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Muscle Wasting and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

It’s important to note that there may be additional causes of myopathies, such as mitochondrial myopathy, that may overlap with the muscle wasting or sarcopenia seen in Hashimoto’s. I had so many frustrating symptoms, including anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid reflux.

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Acetazolamide side effects and how to avoid them

The Checkup by Singlecare

This buildup also has a diuretic effect, increasing the elimination of sodium, potassium , and excess water. Electrolyte imbalances, including low blood potassium and low sodium. The most common are low sodium (hyponatremia), low potassium (hypokalemia), and high chloride (hyperchloremia) in the blood. Stomach pain.

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How Supporting the Liver Is Key to Recovering from Thyroid Disease

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I just returned from a trip to Poland to visit family with my five year old son, and I am reflecting so much on how far I have come in my health! The last time I visited my family in Poland was in 2014. The previous trip to Poland was in 2009, when I had a lot of health issues, but not yet a diagnosis. I was exhausted, too.

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The Importance of Electrolytes for Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

While I make it a point to regularly consume high-electrolyte foods such as sea salt and bone broth, I often turn to supplements for extra support — especially after intense exercise, and during periods of higher stress. Sodium and potassium function in the body in a very specific balance.

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Fluconazole interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Consult a healthcare professional or a pharmacist for medical advice before initiating fluconazole to review potential drug interactions and determine the best treatment if alternatives are necessary. Fluconazole can inhibit the metabolism of different medicines from the body by inhibiting the enzyme CYP3A4.