Re: gone down hill - can anyone help

[Guest guest]

do you take dhea too? it's my understanding that dhea is needed to allow the

cells to uptake thyroid

" A lack of the adrenal hormones DHEA and cortisol can result in thyroid hormone

imbalance and thyroid hormone uptake by the cells. This can result in the

patient having symptoms of hyperthyroidism (e.g. palpitations, rapid heart beat,

and shortness of breath, increased perspiration and agitation) in conjunction

with symptoms of hypothyroidism. "

http://www.eagleclinic.com/thyroid_treatment.html

[Guest guest]

Yes sorry I forgot to mention that I also take DHEA 25mg. Should I take more

than that?

I've just phoned Dr. P in a state of panic. I will in a fight of flight but

trying to calm myself down until Dr. P phones back.

Thanks

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> do you take dhea too? it's my understanding that dhea is needed to allow the

cells to uptake thyroid

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> " A lack of the adrenal hormones DHEA and cortisol can result in thyroid

hormone imbalance and thyroid hormone uptake by the cells. This can result in

the patient having symptoms of hyperthyroidism (e.g. palpitations, rapid heart

beat, and shortness of breath, increased perspiration and agitation) in

conjunction with symptoms of hypothyroidism. "

> http://www.eagleclinic.com/thyroid_treatment.html

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[Guest guest]

how are youre electrolytes? Could your potassium be low?

Chris

[Guest guest]

Not sure Chris. I take himalayan salt every morning in water.

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> how are youre electrolytes? Could your potassium be low?

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> Chris

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[Guest guest]

steroids can cause potassium loss i think:

" Avoid salt http://www.gihealth.com/html/education/drugs/prednisone.html

Most of us consume much more salt (sodium chloride) than our body needs.

Normally, our kidneys keep our body in balance any excess salt is excreted in

the urine. Prednisone causes sodium retention and potassium loss which may lead

to fluid retention, weight gain, bloating and low blood potassium levels. In

some patients, this can cause high blood pressure or worsen a pre-existing

condition. We suggest a no-added salt diet and avoidance of highly salted

pre-packaged convenience foods. Use fresh herbs whenever possible. Read food

labels. Don't add salt to cooking and remove the salt shaker from your table.

Instead use low-salt spices to add flavor to your meals. Ask your doctor about

using salt-substitutes which are helpful since they contain extra potassium. It

may be helpful to add high potassium foods such as bananas, citrus fruits,

melons, and tomatoes to your diet. Be sure that your blood pressure and blood

tests are checked regularly. "

i think potassium *may* be needed for thyroid uptake.

http://www.ithyroid.com/potassium.htm

i had an electrolyte test done in the summer and i was pretty low on potassium -

this was before a week of food poisoning and possibly before a few days trial of

florinef (i can't remember)

chris

[Guest guest]

Thanks for this information I will bear that in mine. No salt in the

future either.

I slept a little last night so feel bit better today. YIPPY!!!! I just took a

codeine pain killer.

Thanks again.

x

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> Most of us consume much more salt (sodium chloride) than our body needs.

Normally, our kidneys keep our body in balance any excess salt is excreted in

the urine. Prednisone causes sodium retention and potassium loss which may lead

to fluid retention, weight gain, bloating and low blood potassium levels. In

some patients, this can cause high blood pressure or worsen a pre-existing

condition. We suggest a no-added salt diet and avoidance of highly salted pre-

[Guest guest]

Ok that's good you're feeling better.

what did Dr P say? Did he say anything about salt or anything? i think if you

asked others on diff forums they'd say keep taking the salt...it seems you get

different opinions from everyone you ask

i found that taking some potassium tablets and some vegetable juice may have

made me feel more hypo - in my mind it might therefore - might - have helped

with thyroid uptake in me....

chris

[Guest guest]

Hi This para doesn't make sense to me. hypo is more symptomatic, which is the opposite one would expect with improved uptake- or am I being dim here?> Subject: Re: gone down hill - can anyone help> > > i found that taking some potassium tablets and some vegetable juice may have made me feel more hypo - in my mind it might therefore - might - have helped with thyroid uptake in me....> > chris> > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >

[Guest guest]

I assumed it had increased thyroid uptake, because i had more symptoms. ie,

until i took the potassium, the thyroid was pooling, then it suddenly was able

to be used, leaving me with hypo symptoms because my blood levels were low. does

that make sense? bear in mind that i am not optimised on thyroid and do not

take it every day, so it is possible for my thyroid hormones to drop.

chris

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> Hi

> This para doesn't make sense to me. hypo is more symptomatic,

which is the opposite one would expect with improved uptake- or am I being dim

here?