> [Severe [[skin]] itching and other issues [(See post.)](https://archive.ph/o/OJZkW/https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/ray-peat-email-advice-depository.1035/page-3%23post-16801) > Starting with the nosebleeds, [[thyroid]] has probably been the basic problem, so checking your temperature and resting [[pulse]] rate (at least twice a day, at waking, and about an hour after breakfast) would be a place to start. Having someone check your Achilles tendon reflex relaxation rate is helpful; the relaxation should be instantaneous, so that your foot falls floppily. A daily [[carrot]] might take care of the itch, if not, 10% sulfur soap, or dusting with [[flowers of sulfur]], USP, should do it. [[Milk]] with [[sugar]] or honey (about an ounce in a glass) at bedtime would help to get to [[sleep]], and reduce the night stress. Blood [[sugar]] falls at night, too low if your [[thyroid]] is deficient, and is compensated by the stress hormones. Your lowest temperature should be at night, but the stress hormones can cause your waking temperature to be higher than the midday temperature. [[Pulse]] rate should follow the same pattern, rising with breakfast, and staying above 80/minute during the day. [[Aspirin]] can help with increasing your metabolic rate. Mary Shomon's [[thyroid]] website and [http://www.tpauk.com](https://archive.ph/o/OJZkW/www.tpauk.com/)have good information about [[thyroid]]. I use Cynoplus and Cynomel from [http://www.mymexicandrugstore.org](https://archive.ph/o/OJZkW/www.mymexicandrugstore.org/), which are generally more economical and more consistent than some of the glandular products. > [Nose itching from mushrooms] I haven’t noticed anything like that with the mushrooms, but peristalsis of the intestine can often trigger very localized sensations in the face or head.