Baclofen Ladies!
There is also a link between hypothyroidism and alcoholism. This is part of the endocrine system and the adrenal glands are part of that and the whole equation. Basically, there appears to be many strong links between these systems. all controlled by the brain.Yet another reason to believe there a physiological differences in how women and men respond to baclofen.
(Although I never understood why/how this could be a matter of contention or difference in "opinion". As I pointed out in another post, it is a fact that women and men have different physiologies (this is the part where I threw in breasts and vaginas). I don't believe this is a matter of opinion. Nor is it a matter of opinion that different medications affect women and men differently... alcohol being one.
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Here is a somewhat peripheral paper, addressing women alcoholics who had hypothyroidism response to detox, and beyond:
THE OCCURRENCE AND TREATMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM AMONG ALCOHOLICS -- GOLDBERG 20 (4): 609 -- Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
From this paper:
"An interrelationship between alcoholism and thyroidal hypofunction is postulated and discussed; several cause-and-effect mechanisms are explored."
I have heard from several doctors that thyroid problems, depression and alcoholism a closely linked. I'm not sure anyone knows why (exactly). But this mostly affects women. (I have also heard the figure 5%of women in the U.S. over 40 have hypothyroidism and 10% of the women of 50 have it. I apologize -- I don't have documentation for this, so it is just hearsay.)
Here is quite an informative site:
Hypothryroidism and Hyperthyroidism
It explains about the thyroid system and its connection to the brain... and if you scroll down, this:
"Alcohol or opiates can increase T3 levels in the body by preventing the breakdown of T3 in the brain, so in hypothyroidism alcohol can act as a mood elevator. Alcohol gives these patients a mood-elevator buzz. At the same time, alcohol is causing the liver to be stressed and toxic which disturbs the metabolism of all kinds of hormones over the long-term. By keeping the T3 levels high in the system this suppresses the Thyroid Hormone (TH) being released from the brain. One result of this is that the liver starts producing more cholesterol, fatty acids, and triglycerides. Alcohol also hurts the liver over time enough to prevent it from storing the fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A. Because of this, Vitamin A (carotenoids) can build up in the body and shows up in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet as yellowing.
So when you smoke and drink, you are really doing a double-whammy on your thyroid gland. It's so hard to quit because of the hormonal imbalances that these products cause. Some think that this is why smoking and alcohol are so addictive."
Hypothyroidism is basically a "women's disease". So the above is how women react, not men.
And look at this one from another forum:
Hypothyroidism and Alcohol? : Thyroid Disease Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums
ok, enough from me today
There is also a link between hypothyroidism and alcoholism. This is part of the endocrine system and the adrenal glands are part of that and the whole equation. Basically, there appears to be many strong links between these systems. all controlled by the brain.Yet another reason to believe there a physiological differences in how women and men respond to baclofen.
(Although I never understood why/how this could be a matter of contention or difference in "opinion". As I pointed out in another post, it is a fact that women and men have different physiologies (this is the part where I threw in breasts and vaginas). I don't believe this is a matter of opinion. Nor is it a matter of opinion that different medications affect women and men differently... alcohol being one.
)Here is a somewhat peripheral paper, addressing women alcoholics who had hypothyroidism response to detox, and beyond:
THE OCCURRENCE AND TREATMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM AMONG ALCOHOLICS -- GOLDBERG 20 (4): 609 -- Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
From this paper:
"An interrelationship between alcoholism and thyroidal hypofunction is postulated and discussed; several cause-and-effect mechanisms are explored."
I have heard from several doctors that thyroid problems, depression and alcoholism a closely linked. I'm not sure anyone knows why (exactly). But this mostly affects women. (I have also heard the figure 5%of women in the U.S. over 40 have hypothyroidism and 10% of the women of 50 have it. I apologize -- I don't have documentation for this, so it is just hearsay.)
Here is quite an informative site:
Hypothryroidism and Hyperthyroidism
It explains about the thyroid system and its connection to the brain... and if you scroll down, this:
"Alcohol or opiates can increase T3 levels in the body by preventing the breakdown of T3 in the brain, so in hypothyroidism alcohol can act as a mood elevator. Alcohol gives these patients a mood-elevator buzz. At the same time, alcohol is causing the liver to be stressed and toxic which disturbs the metabolism of all kinds of hormones over the long-term. By keeping the T3 levels high in the system this suppresses the Thyroid Hormone (TH) being released from the brain. One result of this is that the liver starts producing more cholesterol, fatty acids, and triglycerides. Alcohol also hurts the liver over time enough to prevent it from storing the fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A. Because of this, Vitamin A (carotenoids) can build up in the body and shows up in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet as yellowing.
So when you smoke and drink, you are really doing a double-whammy on your thyroid gland. It's so hard to quit because of the hormonal imbalances that these products cause. Some think that this is why smoking and alcohol are so addictive."
Hypothyroidism is basically a "women's disease". So the above is how women react, not men.
And look at this one from another forum:
Hypothyroidism and Alcohol? : Thyroid Disease Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums
ok, enough from me today
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