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Sandra
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 1185 total posts
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Sandra
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Thyroid Medication
For those of you who take Synthroid (or Levothyroxine) - did your Dr. ever mentioned what foods to avoid (fish/nuts, etc)???? I have it in my head no shellfish, but I saw PCP today and asked her and she said there was nothing to avoid.
Thanks.
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Posted 7/27/12 4:06 PM  |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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Thyroid Medication
There are foods that can decrease the absorption of Synthroid- these foods are called goitrogens and they suppress the function of the thyroid gland:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitrogen
Calcium and Mg should be avoided within four hours of taking the medicine. Although if you have coffee with cream every morning do not worry about it you can adjust the dose to suit your morning coffee.
Message edited 7/27/2012 10:33:25 PM.
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| Posted 7/27/12 10:32 PM |
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katiebell
Hoping, wishing, waiting....
Member since 8/06 1418 total posts
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K
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Re: Thyroid Medication
I take my thyroid med first thing in the morning, and try not to eat for 30 minutes to an hour. I take all other meds, BC and vitamins in the late afternoon/evening.
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| Posted 7/28/12 1:57 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken
Member since 6/11 9145 total posts
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Phyllis
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Re: Thyroid Medication
Never said anything other then to take it on an empty stomach 1st thing in the morning and wait 30 minutes to eat or drink.
No foods to avoid.
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| Posted 7/28/12 3:15 PM |
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KaKa2323
Got my miracle
Member since 9/11 1465 total posts
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K
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Re: Thyroid Medication
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
Never said anything other then to take it on an empty stomach 1st thing in the morning and wait 30 minutes to eat or drink.
No foods to avoid.
same here
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| Posted 7/29/12 10:34 AM |
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jams92
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Re: Thyroid Medication
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
Never said anything other then to take it on an empty stomach 1st thing in the morning and wait 30 minutes to eat or drink.
No foods to avoid.
same for me and ive been on it for 3 years
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| Posted 7/30/12 12:45 PM |
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sunnyflies
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 1757 total posts
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Thyroid Medication
I stopped taking mine as taking it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning made me feel "off" all day. My doctor said it was alright to stop as my thyroid level was just a bit low. She'll check again in a few moths to see how I've been doing. I feel fine.
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| Posted 8/1/12 11:35 AM |
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Re: Thyroid Medication
I have never been told to avoid any types of food. I do take my synthroid at night right before I go to sleep. Taking it in the morning made me feel weird so doing it at night is better for me. My levels have been stable.
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| Posted 8/1/12 8:08 PM |
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justthe4ofus
I hate hypocrites!!!!!
Member since 5/05 6905 total posts
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Thyroid Medication
I had always heard that green vegetables in LARGE amounts hinder the absorption of the iodine- things like broccoli and spinach. I eat them but broccoli is no longer my main vegetable.
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| Posted 8/6/12 8:06 PM |
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oktropical
LIF Infant
Member since 6/10 219 total posts
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Kim
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Re: Thyroid Medication
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
Never said anything other then to take it on an empty stomach 1st thing in the morning and wait 30 minutes to eat or drink.
No foods to avoid.
Same here. The only thing I was told to be careful about was some over-the-counter medicine.
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| Posted 9/14/12 3:42 PM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
Member since 5/05 19978 total posts
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: Thyroid Medication
I never heard of that..but I do take mine first thing in the AM and wait to have coffee for about 30-40 minutes.
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| Posted 9/20/12 4:39 PM |
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