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Friendship & Intro Thread
Hi & welcome! I thought it might be nice to have a "community chat" thread here. We all seem to rub elbows here quite a bit, but not enough to really get to know each other. I live in British Columbia, Canada. Just found out that I had hypothyroidism in April, and found this forum extremely helpful to answer the questions…
Please be more respectful
Please be more respectful and avoid attacking others. You may feel you're just voicing an opinion, but it may be hurtful to someone else. If you feel hurt by something that someone posts here, please report it to me. Thank you.
Chia Seeds for Thyroid
I have just discovered Chia seeds. They are wonderful! So far, I feel they are a great addition to my diet, and very filling! I'm posting links here, that you can check out. Mostly Pro's... some warnings for certain individuals also. http://library.hidalgofoods.com/?p=312…
Virgin Coconut Oil/links
Coconut benefits for Thyroid & diet http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/11/08/thyroid-health-part-two.aspx http://coconutoil.com/ http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/ To use these links: highlight the…
Information Links
Thyroid Help http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/thyroid/overview.php http://www.lowthyroiddiet.com/low-thyroid-diet.htm http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2011/10/thyroid-tune-up-checklist/…
Discussions
Does having a miscarriage trigger getting hypothyroidism
I was just wondering if having a miscarriage can trigger hypothyroidism cause back in 2018 I unfortunately had a miscarriage and right after I went to my doctor and he was was a checkup and felt my neck and said it was swollen he sent me for bloodwork and it came back I had hypothyroidism which I’ve never had before I…
Not loosing
Weight= 245 Height= 5’3” Menopause, hysterectomy and Hypothyroidism I have been using this app for ~3 months with 2 lbs lost! I’m exercising 4x per week for 30 minutes ( my lunch break) Eating ~ 1390 calories, per MFP What is wrong ??? I’m so discouraged
Graves/Hyper and difficulty losing weight
I know I know---it sounds like it doesn't even go together. Having HYPER thyroid and not being able to lose weight but even worse - continually gaining. My endocrinologist insists my levels are good and it is not my thyroid. Anyone else having or had this issue and have any good advice?
What kind of doctor/care provider does one use for thyroid disorders?
What kind of doctor or care provider does one diagnosed with thyroid disease use for treatment? I’m generally curious what the majority of the public does and who they see. I personally was first diagnosed by my family physician D.O. Then I moved to a specialist an Endocrinologist. Now I find myself thinking maybe I should…
Hello
I have been hypothyroid since 2004. I have lost 21 lb since April. I am doing my best to be consist. nothing has ever worked exept for tracking calories and exercising. although my progress might be slow im determined to lose inspite my health issues too
Here we go again!
In 2005 I lost just over 100 lbs. was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2007 and gained it all back within a year. Cancer free now , but have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and need to lose weight and regain my health.
Hashimoto's
Does anyone else have hashimoto's? I always thought I was just hypothyroid but it turns out I have the autoimmune disorder. I've been looking up diets beneficial to hashi's and found that something similar to Keto is very effective. I've been doing this for a little over a week now and losing weight has been a LOT easier!
What things do you do?
Back story I have had hypothyroidism since 2004. In 2016 I lost my weight and was 130 lbs. I’m on 150 mcg of levothyroxine a day. Last Nov my mom got sick. Passed away in February 2020 and With the travel and no time for meal prep and taking care of her I put some of the weight back on. Then COVID hit and the rest said hey…
Hashimoto with elimination diet - motivational group- sharing info
Hi everyone, I need a good group of people who can be by my side and I can be a support system to with Hypothyroidism and hashimoto disease. My biggest issue that I don't lose weight. I eliminated GLUTEN- I miss bread so badly and sugar and dairy and only lost 7pounds the first week and since then 0. Now I'm on week 4....…
Lab results
I got my labs back. Wanted to get some advice from others. I know they are within normal range technically but maybe I should aim for lower numbers 🤷🏼♀️ I’m currently on 88mcg Synthroid. TSH-High sensitivity - 2.53 T4 free- non dialysis - 1.4 T3 free - non dialysis - 2.3 A1c hemoglobin with eAg- 5.5%/111 She didn’t check…
