Re: ThyroCalm for Hyperthyroid

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My TSH is .06, or was last time, but it was my thyroid hormones that needed

to be brought up, namely still the T4, not the T3. In the letter that I get

from Dr. weekly, I've never heard him mention TSH. Hmmm.

ThyroCalm for Hyperthyroid

> http://www.wilsonsthyroidsyndrome.com/Products/ThyroCalm.htm

>

> ThyroCalm

> 60 Veggie Capsules

>

> Available only from a physician. To be used only under the supervision of

a

> physician. (Your physician can order some for you at ).

>

> ThyroCalm is a unique formula aimed at calming an overactive thyroid

gland,

> or hyperthyroidism. The most common form of hyperthyroidism is Graves'

> disease. Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition wherein the body makes

> antibodies against receptors that are normally responsible for stimulating

> the thyroid gland to produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormone. The

> antibodies stimulate the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone

> which can cause palpitations, rapid heart rate, sweating, jitteriness,

chest

> pain, trouble breathing, anxiety, fever, and other complaints.

>

> The top priority in the management of hyperthyroidism is to manage any

> cardiac complaints the patient may be having. In particular, the physician

> should bring the blood pressure and heart rate within normal limits.

> Hyperthyroidism should be managed under the supervision of a doctor.

> Patients with cardiovascular symptoms may benefit from CardiaCare, HTN

180,

> or both.

>

> The second priority in the management of hyperthyroidism, once any

> cardiovascular symptoms are under control, is working toward curing the

> hyperthyroidism. Many patients are able to control their hyperthyroidism

> with ThyroCalm, or ThyroCalm plus Adaptogen. Some are even able to have

> their hyperthyroidism corrected completely without needing surgery or

> radiation.

>

> Side Effects of ThyroCalm

>

> None known.

>

> Uses of ThyroCalm

>

> ThyroCalm often reduces thyroid hormone levels, allowing the TSH level to

> come up over time as described in the tables below. However, it should be

> remembered that sometimes the TSH level may get a little worse before it

> gets better. This is one reason it is helpful to work with a physician

that

> can help you decide when to hang in there and when to try something else.

> Mild Hyperthyroidism

> TSH approximately .2 mIU/L

> Reference values (.35-5.50 mIU/L)

> Starting Dosage

>

> ThyroCalm 1 capsule each day

> Adaptogen 1 capsule BID

>

> Comments:

> TSH should increase within 2-3 months.

> If TSH does not improve in 2-3 months, dose should be increased to 1

capsule

> ThyroCalm BID. TSH should be rechecked in 3 months.

> Some patients might need as long as one year to completely restore normal

> thyroid function. However, the majority will recover more quickly.

>

>

> Moderate Hyperthyroidism

> TSH approximately .02 mIU/L

> Reference values (.35-5.50 mIU/L)

> Starting Dosage

> ThyroCalm 1 capsule BID

> Adaptogen 1 capsule BID

>

> Comments:

> TSH should gradually increase within 2-3 months. If TSH is not better in 3

> months, dose can be increased to one capsule TID. TSH should be rechecked

> every 3 months.

> Some patients might need as long as one year to completely restore normal

> thyroid function. However, the majority will recover more quickly.

>

>

>

> Severe Hyperthyroidism

> TSH approximately .01 mU/L or lower

> Reference values (.35-5.50 mIU/L)

> Starting Dosage

> ThyroCalm 1 capsule TID

> Adaptogen 1 capsule TID

>

> Comments:

> When TSH is extremely suppressed (<.01 mIU/L) it is better to track free

T3

> and free T4 levels because these might be the only lab values that change

> for the first 6 months, before TSH values start to change. Some patients

> might need as long as two years to completely restore normal thyroid

> function.

> Free T3 and free T4 levels usually start to decrease within four months.

> Most patients in this category will need cardiac support such as

CardiaCare,

> CardiaCare Plus and/or HTN 180.

>

> General Description

> Brackets, [ ] indicate the names of researchers

>

> This formula is designed to quell the overactive thyroid and to provide

> support for the beleaguered adrenal glands, which always suffer when

thyroid

> function is altered. Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus) has been the subject

of

> modern research which appears to confirm its long history of folk use in

> treating thyroid conditions, as it has been shown to reduce thyroid

hormone

> levels in an animal model [Duke]. It is widely combined in Europe with

Lemon

> Balm (Mellisa officinalis), which has experimentally demonstrated the

> ability to decrease circulating and pituitary TSH levels in injectable

form

> [Duke]. Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is added to protect

> and support the adrenals. Several studies have confirmed the ability of

> Lithospermum to decrease both TSH and thyroid hormone levels.

>

>

> Ingredients:

> Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus)

> Lemon Balm (Mellisa officinalis)

> Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

> Lithospermum canadense

>

> References:

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>

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