As my name says, I am exhausted and wake up every day tired and aching all over, I am very short tempered and starting to feel unusual levels of anxiety over trivial things - I am only 40 and dont have arthritis or anything similar.
My TSH has been rising over the years with 3.5 4 years ago and 4.8 6 months ago.
So now Im wondering if this could be a thyroid problem.
GP practice has labelled my results as "normal" and are very unlikely to medicate unless a fresh test reveals a higher result. I know they treat in the US at a lower level though.
Anyway, Im just wondering, IF the reason for the problem is iodine deficieny (I dont cook rice, potatoes or veg with salt and neither do I add it at the table) how long would it take before I felt much better on kelp suppplements? How many weeks roughly?
Could levels of 4.8 which have risen over the years reflect an iodine deficiency or would this pattern only fit thyroid problem?
I dont want to bother with the kelp if its risky or pointless as I would rather get on with some medical treatment if it is needed.
On the other hand, I dont want to start lifeling medication and GP visits and bloodtests if a simple kelp supplement would have done the job.
Is it possible for it to be a thyroid problem, I take the kelp, and end up causing more harm due to not treating the actual problem by taking medicine? Or is the kelp the same as the medicine
Any advice?
Thanks
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Hypothyroid, talk to me about iodine deificiency, kelp and medication please
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knackeredoutmum · 07/12/2012 13:15
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