I had a very high TSH level (93.16) and also my potassium was high (not sure what the level was). My doctor said that’s common with hypothyroidism; however, I can only find it common with hyperthyroidism. Any ideas what could cause high potassium levels?

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People with an under-active thyroid should eliminate Splenda from the diet, which can cause long-term weight gain, and they should include omega-3 fatty acids and iodine through sea vegetables in the diet. Eat right to counteract an under-active thyroid with health information from a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist in this free video on healthy eating.

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Susan Richter,RN of NextLevelHealing.com speaks about Thyroid Health and the Power of Enzyme Therapy.

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Hi, this is Larry Hobbs @ FatNews.com. fatnews.com larryhobbs@fatnews.com This is from Mark Starr, MD’s book Hypothyroidism Type 2: The Epidemic. Dr. [Broda] Barnes believe diabetes was due in large part to hypothyroidism, Dr. Starr wrote (p. 41). almost all the complications from diabetes are due to hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis. (p. 42) These complications include blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, gangrene, and nerve damage. (p. 42) Diabetics suffer accelerated atherosclerosis identical to that associated with hypothyroidism. (p. 42) new cases of diabetes were very rare among Dr. [Broda] Barnes patients being treated for hypothyroidism. (p. 42) a significant number of patients with diabetes sought [Dr. Broda Barnes] help. (p. 42) After many years of practice, [Dr. Barnes] realized that NONE of his patients with diabetes had developed ANY of the typical or more advanced complications from their illness. (p. 42) This had previously been reported in 1954 by Crosby D. Eaton, MD, but ignored. Dr. Eaton had written a paper titled Coexistence of Hypothyroidism with Diabetes Mellitus (1954). The study included several hundred diabetic patients of all ages who were treated for years, Dr. Starr continues (p. 42). Dr. Eaton realize the vast majority of his diabetic patients also suffered hypothyroidism. (p. 42) [Dr. Eaton] administered desiccated thyroid hormones with no adverse effects upon their diabetic control. (p. 42) [Dr. Eaton] reported a vastly …

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