]I think I've seen LDN mentioned for HE. I'd look for data on tetracyclines, pregnenolone and progesterone too. Pregnenolone might be particularly useful given low cortisol. If the antibody theory of HE is correct then LLLT might have a positive effect.
Valtsu's: Hypothyroidism: Could it be treated with LIGHT?
Thanks soooo much. I tried LDN for my high thyroid antibodies - strangely it worked for the first few months and then they just went up high again - LDN unfortunately triggers candida and did not work for me at all. I tried for a two year period. I do have Pregnenolone drops and will give those a try. When is the best time to take it. I take my T4 Levoxyl at 6 am and my Nature Throid T4/T3 combo at 2 pm after lunch.[/QUOTE]
Ray has been quoted saying there was a study in the 1920's or 30's showing pregnenolone lowered the swelling from thyroid eye disease, it also lowers TNFa, that's why I thought it might be useful. I couldn't give directions though. I had a similar experience with LDN years ago, a few people have told me that in that case lowering the dose or skipping a day once a week or so can make it effective again.