Hello, thyroid, can you hear me?

This is the link to the group for hypothyroidism that is on MFP,
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

Has anyone read up on the links between Cialic Disease and hypothyroidism? I came across an article the other day. It would seem that in people that are gluten sensitive, the gluten triggers an autoimmune response where the body attacks the thyroid. I read a little further and many sources suggested that if you are hypo it might be of benefit to go gluten free. Does anyone have an experience with this or have any thoughts they could share?

Yes!!! I heard the same thing. I have been gluten free for about 2 years and started because of Hashimotos. From what I understand, gluten "looks like" thyroid, so when you eat it, your body attacks your thyroid.

Not only that, but I feel 10x better being off gluten.

Fellow Hashi here. i also have celiac sprue and diabetes, so I hit the metabolic trifecta. Gotta say that i feel MORE than 10X better since eliminating all grains (gluten for the celiac and hasi and all the rest for the diabetes)

My mom as Hashimoto's. I was doing research for her on weight loss and I found that a low carb diet is essential for weight loss in hypo thyroid sufferers. By eating too many carbs your body will store it due to the low metabolism. She went on a low carb diet about a month and a half now and has lost 8 pounds. She counted her carbs and tried to stay under 30-40 grams a day for the first 14 days. similar to atkins but they only allow 20. This is still really low. she would have head aches and withdraws but she finally started to feel better. The low carbs for 14 days will somewhat shock your system and then your body will start burning fat instead of your stored sugar. She was just prescribed t3. She takes synthyroid but the t4 was not being used properly. T3 is more active and the final form of the hormone but is less in quantity then t4. We also learned that some doctors will prescribe t3 to severely depressed patients. I hope you are getting your hormone levels checked frequently. or every 3 to 6 months. Some holistic practices are dangerous to mess with. Your thyroid is not a thing you want to have a wait and see attitude. There is really nothing you can do holistically to increase your thyroid hormones or their production. Kelp, Iodine, and other natural things are not easily absorbed when your thyroid is not functioning. See a doctor to see where your levels are at. Take amour which is pig thyroid if against medicine.

I am Hypo as well (Hashimotos) feel free to add me!

Hypo here too! Also gluten-free (and it's really, really made a difference for me), and I LOVE to cook.

Feel free to add me.

Another Hashimoto here! Mine is completely non functioning. I take 300mcg of Levo M/W/F and 200mcg the rest of the week. Sucks big time. I have been at this since 3/7/13 and have lost 25 lbs. I agree w/the above poster...we have to limit our carbs! Anndd...I'm a carb addict so this has been a challenge. Also, my chiropractor asked me to go gluten free for a while and see if it helped. Sadly, it has made a huge difference. I feel so much better GF. LOL! I did a bit of research and guess what? Ppl w/Hashimoto are 14 times more likely to be gluten intolerant. BOOOO! Actually, any autoimmune disease puts you at high risk for gluten intolerance.

YEP, low carb is the way to go!

I think they want you to take it first thing in the morning because it's supposed to be on an empty stomach so as long as you haven't eaten in a few hours when you take it you should be good.

I'm Hypo and have no thyroid at all. Been that way since birth. I'm on 150mg Levothyroxine daily. Actually, does anyone know why it should be taken first thing in the morning? Ever since I was a baby I have taken it before bed but I noticed on the packaging the other month that it should be taken AM. Finding it very hard to break that habit!!!

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Hi there I just found out in Dec2012 that my thyroid is not functioning correctly and I have my 1st specialist appt next month. It is currently under performing. This is on top of the diabetic diagnosis also in Dec2012. Then I follwed that up with a Massive Heart Attack in Feb2013. Not to good for a 37yr old.

Hypothyroid for years. On Synthroid 125 mcg now. You can add me if you want.

I was hyperthyroid and unable to do much without my heart racing like crazy. Tried medication, but then finally last December had radiated iodine treatment. In April, my thyroid levels were finally normal. I have been able to start jogging and can go further than I ever have before (in my life ever!).
Sorry, thyroid, but you were just out of control.
Even though I can exercise regularly now (5 days a week for 30-60 minutes), I don't lose much weight. But I am going to keep going because exercise makes me feel energized now instead of wiped out.

I take detoxified iodine supplements & it has totally changed my life! I have hypothyroidism and the detoxified iodine has stabilized my levels as well. :-) Weight loss finally became possible through healthy eating & exercise. I get my supply through a local Herb & Nutrients shop, but you can get it online too: iodinesource.com/Products.php

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

I had thyroid cancer last year and now take synthroid everyday. I have a very hard time losing weight .

me too I'm a hypo - 75mg of Synthroid daily keeps me steady but I can't lose weight to save my life. Please add me.

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2004. I have lost 50ish lbs, but it has taken two + years. Add me if you like!