I hope it's okay to post this since it's not Q related but I've seen similar posts so here goes. On my last bloodwork I had a slightly elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone level, indicating my thyroid is getting sluggish. I have no symptoms of hypothyroidism otherwise. The NP wrote me a prescription for levothyroxine but after doing my own research I found an NIH article about some studies that showed there is little benefit to starting levothyroxine for subclinical cases. So I didn't fill the prescription. But now I'm second-guessing myself. My question to you all is do you know of any supplements or natural treatments to promote thyroid function? I really don't want to be on another prescription. I appreciate your help.
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I have thyroid issues and was on levothyroxine for quite awhile (decade-ish) and no longer use it, and haven't for approximately 4 years now (maybe more, time flies). There is a strong possibility that you have an autoimmune issue rather than a thyroid issue. Our diets are horrendous, destroying our digestive system. This causes "leaky gut", a thinning of the intestinal wall. The body goes into overdrive attacking the foreign matter and eventually causes an autoimmune issue. Look up Hashimoto Disease. The cure is to heal your intestinal wall. To do this, you need to eliminate almost everything in your diet for two months, called AIP. Then you slowly reintroduce foods, to see which your body react to. (For instance, I react to all milk products). Others have already noted iodine. Get the kind that has the red stain. Put it on your skin, if it absorbs immediately you need it, if it doesn't, you don't. (Apply to different areas of skin to avoid contact dermatitis-some people more sensitive than others) Later, whenever you notice thyroid swelling, cloudy thinking or lethargy, restrict your diet and apply iodine. L-Tyrosine can help with thyroid function, but diet and healing the digestive system is the most important thing.