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I have tried taking thyroxine but it makes me feel ill. Are there any homeopathic remedies that I could take instead?

April 26, 2017feel homeopathic ill remedies taking Thyroxine

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I have tried taking thyroxine but it makes me feel ill. Are there any homeopathic remedies that I could take instead?

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The only treatment that will help an underactive thyroid is thyroid hormone replacement. Homeopathic remedies are totally useless in this situation. If your body has been without thyroxine for a long time it might be easier for you to start off with a small dose of thyroxine than originally prescribed and build the dose up gradually giving your body a chance to get used to it. It might also be necessary to combine this treatment with a beta-blocker, which can often overcome symptoms as thyroxine is introduced back into the system. It might be sensible to seek a referral to an endocrinologist if you have had difficulties in the past so that these alternatives can be discussed.