thyroid gland where the body's immune system attacks the gland. Failure of the pituitary gland to secrete a hormone to stimulate the thyroid gland (secondary hypothyroidism) is a less common cause of hypothyroidism. Other causes include congenital defects, surgical removal of the thyroid gland, irradiation of the gland, or inflammatory conditions.
Risk factors include age over 50 years, female gender, obesity, thyroid surgery, and exposure of the neck to X-ray or radiation treatments.
Symptoms
Early symptoms:
weakness
fatigue
cold intolerance
constipation
weight gain (unintentional)
depression
joint or muscle pain
thin, brittle fingernails
thin and brittle hair
paleness
Late symptoms:
slow speech
dry flaky skin
thickening of the skin
puffy face, hands and feet
decreased taste and smell
thinning of eyebrows
hoarseness
abnormal menstrual periods
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
overall swelling
muscle spasms (cramps)
muscle pain
muscle atrophy
uncoordinated movement
absent menstruation
joint stiffness
dry hair
hair loss
facial swelling
drowsiness
appetite loss
ankle, feet, and leg swelling
short stature
separated sutures
delayed formation or absence of teeth
Signs and tests
A physical examination reveals delayed relaxation of muscles during tests of reflexes. Pale, yellow skin; loss of the outer edge of the eyebrows; thin and brittle hair; coarse facial features; brittle nails; firm swelling of the arms and legs; and mental slowing may be noted. Vital signs may reveal slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and low temperature.
A chest X-ray may reveal an enlarged heart.
Laboratory tests to determine thyroid function include:
T4 test (low)
serum TSH (high in primary hypothyroidism, low or low-normal in secondary hypothyroidism)
Additional laboratory abnormalities may include:
increased cholesterol levels
increased liver enzymes
increased serum prolactin
low serum sodium
a complete blood count (CBC) that shows anemia
Treatment
The purpose of treatment is to replace the deficient thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medication. The lowest dose effective in relieving symptoms and normalizing the TSH is used. Life-long therapy is needed. Medication must be continued even when symptoms subside. Thyroid hormone levels should be monitored yearly after a stable dose of medication is determined.
After replacement therapy has begun, report any symptoms of increased thyroid activity (hyperthyroidism) such as restlessness, rapid weight loss, and sweating.
Myxedema coma is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's level of thyroid hormones becomes extremely low. It is treated with intravenous thyroid replacement and steroid therapy. Supportive therapy of oxygen, assisted ventilation, fluid replacement, and intensive-care nursing may be indicated.
Expectations (prognosis)
With treatment, return to the normal state is usual. Life-long medication is needed. Myxedema coma can result in death.
Complications
Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. It may be caused by an infection, illness, exposure to cold, or certain medications in an individual with untreated hypothyroidism. Symptoms and signs of myxedema coma include unresponsiveness, decreased breathing, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, and below normal temperature.
Other complications are heart disease, increased risk of infection, infertility, and miscarriage.
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