How can I manage Hypothyroid and Goiter to go away naturally?

August 21, 2004

Hello Everyone,

I think and am Hypothyroid and have a Goiter. Since June 25th

2004, my neck has been swollen just below the apple and

on the left side just above the collar cone. My doctor did some

simple thyroid blood test and told me that they were a little

high, that meant my thyroid was a little low. These were my results

as of 6/28/04:

T3-1.7 H, T4-9.6, TSH-4.810 H, IRON 30 L, LDH 222 H, TRIGYLCERIDES

168 Hf.

I also had a Thyroid Ultra Sound that came back normal. I have been

reading and doing

my own research and believe that I am hypothyroid. I believe

that I have goiter due to the lack of Iodine. I have been a

Lacto-ova-vegetarian for 8 years. I was put on blood pressure

meds over 2 /12 years ago and told to stop using table salt,

so I did. Several months prior to my neck swelling, I had stopped

taking vitamins and was eating less and less dairy and eggs.

I have had many symptoms of Hypothyroid for several years and

didn't know why. Symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, dry

skin, abnormal menstrual cycles. Since July 1st 2004 I started

taking vitamins again, stopped consuming caffeine and carbonated

beverages, and have been eating more raw fruits and veggies

except for Goitrogens. Goitrogens are foods which suppress thyroid

function. Goitrogens can induce hypothyroidism and goiter when

eaten in large quantities). Some articles I read say to take

Kelp tablets (a form of Iodine) while other articles say not

to.

I am so confused and finding this is becoming depressing.

I do not want to be put on more meds and would like to remedy

this naturally with healthy nutrition if possible. Medications I

take for high blood pressure and acid reflux...

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MG (Diuretic), TENORMIN 100MG (Beta blocker).

Every other day I take... ACIPHEX 20MG (Gastroesophageal)

Thank you in advance for any help in this matter that you may

provide. -Angelplus

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