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  • I have been seeing a new GI doc and diagnosed me with gastroparesis...not a very great diagnosis but at least they're starting to figure it out! The GI also sent me to an endocrinologist who has taken me off my 150gr dosage of Armour and put me on Synthroid...we'll see how I end up feeling!
  • I found a new GI doc who gave me a range of tests, and has diagnosed me with gastroparesis...hallelujah! He also referred me to an endocrinologist who thought my TSH levels were way too low and my dosage of Armour was too high--I was on 150 gr of Armour. He took me off thyroid meds for a week and has since put me on…
  • I'm definitely looking forward to feeling better, that's for sure. I was just recently switched from a compounded 2 grain to straight armour. I'm hoping to see results with the medication changes but my levels always go haywire so we'll just have to wait and see!
  • I've had issues with my digestive system that they initially thought was GERD, but after doing a pH probe determined it wasn't GERD but "sensitive esophagus" which has still left me on omeprazole as well as Lyrica for the pain management aspect. How long have you been seeing an integrated doctor?
  • I just found out I have Hashimoto's this last week, though I've had long-running thyroid issues for the past few years. I've been wondering why I've never been able to balance out my thyroid and stay on a dosage for very long before having to change it up again but now it makes sense. I'm beginning to eliminate gluten from…
  • Excellent--I like this idea! I could use some accountability. Start weight: 135 Current Weight: 129 Goal Weight: I don't know! Possibly somewhere around 120? I really like the idea of small attainable goals...I've never done anything like that before.
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