Thyroid Medication
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These were the questions asked in this episode of #AskDrBob, including thyroid medication. If you have any general health questions, please email us, askdrbob@druglessdoctor.com, and we will present it in an upcoming episode. Thank you!
Does a regular blood test show accurate Iodine levels? I started taking supplemental iodine and my doctor said my iodine levels were high so she said to stop. I eat seafood occasionally too. What should I do?
I would suggest the Urine Iodine Loading Test. We have great success utilizing this to determine levels of Iodine. Your body does require more than iodine to successfully create thyroid hormone.
I’m already taking a daily dose of Levothyroxine (thyroid medication). Should I add iodine? Wouldn’t be too much? Do I have to balance the dosage since I’m already on medication?
If you are on any sort of thyroid medication, regardless, I would suggest having a TSH, T3 and T4 serum test. The numbers from that assessment can be used to create a protocol. Stress can impact thyroid function.
Dr Bob, I am 52 and the last couple of years, I have seen my doctor several times for painful sex & decreased sex drive. My doctor does not see it as an issue, telling me to just use lubricant. She doesn’t realize it is really affecting my marriage and causing me to be depressed and sad. I have your book on balancing female hormones. I believe I have a hormone issue. I had a hysterectomy at 42, but still have my ovaries. What would you suggest? I am desperate and will try anything to help my marriage. I miss the enjoyable days of intimacy I had with my husband. Thank you for your help!
I would suggest a Post-Menopausal Saliva Test to evaluate your hormone levels and then create a plan. We use a variety of products for female health restoration. We focus on the adrenal glands and also we use a liquid E, and a proprietary blend to support female function.
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