Foods to AVOID If You Have Graves' Disease (These Foods Can HARM Your Thyroid)

[@colts21215]

My girlfriend was just diagnosed today so I'm trying to learn all i can and be supportive and helpful as possible

[@NationalParksInsights]

Diagnosed with Graves Disease just 2 days ago. Pray for me !

[@leelajapheth4051]

Epstein virus May cause hyperthyroidism. Drink celery juice may kill the virus. ..keep under control To eradicate it... I have no idea

[@BanditGirl61]

Feb 14 for me, thyroid storm, .... its rocky but it gets better... Lupus in my fourties im sixty three now.. so ups and downs we go....

[@SolSkinn]

I was diagnosed yesterday! I'm terrified.

[@pawprintsjersey5787]

​@SolSkinn It's OK I was panic stricken to when told. Did alot research. Gluten free diet dairy free diet. Sugar free, yoga pilates. Tapping solution helped me alot 😂😮❤

[@jyotii1188]

hey what all test you have done to confirm?

[@elizk.5585]

I got diagnosed 6 years ago, and it is a very little spike I have and nodules as well, but the endokrinologists here in Denmark just wanted to remove my thyroid completely. I panicked on the day of the operation my whole body, mind and soul was against it so we did not go through with it and I am glad. The doctors got mad at me though and have removed me from the list of patients, so they did not do the biopsi either, that is the only thing that irritates me. But I want to try to heal it naturally with diet etc. before we go to such drastic methods. A Turkish doctor and prof. said that to many people (around 80% or so) get the thyroid removed to fast, and in his opinion it was way to many. Thank you for helping us when the endokronologists apparently are lacking behind with a more rounded treatment solution, and are too happy to cut us open so we will depend on high doses of bad medicine for the rest of our lives.

[@juliannefarrey2957]

I developed graves after my 3rd baby. My doctor was going to put me on an anti anxiety meds but my naturopath along with another MD got me on some good thyroid and adrenal supplements. I also had to take a good look inward and realize that I needed to start caring for myself better and resting way more! And not OVERLOOK myself. And eating healthier. It took a few months to start getting better . There is hope!

[@juliannefarrey2957]

I also want to say that our bodies are "FOR" us. My body was trying to tell me things and I needed to listen.

[@mashayeruk]

Hello, may I ask what supplements helped you? Thank you!

[@christinewanjala2808]

Please share the supplimenmts

[@bybbah]

@@mashayeruk any thyroid issues need to supplement for adrenal and liver ,stomach / gut health so very strong powerful probiotics. Take your vitamin D3/K2, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E,A.The trace minerals as well .ok For graves separately must add to watch the heart ,supplement on garlic ,also take black seed oil it helps on both cases .I used to use it but did not know that it TREMENDOUSLY helps in my thyroid, so learnt it from THE VERY DR CHILDS .

[@kaytee5080]

This gives me hope ❤

[@muhaibmir7456]

Avoid gluten, dairy products, refined sugar, food you are allergic to, industrial seed oil,cafien,alcohol,rich iodine sources like sea weeds,fish iodized salt

[@realitydoinz9656]

It is heart warming to hear silence again without sound disturbance, all thanks to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel for his herbal medication free from hypothyroidism...

[@christine3043]

No need to avoid gluten. It has not bothered me in the slightest.

[@judithpoulin2351]

@@christine3043 that’s great for you,but I think the rest of us will decide according to our own reactions. It’s a massively sized protein that’s hard to digest if our guts are already compromised.

[@melissafarrugia9531]

N egg yolk

[@melissafarrugia9531]

And with gluten it's actually most times sensitivity to the sprays used commercially to grow the food.

[@blessed7015]

From my understanding, a procedure (eg RAI) does not cure Grave's Disease. Grave's disease is an autoimmune disease. I don't think this is clear to many... including doctors or endocrinologist who do not often address the Grave's Disease. RAI treats the attack on the thyroid but the underlying illness is still there. This is why so many Grave's Disease patients still have so many issues including anxiety, fatigue, etc even after 'treatment'.

[@dukey19941]

So true!! My endo wants me to have the RAI after only being diagnosed for 3 months. They just want to push you through and be done.

[@carinahotzel4996]

​@@dukey19941my experience is similar, two weeks after diagnosis he said I should have my thyroid removed or RAI. No way... Good luck to you!!

[@davidetienne9404]

Basically, give up everything.

[@jsmith0785]

😢

[@sylviarippey6488]

Just subscribed to you. I got diagnosed with Graves two years ago. I'm pretty miserable but see my endocrinologist every six months. I'm hot allll the time, anxious, tired etc...I workout but I'm gaining weight. I should mention I had a full hysterectomy in 2023. Anyway, I am working to improve my diet and nutrition. My next appointment is in August. I just want to feel better. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Greetings from Dallas, Texas.

[@motherof1doll.]

I am soo impressed with this. I had to look into this for my daughter in 2019 and there was NO information for food and graves at the time. After six blood tests showing she was progressively getting worse they said she won’t be able to live without Methimazole. I was already following Dr Ken Berry, other doctors, RNs and MANY other people with thyroid and insulin related conditions and so many auto-immune diseases. I asked my daughter if she wanted to try a strict diet removing all of the things you mention. Suddenly, her next labs from 2022-2022 have all come back negative for Graves’. She will always have Graves’ but she isn’t suffering or risking her liver or kidneys or needing to be on a ‘close watch’ as they say for patients taking Methimazole. I didn’t want the radiation. The surgery/removal. Or the medication with it’s side-effects. Ill tell ya.. There’s minimal help out there because even in the medical community the thyroid is still a ‘mystery’ and there’s so much fear. I found a thousand zillion videos on Hashimotos but not Graves.’

[@kaybriellen]

Can you tell me more about the diet. I am going on over a year after anti-thyroid medication. I am off of that, but I haven't been watching my diet at all. My doctor told me and many others that diet doesn't matter. I am so desperate to stop having the racing heart and panic attacks that I am really considering RAI or surgery. I do understand those come with risks. I am just so tired and also under a severe amount of stress. I know that is making it a lot worse. Before I do a life threatening surgery or radioactive pill, I need to try this. Giving up caffeine, alcohol gluten and cleaning out my cabinets I need to try to do this. the medication isn't too bad it made me really really tired at times btw. I wish you both the best of luck.

[@ernie4028]

@@kaybriellen I’m going crazy as well with these symptoms. I’m tired too… So, so tired. But that’s not why I came here to comment. Go to a Walmart or any store that Carrying this. I went to Walmart and gotten this Nutritional Yeast. Get the name brand it shouldn’t be nothing over $7. Sprinkle this seasoning on any food. Or take two tablespoons a day. I always sprinkle it on my food. Once consumed. Your gonna immediately feel better than you do now. It helps slow your heart rate and also give you the B vitamins your body is needing. Nutritional Yeast Flakes”

[@lisajohnson6454]

My daughter had Graves in her high school junior year. The doc told her she will lose her thyroid completely in 2years 😢 But, I dealt with it using Chinese herbal medicine that is specially prescribed to her. Her symptoms are going away and the tests are coming back normal. Her fast heart rate is normal and her angry mood is much better. Of course, she still will have her bad mood days once a month . I also restricted her diet. It is more about the method of cooking that I found was giving her trouble than the food. So... She is not eating fried food, BBQ food, spicy food... The diet seems working😂😂😂 But, We have to be very strict about what she eats, especially about eating out. Hope this will help and you will get better. It is all a matter of getting your diet in control.

[@lisajohnson6454]

The cooking method I disallowed her using will give her information... That is the reason I ask her not do away those

[@Portia620]

If you haven’t removed later on, you can get cancer and they tell you that won’t happen, but look it up!!!! better to do the medicine even his medicines, high risk and yes, die, it did work in my case and reversed it thank God

[@bnikike]

Thank you for this amazing information and actually explaining how things work. I’ve been seeing an endocrinologist who straight out told me diet doesn’t matter when it comes to Graves’ disease….. I on the other hand believe other wise and have done so much research on the topic and that’s how I found you. Continue to share awesome helpful information we truly appreciate it.

[@drwestinchilds]

Glad you find it helpful!

[@nadjarosette1]

Same here.

[@sheliaquattlebaum997]

My doc also said diet doesn't matter. This should be criminal.

[@rosieh6933]

I would get a new doctor, Perhaps one that has dealt with Graves’ disease himself.

[@JeffSlapper]

​@user-eg9kf6wq2dI know it isn't who you were looking to for an answer, but I would assume that kefir is off the table at least for the first 6-12 months as it is usually cow's milk based. I have seen some that are made with oat milk instead, but again, if you are having a lot of issues it is probably best to avoid even certified gluten free oats for some time as many grains and cereals tend to aggravate Graves. I hope I was able to help.

[@Nat-H28]

And what is left to eat if we avoid all of those😮

[@katyb3606]

Exactly 😢 I was already skinny and since on a diet ( 2 weeks ) lost even more weight...Don't want to harm myself even more...

[@Nat-H28]

​@@katyb3606it is very hard to avoid all of these.I am a picky eater...😱

[@RosieandFriends1]

Why don’t endocrinologists tell you to go gluten free? 🤷‍♀️ I asked mine and she said diet doesn’t effect hyperthyroidism 😑

[@kendalxox]

Doctors never mention diet. They don’t get trained on nutrition that’s why I avoid goin to the doctor unless I really have to. I prefer naturopaths. Natural healing is always better than pharmaceuticals.

[@fromireland8663]

Same here.

[@Mal17281]

Same here

[@altonthomas6707]

Doctors have to make their money with their accomplice, the pharmaceutical industry. That's why they don't tell us to avoid certain foods.

[@atinele1986]

@@kendalxoxsame

[@RosieandFriends1]

I started taking some herbs a few weeks ago and it has helped a lot. I can tell my thyroid gland isn’t as swollen and I’ve been able to lose weight on methimazole.

[@msfair762]

Can you share which herbs you have taken?

[@sondragramse1770]

What herbs are they? I have hyperthyroid with Graves disease and antibodies.

[@svetlanaivnitskaya3504]

It’s not normal to lose weight on Methimazole!Are you fasting a lot and or taking some other medication?

[@mirimozy3912]

​@@svetlanaivnitskaya3504 I took methimazole and went on Anti Inflammatory Protocol ( AIP) and lost weight. No gluten/ sugar/dairy/milk/ nut and seeds+nightshade vegetables. It was hard :(

[@KCRUBYWOO]

@@mirimozy3912😢

[@madameversiera]

This is very useful, I had a test which showed signs of Graves’ disease but the NHS gave me appointment for three months later and I don’t know what to do. I’m avoiding many foods, but eliminating gluten, caffeine, tomatoes, improved my condition for now.

[@charlesmurray3255]

hi, Have you noticed any differences?

[@madameversiera]

@@charlesmurray3255 Yes, I have noticed great improvement as soon as I removed gluten or dairy. But I suspect alcohol is especially harmful. I was drinking just one beer or one cocktail, and I could feel my heart rate increase dramatically. So no drinks is better. Of course I'm taking medication, but I have noticed even with medication I feel horrible if I don't follow a healthy lifestyle. If we have this condition we have to be extra careful.

[@rosieh6933]

I figured out what my best heart rate was in order to get my best TSH levels. Now, I keep a blood pressure cuff that has a heartbeat and an A Fib detector on it. If my heart rate starts getting too high for too many days, I know I need to go to the doctor. And, that way I don’t get out of control. The longer you’re out of control the harder it is to get back to normal and becomes difficult. Know what your best heart rate is when your TSH is normal And keep it there.

[@melissafarrugia9531]

Thanks so much for your advice, greatly appreciated

[@adelinekeys6582]

Where did you get such a wonderful machine?

[@NYCTraveller]

Thank God, there are doctors like you! God bless you immensely!

[@SparkyOne549]

I have graves and don’t have an issue with dairy at all. Dairy and meats are the only food groups I can eat all of, because of gluten free, systemic nickel allergy, and tree nut allergy.

[@jamielight8320]

I'm still effected by gluten, sugars, and dairy products. After thyroid removal.

[@leigh7802]

Of course! We all are! These things are not meant for human consumption.

[@imra316]

My dear!!! You are amazing with the knowledge you have of the thyroid gland! It’s as if you yourself has a thyroid disorder or you SERIOUSLY listen to your patients symptoms. I have to thank you for reaching out to people who are suffering, trying to figure out how to cope with their thyroid problems! I’m finally learning how to live in a slower mode of hypothyroidism from being hyperthyroidism my whole life which almost killed me with a heartbeat of 298!! I was on Tapazol for a year and a half to see if the thyroid would regulate itself but didn’t so RAI was my only help putting me in hypothyroidism. That was 15 years ago and I still struggle with the slow down of my body! 😂 I don’t like it but it has to be that way. I’ve learned you have to go with the flow of things! Peace to us all suffering with this disorder!…Ra

[@drwestinchilds]

I don't personally have a thyroid condition but I've spent the last 5 years doing nothing but listening to thyroid patients so perhaps that's why :)

[@gulrabbani7349]

​@@drwestinchilds my son has lactose intolerance n v high T4 with lot of stress, anxiety n sleeplessness, had a panic attack too, wish we could consult u.

[@lisagardner4814]

@@drwestinchilds So I need help with my daughter who’s 16 they want to put on anti-thyroid medication because she’s presenting with hyperthyroidism, but she also has a marker for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and also she has graves so I don’t know what I can do naturally to treat her we have taken away some of the known irritant such as gluten were in the middle of getting vitamin D, tested and gluten test to see if she has any allergens to them also, I’m just like so confused I don’t know what to do. Is there anybody that could help me I did purchase something called thyroid come from. I heard it has like lemon balm, giggle weed, and mother wart, and those are supposed to help lower that thyroid but I also don’t want her want her to go to a Hypo

[@lisagardner4814]

@@drwestinchilds also my son my daughter has both Hashimoto’s and also grieves how do I lower those antibodies should she take herbs like the ones lemon balm etc. I would those do more damage should I let her body see if it’s going to come out of that state, we’re afraid of using methimazole because of the side effects and it seems pretty nasty so we’re trying diet but she’s giving up gluten for the most part and we’re trying to get rid of dairy. I know dairy has iodine as well which could be potentially damaging with hyper thyroid. This is just spent so overwhelming and I’m not sure how to help her if anybody on this page of the doctor can’t reply himself if anybody can help me like hi what can I do? Can she take those herbs safely lemon balm, bugleweed.

[@Ingerid772]

@@lisagardner4814he said that that diet was good for anyone . And she need to balance her thyroid .

[@barbaraknowles8615]

I cant give up coffee, wine, bread and cheese! Those are all the things I love! I dont eat much sugar and I dont drink milk. But I really want to stop the methimazole which i have been taking for years. I opted not to do RAI and glad I still have my thyroid. However i have gained so much weight since my numbers are back to normal and i wonder if im now hypothyroid because i have no energy

[@sylviarippey6488]

I can't give up coffee 😢 It's my one vice in life. I enjoy it and I have Graves Disease. Just makes me SIGH when he said that. 😔

[@Portia620]

I did away with gluten in it worked for me now I heard another doctor say dairy is well should be avoided that I had dairy because I don’t eat meat very rarely if any.

[@arronjerden915]

Wow, no one has mentions to me that Graves increases histamine levels. Is this why antihistamines do not make me drowsy?

[@Portia620]

Pseudoephedrine avoid, energy drinks too!!!

[@sherrieoconnor5731]

I have had my thyroid removed due to 3rd stage cancer in 09 returned in 18 now in 23 it has returned on my larynx I have had nueclar trement both times now saying surgery at Vanda what kind of oncologist should I see they all leave area I have had 8 since this started here I go again I am 82 years old but very active

[@lmorgan3796]

I still have Grave’s symptoms after RAI. GD affects the whole body; not just the thyroid.

[@soniagold4771]

Thank you Dr. Westin Childs for this very informative video!

[@barleywine45]

I was diagnosed with Graves’ age 31 (1995) after a 10 year battle with drs that convinced me I had anxiety/panic attacks due to a mental health condition (in 1985 UK 🇬🇧 called ‘bad nerves’). Anyway 1995 6st 11lb extremely ill I was diagnosed with graves given carbimazole for 18mths & went into remission it came back in 2001 repeat treatment twice more then was re diagnosed hypothyroidism. I take Armour thyroid medication (natural desiccated thyroid from pig) prescribed by Endocrinologist. it worked great until the last 6 yrs or so & I feel rubbish again. SO finally to my question ‘ is underactive from graves the same as hashimotos’ i can’t find any info about underactive from graves so any help at all would be much appreciated. I’m 60 now & I have been living with these ups & downs since I was 21 I’m still medicated for panic attacks I have fibromyalgia & pernicious anaemia now that I believe are all linked. Thanks in advance & sorry for the long comment.

[@carinahotzel4996]

I agree, there is a link. May be look into helicobacter pylori. It can cause autoimmune diseases AND anemia. You might not have any of the common symptoms (like me) , but still have it. And fortunately natural medicine ofte works to get it unter control ❤

[@munequitafp]

I had my thyroid taken out 4 yrs ago & my labs still show active for Graves Disease & Hashimotos. I'm soo lost and my Endocrinologist isnt very helpful on what to eat to feel better or lose weight. I thought this video would be helpful but you stated in the first 2 minutes that someone who no longer has a thyroid, no longer has Graves Disease. What??? Can you please explain why I still have Graves Disease/Graves Eye Disease? Thank you.

[@funlearnjoy4418]

i have hyperthyroid nd i knw wht you are tolking about. i have been looking online fr long but trust havnt found any solution for hyper side. but yes whn i asked my endicrynolgyst to remove my gland he mentioned tht it wont help cuse some the part which we leav inside body gets active. so he hs decided to give me radioactive iodine. you might also think of this option. i m gona get them in a month. lets see hw it goes

[@thedude2897]

You still have it because auto immune is for life. You can put it on remission, but removing the target doesn't solve the root cause. You have to find out why your antibodies are still high. Mycotoxins/mold from foods was my issue. Non organic coffee, nuts, grains especially corn can be loaded with ochratoxin a.

[@drwestinchilds]

The autoimmune dysfunction may remain but once the thyroid has been removed the target of the immune attack is also gone which usually results in reduced thyroid antibodies. Some people consider this "curative" even though the underlying immune dysfunction remains. Graves' eye disease is different from the hyperthyroid state, even though they can come together. Once your thyroid has been removed you are functionally hypothyroid, not hyperthyroid. These are important points that trip up many patients with Graves' disease but they are very important to understand.

[@hibiscusrose6074]

@@funlearnjoy4418 nonono dont take the radioactive iodine it will be the worst mistake you do. I speak from experience and now my body is at its worst also my body hates t4 and only works well with t3. I have been given the highest dose of t4 then the lowest still felt like I had water in my lungs, swollen body due to water retention i refused to take t4 and went on t3 only lost the water weight and could climb a steep hill without gasping for breath. If you still have your thyriod try something anything but dont get rid of it.

[@lisaleathers4530]

I have the same problem. Total Thyroidectomy 3 years ago and I still have Graves. My TSI test shows I still have Graves. My body is attacking itself and I am so tired. I don't know what to do. 😢 And yes, I said TSI which shows that you have Graves. I'm miserable.

[@ionnaphotography2313]

There’s so much contradictory information out there about this! I’ve heard yes to eggs nuts yogurt broccoli etc I GIVE UP 😂

[@cherjuanjsmith1095]

Just see how they affect you. Everyone is different, I see. But thats what i get from all of these resources 🫶🏽🙏

[@mdt13]

No. Avoid egg yolk...very high in iodine. Egg white is ok

[@krissybrown8793]

Hello doc, these are the things that should be avoided. But what should one eat? I feel icky everyday I’m thinking due to graves. I also have celiac (totally gluten free for 4 yr) I react to all foods you stated so I don’t consume At ALL, including corn, rice, processed and meat. I react badly.. t3 and t4 is normal but tsh is .02😪 I have nodules and goiters as well as cyst in pituitary gland. I’m malnourished, vitamin deficiency no energy No one can help. Any insight on what to do, take and eat. Please help I’m disabled veteran and mom of 4 littles one. I need to live for them. PLEASE HELP

[@drwestinchilds]

You can check out this article for some tips: www.restartmed.com/7-thyroid-superfoods/

[@i.s.4193]

@@drwestinchilds But that list says seaweed. Isnt that bad for her graves?

[@iamrightyourwrong5198]

try working on gut health.. look it up and remember stress can also keep your thyroid active

[@Noname-si6jr]

Hello... I am also a disabled veteran and I've had Graves for probably 13 yrs now. I think stress is something that makes everything worse. Self care really helps along with many herbs, work out plan, God word, and eating well has kept me from having many of the symptoms of Graves.

[@Portia620]

I would say get your vitamin deficiency figured out that’s gonna cause big problems. Why do you have to take vitamins or something that are gluten-free try to get everything through your diet without vitamins I know it’s hard to do but maybe make shakes with the greens and things in it will make you feel so much better.!!! Put us most nutrients as possible and shakes and drink it every day!! Meditate get your stress level down. It’s a must with Graves. It’s autoimmune anything that’s going to bring your cortisol ups, gonna make autoimmune worse. Meditate and definitely work out even if it’s just walking with a weighted vest.!!! Graves attacks, the muscles of the body and the bones so you can have bone loss

[@genieq8234]

Thank you so much for this information. I have struggled for years and my endo does not listen.

[@drwestinchilds]

Welcome!

[@oliviagrace4040]

So I have both Graves antibodies and Hoshimotos antibodies. My endocrinologist is always so busy and I see a student every time I go in to see him and I am just so confused by this. How can I have graves and hoshimotos?

[@dzenetaagic2993]

Isti slucaj i kod mene. Da li si dobila odgovore. Ja cekam na termin kod endokrinologa. Totalna konfuzija

[@jennywoodley7057]

I’ve had Graves for five years, was in remission until I caught Covid so back on meds. Basically the treatment for graves is to deliberately push it into hoshimotos.. I think what this guy is saying is pretty accurate, I have heard the carnivore diet & possibly even the keto diet can put graves into remission, about to try it for myself 😊

[@KathyPayne-h4h]

I developed graves eye disease, one eye protruded and one eye just want to stay closed my eyes are very dry and I have double vision I take levothyroxine daily and have had surgery on the protruded eye I am a candidate for TED'S but I don't want take the treatment please is there any other treatment out their

[@davidetienne9404]

I'm dealing with this too, and it is freaking me out...like the walls are closing in. Because I keep getting conflicting information everywhere I look. Most sources say there's really nothing you can do about it.

[@aridyaacob9528]

My doctor prescribed me selenium for a year.

[@wavylocks7177]

Hello! Thanks so much for the helpful information you post for all of us with thyroid conditions. How would these foods to avoid apply to me as someone who has only had a subtotal thyroidectomy (over 20 years ago)? I am already gluten free and it has made a huge difference but unsure if these other foods to avoid would apply to me. Many thanks again for your help!

[@markmead8051]

If you have had your thyroid removed you still have the autoimmune disease, Graves. I still have many of the same symptoms a year post TT. I have yet to find a doctor who understands this.

[@julieostrander1640]

What are your thoughts on Decaffeinated coffee?

[@Diamond-qs4xg]

A doctor on KZbin said better take a little bit of coffee but no decaf coffee because it’s very very high process that went through to be decaffeinated, you don’t want that

[@user-wx9xr8rl8g]

Please can one have symptoms of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Please help 😢 Thank you.

[@rmsoft]

Why not, it's inflammation and when md-s don't know what it is, the name it autoimmune process.

[@carinahotzel4996]

Yes, I know so someone who has both Hashimoto and Graves

[@ashleythomson6935]

I was just diagnosed with Graves disease. It came on quickly after my 4th dose of Covid vaccine. MRNA

[@KL-rl7oi]

Me too 😭

[@zlatanibrahimovic8329]

I got it approx one year after two doses of novavax. Didnt take any boosters. Got the disease same time I got covid itself.

[@aeiou0123]

Me too.

[@AbiPrilIndianFilipinaCouple]

Your shirt is so nice! Thank you so much for this detailed video doc! ❤️❤️

[@drwestinchilds]

You are welcome!

[@justlol7281]

Bro u just told me I can’t eat 90% of foods.

[@timcarpenter7399]

Food is already a plural word. No need to adds the s.

[@atinele1986]

Wonder why people with thyroid issues have thyroid issues, cause they eat their aggressors everyday. People like you who think that they cant change and dont, end up under the knife, with less organs afterwards and drinking pills for the rest of their lives. Just because of stubbornness.

[@drithehilarious9856]

I love how dedicated you are.

[@jonessaetienne590]

Is Graves disease and hyperthyroidism the same ? I'm very confused.

[@cyruspark6472]

Basically

[@chv307]

What about chamomile tea? Is that good for hyperthyroidism?

[@pastthefog6514]

Yes that’s okay.

[@kendalxox]

Yes

[@Diaryofyoyo]

I have Graves’ disease I had to cut out caffeine because I was having so many ventricular ectopics it was like 12 percent of my heart beats I’m now on medication for it bisoprolol. Interesting my thyroid levels have gone back to normal atm and my medicine is being reduced to 5mg carbimazol daily my thyroid specialist said the treatment is for a year and a half. I guess after that I will come of my medicine if my levels still behave she did mention the word remission but am I just medically induced remission at the moment ? Because my body may not know how to do it without the medicine. I thought graves is autoimmune and can never be cured. So is remission like a dormant volcano which could come back in the future ? I will try to follow this advice with next gluten removal I think as next easiest step. I tried histamine intolerance diet and it was ok all just mostly fresh foods but I love tomatoes lol 😂 my doctor said to try it before my diagnosed ventricular ectopics. It all started all of this after I got covid in 2020, I’m 29 female from 🇬🇧 uk

[@FionaSmith-nz5hb]

Yes will come back, usually at different times of life ie menopause, times of stress, grief etc

[@birhantura3139]

very helpful, thank you

[@bgg4228]

Omg why did I not find you 2 years ago. Thank you so much for this amazing educational video. Definitely going to change my diet asap.

[@SherriSimpson]

I have Graves. I put it into remission once and went back to eating gluten so it came back. Dr Childs, can you talk about weight gain and muscle loss for Graves’ disease patients?

[@fromireland8663]

Yes! I'm one of those that put on weight.

[@Noname-si6jr]

Me I put on weight too and the only thing that has helped me is OMAD, one meal a day and a protein shake. Also, I work out 3 to 4 times a week and avoided things in this list. YOU can do it, you just gotta figure out what works for you.

[@babyjeditor]

@@Noname-si6jr what kind of protein shake..? im from philippines by the way.. im trying to gain weight..

[@mdt13]

Strange. The textbook symptom for graves is weight loss!

[@aridyaacob9528]

​@@fromireland8663me too cos I'm often hungry.

[@carmenripalda3849]

Graves disease can be hyper or hypo, according to the antibodies activity. Someone who had the thyroid removed or killed with iodine STILL has Graves disease. They are no longer hyper, but they can have antibodies anyway, this means they have Graves for life. Lets not confuse Graves with hyperthyroid.

[@drwestinchilds]

It's usually the case that antibodies decrease after surgical removal/RAI as the site of antibody attack is eliminated. This isn't always true but it tends to happen more than not. But, you are correct in that the autoimmune component of Graves' is different from the hyperthyroid component.

[@carmenripalda3849]

@@drwestinchilds thank you for your reply. Is it true that Graves attacks TSH receptors, therefore creating issues all over the body where these receptors are? It doesn't really attacks the thyroid directly, that's why it doesn't destroy it, like Hashimoto's, which is really a specific thyroid disease... making Graves a systemic disease. The over simplification of a rare disease turning it in being hyperthyroid only, has caused many patients to be wrong treated, therefore having an awful quality of life. So what to do if I'm hypothyroid after a harsh treatment with high doses of tapazole which left me worse, and with active Graves anyway? I'd be grateful if I could chat further with you about options.

[@mayayosal9832]

Please make video for graves disease hair loss treatment

[@barbaramackay8203]

It's not the gluten It's the glyphosate ..

[@derwynyleen]

I've seen 4 different doctors about my graves because i dont have a family doctor and not one of them mentioned anything about diet.

[@themutupoguy]

Is it still possible to be treated without RAI or thyroidectomy when my hyperthyroidism is so far gone? Goiter is very enlarged Thanks so much for the information

[@shaziaiqbal1517]

Beta carotene supplements and tumric,hibiscus tea,rose hip tea has Beta carotene lotts of carrot juice bone broth help immunity and ground flaxseed.

[@dianacarolinabejaranoalvar15]

Hi I was diagnosed with graves in May. Now three months. My t4 and t3 are now normal but tsh is still less 0.01. How long does it take tsh to normalise ? Is it possible to cure graves naturally with diet and natural herbs like bugleweed ? Thanks

[@carinahotzel4996]

My doctor says TSH can take ages

[@fannycerro9264]

Thank you for the information , I have graves and my are on remission , .

[@tanjabrookes3347]

What food is the best for you If you had graves? Ik had graves and had radio active threathment....now my thyroid doesnt work anymore....

[@ingridgunby7862]

Hi! @Drwestinchilds - how about salmon in the space of Iodine - is it ok to eat with hyperthyroidism? Very much Appreciate the help.

[@leigh7802]

I heard to stop all shellfish and ready on the fish due to iodine.

[@carinahotzel4996]

Absolutely no salt water fish

[@dendenc2046]

Hi DR, im very confused with the low Iodine. When your TSH is high = Eat more or less Iodine? When your T4 is high = Eat more or less Iodine? Some videos are saying when TSH is high, you need more Iodine. "Low levels of thyroid hormone or high levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) can indicate iodine deficiency."

[@Amandatassler]

My graves is in remission, are these still foods to avoid to prevent a flair-up? Methimazole caused me to gain over 60lbs in the last year and a half and its hard to get the weight off, I really don't want to go through that again

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, they can be used in that way as well.

[@adelinekeys6582]

Oh no that's awful. What dose of the drug were you on?

[@lars2894]

Thank you.... THANK YOU SO MUCH, for this incredibly helpful video!!! You have no idea what this means to me.

[@rosemariel.9000]

Do you have a video on what food to eat now after you had radioactive iodine. Thanks

[@divitasharma2710]

I used to eat peanut butter everyday and then suddenly out of nowhere, I developed an allergy and thyroid at the same time.

[@balancefound]

Peanuts have aflotoxins and commonly fungus/mold on the crop - www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/aflatoxins

[@SparkyOne549]

Same here, but with walnuts.

[@OfficialArtistChannelCeeChellz]

Is it dangerous to take a daily supplement vitamin even with iodine in it?

[@cpavs8304]

Will you be doing a podcast for those who have had their thyroid removed with RAI.. what to to avoid and what has helped when medications aren’t working, especially for weightloss

[@cpavs8304]

Removing the thyroid only removes a symptom there’s a underlying reason I developed graves and I would love to someday find out what that is

[@georgejensen3491]

Enjoyed this talk

[@janeblongs2814]

Hi Dr. Westin child's, what supplements are good for hyperthyroidism?

[@carolalexander1429]

Looks like he’s too busy…

[@arlettm9407]

Take this all with a grain of salt...just not iodine salt 😂. I'm in the same boat like everyone else but with scattered information I've learned that a few things can help hyperthyroidism. 1. Bugleweed 2. lemon balm 3. Selenium 4. D3+K2

[@pawprintsjersey5787]

​@@arlettm9407Lemon balm is big No No nutritionist told me no Lemon Balm 😮😮

[@chrismyers9951]

Rutin and quercetin.

[@Nadi955]

Wow you’re amazing!! All of this I knew in my body but your the first one explaining me this thank you !!!!!!

[@AnnetteMendoza18]

I dont get how the doctors can tell u what u have and give u meds but cant tell how u got it

[@abbzeh137]

Can you clarify the methimazole being bad for your body and not ok long term. I can't bring myself to remove my thyroid when so many people complain of significant weight gain and fatigue and of being ignored and dismissed by their doctors and specialists. I read that there hasn't been long term studies on methimazole use but specialists find patients do well. I also read that the rate of remission increases up to 80% with 10 years use vs 50% on 18 months use (when specialists usually start pushing for definitive treatment). Can you clarify any of this as well

[@drwestinchilds]

I'll make a video on the topic in the future to elaborate. Those studies you cited are mostly correct but it's not the methimazole doing the healing, it's other factors. There's nothing magical about methimazole that reverses hyperthyroidism, it just hides the symptoms while your body heals itself.

[@evelynpatricia8829]

@@drwestinchilds Hello, Is there any chance to have that video explaining this topic about Methimazole? It will be really appreciated the concept you just said, covering symptoms while body is healing itself. Thanks

[@evelynpatricia8829]

@@drwestinchilds And also please , could you explain in detail those others factors? It is possible to get the remission even not the cure in Graves? Or in your experience what factors are key to get the cure? It is any specific aspect in the body? Any specific path beyond nutrition, stress management and supplements? Thanks again

[@aridyaacob9528]

I saw this physician who specialises in internal medicine and who worked in the UK for over 30 years and he said he's put hyperthyroidism patients on carminazole for 20-30 years. I've been on it for about 6 years and quite recently when I stopped taking it for about 2 months I suffered what was beloved to be a thyroid storm and had to be hospitalised for about 5 days. They thought it was my heart and warded me in the cardiac intervention ward but all tests showed it wasn't my heart and they believed it was because I had stopped my thyroid med. Btw, I don't live in America.

[@whitelight6621]

I have it but won't on Friday I'm getting my thyroid out I'm so sick of this illness

[@pawprintsjersey5787]

Brazil nuts definitely best for thyroid I was told by nutritionist ❤

[@sylviarippey6488]

That's great! Getting some tomorrow when I go to the store. ❤

[@pawprintsjersey5787]

@@sylviarippey6488 but only to eat 1 or 2 a day sufficient helps lady say :)

[@DianeBraches]

Is there a list of foods i can eat just got diagnosed with graves am on methimazol 10 mg

[@PatienceOgbaji]

Thanks so so much Dr for this vital info.

[@christianroxas2223]

Hi Doc! Can i take multi vitamins with active Grave's dse.?

[@realitydoinz9656]

It is heart warming to hear silence again without sound disturbance, all thanks to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel for his herbal medication free from hypothyroidism...

[@IB-qs1mi]

Iodine is clearly stated on the salt container. If there is no iodine in the salt, it will be clearly stated on the salt container.

[@MichelleShockley-d3r]

Hi my name is Michelle Shockley I a m deaf I got low thyroid it almost is one year soon I had medicine

[@slikica4609]

Dr. started me on meds 15 days ago and after 15 days alergy started.Now I do not know what next.

[@CM-vm7zg]

I was just diagnosed this week with Graves and prescribed 10 mg Methimazole after pointing out to my endocrinologist that I have had no symptoms and no family history. I don’t feel like I need the Methimazole but will take it anyway, given it was the best of the three options. One question is; if I go into remission while taking the Methimazole would my labs show a high TSH? Would this be one way to indicate remission? Thanks for the information.

[@MariaPolov]

I'm wondering why I was put on 2.5 MG of Methimazole the amount doesn't even register less t😢han 5mg.. My Doctor told me my brain tells my thyroid not to release the hormone! If you have any input can you please let me know!

[@paolamolinari364]

I’m in the same boat as you but without symptoms I’m not taking that crap. It’s really bad for the body so I’m not going to take it if I don’t have any symptoms.

[@mzgee31]

I was on 10mg twice daily from my first endocrinologist I didn’t like his attitude so I switched the dosage was way too high and my tsh was still low. I hate medication so my new endocrinologist lowered my dosage to 2.5mg daily in colab with a herbal blend and that placed me un remission and my methimazole was discontinued i also cut out dairy and other things im constantly researching because this thing can be reversed contrary to what we are being told

[@emydel679]

​@Shellian Griffiths good for you. Am from Canada and been on lifestyle change big time since dxd w Graves. On 2.5 mg every other day abd my markers are optimal ×6 mons think am on remission. No other meds except glaucoma eye drops Still the Endo wants me to cont taking till Sept..feel good on LC no sugar, GF, good fat and whole food mod amt. walks 3x/wk and meditation w deep breathing avoiding stress( caregiver to 2 old siblings) somehow with faith- God healer my focus and allthe above, am feeling great as 78 yr old! Grateful heart and Positivity helps a lot!! Wish you well and healing too! ❤

[@minouagah8280]

Sea moss how often and how much please

[@christinewanjala2808]

Hello Doc please share the suppliments one can use

[@lindadecal2766]

Thank you so much for all the good information Doctor. God bless you always.❣️

[@leklek9426]

Dr Child, I was diagnosed with graves disease and has been taking 10mg of strumazole in the morning and another 10mg in the evening for 6 weeks now. My t4 and t3 levels have gone down so far and my Endocrinologist asked me to take levothyroxine with half capsule for two weeks and then check the results of my blood tests and if things go well, then I will Swift to 1 tab of levothyroxine together with my 20 mg strumazole. I am confused with this médical process. Will it not be more logical to just reduce my strumazole medication for my thyroid to produce t3 and t4 instead of taking levothyroxine? Please help me understand this.. Thank you

[@MNouar]

Hi, I would think the same. So what did you do at the end?

[@Portia620]

Ask the pharmacist

[@MichelleShockley-d3r]

Not geaved diases Tell me what avoid food I got allergic for dairy etc since 4 years ago I became vegan I lost 55 pounds off

[@soccipascual811]

Thank you! Information is very useful

[@drwestinchilds]

Welcome!

[@stategirl08]

Thanks for what you do 🙏🏾

[@DianeBraches]

I need a list of foods i can eat with gravesplease asap

[@HAL_NlNETH0USAND]

Why would you void diary products if you have Graves? Cheese is great for short chain fatty acids which in turn promote production of Treg cells and thus downregulate the immune response.

[@Melodyyyyyyyyyyyy]

Hi Dr. Childs, can you please answer as I am dealing with extreme anxiety right now to where I can't function because I had a panaramic dental xray and wasn't offered a thyroid shield. Is there anything to help me detox the radiation? I have hashimotos and didn't realize an option for a thyroid shield until researching after my oral surgery was done. Please help! Isthe radiation worrisome for hashimotos patients?

[@drwestinchilds]

The radiation from a panoramic film is negligible in the grand scheme of things.

[@Melodyyyyyyyyyyyy]

@@drwestinchilds thank you so much! You are so kind Dr.! God bless you for always helping us and spreading your knowledge! I am forever grateful!

[@svetlanaivnitskaya3504]

Am I a former 0.006 TSH patient who risk health by an occasional Croissant sandwich with eggs but no cheese?Also would you recommend 1.4 -1.8 TSH range for me? As opposed to 0.5-1.0 range?

[@DavidSmith-vz9uu]

I noticed when I consume enough alcohol in the form of beer, I could eat anything afterwards and not get the pain in my throat, I used to think my throat pain/ pressure was acid reflux GERD but do you think that is a sign I have graves disease from consuming alcohol and temporarily feeling no symptoms? I couldn't understand why alcohol would give me relief even going into the next day. I also have tenderness in the upper right part of my abdomen just below the ribcage.

[@theresamoulton2346]

Thank-you so much for sharing this helpful information, its a shame this is not standard information with general doctors

[@drwestinchilds]

Happy to share it!

[@lisagardner4814]

@@drwestinchilds I was wondering if I could ask a couple of questions my 16 year old daughter has been recently diagnosed with hyper thyroid. I asked for the antibody testing she has both Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves and I know after doing some research that it’s not necessarily both that one will mimic the other so it’s like covering up so I’m afraid to get her on any medication. I was wondering if herbs are safe like lemon balm and bugleweed and mother wort a lot of people on Facebook pages are really pushing that instead of the Methimazole my daughter does not want to go on prescription medicine. We have changed her diet and that has helped her feel better. She still has some tachycardia but it’s not as bad as it was you know trying to get her to cut out dairy completely has been hard she’s a teenager and I just don’t know why I just need some help navigating and if someone could let me know if those herbs have a place or if I should just let it run its course and maybe it’ll get into remission on its own

[@elleelle5939]

But hypothyroidism also cause insulin resistance or not?!

[@ceciliaraye8573]

I'm taking PTU and would like to know if how bad it affect to the liver especially my endocrinology doctor increased the doze. I appreciate you!

[@susanferguson4271]

Should graves patients take an antihistamine?

[@bluejean-1968]

I wouldn't touch kale or spinach with a ten foot pole. Those two foods are dangerous.

[@karlinrangel5472]

Thank you great info

[@OkiDingo]

Japan we get the same medicine to treat Graves’ disease. I also just got put on potassium iodine cause my FT3 is staying too high.

[@viktigt123]

Can a canivore diet work for Graves?

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, in some cases.

[@adelinekeys6582]

Eggs are a problem?

[@drvinoddeshmukh7254]

Hi Plz explain the over time use (4-5yr ) of methimazole. If the patient having euthyroid (normal TSH )

[@realitydoinz9656]

It is heart warming to hear silence again without sound disturbance, all thanks to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel for his herbal medication free from hypothyroidism...

[@daydayhanks9600]

I’m only 23 with grave disease been taking the medicine going on 3 years and I feel like all it did was worsen me my hair turning grey my hair texture change and also my damn voice got so damn hourse if any advice plz lmk