Recently diagnosed with Hashimotos
Myjourney2345
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Hi everyone, I am glad I found this group! I was diagnosed with Hashimotos last week (antibodies were 100 , TSH 2.4 and T4 was 1.24, can't remember what my T3 were). I am wondering if anyone has had any success losing weight and feeling better by going on the anti inflammation paleo diet and doing acupuncture? I was put on .25mg of Tiroisnt and I am hoping that the anti-immune protocol, acupuncture and the medicine could help me lose weight and feel better. I am fairly sedentary ( I work from home) and workout 3-4 times a week, I try to keep my calories at around 1400-1500. I have about 20-22 pounds to lose.
Since going on the anti inflammatory diet I have noticed that I am fuller and my cravings for sugar and carbs have disappeared. I will also be working closely with a dietician who specializes in autoimmune disorders to monitor my caloric and nutrient intake ( I measure and weigh everything I eat).
Also, does anyone have recommendations for a natorapath and an endocrinologist in the Chicago area? I am not too impressed with my current endocrinologist.
Thank you all for reading!
Since going on the anti inflammatory diet I have noticed that I am fuller and my cravings for sugar and carbs have disappeared. I will also be working closely with a dietician who specializes in autoimmune disorders to monitor my caloric and nutrient intake ( I measure and weigh everything I eat).
Also, does anyone have recommendations for a natorapath and an endocrinologist in the Chicago area? I am not too impressed with my current endocrinologist.
Thank you all for reading!
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I hesitate to welcome you to the Hashi Club. I think you have landed on your feet with your dietitian, main stream medics do not consider the elimination of Hashi related inflammation;it is as if they accept it as a given and there is nothing that can be done but in other circumstances they would move everything to eliminate inflammation.
In my experience little consideration is given to the balance of the entire endocrine system. General medicine does not look for a probable miss balance in other glands which can impact on the thyroid because of its central position, they seem to think there is nothing wrong elsewhere or even in conversion, till something really fails. They place little if emphasis on the t3 levels possibly because it is impossible to identify a deficiency in our cells. If one has a t3 level of 4 which is low normal, there is a possibility the cellular t3 is not adequate. (there is so much reading you can do)
The sites HypoThyroidmom and Stop the thyroid Madness both have lists of medics who could be helpful to thyroid patients but they may not be on your doorstep, principally they are US orientated but there are some others in the wider world. You could look to the functional side of medicine, they look for the reasons why and set out to re-balance those with you.
Since I lost faith in our NHS approach to Hashi/hypo issues I've been working with a private nutritionist. She identified food intolerances for me, suggested the anti inflammatory regime, she also recommended probiotics. (It took me months to find ones which I could take because of histamine+salicylate intolerances, she was unable to suggest a safe one for me). Because the t4 supliments available here in the UK give me problems the NHS tests are not delicate enough to detect, I have been using her prescribed dietary supplements produced in the US. If you can find the right person there are other ways of achieving good health. My improved "well being" is my primary achievement. My weight has become almost minor as I make changes which increase my general health. Down more than 100 lb over an incredibly long time but 40 of those in the last year. My system was too far gone for Chinese Herbs to help me but I find the acupuncture very helpful.1 -
I hesitate to welcome you to the Hashi Club. I think you have landed on your feet with your dietitian, main stream medics do not consider the elimination of Hashi related inflammation;it is as if they accept it as a given and there is nothing that can be done but in other circumstances they would move everything to eliminate inflammation.
In my experience little consideration is given to the balance of the entire endocrine system. General medicine does not look for a probable miss balance in other glands which can impact on the thyroid because of its central position, they seem to think there is nothing wrong elsewhere or even in conversion, till something really fails. They place little if emphasis on the t3 levels possibly because it is impossible to identify a deficiency in our cells. If one has a t3 level of 4 which is low normal, there is a possibility the cellular t3 is not adequate. (there is so much reading you can do)
The sites HypoThyroidmom and Stop the thyroid Madness both have lists of medics who could be helpful to thyroid patients but they may not be on your doorstep, principally they are US orientated but there are some others in the wider world. You could look to the functional side of medicine, they look for the reasons why and set out to re-balance those with you.
Since I lost faith in our NHS approach to Hashi/hypo issues I've been working with a private nutritionist. She identified food intolerances for me, suggested the anti inflammatory regime, she also recommended probiotics. (It took me months to find ones which I could take because of histamine+salicylate intolerances, she was unable to suggest a safe one for me). Because the t4 supliments available here in the UK give me problems the NHS tests are not delicate enough to detect, I have been using her prescribed dietary supplements produced in the US. If you can find the right person there are other ways of achieving good health. My improved "well being" is my primary achievement. My weight has become almost minor as I make changes which increase my general health. Down more than 100 lb over an incredibly long time but 40 of those in the last year. My system was too far gone for Chinese Herbs to help me but I find the acupuncture very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your story! As I embark on this journey I hope to have a proper team together that can help me become healthier. I have my first acupuncture appointment today. I have done acupuncture and used Chinese medicine in the past to treat other issues and it has helped me tremendously.
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I have been seeing a brilliant endocrinologist since 2003 - Dr. Yoginder Kumar who has an office in Waukegan. A bit of a drive, but well worth it.
Due to licensing issues in IL you will have trouble finding a Naturopathic Physician. Anything other than allopathic regimens have trouble here. DOs are finally accepted and I suspect NPs will be within the next decade. This may sound strange, but traditional martial arts schools are a good way to find practitioners.1 -
I have been seeing a brilliant endocrinologist since 2003 - Dr. Yoginder Kumar who has an office in Waukegan. A bit of a drive, but well worth it.
Due to licensing issues in IL you will have trouble finding a Naturopathic Physician. Anything other than allopathic regimens have trouble here. DOs are finally accepted and I suspect NPs will be within the next decade. This may sound strange, but traditional martial arts schools are a good way to find practitioners.
Thank you! I made an appointment for January 20th. Is he a compassionate and understanding doctor? This is what I am lacking in my current endocrinologist (in the appointment where she diagnosed me she told me that she doesn't know if I will ever lose weight, have children and that she has three other patients waiting for her).
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Myjourney2345 wrote: »I have been seeing a brilliant endocrinologist since 2003 - Dr. Yoginder Kumar who has an office in Waukegan. A bit of a drive, but well worth it.
Due to licensing issues in IL you will have trouble finding a Naturopathic Physician. Anything other than allopathic regimens have trouble here. DOs are finally accepted and I suspect NPs will be within the next decade. This may sound strange, but traditional martial arts schools are a good way to find practitioners.
Thank you! I made an appointment for January 20th. Is he a compassionate and understanding doctor? This is what I am lacking in my current endocrinologist (in the appointment where she diagnosed me she told me that she doesn't know if I will ever lose weight, have children and that she has three other patients waiting for her).
He is very quiet initially, but will work with you in dosing levothyroxine and getting your full thyroid panel correct for you. In my experience he took the time to answer my questions and offer advice on what to do, but I'm a scientist and would bring in peer reviewed articles as evidence if I wanted to try something new.
Honestly this has a marginal impact on your weight loss - about 5% reduction in BMR. What it will impact is your satiety and hunger triggers, which you can overcome by setting up a plan that works for you.
Success in this relies on discipline and sticking to a plan.0
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