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Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is a condition in which thyroid gland does not produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) required in the body. Thyroid is a two-lobed butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. It produces thyroid hormones which regulate body metabolism or simply put regulate how the body uses energy. When thyroid hormones are not produced in enough quantity, the body’s functions tend to slow down.
Top Homeopathic Remedies for Hypothyroidism
The top five medicines for treating hypothyroidism are Thyroidinum, Calcarea Carbonica, Natrum Mur, Sepia Officinalis and Graphites.
1. Thyroidinum – top-grade medicine for hypothyroidism
Thyroidinum is known to stimulate the functioning of thyroid gland. It is suitable for persons who have a puffy face and complain of weight gain. They get tired easily and want to lie down all the time. They are over-sensitive to cold and their hands and feet remain cold. Thyroidinum also addresses skin problems arising out of an underactive thyroid. Here, it especially helps persons with extremely dry skin. Irritability, weak memory, and tingling sensation are some of the other complaints that can be redressed with this medicine.
Key indicating features
1. puffy face, weight gain and tiredness all the time
2. skin problems due to underactive thyroid
Calcarea Carbonica
Calcarea Carbonica is the next most important medicine used very frequently in cases of hypothyroidism. Its use is highly recommended when there is excessive weight gain as a consequence of thyroid issues. Next, it is prominently recommended when there is increased sensitivity to cold. It also works well when there is marked weakness, which gets worse while walking or climbing upstairs. This medicine can also help in relieving constipation in hypothyroid patients – the peculiar feature needing it is that initially, stool is hard followed by soft stool.
This medicine proves to be very efficacious in women with hypothyroidism who suffer from very profuse menses that continue for a long duration and occur earlier than the expected date. Feet remain cold during menstrual periods.
Key indicating features
1. Excessive weight gain and increased sensitivity to cold
2. Constipation – first part of stool hard followed by normal stool
3 . Heavy, prolonged menses
3. Natrum Mur
It proves effective in managing certain specific complaints linked with hypothyroidism. Firstly, it manages depression. Those needing it have marked sadness and weep often. Secondly, it is a very good medicine for dealing with hair thinning and hair fall in persons suffering from hypothyroidism.
Thirdly, it can be given when there is frequent exhaustion. There is tiredness and a sleepy feeling all the time. Weakness is felt more in the morning while in bed. Its use can also be considered to manage numbness and tingling sensation in fingers. Hands and feet remain cold in cases needing it. Lastly, it works well in managing the dryness of skin.
Key indicating features
1. depression with weeping bouts, and persistent weakness
2. hair thinning and hair fall
4. Sepia Officinalis
The patients requiring this medicine are very weak, have a pale yellow face, and extremely sensitive to cold. They feel cold even in a warm room. This medicine can help in treating menstrual complaints in patients with hypothyroidism where menses are too early and are heavy. The patient feels as if the pelvic organs will come out through the vulva, therefore always sit cross-legged. The use of Sepia is also recommended for women with low libido (decreased sexual desire). The medicine is effective in treating constipation in hypothyroid patients. The patients requiring this medicine complain of very hard and difficult stool that is passed as small balls with excessive pain that continues for a long time after passing stool.
Key indicating features
1. extreme sensitivity to cold
2. menstrual problems, mainly early and heavy menses; low libido
5. Graphites
Graphites is mainly recommended for those patients with hypothyroidism who are very obese and over-sensitive to cold. It can also be administered to treat persistent constipation where the stool is hard and passes with great difficulty in lumps. There is a feeling of fullness in the abdomen due to gas. Persons requiring this medicine are very depressed, sad and start crying without any reason. Skin complaints, prominently dry rough skin, can be wonderfully managed with this medicine.
Key indicating features
1. obesity, oversensitivity to cold and dry rough skin
2. constipation
How to use these medicines?
The medicines to be taken from the above-mentioned list will vary from person to person after detailed study of case history and symptoms exhibited. These medicines can be used in different potencies. The potency and frequency of medicine varies from case to case as per the age, prominent symptoms, as well as thyroid hormone levels evaluated by a blood test. So it is advised to avoid self-prescription. Consider the use of any of these medicines after proper case evaluation from a homeopathic expert.
What are its signs and symptoms?
Symptoms may not be noticeable in the early stages of hypothyroidism. With the progression of the condition, symptoms start showing up. The early and most common signs and symptoms include weight gain (obesity), fatigue (tiredness), and increased sensitivity to cold. Other symptoms include muscle weakness, stiffness or swelling, muscle/joint pains, and constipation. Other indications include puffiness on the face, hands and feet. Thinning of hair, dry hair, and brittle fingernails may be noted. Slow heart rate and movements, elevated cholesterol levels, sleepiness, skin dryness, and decreased sweating may be present. In females, heavy menses is reported. Feeling depressed, impaired memory, decreased sexual interest, numbness and tingling sensation in hands, and low and hoarse voice are the other symptoms.
What causes Hypothyroidism?
Various causes can be attributed to hypothyroidism which are as follows:
1. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It is an autoimmune disorder (infection-fighting cells of body begin to destroy the body’s own healthy tissues out of a misdirected response). Inflammation develops in immune cells which damages the thyroid gland by mistake and hampers its functioning. What triggers such a response is not clear, genetic factors seem to play a role in it. A person having a family history of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is at risk.
2.Thyroiditis: It refers to the inflammation of thyroid gland. It can result from an infection caused by a virus or bacteria; can be an autoimmune process or an after-effect of childbirth (postpartum thyroiditis).
3. Hyper response to hyperthyroidism treatment, Radiation therapy and Thyroid surgery: People who receive anti-thyroid medicines or radioactive iodine treatment (it destroys thyroid cells) for hyperthyroidism may go on developing hypothyroidism with decreased production of thyroid hormones over a period of time. The thyroid gland may also be affected in those who undergo radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer of the head or neck. It slows down the production of thyroid hormones, ending up in hypothyroidism. A person who has undergone surgical removal of thyroid for some reasons (like goiter, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, etc.) may also develop hypothyroidism.
4. Iodine deficiency and use of certain medications
Iodine is a mineral required for making thyroid hormones. If a person does not have enough iodine in the body, it can result in hypothyroidism. There are certain medications like lithium, interferon alpha and interleukin that can hinder thyroid hormone production.
5. Pituitary disorder
If pituitary gland is unable to produce TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) due to some reasons, like pituitary surgery, pituitary tumors, then hypothyroidism may result, though this cause is rare.
6. Congenital hypothyroidism
In this case, the functioning of thyroid gland is not proper right from birth. At birth, babies with congenital hypothyroidism appear normal, and later mental and physical growth gets hampered. New-borns can be screened for hypothyroidism as a preventive measure.
Homeopathic management of Hypothyroidism
Natural homeopathic remedies for hypothyroidism are useful for people who want to avoid the side effects of allopathic drugs. These are highly effective in mild to moderate cases of hypothyroidism. The required medicine has to be selected from a wide range of medicines. The medicine to be taken will depend entirely on the symptoms described by the patient. Homeopathic medicine mainly targets improving the function of the thyroid gland, and giving symptomatic relief to the patient.
What are the risk factors?
Though anyone can develop hypothyroidism, certain factors increase the risk, like women above 60 years of age; a family history of thyroid disorders; autoimmune disorders (like type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome); history of thyroid surgery; treatment with anti-thyroid medicine or radioactive iodine; pregnancy.
Complications arising out of hypothyroidism
If left untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to the following complications:
1. mental health problems including depression, anxiety, slow mental functioning
2. goiter (enlargement of thyroid gland); trouble in breathing, and heart problems
3. pain, numbness and tingling sensation in different body parts due to damage to peripheral nerves; joint pains; carpal tunnel syndrome (syndrome caused by numbness, tingling, weakness in fingers due to compression of the median nerve)
4. infertility issues
5. myxoedema coma with symptoms of extreme intolerance to cold, drowsiness, weakness, lethargy, difficulty in breathing, and confusion that leads to unconsciousness. It is a medical emergency needing urgent treatment.
6. increased risk of preeclampsia (a dangerous condition characterized by very high blood pressure during pregnancy with retention of fluid and protein in urine), and anemia during pregnancy. Increased risk of birth defects and developmental problems in babies borne by women having untreated hypothyroidism.
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SIR
MY NAME IS RENU SHARMA AGED 63, IN THE YEAR 2023 MAY ALL OF SUDDEN I DVELOPED CONSTIPATION AND LACK OF APPETITE, CONTACTED PHYSICIAN GOT CERTAIN INVESTIGATIONS DONE THROID WAS AT 4.1 AND STARTED MEDICINE IN JULY 2023
YESTERDAY I GOT ANOTHER INVESTIGATION DONE NOW THE LEVEL HAS REACHED AT
6.290
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MY CHOLESTRAL LEVEL IS ALSO AT 262
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I have a tsh reading of 6.44 And T3 is 80 and T4 is 6.6, will taking Thyroidinum 6X help ?
The rest of my blood report is all ok and within normal limits
Pls advice and thank you
I m using thyroxin 50mcg for hypothyroids but i want permanent medicine bcoz i have hair thinning problem and sensitive to cold and weight gain. So plz guide me
Can you help me in this condition
Hi ma’am I am taking 100 mg thyroxine. But my TSH not coming within the specified range
After getting radioactive ☢️ therapy, I am suffering with hypothyroidism. Getting thyroxin TSH level not mentain. After every Three months Dr change the dose. Kindly advise me what to do.
My weight is now 94kg, my stomach is like a food ball, dry skin, constipation, edema, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, Joint pain, mussels weekness
डॉक्टर साहब मेरी लटकाने से पैरों में सूजन रहता है हेल्दी बॉडी है मोटापा कोलेस्ट्रॉल ज्यादा है वजन 84 किलोग्राम है साइकिलिंग करने वह दिल्ली घूमने के बावजूद भी वजन घटता नहीं है स्थिर है कई बार गले की आवाज चेंज हो जाती है पैरों में दर्द रहता है पंजों में एवं पिंडलियों में कृपया होम्योपैथी के उपचार बताएं
Ho Doc, after radioactive iodine therapy, I now suffer with hypothyroidism, my weight is out of control, I suffer with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, joint and muscle pain. What can I do to address those issues? Thank you.
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Weekly
Thyodinum 6x
At a time 2tab 4 time a day
I have hypothyroidism, i wanted to try the homeopathic thyroidinium, what strength should I start with.? I used 30c yesterday and soon afterwards i felt horrible, weakness, faint,funny in my head and very hyper. Scared to try it again but i realized i probably started with to strong a dose Thankyou your website has helped me greatly. JILL
Good evening Dr. Sharma,
Where do I purchase some of the remedies you mentioned on this page? I would love to try them. I suffer from type two diabetes and hyperthyroidism( I have no thyroid because of thyroid cancer) I’m struggling with weight gain and I’m unable to loss the weight. I suffer from digestive issues. Inability to stay focused, I’m tired all the time, itchy skin and other things. Please let me know how to purchase some of these homeopathic remedies.
Melanie
My daughters have signs of hypothyroidism for a while my nearly 14 year old lost feeling in arm then face wiry tingling Drs thought Bels Palsy they now think it’s from a slight scoliosis she has had a few funny turns where she feels unwell where she is dizzy can’t think straight brain fogged as this has happened at school and worried about it keep happening. My 11 year old has symptoms and she doesn’t eat very particular eats plain foods looked at all angles and feel it’s hypothyroidism and due to me having it feel it could be congenital and missed at birth.
Please can’t find anyone who will test full thyroid panel and treat children with hypothyroidism, in the interim not sure what best homeopathy to take. Thank you
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Dear Sir
I am suffering from hypothyroidism. I feel uneasy while waking up.Unable to get up Feel tired all the time. Legs and feet keep on aching. Not able to stand for long time or more than few minutes.
Feel sleepy a lot
My face is always swollen. It’s more complicated and swollen when I get up in morning.
Physic is fatty.
Forehead is always swollen
Inside the nose skin is swollen, passage is blocked
Breathing is impossible through nose when I wake up.
Please suggest which medicine should I buy.
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
I am suffering from hypothyroidism. I feel uneasy while waking up.Unable to get up Feel tired all the time. Legs and feet keep on aching. Not able to stand for long time or more than few minutes.
Feel sleepy a lot
My face is always swollen. It’s more complicated and swollen when I get up in morning.
Physic is fatty.
Forehead is always swollen
Inside the nose skin is swollen, passage is blocked
Breathing is impossible through nose when I wake up
I have been using allopathic medicine thyroxine for last 18 years which has left me with low immunity due to male pattern baldness, memory loss etc.
Hello Dr. I have high TSH levels since sometime. But i have no increase in wt, no fatigue or any other symptoms or issues. I face no issues when starting or stopping Thyroxine. T3 and t4 levels remain in normal range. My Anti TPO was found to be higher during initial diagnosis But tsh goes as high as 20 without medication. Do i need any treatment?
Dr sharma .my T3and T4 is normal but my TSH is 5.51.i have gained lot of weight my skin is dry .all the time I feel tired. i feel very difficult to climb stairs.my skin is very very dry..pl suggest medicines for the dame
Hi dr
I have an hypothyroidism with sor throat and throat pain swelling
And fatty liver and hitus hernia
Tsh level 12 t3 level 9 i take thyroidinum 200
And now iam taking natrum mur beacuse i like salt more and feeling sad
Dr. Sharma, I have been on a hypothyroid medication, specifically levothyroxine for 40 years. I do get tested yearly and my current prescription is doe 150mcg, and I have been at that level for alt least 10 years. Is there a way I could wean myself off of this medication and replace it with homeopathics, or would you think my thyroid has been damaged from all the years of meds. I truly want off of this medication if possible. Thanks so much for your thoughts!
I would like to do the same but I don’t think a total illumination of the medicines would be a good idea. It’s been more than 22 years for me. I think, keeping a homeo pathic diet in place with low gluten and more seeds instead of red meat might be the answer for me. Please do your research and do not stop taking your medicine without further research. Sincerely, similar thoughts
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Hi Dr. I am taking levothyroxine 10 years now. I am try to lose weight very difficult to lose 1 kg. Skin looks dull, constipations, hair fall, swollen face and tummy area feel bloated.
I want to try this Homepathy medicine. Please I need suggestions. Thanks
Dr.Sharma, my blood work shows hypothyroidism. I have severe depression and weight gain, hair loss, very itchy skin often. Can you please help me with homeopathic treatment. I am not going to take prescription medication. Thank you…….susan e.
I have been diagnosed based on TSH values as hypothyroidism. I have no problem of weight gain, and I have to take care that I do not lose weight. I am taking medications for COPD along with synthroid tablets 50mcg
once in morning. The Homeo medicines recommended do not fit any symptoms I have. I take homeo medicines for injuries etc. and also to keep respiratory problems under check like Hepar Sulph, Kali Bich and Phosphorus. I have taken Lycopodium occasionally. What can I take for hypothyroid?
My wife aged 46 was having hard stool problem and hair loss from past few months. Now on checking her Thyriod test she got TSH level of 9.4 What homeopathy medicine do you recommend
my daughter name is miss.j.Ramya she is 24 years old she is suffering from hypothyroidisam characters along with hands shaking and wrong in walking steps and not talking correctly not listening properly and great confusion in wearing clothes and do anything, and take much time .,with angry with great sickness,loss of appetite and taste.stool and urine problem ,longtime live in bathroom,and less(1 )day bleeding in periods.Her thyroid test VALUE(S) are as follows.
T3-Total 96.80 ng/dL
T4-Total 7.3 ng/dL
TSH-Ultrasensitive 0.96 ulU/mL
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my daughter name is miss.j.Ramya she is 24 years old she is suffering from hypothyroidisam characters along with hands shaking and wrong in walking steps and not talking correctly not listening properly and great confusion in wearing clothes and do anything, and take much time .,with angry with great sickness,loss of appetite and taste.stool and urine problem ,longtime live in bathroom,and less(1 )day bleeding in periods.Her thyroid test VALUE(S) are as follows.
T3-Total 96.80 ng/dL
T4-Total 7.3 ng/dL
TSH-Ultrasensitive 0.96 ulU/mL
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