Are there natural nonprescription alternatives to supplement hormone for thyroidectomy or thyroid surgery?

Are there natural nonprescription alternatives to supplement hormone for thyroidectomy or thyroid surgery?

I had a full thyroidectomy and am now taking levothyroxine hormone supplement. During the first few months after my surgery while my level of hormone was still being regulated I was doing well, sleeping well and was in a good mood. I had to keep having my level increased and when I got up to 2.0 strength I felt like I was wide awake in the middle of the night and couldn’t get to sleep until extremely late. I also became much more irritable as if I had a hormonal imbalance. This time after my blood test my doctor said my level was right, but I feel so much worse. I was wondering if there was something I could do, like go to a lower level and then try to do something in my diet to make up the difference. I also hear that some people respond better to the armour thyroid medicine? Does anyone know anything about these things? Thank you so much.

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2. After your thyroid is removed you need to take hormones to replace what it produces. Without it you would eventually die.
   
   The blood test measure to see if you are in the normal range, your normal may be slightly off from the average. Many doctors measure your TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone produced by the pituitary), if it is too low it may fyou are hyperthyroid. I have the same problem but my doctors are doing it on purpose after having cancer. Find out what your blood test results are. The normal range for TSH is 0.3 to 3.0. If you feel bad at 1.0 for example, ask your doctor is he will allow your TSH to be 2.0, so you can see how you feel. He will also test your T4 and T3 in your blood, to see if the hormones are at the right value.
   
   Armor Thyroid medicine is a natural thyroid hormone from pig's that contains both T4 and T3 hormones. Most likely your medication is a synthetic T4 hormone. A healthy body can convert T4 to T3, but many people feel better taking T3 hormone with T4.
   
   I would find out more about your blood test results, and have the doctor slightly lower your dose to see how you feel and see if you are still in the normal range.
3. Homeopathic Treatments for Thyroid Disorders, (Thyrotoxicosis:- The state produced by excessive quantities of endogenous or exogenous thyroid hormone, and for, Hypothyroidism :- Thyroid gland synthesize, store and secrete two hormones - Thyroxine and tri-iodo thyroxine; iodine is an essential constituent of these hormones. The decreased function of thyroid gland is called Hypothyroidism. The main symptoms are Oedema, weight gain and thickening of skin and mental derangements, it is more common in ladies during the age of 30 to 50 years.
   
   Thyrotoxicosis :-
   
   Though eats well but losses weight Iodium 30X or 200, 4 hourly
   
   Eats well but losses weight; worse after a shock or grief Natrum Mur 30X or 200, 4 hourly
   
   Intercurrent remedy Thyroidinum 200 or 1M, 4 hourly.
   _...
   
   Hypothyroidism :-
   
   Lack of self confidence; absent minded; easily offended; loss of memmory; feels better after eating Anacardium Or 30 or 200, 6 hourly
   
   Shy; childish behaviour; aversion to strangers; chilly patient Baryta Carb 200 or 1M, once weekly (3 Doses)
   
   History of abortions; weight gain; oedema of extremities and face Pyrogenium 200 or 1M, once weekly (3 Doses)
   
   In chronic cases; as an intercurrent remedy Tuberculinum Koch 1M, once fortnightly (3 Doses)
   
   In unmarried persons; forced to celibacy; old bachelors and maids Conium Mac 200 or 1M, once weekly (3 Doses)
   
   Melancholy, irritabilty and restlessness; desires sweets, cannot stand opposition Thyroidin 3X or 30, 4 hourly
   
   With restlessness; eats well yet emaciates Iodium 30, 4 hourly
   
   Fear of darkness and thunderstroms; delicate, anaemic patients, craves for cold and salt preparations Phosphorus 200, once weekly (3 Doses) .
   
   For hot patients; sweats easily; worse in warm damp weather. Better from any motion, exercise and at sea Bromium 30, once weekly (6 Doses).
   
   Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
   
   Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine.
   
   
   Take Care and God Bless You !
4. Treatment varies depending on the cause of the condition and the severity of symptoms. Hyperthyroidism is usually treated with antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine (which destroys the thyroid and stops the excess production of hormones), or surgery to remove the thyroid.
   
   If the thyroid must be removed with radiation or surgery, replacement thyroid hormones must be taken for the rest of the person's life.
   
   Beta-blockers like propranolol are used to treat some of the symptoms including rapid heart rate, sweating, and anxiety until the hyperthyroidism can be controlled.
   
   # Two complications specific to thyroid surgery are hypocalcemia and vocal cord weakness or paralysis. Hypocalcemia - low blood levels of calcium - may occur after complete removal of both thyroid lobes. This condition is caused by injury to four tiny glands called parathyroid glands, which are located within or very close to the thyroid gland. Hypocalcemia is usually temporary, but sometimes may require calcium supplements if sufficiently pronounced. Fortunately, permanent hypocalcemia is rare. Patients who have all of the thyroid gland removed have a higher risk of hypocalcemia postoperatively.
   
   # Swelling, stretching, or injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, which passes very close to the thyroid gland, may cause vocal cord weakness or paralysis. Temporary hoarseness may result. Again, this is uncommon, usually a temporary complication. Permanent vocal cord paralysis is rare.
   
   # Although rare in thyroid surgery, some patients may develop a thick scar or Keloid. Please notify your doctor or nurse if you have any history of Keloid scars.
   
   # After surgery it is very common to have difficulties and/or pain with swallowing. This pain usually resolves within 24 to 72 hours.
   
   # Bleeding or infection is also a possible short-term complication as is numbness and stiffness in the neck. Numbness and stiffness most commonly lasts about six weeks while the incision heals with permanent numbness being a rare exception.
   
   # Because swallowing may be uncomfortable after surgery there may be poor oral intake of fluids. You will have an IV for fluids postoperatively until you are able to drink a quantity sufficient to maintain hydration.
   
   # Complications from anesthesia are known to exist. These complications are quite uncommon in otherwise healthy patients but may occur in any patient.
   
   Diet
   Advance diet from liquids to soft food to solids as tolerated. Avoid hot liquids or food.
   
   Medications
   You will be given two prescriptions: 1) for pain (Vicodin/hydrocodone) and 2) an antibiotic (amoxicillin). It is important that you complete the antibiotic as prescribed.
   
   Use the pain medication for the first few days. After that acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be used according to package directions.
   
   Most patients will be given a prescription for thyroid replacement hormone (Cytomel or Synthroid). Please take this until you are advised to alter the dosage or discontinue it. Use it prior to a Nuclear Medicine visit.
   
   Most patients who have thyroid surgery may be required to take thyroid medication (Cytomel or Synthroid) to replace thyroid hormone after surgery. Please continue to take this until you are advised otherwise. Soon after your surgery you will be asked to follow-up with your primary care physician or endocrinologist regarding medication, including thyroid replacement and calcium supplements. Your primary care physician and endocrinologists are expert in adjusting thyroid replacement hormone medication and know best your individual health history and daily medications. Follow-up appointments with Nuclear Medicine will be scheduled if necessary.
   
   Expect to eat a liquid and soft diet for the first few days after surgery. If you find yourself coughing immediately after drinking, try thicker liquids or pudding consistency foods. If you continue to have this problem or if you develop chest discomfort or a fever, let your doctor know. If a vocal cord weakness is present following surgery, a speech pathologist will be involved in selecting a diet that is appropriate.
5. I take the amour thyroid and I take an iodine potassium supplement and that seems to work pretty well. my doctor also suggested that I eat a lot of Celtic sea salt because of all of the natural minerals in it. talk to your doctor and see if you could try it. personally, I would tell your doctor what your symptoms are and see what you can do together to help fix your problem. talk to the doc first before you start taking any medications.
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