Category: Thyroid Problems

Thyroid Medication Info

Thyroid Medication Info

When should you take your thyroid medication?

This question is asked by hypothyroid patients a lot. Actually, Researchers have found that the best time of day to take thyroid medication is best taken at night before you go to bed. They found that there were higher levels of thyroid hormone concentrations in the body and [...]

Thyroid Patients and Over the Counter Weight Loss Drugs May Not Mix

Thyroid Patients and Over the Counter Weight Loss Drugs May Not Mix

Thyroid patients and over the counter weight loss drugs sometimes do not mix well.  If you have hypothyroidism and take one of the several over the counter weight loss drugs like Alli or have a prescription for Xenical, they can affect the absorption of your prescribed thyroid medication and end up making you more hypothyroid.  [...]

Sleep Deprivation and an Under Active Thyroid

Sleep Deprivation and an Under Active Thyroid

Have you suffered with several symptoms leading to the diagnosis of an under active thyroid gland? Is one of the symptoms that compelled you to seek a diagnosis sleep deprivation? Are you suffering from complete exhaustion, sweating all the time and have noticed you have a horse voice all the time? All of these are [...]

How to Take Control if you have Been Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism

How to Take Control if you have Been Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism

Alright, so your steady weight gain, dry brittle nails, extreme fatigue and foggy thinking and depression finally got you to you so you went in for a check up.  A few blood tests later the doctor has called you in and informed you that you are hypothyroid and that is why you feel so lousy.  [...]

Hypothyroidism and Weight Gain is a Tough Condition

Hypothyroidism and Weight Gain is a Tough Condition

Are you having trouble losing weight? Hypothyroidism and weight gain is a tough condition to over come but you can do it. Your weight gain may not be your fault. You can have an under active thyroid and not even know it. If you have a thyroid disorder that is due to a poor functioning [...]