how to treat goiter without having a doctor's prescription?
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while you are aware that your thyroid disease wont go away on its own,if the goiter isn't chocking you,you can eat a lot of fish that came from the ocean.there are some herbs but i do not put my faith in them,so  while i would like to answer your question better,i cant.still the best way is seeing a doctor.
1110732
Call your doctor, and have them check your thyroid function.
364777
Fresh cherries and strawberrys are natural remedies. Drink ALOT of water, no sodas or coffee <caffeine>. No meat,beans,or fried foods. Theres' a lengthy list of dietary no-no's. Quick way is get an injection / prednisone from your physician
1073307
Well, without going to the doctor I would recommend cortizone-10 cream.  Try it for a few days.  If it persists you know what you need to do.
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Acupuncture can help treat your hyperthyroidism.  You may also want to purchase a diode chain to wear around your neck.  There is a master acupuncturist in Newton, MA named Kiiko Matsumoto, and you can buy the chain from her website.  You would wear the chain as a necklace.  You can also call her clinic and send email to get more information.  I posted the link to the website where you can find info on the diode chain.  Any acupuncturist in your area should be able to help you, but the diode chain would be an added bonus.  Hope this helps!\n\n\n\n\nFirst off let me say that there is no single cure for hyperthyroidism in traditional or western medicine.  They can both treat the condition, however if cruellaramzee wanted to take prescription medications then the question wouldn't be posted in the "Alternative Medicine" section.  Now, prescription drugs have at best a 200 year history, whereas acupuncture has been refined for over 2000 years.  All prescription drugs are metabolized by the liver, and the damaging effects of these drugs on the body are not yet fully understood.  Here is some reference information for those who have "read no evidence" that acupuncture will help.  It's too bad so many people are closed minded to the effectiveness of acupuncture.   \n\nZhang Y, Wang X. Treatment of 51 cases of hyperthyroidism by puncturing effective points. J Tradit Chin Med 1994 Sep;14(3):167-70.\n\nThis was taken from the National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine website.\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/archive/20040823/pubs/cbm/acupuncture.html
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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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The best treatment for hypothyroidism is thyroxine. Your wife is still on quite a small dose. Some cases may have an underlying auto-immune cause, which is worth looking into. Simple blood tests for these auto-antibodies can cause this. Serious causes are rare.
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Talk to your doctor for a prescription....over the counter stuff could cause problems.
1123806
My mother was having a serious problem with her gout. I did a little research and found a product called "Gout Cure All Natural Gout Relief." I ordered some for her and she has only had one minor recurrence since (over six months now). Check out the website: www.goutcure.com. \n\nGood luck.
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Try over-the-counter medications, such as preparation H, but if that is ineffective, you will need to see a doctor for prescription medication or surgery.
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Laura, I hope to God you went to see a doctor about this instead of wasting your time on the computer.  What you need for treatment can be prescribed only by a health care provider.  What you want and need to know is best explained by your health care provider who will have examined you.
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Visit your local doctor immediately.
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Homeopathy :-\nYour conditions call for the remedy SEPIA 30C thrice a day half hour before meals and NATRIUM MUR 30C Thrice a day half hour after meals. You can take these along with your conventional medicine just put about half an hours gap in between them take these remedies for three days and let me know the progress. You will be cured in a short time ! Just keep me updated so we can revise or amend your medications as required.\nTake Care and God Bless !
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No reason a family  practice doc cannot treat and prescribe for this condition.  Take EXACTLY what he prescribed, don't mess around with it.  Family practice docs deal with this all the time.  Have been on synthroid over 30 years and never seen an endocrinologist about it...and I know some!  If you have concerns, discuss them with your doc before seeking  another consult.  Are you having some specific problem?  Is this newly diagnosed?  It is not rare, endocriologists are not routinely consulted unless there is a specific problem in managing the condition.  You should have a TSH test once a year to determine correct dosage, or sooner if you have problems.  Pharmacies will not refill a prescription for synthroid for more than 30 tabs for 12 months in a row.  They require a new prescription, and that requires a doctor visit.  Best to you.
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u cannot get them over the counter.u need physician's prescription
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Goiter means your thyroid gland is big. You can have a goiter even with a normal thyroid function test. The only way to find out if there's anything in it is by ultrasound, thyroid scan or a biopsy if a prominent nodule can be felt. These tests are easy and totally painless except for a biopsy of course if needed.\n\nDont be scared you are young and most likely it is not a serious thing and is manageable by drugs. Flag signs for worrying are old age, history of thyroid cancer and shooting high thryoid function tests.
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I know the answer......but I'm not going to give it. This line of questioning smacks of activities I'd rather not involve myself.\n\nIf you have a bonafide need for potassium iodide then purchasing it through legitimate channels is the easiest way.