ummm... selenium??

amihyperthyroid · 06-28-2011, 01:39 PM

Has anyone been prescribed "selenium" for their thyroid?? Is it a vitamin? Has anyones dr ever tested for it?

wcwendy · 06-28-2011, 01:48 PM

My ND prescribed it, but I am currently seeing a different dr for my thyroid. IIRC, he said that it helps the body use the thyroid med more effectively?

inatic · 06-28-2011, 01:56 PM

i take 200mg in my multi

beachguy · 06-30-2011, 01:15 PM

I've been taking it for about 4 months. My reverse t3 has come down a little since I started taking it. Might be coincidence.

There's is a mineral test your doctor can do. A couple drops in the mouth and you say if it is sweet, bitter, or tastes like water. If I remember right, mine tasted a little sweet which means I need to supplement. Bitter means you have enough (or possibly too much).

Selenium is one of the minerals that has just about disappeared from soil since it's not included in most fertilizers. That means many people don't get enough in their diet.

ouizoid · 06-30-2011, 01:36 PM

I eat a brazil nut every day--fabulous source of selenium

watcher513 · 07-02-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ouizoid

I eat a brazil nut every day--fabulous source of selenium

I've read (somewhere, don't remember where) to not eat more than 2 brazil nuts a day because they're packed with selenium and you don't want to OD on it (seriously).

inatic · 07-02-2011, 04:34 AM

i've read/heard that as well.

Hate brazil nuts lol.

nuttmegs17 · 07-04-2011, 02:03 PM

i am taking 200 mg selenium...have no idea if its working but EVERYONE tells me to take it (every doc, every board, etc)...so perhaps i'd be worse if i wasnt on it? dunno

Gabby55 · 07-06-2011, 08:44 AM

I was taking 200mcgs a day and started experiencing hyper symptoms. Found out I don't really didn't need that much, but my vitamin mineral tablet only has 20mcgs in it, so that is all I am going to take.

Since having Graves, RAI am hypo and convert to T3 well I guess.

cyclomethicone · 07-08-2011, 11:40 AM

Yep! I supplement my Armour with Selenium/Vitamin E combo and Zinc.

watcher513 · 07-08-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabby55

I was taking 200mcgs a day and started experiencing hyper symptoms. Found out I don't really didn't need that much, but my vitamin mineral tablet only has 20mcgs in it, so that is all I am going to take.

Since having Graves, RAI am hypo and convert to T3 well I guess.

I wouldn't think you'd know how the conversion is unless you tested the Free T's.

CindyMc · 06-15-2012, 12:19 PM

I have Graves also. Diagnosed 1.5 yrs ago. Had radioactive iodine and have been pretty good ever since. On 1.5 Synthroid. Only complaint is I'm emotionally not up the way I use to be. Do or did you experience this?

AfterHyperNowHypo · 06-22-2012, 10:33 PM

Oh, wow. I've been reading different stories, all good. I'm thinking of taking it b-u-t do some of you take it with Synthroid? I'm a little undecided, maybe scared. I committed myself to eat 5 small meals, every two hours. I've also been reading a couple of people taking their Synthroid at 2 or 3 am, 4 hrs before their first meal, true? I drink smoothies 3 times/wk with rice milk (1/3-1/2 cup) in the morning before working out. Starting to feel a little energetic on most days. Sundays and sometimes one day during the week I'm tired, so no exercise, but I like working out on the other days at Curves and at my college on the treadmill and using upper body strengthening machines. My goal is to continue to do this until I start school again in the Fall then cut back. I'm almost 50-70 lbs overweight, I'm not sure how far down I want to go but I want to be at a healthy level and a certain size/weight for my age. I want to be able to function better and get off some meds.

Again, do some of you take selenium with Synthroid at the same time? And do some of you take it 4 hrs before your first meal? I will not consult with my doctor, she's a good doctor but not a big believer in holistic medicine. I don't want to change doctors because it was difficult to find a good doctor where I live, and too expensive to go to a naturopath or chiropractor. Thanks in advance for any advice. This is a support forum. I don't know you, you don't know me.

inatic · 06-28-2012, 06:25 PM

you only have to wait an hr but synthroid can be taken at any time of the day consistently, even at nite as long as its away from other supplements and food. I wouldnt take selinium with my meds..

you will definitely have more energy if you eat protein and some carbs before you train.

inatic · 06-28-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyMc

I have Graves also. Diagnosed 1.5 yrs ago. Had radioactive iodine and have been pretty good ever since. On 1.5 Synthroid. Only complaint is I'm emotionally not up the way I use to be. Do or did you experience this?

maybe you arent optimized on just synthroid. what are your levels with range for free t3 and free t4.

06-28-2011, 01:39 PM	#1
amihyperthyroid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 73 Gallery: amihyperthyroid	ummm... selenium?? Has anyone been prescribed "selenium" for their thyroid?? Is it a vitamin? Has anyones dr ever tested for it?

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beachguy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern VA Posts: 1,299 Gallery: beachguy Stats: 320/232/220 WOE: Starting Leptin Rx Nov 2011 Start Date: July 4, 2002	I've been taking it for about 4 months. My reverse t3 has come down a little since I started taking it. Might be coincidence. There's is a mineral test your doctor can do. A couple drops in the mouth and you say if it is sweet, bitter, or tastes like water. If I remember right, mine tasted a little sweet which means I need to supplement. Bitter means you have enough (or possibly too much). Selenium is one of the minerals that has just about disappeared from soil since it's not included in most fertilizers. That means many people don't get enough in their diet. __________________ Rich - (Restarted on Oct 14, 2011) Leptin is Cool Last edited by beachguy; 06-30-2011 at 01:17 PM..

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AfterHyperNowHypo Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 12 Gallery: AfterHyperNowHypo Stats: 225/217/150	Interesting! Oh, wow. I've been reading different stories, all good. I'm thinking of taking it b-u-t do some of you take it with Synthroid? I'm a little undecided, maybe scared. I committed myself to eat 5 small meals, every two hours. I've also been reading a couple of people taking their Synthroid at 2 or 3 am, 4 hrs before their first meal, true? I drink smoothies 3 times/wk with rice milk (1/3-1/2 cup) in the morning before working out. Starting to feel a little energetic on most days. Sundays and sometimes one day during the week I'm tired, so no exercise, but I like working out on the other days at Curves and at my college on the treadmill and using upper body strengthening machines. My goal is to continue to do this until I start school again in the Fall then cut back. I'm almost 50-70 lbs overweight, I'm not sure how far down I want to go but I want to be at a healthy level and a certain size/weight for my age. I want to be able to function better and get off some meds. Again, do some of you take selenium with Synthroid at the same time? And do some of you take it 4 hrs before your first meal? I will not consult with my doctor, she's a good doctor but not a big believer in holistic medicine. I don't want to change doctors because it was difficult to find a good doctor where I live, and too expensive to go to a naturopath or chiropractor. Thanks in advance for any advice. This is a support forum. I don't know you, you don't know me.

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06-28-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	My ND prescribed it, but I am currently seeing a different dr for my thyroid. IIRC, he said that it helps the body use the thyroid med more effectively?

06-28-2011, 01:56 PM	#3
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 17,805 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182+/126 5'4 50!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach:Erik Ledin leanbodies consulting Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	i take 200mg in my multi

06-30-2011, 01:36 PM	#5
ouizoid Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,920 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145 WOE: JUDDD	I eat a brazil nut every day--fabulous source of selenium

07-02-2011, 04:34 AM	#7
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 17,805 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182+/126 5'4 50!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach:Erik Ledin leanbodies consulting Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	i've read/heard that as well. Hate brazil nuts lol.

07-04-2011, 02:03 PM	#8
nuttmegs17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 83 Gallery: nuttmegs17	i am taking 200 mg selenium...have no idea if its working but EVERYONE tells me to take it (every doc, every board, etc)...so perhaps i'd be worse if i wasnt on it? dunno

07-06-2011, 08:44 AM	#9
Gabby55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mo Posts: 86 Gallery: Gabby55	I was taking 200mcgs a day and started experiencing hyper symptoms. Found out I don't really didn't need that much, but my vitamin mineral tablet only has 20mcgs in it, so that is all I am going to take. Since having Graves, RAI am hypo and convert to T3 well I guess.

07-08-2011, 11:40 AM	#10
cyclomethicone Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 145 Gallery: cyclomethicone Stats: 265/265/??? WOE: idk Start Date: 4/7/13	Yep! I supplement my Armour with Selenium/Vitamin E combo and Zinc.

06-15-2012, 12:19 PM	#12
CindyMc Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4 Gallery: CindyMc	I have Graves also. Diagnosed 1.5 yrs ago. Had radioactive iodine and have been pretty good ever since. On 1.5 Synthroid. Only complaint is I'm emotionally not up the way I use to be. Do or did you experience this?

06-28-2012, 06:25 PM	#14
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 17,805 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182+/126 5'4 50!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach:Erik Ledin leanbodies consulting Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	you only have to wait an hr but synthroid can be taken at any time of the day consistently, even at nite as long as its away from other supplements and food. I wouldnt take selinium with my meds.. you will definitely have more energy if you eat protein and some carbs before you train.