Hello..Would anyone (preferably a medical professional )know if there is a way for a non-medical professional ... such as myself, to make my own synthroid at home ( or if there is a plant based alternative) in the event that there is ever a shortage or some type of disaster where the meds would be unavailable for a long period of time? I had my thyroid removed and must have this medicine.
Thank You for any suggestions!
Is there any way to make my own synthroid ?
Question posted by Minus-a-thyroid on 21 Sep 2014
Last updated on 24 November 2021 by Sassyo
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I would simply like to reiterate the question. I know there is a way to make a substitute for levothyroxine. I read about it around a year ago. Anyone know or best references? That is my only health issue and I am sick of relying on the medical establishment, especially with covid. I know my issue, I would simply like to be in control of it? Without being required for dr appointments for refills. Any good references that I can research I would love. Thank you
There are multiple thyroid medications if one has shortage. There is no way you can do it at home. You'd never get the correct dose, nor have the equipment to do it. It is a synthesized medication. There isn't a plant to substitute. About all you can do for a disaster is make sure you keep a few weeks at home. If we have one that lasts longer then that it will be bad and we'll die, lol.
The dose of thyroid medication is so tight there is no way you could get it right.
Thank U Karisma for your comment..I kind of figured that would be the case.
At least U understood where I was heading w/ that question... with all of the insanity that is happening in the world these days ..one little " hiccup " and we could easily wake up to a completely different way of life ! Maybe it IS a good thing that I don't sleep! Haha
Take Care!
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