Graves’ disease and vitamins

DearB
DearB Member Posts: 205 ✭
in Health and wellbeing
hi

is it okay to take vitamins for Graves’ disease but ones that won’t affect bc ?

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  • Mezzie
    Mezzie Member Posts: 8 ✭
    Hi,I had radio active iodine treatment on my thyroid approx 15 years ago , which basically destroyed it and since then take a prescribed dose of thyroxine tablets to make it function normally.  I was always told to check labels and not to take any supplements that have added iodine .  A lot of multivitamins have iodine and of course kelp supplements .  Probably best to check with your doctor as to your own requirements with your thyroid problems and breast cancer.
  • Sunshine0206
    Sunshine0206 Member Posts: 146 ✭
    I think best to check with your medical professional. X
  • DearB
    DearB Member Posts: 205 ✭
    I see my gp Wednesday and don’t know how long until I see a specialist.  Thanks ladies.  I read something yesterday which was basccially give up every yummy food.   Bacon
  • volunty
    volunty Member Posts: 17 ✭
    Hi @DearB  Always check with your team (GP, onc, endo) as they will know what you are being treated with and can advise any supplements that may be unadvisable/not mix well. I am taking daily Vit D on advice of my endo (and approved by onc) as Vit D can run low if Graves is active - plus with chemo I am not in direct sun much (at all). 
  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392 ✭
    Nothing special to do. No particular things to avoid. A multivit is perfectly fine. Don't believe the hype of the cure all diets for Graves (or Cancer for that matter) Kath x
  • DearB
    DearB Member Posts: 205 ✭
    Can I eat sushi
  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392 ✭
    Yes. The seaweed thing is about concentrated forms sold at health food shops. 

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