I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and read I should not eat some foods on Synthroid.
I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I take Synthroid 25 mcg 1x/day. I had this when I was 13 and was able to get off the medicine when I was 14. I am now 35. All my doctor told me was to take the medicine 1 hour before eating.
I have read not to take...
I have gout, Can you furnish me with a diet low in purines?
I have gout. Can you furnish me with a diet low in purines? I cannot take the medication due to the blood thinner I am taking for a blood problem.
Gout is painful swelling in the feet. Medication is the treatment of choice for gout. I would suggest you get in touch with your doctor...
I do want to clarify something about Depo-Provera that does not confer benefits to your cholesterol.
I wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed reading your answers. I am a pharmacist who frequently works with patients with high cholesterol and often have to explain certain things to patients about their diet. I am always looking for new ways to help encourage patients to stay on a healthy balanced...
I have a food allergy, overweight, kidney disease, and spine issues. Is there any help for me?
I've had help in the past from a dietitian before the thyroid doctor decided that she didn't need one anymore. However, in the interest of being concise, I have a food allergy list (kills me dead), nightshades (all of them) -tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant) banana, cantaloupes, watermelon, kiwi, and mango.
I'm about 90 pounds overweight...
I am taking an estrogen replacement and have a problem with water retention.
I am taking Prem-Pro estrogen replacement and find a huge problem with water retention. I already watch salt, but today my physician said to not drink carbonated beverages. How do they promote water retention? Thank you so much.
You are absolutely correct to monitor the salt in your diet since a side effect of estrogen...
I have just come down with a case of gout. Is there a diet that I can follow to reduce attacks?
I have just come down with a case of Gout. Is there a diet that I can follow to reduce attacks in the future? Any advice would be appreciated.
Yes, you should follow a low purine nutrition therapy and lose weight if you are overweight. Read more in gout FAQs.
My nephew who has leukemia. Are there any foods to be avoided while is taking these medications?
My 18-year-old nephew was diagnosed with juvenile leukemia last week. Could you please tell me if any foods should be avoided while taking the following medications? My sister needs this information and we do not know where to find it. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.
Prednisone - orally 3 times a...
I am researching to find out if there is any correlation between prenatal nutrition and mental illness.
I am a Social Service Worker student. I am researching to find out if there is any correlation between prenatal nutrition and mental illnesses (especially schizophrenia) or malnutrition and the later development or treatments of major mental illnesses. So far, I have been able to find only two references, which even remotely address the...
What does “SOAP” stand for?
I am currently taking a nutritional assessment class and cannot find a term in my text. What does "SOAP" stand for?
SOAP refers to a style of documenting in medical charts.
S = subjective i.e. what is the patient's complaint?
O = objective i.e. what is the patient's eating history including a recall of what...
I am taking Nardil for depression understand I can’t eat aged foods.
I'm currently taking Nardil for depression. I understand that I can't eat any aged foods. The question I have is about the "real processed cheese food" available. I realize that this isn't real cheese, so I was wondering if this would be ok to eat. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated...