Hypothyroidism

jamiesadler · February 2012

We had to fight to see an endo. The endo said her basic bloodwork was fine and refused to look into it any further. He basically told her that her problem was mental (being lazy) and physical (being fat) but CERTAINLY NOT hormonal.

Wow. That sucks. There are some OTC stuff that may help give her some energy. Good luck

Marll · February 2012

Yeah, what I've come down to myself is that MOST doctors are quacks. If I was as bad at my job as all the doctors that my wife has seen have been I'd be basically unemployable. They just never listen, only treat a symptom and not the whole person, and are normally just interested in pushing drugs and the same old dietary advice that hasn't worked for most people for the last 40 years.

alex6971 · February 2012

Saw the naturopath yesterday and talked with her for about 2 hours. Right off the bat from looking at old blood work she decided the following:

1. She DOES have low thyroid. Period. Further tests that other doctors were unwilling to run are going to be run soon.
2. She has a SEVERE B12 defficiency despite eating a low carb diet high in B12 naturally. The other doctors said nothing of this.
3. Her insomnia and lack of energy are caused by the fact that her anti depressant and a beta blocking for migraines are highly sedating, but basically destroy the ability to produce melatonin.
4. Her blood sugar is high, in the pre-diabetic range despite being on a low carb diet for almost a year. That is very common in low thyroid and the other doctors said nothing of it.
5. Her cholesterol has gone up despite being on a low carb diet. Her ratios are very very good, but the number itself has risen over the course of a year...that again speaks to low thyroid.
6. She previously tested positive for ANA (Anti Nuclear Antibodies). She is basically attacking her own body. The other doctors said nothing of this.
7. There are symptoms of gluten intolerance that she will be getting tested for She has also advised to stay away from soy protein as that can inhibit thyroid function.

At the very least this doctor was willing to sit and listen, actually take the time to interpret blood work and wasn't in the "You're just fat and lazy, loose some weight" camp. I'm hopeful, though my wife is still skeptical of any doctors at this point.

Wow me and your wife sound very similar. I too have a severe B12 deficiency which i have B12 injections for every 3 months. I too eat quite alot of foods with B12 but my body just doesnt absorb it in the normal way hence the reason for the injections.

Glad you got some answers and you wife starts to feel better soon.

kirianna55 · February 2012

Have you tried getting Icelandic kelp or tri-iodine in your system? I have hypothyroidism and super supplements suggested I try taking that to help me lose weight. People with hypothyroidism dont always have the iodine they need in there system.

AEL79 · February 2012

Hello, I also have hypo thyroidism. Diagnosed almost 10 yrs ago. I take thyroxine 175 cg and I take it everyday. When I was first diagnosed, I too, was worried about not being able to lose the weight. But believe me, you CAN do it

I lost 125 lbs in 2007. Just stick with it and NEVER give up. I do admit-I gave up after I lost it all due to MAJOR drama in my life. Wish I hadn't, but I did. So now I'm starting all over again. We're all strong women! We're awesome! We'll do it

GymAnJuice · February 2012

there's also books out there especially for us, i'v just ordered "the thyroid revolution: manage your master gland of metabolism for lasting weight loss" by mary j shomon in amazon (i was recommended that in a similar post) and joined the group 'hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism' in here.
i also noticed if i ate healthy and kept within my cal allowance i lost, but if i ate rubbish and stayed in my cal allowance i gained - quickly :huh:
hope that helps. feel free to add me, the more the merrier :flowerforyou:

sollyn · February 2012

Hi, I have hypothyroidism, lupus and arthritis, I was diagnosed with the thyroid first and can remember the exhaustion, but it never went away until they gave me steroids and a cocktail of other drugs to treat the Lupus.
I find that with the calorie intake, some days I can ignore the hunger, but other days I am desperate for food all day. Add to that the muscle fatigue and general pain I am always in, I have managed to gain 2 stone without having the energy to do anything about it!
I am loving all the support and tips and general motivation on this web site, not to mention the calorie counter!
I have yet to weigh in for my second week, but I have been religiously filling in the tables. So I am expecting to have lost a little.
It was my doc that put me on to this web site.
I think if you can all do this, I am sure I can achieve some of what you are achieving Don't lose heart. Keep at it.

gabbymom2 · February 2012

Hi...although I haven't been diagnosed with this, I truly believe that I have it! Gonna go to the doctor next month and I am
pushing for the test to check that out!

dalmiechick45 · February 2012

Thank you so much for posting this... phew, how long has it taken you, and do you find any certain foods (besides the obvious, soy/high fiber (near taking the T4 pill- whichever pill you take) that are helpful in losing?

dalmiechick45 · February 2012

I'm just worried that now that I have this it's hopeless to loose the weight.

It isn't hopeless, don't ever think that, don't give up.

I had my thyroid removed in July 2010, and during the first following year (while trying to get my medication levels just right) I just kept gaining and gaining weight. And no matter how careful I was, I couldn't stop it, I couldn't lose anything.

However, my levels have been stable since last August and I've lost 10 kg since. Still got 10 more to go, but there's a proof that it's possible.

dalmiechick45 · February 2012

Ooops.. i did that backwards

Thank you so much for posting this... phew, how long has it taken you, and do you find any certain foods (besides the obvious, soy/high fiber (near taking the T4 pill- whichever pill you take) that are helpful in losing?

Marll · February 2012

Hi...although I haven't been diagnosed with this, I truly believe that I have it! Gonna go to the doctor next month and I am
pushing for the test to check that out!

Just make sure to push, don't take no for an answer and keep replacing any doctors that won't listen. It's tough these days to get anything properly diagnosed and treated when most doctors just want to push drugs. Don't be afraid to go the naturopath route as well, you just never know. In years past I would have said anyone going to a naturopath was an idiot, but oh how my mind has changed over the last 2 years.

missy_1975 · February 2012

Have you tried getting Icelandic kelp or tri-iodine in your system? I have hypothyroidism and super supplements suggested I try taking that to help me lose weight. People with hypothyroidism dont always have the iodine they need in there system.

Just a wee word of caution on the iodine/kelp thing. If you live on an island (ie UK, Ireland) or live fairly close to the sea, you are very unlikely to be hypothyroid due to iodine deficiency. This is beacuse the vegetation that grows (and the animals that live off the vegetation) contains plenty of iodine.

If you live very far from the sea yes, in theory you could be iodine deficient. However, you will most likely demonstrate a goitre if the hypothyroidism is due to iodine deciency (a large swelling at the base of the neck).

Taking kelp/seeweed suppliments without being under the supervision of a nutritionist or Doctor is unwise, as over-using iodine can actually cause thyroid problems.

I think it is terrific if kelp is helping you, I would just be cautious recommending this as a suppliment accross the board.

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