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Posted by psyclist123 on June 11, 2009, at 16:35:47
Anyone on Lithium taking Kelp for low free T4?
Posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2009, at 19:03:35
In reply to Lithium - Hypothyroidism - Kelp, posted by psyclist123 on June 11, 2009, at 16:35:47
Do the docs discontinue the lithium when thyroid low? Phillipa
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 12, 2009, at 0:30:08
In reply to Lithium - Hypothyroidism - Kelp, posted by psyclist123 on June 11, 2009, at 16:35:47
> Anyone on Lithium taking Kelp for low free T4? Better to take t4 medication for that isn't?
Posted by psyclist123 on June 12, 2009, at 5:02:28
In reply to Re: Lithium - Hypothyroidism - Kelp » psyclist123, posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2009, at 19:03:35
Free T4 within spec. but still low at 11 picomoles per litre on a range of 10 to 22.
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 14, 2009, at 11:21:58
In reply to Re: Lithium - Hypothyroidism - Kelp, posted by psyclist123 on June 12, 2009, at 5:02:28
> Free T4 within spec. but still low at 11 picomoles per litre on a range of 10 to 22.
That's still too low. Being in range dosn't mean squat. You should be in highest 1/3 of the range.
Posted by desolationrower on June 19, 2009, at 7:52:44
In reply to Re: Lithium - Hypothyroidism - Kelp, posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 14, 2009, at 11:21:58
i think part of how Li messes with thyroid function is with I uptake so making sure intake is high-normal is probably a good idea. but i have also seen some things that say Li concentrates I in the thyroid. So i'm not sure the evidence is clear.
-d/r
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