The Truth About Thyroid Medication: Research Shows You Might Not Need It
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- čas přidán 20. 04. 2023
- The truth about thyroid care is that it's often scarier and more restrictive than it needs to be.
Join me as I break down surprising research about subclinical hypothyroidism, T3, and Hashimoto's that may change how you view thyroid care.
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@@DrRuscioDC awesome thank you
I stopped taking my levothyroxine 2 months ago and haven’t dropped dead yet 🤷♀️
How high was your level before and how is your level now without medication
lol I stopped for years n went back to take only when I got pregnant. Still here
It can take up to 10 months to notice
Thank you for this video. The last thyroid test I took my numbers were 475. The lady asked me if I eat a lot of ice cream...No, I don't hardly EVER have ice cream. Do I eat a lot of meats? No, I don't. Yet my number was 475. I am told my numbers are waaaay off the charts. I take 300 mcgs of Synthroid and yet my number doesn't seem to go down. I have been fighting this for decades. If I take the generic thyroid meds my numbers tank even more, so he has me take Synthroid. I have basically given up on it between all the tests at the hospital, the meds and eat this but not that. Not sure what to do.
Very good information!
This is what my functional medicine doctor told me many many Years ago that even with my symptoms being classic of thyroid issues, the test is normal and although you can treat, it’s usually some other underlying issue whether it be adrenals, etc. I ended up treating for a little while, very low dose, short term. The only thing that it helped with was my hair nothing else I am no longer on it. My hair stayed the same.
I went five years without treatment, and then I passed out and broke my foot. The only thing that was off in my bloodwork was the very high TSH and Hashimoto’s antibodies.
Fantastic info. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Appreciate you.
@@DrRuscioDC I am in the midst of dropping my thyroid meds so running across your info was divine timing. :) Im switching from NP thyroid (because the pigs are now potentially vaccinated with mRNA vaccines) to bovine NDT from New Zealand. I'm on week 2 and will test in 30 days :)
@@sarahbarendse8507 I'm glad I could be a part of your journey! Thanks for watching. Appreciate it :)
NO one told me to change my diet. I did it because my boyfriend said he was sensitive and I do the cooking in the house.
I don’t think I have celiac, but I have been avoiding gluten and that kick started my ability to lose weight.
What if your cholesterol is so high from your hypothyroidism?
After 52 years on thyroid meds I’ve stopped! I’ve lost my life being on this medication from the side effects which are constant stomach and intestinal pain, but the worse effect has been the constant diarrhea that is also painful but isn’t controllable! I am unable to go out and live a real life! I can honestly say if not taking this medication kills me, fine! I am soooo freaking done with this medication! I’ve been to over 5-10 doctors who can’t, won’t or don’t know how to help me! 27,000,000 people in the US have a thyroid condition!?!? I’m looking forward to a life without constant stomach indigestion and explosive diarrhea!!! No more!
Oh, I truly need it.
I do occasionally have gluten, but I tend to gain weight after I have it. I cut dairy as well.
I was recently put on levothyroxine 25 mcg tablet and I did not like how it made me feel.. I felt high palpitations and it was very uncomfortable. So I cut the pill in half and it helped a little.. but I'm not planning to be on that medication for long.. I was doing research and I can cure my self by changing my diet and the way I eat.. I've been eating healthier for 3 weeks now and I noticed a change in my body, a good change 😊
Mine was 11.7 at one point. I also had Hashimoto’s antibodies.
So what should they take for the symptoms?
Eddie Mutone
What he probably meant was your TSH was 98.
TSH is the hormone of the pituitary gland that elevates when your thyroid is not producing enough thyroid hormones (t4 and t3). Remember TSH is not a thyroid hormone.
eddiemautone209: will never see your comment because it's mixed with all the general answers. He will also not know what TSH is or what to do with it. In case Eddie gets the comment you need to get your doctor to prescribe about 100mcg tyroxine.
I have been on 100mcg thyroxine many years, my recent bloods said TSH 11 my doctor has increased thyroxine to 125mcg, over tha past few weeks I did notice high anxiety and increased palpitations with a feeling my heart was floating too, I began the extra 25mcg a week ago and the anxiety has improved.
I was nauseous every single day when I took only levothyroxine.
I was able to lose weight with Armour and Levothyroxine and a change in diet and the amount of food I;’m eating. I also started some exercise, although i know I can do more.
I am all for waiting but doing nothing and hoping it goes back is stupid in my opinion. Because we know that TSH flactuates. This was the reason that my hypothyrodism went unnoticed for so long while i have all the typical signs and symptoms and suffered so much to the point i was on antidepressants and adhd meds.
Doc I have thyroid nodules in front of my neck and my Dr told me to undergo initial Radio Active treatment of which I did. After which I’ve chosen thyroid med known as levothyroxine over continued RAT, however when I realized that my heart pulse rate is getting higher, I stopped taking said med. now what should I do to eradicate my thyroid nodule? Surgery? What do u recommend I should do on this matter?
😢my doctor at the hospital said my thyroid was 98 I don't know what that means
How about if your RT3 is really high? More T3 is the only option and to cut back on T4, unless you are lucky enough to understand the root cause of the conversion problem... I am not lucky!
i am on levothyroxine med 13 years i got it as a teenager. but i really want to get rid of it ss it gives me palpitations and imsomnia. is ut possible doctor?
My number was 18 and was on thyroxin 100mg but now on 75 mg also anti tpo is 200 but now my tsh is 0.8 do i need to take med for lifetime or should i leave?
Do you know of any studies that were done for people with subclinical-levels of TSH but no symptoms at all? Because that's me, lol, and my doctor is really urging me to start Synthroid.
My number was 10.225. But I don’t feel bad at all. I sleep great. I wake up rested. Never feel tired during the day.
My doctor wants me to take Levothyroxine. One problem this drug is going to cause my a1c to go up and could cause heart issues.
No thanks. Am I wrong for not using it?
I think it's great that you looked to your symptoms as the indicator here. I can't advise if it's the right call for you as I don't know your case, but it's great that you advocated for yourself. Especially because TSH in the 7-10 area has rather optimistic odds for correction, especially with healthy lifestyle supports. I would suggest getting a second opinion or working with someone who aligns more with your goals here. Hope that helps!
Dr Ruscio, great info. What are your thoughts about taking iodine for over all health? Is it ok to take with hashimotos, with normal thyroid tests?
So iodine supplementation is okay for some, of course, but I've actually found that for those with Hashimoto's that it's the opposite. They can benefit from a low-iodine diet. There's some studies that show a correlation between high-iodine levels and increased rates of hypothyroidism. I'll link a couple of my articles here for you to look at for more info on that: drruscio.com/low-iodine-diet/ and drruscio.com/best-iodine-supplement/ Hope that helps!
Can you get off synthroid after many years?
Yes! Great question. I'll attach an article of mine about this here for you: drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/ Hope that gives you some insight. :)
I read this article Dr, and wanted to know in the step down weaning process, do I need to supplement with selenium or miyo- inositol?
I’ve been on levothyroxine for 10 years or so, can I stop or has my thyroid become dependant on it? I’m kind of annoyed 🤨
@@angelataylor2049 I am not giving you advice since I am just a dog on YT - but I can tell you what I would do if I was asking this question. This is not something that will strike you dead if you stop taking it - the worst that will happen is that you will feel crummy and have increased symptoms, but that will be more gradual (Caveat - I am assuming that you still have a thyroid gland -if it was removed or nuked - then you will need replacement - but sound like that isn't the case here). I would not just stop cold turkey, just a good general idea to taper off anything you've been on a while. I would maybe try 25% less at a time, I'm sure if one would research they could find info on how other people have tapered off. Then - your body will tell you - keep a notebook and good records of any symptoms, or how you feel. Of course, if I felt really bad at any time, I would stop and stay at the dose awhile longer. Of course, ideally you would work on this with your dr - but as we know they are not always very good at helping people get off of medications.. :)
@@mikE_6-28 If he's selling it, I'm sure the answer will be yes. :) And of course, if you want any more info, you will need to pay for the $199 "course" . I am always skeptical with the 'tv' docs (and he is a chiropractor) whose main goal is to sell products.
1 year off doc doesn’t know- haven’t died
Do u have Hashimoto