Hi Amy,
I was diagnosed with Hashi's about 15 yrs. ago. I knew I always had hypo-thyroid symptoms over the years, but any doctor I met would just say it wasn't bad enough for thyroid meds. Wish I knew then what I know now. I would have gone off gluten a LONG time ago. I went the whole Synthroid route also. (for 7 long years) I often asked my doctor about taking a natural thyroid replacement but he always refused to let me try it saying they were too inconsisitent and didn't work. Again, wish I knew then what I know now. I would have fired that guy and found a different doctor that would "allow" me to take a natural thyroid replacement first thing after removing gluten from my diet.
Although I felt a little better on Synthroid, it was no where near how much better I felt on Armour. I'm not a doctor and not trying to tell you what to do, just telling you what worked for me. I felt 100% times better on natural. I read somewhere once that the difference in taking Synthroid compared to a natural thyroid replacement is like taking an elevator ride up in a hotel with a beautiful view, it's very beautiful half way, or even 3/4 of the way up but, there's nothing like the top floor view. I could not agree more.
I also wish I would have checked my adrenals and, at least, my vit A and D levels. Gluten intolerance stops you from absorbing many nutrients. I felt hungry ALL the time. Turns out the reason was because my body was hungry for nourishment! Again, sure wish I knew then what I know now. I no longer have any physical symptoms or signs of Hashi's in my bloodwork. The doctor I go to now is nationally known for his work with natural hormone replacements and iodine. He's written several great books you can order from either of his websites (below) on topics like the thyroid and natural hormone replacements, iodine, the importance of salt, gluten intolerance, arthritis and etc.
centerforholisticmedicine.com
drbrownstein.com
Another great website to learn about thyroid:
stopthethyroidmaddness.com
I'm glad I found Fast 5. I'm hoping it will help me continue healing my body from years of horrible gut/digestion issues.
Nancy
--- In fast5@yahoogroups.com, "Amy" <aus_78746@...> wrote:
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> Hi everyone,I've really enjoyed reading the posts, your experiences help a lot.
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> I started Fast-5 last spring and felt much better in some ways, less stomach distress and less brain fog, but was also exhausted. After about a month into it I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's so that explains that! I quit Fast-5 and did 7 months of Synthroid. I have a lot more energy than before and my cholesterol level dropped significantly, which it needed to do. (299 to 227)My TSH is now actually low so Im thinking of trying Fast-5 again to see if it will help with an elevated A1c. (6.0)
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> I'm wondering about my thyroid again and also my cortisol levels. I've been under a tremendous amount of stress having just survived on of the wildfires in Texas. There's nothing like dealing with your insurance company to increase your stress levels! ;) So my question is, what are some things that I can do prior to my eating window that will help keep my cortisol levels from rising yet won't break my fast? I think I read that fat will work. Any idea how much? Any other foods? I would do that while I ease back into the routine.
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> Thanks!
> Amy
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