Newbie with autoimmune thyroditis

checoo
checoo Posts: 12 Member
edited September 29 in Introduce Yourself
Hello all,

Just downloaded this app to my droid and joined this site yesterday. This is so much better than what I was using before. For the past two years, I've been struggling with thyroiditis that has not been determined to be hypothyrodism, but with all the symptoms. I was struggling to lose 20 pounds at 145, but with diet and exercise, my weight shot up to 168. Along with this were the symptoms of chroic fatigue, pain, inflammation, coldness, hair loss, and many of the other symptoms. I could not lose and ounce and just felt miserable. I was bounced around from doctors to specialists to endos, all of whom offered no relief or hope. Pretty much just waiting for my condition to deterioriate into true hypothyroidism so I could then be treated. I began doing research on my own and learned about the hashimotos/gluten link and began a gluten free diet (this month) and lost my first 6.5 pounds in 2 years. This is only the beginning of my journey and I will continue through research and a naturopath in August. In the meantime, the initial weight loss through a gluten free, low sugar, low carb and organic diet with exercise and gut healing has given me a lot of energy and a lot of motivation to press on. This tool and connection with others provides further motivation!

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  • kapope
    kapope Posts: 1
    I have been struggling with hypothyroidism for the last 2 yrs. I can work out all day and not lose an ounce. I have read a little on the gluten link with the thyroid but it's nice to read that it did work. I am thinking maybe I should try that since they can't get my medicine level figured out.
  • checoo
    checoo Posts: 12 Member
    Kapope, I would highly recommend trying it. We really have nothing to lose by trying it. I was told to try it for 2 - 3 weeks to see if it makes a difference. I felt the beginnings of a difference after 3 days. I lost a lot of puffiness. As a matter of fact, I didn't realize how inflammed I was. I was so used to looking and feeling puffy that it seemed normal. But the key is to make sure you go 100% gluten free. Having even a small amount of gluten in your diet can keep the attack on your thyroid going. If you are indeed sensitive to gluten, once you go gluten free for 2 - 3 weeks, then go back to eating gluten, you may truly feel sick (inflammation and whatever other thyroid disorder symptoms you have). With working out 4 days a week and a healthy diet, I lost 4 of the pounds my first week of gluten free and had to lower my thyroid med because I became hyper. Have you ever tried or had luck with an Adkins or low carb diet? I read that a lot of times people have success with that because it's truly a gluten free diet. You end up eliminating gluten grains in carbs because you're eating only protein. I say plan ahead and give gluten free a try. It can't hurt and will be less costly than constant testing and more meds. :-)
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