How to Quit Taking Thyroid Medication

Have you thought about quitting thyroid medication or simply figuring out if you can quit thyroid medication?
It’s a question I get a lot.
Thankfully I’ve had decades of hands-on experience helping patients make sense of this question. Now, I want to help you.
Read More: www.drchristianson.com/blog/h...
Were you recently diagnosed with thyroid disease? Maybe you were confused by the terms in social media posts. It can be hard to understand a topic if you never learned its foundational concepts. This free training series can take someone with no background in thyroid disease and give them a solid foundation from which they can grow. Learn More: thyroidbeginnerseries.com/
People with thyroid disease need better options. Because you can feel better. You deserve nothing less. The Thyroid Reset Diet gives you a step-by-step plan to reset your thyroid-and restore it to good function. The goal? Up to 70% of people feel significantly better and reverse their thyroid disease. Receive Special Gifts When You Order Your Copy Today: www.drchristianson.com/thyroi...
Do you want answers about your thyroid?
Are you tired of confusing thyroid advice?
Do you want your doctor to work with you on your ideal thyroid plan?
Schedule a Thyroid Second Opinion with “Top Doc” Dr. Alan Christianson, nationally recognized naturopathic endocrinologist, and NY Times bestselling author: scheduledrc.com/
#DrAlanChristianson #HowToQuitThyroidMedication #QuittingThyroidMedication #ThyroidMedicationQuitting

[@gknight1]

I had RAI 131 ablation of the thyroid due to Graves Disease. I was then on full hormone(levothyroxine)replacement for 12yrs. I never felt good while taking levothyroxine, so I titrated off over an 18-month period. Started taking iodine, selenium and zinc and my thyroid started functioning on its own. The so-called ablated thyroid is back on duty. I didn't tell the doctor until I had completed my plan because his attitude was that I would be on levothyroxine for the rest of my life. Giving the body what it needs makes all the difference in the world. 👍🏼

[@DrChristianson]

what an inspiration!

[@lexitejeda6209]

This is great information, and much needed. Thank you Dr C! I am off thyroid hormone thanks to you. I wish more people would get your message.

[@DrChristianson]

You are so welcome!

[@elenaserban5267]

I’m reading your thyroid reset diet book !!

[@elenaserban5267]

My symptoms are very debilitating: pulse 46, bone and joint pain, sudden 20lb weight gain in 1 week, headaches, muscle pain. When I went to the PCP, my antibodies were 6500, tsh 16.5…. I’ve been having hashi flares every couple of weeks 6-7). I don’t take iodine. I hope to find some answers soon…

[@catalinauribe3666]

Thanks Dr for this amazing video. I wish I saw it few months ago. I was feeling awful for more than 1 year, my GP noticed I had too much levothyroxine and my levels were very hypo. I stopped all medication and 3 months later I got diagnosed with Graves. Now Im taking Carbimazole but honestly want to stop. The Endocrinologyst said minimum 1 year on this drug. I want to be free and look after my diet in the moat natural way. I have improved my diet and all my digestive issues and massive inflammation is gone.

[@EuspiraLO]

I love Dr Christianson. Adrenal reset diet changed my life

[@DrChristianson]

Thank you!

[@sarahsmith5045]

What is adrenal reset diet? Thanks

[@brooke2712]

I half cut my np in half and been taking half dose for 8 weeks - fyi my tsh low and my free t4 perfect and my free t4 perfect but both my free t3 and t3are low - so I have conversion from t4 to t3 issue- will this work for me if I taper -

[@kimmyg990]

@DrChristianson, what about if it looks like your gland is becoming inflamed, as we don’t want a goitre to develop, lest it doesn’t ever go back down. We should probably turn back at some point before it gets too advanced? This is what I noticed as I had reduced down to 1/4 of my original dose, then suddenly the gland looked inflamed.

[@miabeia3117]

I’ve been on 45 milligrams of Armour Thyroid and cut my dose to 30 for the last 2 weeks and feel great! I ve been on Thyroid meds for the last 30 years for hypothyroidism.. should I lower my dosage to 15 or stay on the 30 dosage a little longer… my doctors thinks that I will feel horrible if I ween myself off but I wasn’t sleeping that’s why I started weening off and I was also have heart palpitations.. Thanks so much for your help..

[@terrydazzo2940]

4 months

[@raquelmalinis9425]

Thank you so much, Dr. Christianson. I have Graves, should I also aim to quit MMI?

[@DrChristianson]

MMI is not for long-term use. Work with your doctor and take steps like the Thyroid Reset Diet and Hyperthyroid Support (TSF Supplement) to help.

[@raquelmalinis9425]

Thank you so much!

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

I am a 76 year old female. Been on lowest dose of Levothyroxine --since 2008-16 years. Because my ash was too high is why I put on Levo I believe. I recently learned that Levo can cause bone loss, anxiety and insomnia! All of which I have! One doctor on KZbin says Levi contains lactose and I am lactose intolerant. My primary doctor has never told me about any of these side effects and she knows I have bone loss and anxiety and insomnia! I am active-walk an hour a day and I am not overweight and eat healthy. I do not eat dairy- I am a vegan. I read Armour is made from pig’s glands so I don’t want that! I see my doctor for my annual physical and blood draw in September. I’m wondering if I can start taking kelp and selenium and start tapering OFF the Lego and see if my bloodwork shows what my tsh is then? Or should I ask to see an endocrinologist..?

[@DrChristianson]

Please work with an endocrinologist to see if you still need meds and, if so, what your best options are. If you prefer lactose free you can consider Tirosint. Kelp would not be a replacement.

[@JuneVanDerAa]

What happens if you have had a ultrasound that showed I had a fair amount of scar tissue on my thyroid? Can I do this?

[@marygrabill7127]

I am the same. I think that as long as we have some thyroid it's worth a shot!

[@divyashiny5223]

Hello sir my tsh is 1.06, ft3,2.34,f t4 1.12, antibodies less than 0.4,0.9 do i have thyroid i have hairloss my ferritin is 53 its not increasing some functional dr said this is not optimal tsh,f t3 i was confused according to ur lab range is optimal

[@DrChristianson]

Hi - Iron can be a big driver of hair loss. Here is an article that will help you know if that can the cause for you and what you can do about it: www.drchristianson.com/blog/a-deep-dive-on-iron-and-iron-ivs-for-thyroid-symptoms/

[@janmartell9792]

My thyroid antibodies were 740 years sgo and now they are zero, because my dr said it's destroyed now. I have Hashimotos. Why would I stop taking my thyroid hormones if my thyroid doesn't function? I don't understand.

[@DrChristianson]

Some people do need thyroid medication. Yet many who thought they did do fine with less or none. Thyroid antibodies don't predict whether your thyroid is working or not.

[@SamiMusic4you]

What about if you have low cortisol?

[@DrChristianson]

Take a look at my book the Adrenal Reset Diet. It has a quiz that shows your adrenal level and a detailed chapter with a game plan for each level.

[@kittykittysoftpaws]

I was able to get off levothyroxine after taking it for over 20 years, for about 2 years was fine, my TSH was bwtter than when on meds and was feeling great. I made sure my diet included iodine rich foods. After the 2 years of being med free I got a very bad upper respiratory infection that lasted over two months and during that time I developed thyroiditis, all tests lead to whatever causing the respiratory infection disturbed my thyroid and caused the thyroiditis, went from being normal to Hyper. My doctor said once the thyroiditis resolved on its own my thyroid will go the opposite direction so will be hypo. Sure enough that exactly happened, since I recovered from the thyroiditis my leves were low so I had to go back on med, but I would like to get off the med like I did it before.

[@DrChristianson]

That can happen. The guidelines in this video can still be helpful.

[@kittykittysoftpaws]

@@DrChristianson they sure are helpful, thank you so much for all you do : )

[@debbiegallett1125]

Well I am not so sure about this. I quit taking my medication and my thyroid antibodies went sky high. Then I developed debilitating muscle and tendon pain in my shoulders, hips and knees. It has been 8 months and I am still battling this. I have managed to get the thyroid antibody numbers down quite a bit with the thyroid antibody supplement and have been going to physical therapy. Things have gotten about 75% better but it is still a battle. Doctors and physical therapist are at a loss as to what is causing this, but I really think it was from going off my medication. I had been off my medication for 6 months before this happened.

[@DrChristianson]

Did your doctor say you were a good candidate? Some are, some are not.

[@debbiegallett1125]

I assume so since it was his suggestion. @@DrChristianson

[@mantralife6620]

Did you wean off of it slowly? Did you supplement with the necessary vitamins and minerals?

[@debbiegallett1125]

@@mantralife6620 yes I did.

[@sandystevens7046]

I'm so sorry I quit taking mine a month ago.Praying I will be fine.I had so many symptoms from the meds and couldn't go up in the dose it made .e a zombie

[@roger12393]

My husband never felt good on thyroid medication. Why take something that doesn't help?

[@DrChristianson]

Agreed!