Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 I Think I would always use Lycopus in raised thyroid. I had very good results using a changing Rx based around Lycopus and Leonorus. Also some crataegus to protect the heart Sally On Wednesday, January 14, 2004, at 08:54 pm, Hannah Barton wrote: > > Dear All, > Hoping to get some advice on the treatment of Hyperthyroidism. I have a > female patient aged 25yrs with recent dx (2 months ago) of > Hyperthyroidism. > She didn't bring her blood test results with her but had a T4 count of > 79 > she informed me. No details on T3. > > On examination, Pt had a diffuse smooth goiter, slight tremmor and > slight > exopthalmus of the right eye.BP was 125/75. > > Sx include s.o.b.o.e, feeling hot all the time, increased appetite and > weight (1 1/2 st increase), palpitations (although better since rxd > beta > blockers), ankle oedema, shortened menstrual cycles and lighter > menstruation > although painful with tender breasts. Pt also has long-term IBS. > > I gave her Leonorus, , Anemone, calendula, tarax rad as her > main mix. > Also a tea of Tarax. Fol, urtica, lavandula and chamamilla. > > The pt is hoping to avoid having the drugs offered - thyroxine an > carbamizole. Has been taking beta blockers (propanalol) and a > supplement > called 'sumacazon' as well as kelp for a few days (which I advised she > ceased), vitamin C, a multivitamin and cod liver oil. > > Would love to get some input on other herbalists experiences with the > management of this condition and how likely it is that the pt will be > able > to avoid orthodox medication. > > Thanks in advance, > > Hannah Barton > Mid Devon. > > > > > List Owner > > > > Graham White, MNIMH > > <image.tiff> > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi Sally, Thanks for the swift reply. I am planning to order some lycopus asap. I know it is reputed as a good one but have not had call to use it so far so nice to get feed back on it. Did your patient manage to avoid having the orthodox drugs, or were they already on them? Hannah. Re: Hyperthyroidism I Think I would always use Lycopus in raised thyroid. I had very good results using a changing Rx based around Lycopus and Leonorus. Also some crataegus to protect the heart Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Dear - cases of hyperthyroidism can often settle on their own, especially if there is a swing between hyper and hypo. I have had some patients who have been advised to take meds, but after 3 months, everything settled down - stress can be a major trigger. With regards to meds it will depend on the severity of the condition - risk vs. benefit etc. I have found Lycopus, Leonorus, and Passiflora the most effective, together with linseeds every day. Hope this helps Non Non Owen MNIMH Medical Herbalist Edinburgh ric.non@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hi Hannah I've treated several women like this and they all managed to stay off the carbimazole. i always use lycopus, valeriana, crataegus (you can slip in 5 or 10ml of FE and have room left in the Rx) and leonurus. often also vitex, which i certainly use in hyhpothyroid conditions. in hyperthyroid i've noticed that vitex seems to upset sex hormones. any ideas, anyone? liver support is also pretty important if you're overproducing any hormone - its nice to speed up its exit. kelp is most definitely contra-indicated. don't beleive anything you see saying its a thyroid balancer. it isnt. its a thyroid stimulant which is very effective for hypothyroid in huge doses over a long time. why was she offered thyroxine? its not usually used for simple hyperthyroid unless i'm missing something. nne ==================================================== nne Last BA MNIMH, Consultant Medical Herbalist Tel/Fax: 01600 719497 www.mariannelast.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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