Thyroid problems anyone? Did you take the natural route?

[Anonymous]

I'm 18 and started the new year with the news. My chiropractor ws the one to tell me how bad it really was because my doctor felt it was "not bad at all". And the reason I ask is because I've been put on the worst diet ever, specifically to help thee thyroid not be so swollen. I've also been taking about 10 supplement pills everyday, when I don't forget. It has helped A LOT. But I feel like it's never really going to go away, because the diet is hard AF to follow, especially with my family. Just wondering if anyone else took the natural route to get rid of it? I will continue to do so, just discourage because I've gotten rid of a lot of bacteria in my stomache while doing this but then developed a hormonal imbalanced which THEN lead to a yeast infection which I now need more pills to get rid of.

[TJM27]

Why don't you want to try conventional medicine? I'm always open to trying natural solutions but if they aren't working for you it's best to see an endocrinologist and see what they think

[Asker]

They are working, it's just I have a hard time sticking to it. It's gone down almost fully on the left side but my right is still little inflamed. Yeah, I've been thinking about it, but he said it may take up to eight months so I just wanna wait a little, Just wondering if there were any harsh side effects for those who didn't take the natural route

[TJM27]

My mom and one of my sisters has thyroid problems and they take prescription medication for it and haven't had any bad side effects

[Asker]

Good to know, thanks!

[TJM27]

No problem and good luck with everything

[Red_Arrow]

What is the thyroid problem? I have never know of one to be treated with supplements. They have always been ones that needed removal of all or part of it.

[Asker]

I have a hypothyroid. It's because I'm taking the natural route, ad basically giving the thyroid what need to help it function properly and help the other conditions caused by the thyroid. I've heard of that too but my doctor said it was "no bad at all" when it really was so I let my chiropractor help instead since he seems to know more about it than she did.

[Red_Arrow]

First, about doctors. A lot of doctors (primary care types) dislike chiropractors and their solutions. They look at them as less than "real" doctors. (They are real doctors, but there are differences in their education which I am not fully aware of.) The primary care type is more likely to know more about associated problems and side effects, etc.

But to get to the real experts, you should see someone who specializes in that area of body functions. The thyroid is one of the endocrine glands and will affect the others as well. So you really should see an endocrinologist. They will know more about the thyroid than most doctors, and that will include the benefits of supplements.

[Asker]

Yeah, I've actually been thinking about seeing one
Thank you, very much!(:

[Red_Arrow]

You are welcome. Three members of my immediate family have been affected by thyroid problems. I realize its importance. Best wishes to you.