what causes a thyroid to shut down?  I have hypothyroidism, and have been put on medication, 2 months ago.?
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there are many different reasons why someone's thyroid would shut down on them.  usually its due to old age.  i personally know someone who was diagnosed w/ hypothyroid, and had to take thyroid replacement medication.  after awhile, the thyroid medication may increase too much thyroid hormone, and will cause u to become hyperthyroid.  so its good to have regular check ups on ur thyroid replacement thereapy.  and to answer ur question, sadly to say u will be on medication for the rest of ur life.  but dont feel too bad, this is a very common problem that many of us have to face in the golden years of life.
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It's entirely possible that it's related to your thyroid condition, but there are many other possible causes.  You should really go to your eye doctor to rule out more serious causes.
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If you suspect that you have hyperthyroidism, you should really see a doctor.  You shouldn't depend on the looney-tunes here on Yahoo! Answers.  But if you just want background information:\n\nHyperthyroidism:\n\nCauses:  Hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis occurs when the thyroid releases too many of its hormones over a short (acute) or long (chronic) period of time. Many diseases and conditions can cause this problem, including:\n\n    * Graves' disease\n    * Non-cancerous growths of the thyroid gland or pituitary gland\n    * Tumors of the testes or ovaries\n    * Inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the thyroid due to viral infections or other causes\n    * Ingestion of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone\n    * Ingestion of excessive iodine\n\nGraves' disease accounts for 85% of all cases of hyperthyroidism.\n\nSymptoms:\n    * Weight loss\n    * Increased appetite\n    * Nervousness\n    * Restlessness\n    * Heat intolerance\n    * Increased sweating\n    * Fatigue\n    * Frequent bowel movements\n    * Menstrual irregularities in women\n    * Goiter (visibly enlarged thyroid) may be present\n\nTreatment:  Treatment varies depending on the cause of the condition and the severity of symptoms. Hyperthyroidism is usually treated with antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine (which destroys the thyroid and thus stops the excess production of hormones), or surgery to remove the thyroid.\n\nIf the thyroid must be removed with radiation or surgery, replacement thyroid hormones must be taken for the rest of the person's life.\n\nBeta-blockers like propranolol are used to treat some of the symptoms including rapid heart rate, sweating, and anxiety until the hyperthyroidism can be controlled.\n\nP.S.  I'm not a doctor.  All of this information is from publicly available sources on the internet.
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It is a common disease where your thyroid gland located in your neck, does not produce what it is supposed to produce.  Hypo always means low in medical terms.  Your doctor needs to prescribe synthroid for you to take daily.  And, you will have to have your blood checked a few times a year to make sure you are at the right level with your dosage.\n\nA lot of times hypothyroidism is asymptomatic, meaning you have it but none of the symptoms.  Follow your doctors advise.\n\nBeware of some who look the term up on the internet and cut and paste long answers for you.  I have seen this done repeatedly!  Follow your doctor's advise and you will be fine.
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Have a blood test to have your thyroid checked.  If you're hypothyroid you can be cold all the time.  Do some reading on the symptoms and see if you have any others.
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Hi Redlox\n\nIf it ends up being true then here is how to heal your condition.\n\nCause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved. \n\nSulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss. \n\nLow thyroid function may also be due to Hashimoto`s disease, a condition in which the body becomes allergic to its own thyroid gland and forms antibodies that attack it, thus lowering thyroid hormone output. \n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nBroda Barnes Home Thyroid Test: The following simple test was developed by Broda Barnes, one of the first physicians to recognize the widespread incidence of hypothyroidism. Place a thermometer by the side of your bed before you go to sleep. In the morning before getting out of bed, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for 15 minutes, then check your temperature. A temperature below 97.5° F may indicate a problem with the thyroid gland. Take the temperature in this manner for three days, except for the first few days of the menstrual cycle and the middle day of the cycle, and calculate the average temperature. If it is consistently low, it is an indicator that your have hypothyroidism. The lower your body temperature is, the greater your degree of hypothyroidism. \n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears. \n\nHerbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful. \n\nHomeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nLifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.\n\nAlternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypothyroidism include: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Cell Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Fiel
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Please, please, please don't "look for an alternative to conventional meds," as you can't believe how many screwed up patients I've seen as a result of trying to fix a thyroid problem with unconventional means.  This can be really, really dangerous.  Talk with your doctor.
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There is no "cure" for hyperthyroidism. Best treatment though is medication.
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Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism.\n\nThe severity of hypothyroidism varies widely. Patients are classified as "subclinical hypothyroid" if diagnostic findings show thyroid hormone abnormalities, but they do not exhibit any symptoms. Others have moderate symptoms that can be mistaken for other diseases and states. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is myxedema.
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You might want to check with your doctor, it could be something as simple as stress, or could be a hyperthyroid symptom.
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I have low thyroid. caused from taking Radio Active Iodine for over active thyroid. My doctor per scribed Synthroid. which must be taken for life. Some blood pressure medicines interact with the Synthroid as well as Cholesterol Medication. If you have low thyroid you should be under the care of a doctor.
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May be worth getting your thyroid levels checked. My sister had same symptom and she has been diagnosed with a thyroid problem. Do you feel tired/lthargic, putting on/loosing weight. back pain, these are other sypmtoms of thyroid probs. Hopefully its not this but worth speaking to your dr and get your levels checked.\nGood luck
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Yes, it means you're borderline hypothyroid. Are you having any symptoms? hair loss? tiredness, muscle aches? constipation, cold hands? The interesting thing is you don't have to have all these symptoms in order to be hypothyroid. You could ask to try a low dose of thyroid medication and see what that does.\n\nBut since you're still on normal, and once you start the thyroid medication, you pretty much aren't able to get off, I would try some natural remedies to get a sluggish thyroid working. There are some things you could try. \n\nCheck out this website: \n\nhttp://www.quickregister.net/articles/ROI/Do_Natural_Thyroid_Boosters_Work.html
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There could be many reasons for fatigue and loss of energy. It could her thyroid, her hormone levels are out of wack, anemia, an infection of some sort. Her best bet is to see a doctor. Hypothyroidism is easily treated with a pill you take once a day. Anemia is the same. Hormones could have lots of effects on the body, and are usually easy to treat. The only ways to rule anything out and get to a diagnosis/prognosis is to see a doctor. I would suggest an endocrinologist (they deal with the endocrine system, liver, thyroid, any system that secretes enzymes or hormones), or an internal medicine doctor. They will run tests to see what is going on and could give her suggestions to help her.
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Do U mean fluoride?\n\nFluoride kills off Thyroxine.  Causing thyroid problems.
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If you haven't changed your diet or lifestyle (exercise). And haven't started on the pill, vitamins or some medical treatment, the next probable cause would be thyroid problems or other hormonal imbalance, go see a doctor.
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Are you sure its anxiety? some of your symptoms sound like a thryroid problem. Depends on the sequence of events. Did you gain weight, while tired and groggy? which led to depression which led to your unhappiness? \nAsk your md. But do research many doctors are ill informed about the growing thyroid problem