Yeah I'm planning on changing things up so that I'm not doing anything that increases my anxiety about being jolted. Weight training seemed like a good choice because it's no impact, and keeps me active. But looking at the past, if my head is stationary the whole time, and the jolt doesn't really move it, would that be safe for my brain?

And no, I'm really only supplementing with fish oil right now. I didn't mention it, but I was diagnosed and treated for thyroid cancer last year. But the replacement hormone I'm on can interact with a lot of medications, which is why I'm so hesitant to supplement at this point.

If you are going to do exercising, just take steps to minimize impacts. But, the shake of the chair from banging the weights should not be a problem, at all.

So, I assume you had the slow growing thyroid cancer. Have you made any dietary changes to enhance your immune function ?

Livestrong shows some supplement interactions. Synthroid Interactions With Vitamins | LIVESTRONG.COM None are bad. They just slow or reduce the absorption of synthroid.

Separating the time you take the synthroid and the supplements should be good but you should tell your doctor and get checked to see that your levels are good. There are plenty of list about interactions. Since you will be on synthroid for life, it would be worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the the list. Here is another: Worst Pills

But, if you are an anxious person, you need the B's, D-3 and such. Plus, they will help your immune system stay strong. Read the Vitamins sticky at the top. Only the magnesium and calcium need to be taken separate of the synthroid by 4 hours. High fiber foods also should be eaten 2 hour after taking your med.

A common vegetable intense immune strengthening anti-cancer diet is high fiber and anti-inflammatory.

Yeah, mine was slow growing, apparently going many years without being noticed. But the surgery's went fine, and now there is hardly any evidence of disease!

I do like the idea of the supplements. For both the anxiety and the brain health! I think I'll email the list to my endocrinologist and see what she thinks, but hopefully they'll work out fine.

Would there be any supplements that are more useful than others if money is tight?

You can do the whole basic supplement regimen for a little over a $1 a day. The B-12, B-50 Complex, D-3, C and E are the most important. 5-HTP may do wonders for your anxiety. L-Theanine, too. Both are cheap. I buy all of mine at Vitacost.com in the Vitacost brand when they have their BOGO Buy One, Get One for 50% off, sales. My wife and I spend about $160 combined every 3 months.

My wife had a thyroid cancer scare and we learned that the slow growing thyroid cancers are very treatable. The fast growing are deadly. MD Anderson could never determine what my wife's lump/enlarged thyroid was. That was over 6 years ago and she still has all of it. Just some trouble swallowing so chewing has to be good. Glad to hear you are doing well.