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  • #76
    Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

    Karb-free Kayla checking in - just started treatment for hypothyroid and progesterone/estrogen hormone imbalances - my practitioner has me on Westhroid - a bio-identical thyroid hormone therapy.

    So far, the insomnia is gone! Very welcome - I was living on less than 5 hours sleep per night until a little over 2 weeks ago!

    Now I just feel sleepy all the time. I think there's definitely some adjusting to do. She's testing me on Jan 7th to see where the thyroid levels are adjusting to.

    SW: 261. CW: 251. GW: 150
    "Conditions are never just right. People who delay action until all factors are favorable do nothing."
    William Feather, 1888-1981, Author

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    • #77
      Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

      welcome Kayla. Keep in contact with your doc and mention all the new symptoms you have they may want to recheck you sooner then they planned.
      by the book atkinseer

      started 6/1/02 at 313
      goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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      • #78
        Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

        I have to get to the doctor for a diagnosis, but I am worried that I have it. I had noticed my eyebrows did not need to be plucked, and they are thinner, my hair used to be very sleek and shiney and straight and now it is wavy and courser and tangles easily and is very dry although the ends look healthy it feels like it should be damaged. I have been very emotional and depressed before starting low carb, and went from always being so hot to being very very cold all the time and it has been going on for a few weeks now, my husband even commented on it. He will be in shorts with no shirt and I will be in long sleeves and pants and he is comfortable and I am cold. My temp has been lower than normal for years and one test showed my thyroid might be slighter toward hypo, they retested and it came back normal. I had some of the signs then but my hair just recently really started bothering me with the tangling and dryness. I never could go a night without washing it as it has always been so oily, and now I can skip a night and it is fine. I do get some sensations in my neck, fullness and just feeling it is there, i have it right now. So, I want to get retested but have some deductables from last year to square up and until I do, I cannot be seen. So for now I am avoiding the foods that are suppose to supress the thyroid and went back on low carb ten days ago. I have read though that really low carbs can put stress on the liver if you are hypo thyroid, so that has me concerned
        I am just glad to find people that might be able to help me until I can get into the doctor. Does it sound like hypo , I am 45 and a friend suggested it was just menopause, and my period has been five days early two months in a row, meaning the second month ten days earlier than usual. I am really frustrated about this !!! Stephie
        Stephie

        242 /start weight/ currently 231
        first goal
        219 , that will be very exciting !!

        We have a tendency to overestimate what others can do and underestimate ourselves !! author unknown
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        • #79
          Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

          you really need to see a doc and get tested. there is aplaceyou can get info on free testing. it is run by Cal Ripkin's wife as she found out she was hyper. http://thyroid-ripken.med.jhu.edu/testing/
          by the book atkinseer

          started 6/1/02 at 313
          goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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          • #80
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            Well, I am happy to report that we called today and they let us pay a quarter of the bill and be seen. I got them to do a full panel as she only wanted to test my levels and I asked if she would please do the complete panel as I had heard some people go undiagnosed with only the levels tested. I should know by next week sometime, I am so relieved !!! Stephie
            Stephie

            242 /start weight/ currently 231
            first goal
            219 , that will be very exciting !!

            We have a tendency to overestimate what others can do and underestimate ourselves !! author unknown
            Not anymore !!!

            Visit my Journal ... Time to get healthy

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            • #81
              Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

              good for you. DOes your doc know the TSH level threshold for HYPO was lowered by the endocrine society to 3.0
              by the book atkinseer

              started 6/1/02 at 313
              goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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              • #82
                Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

                I do not know for sure, but I am making sure to get copies of those results. It was not my doctor who ordered the tests but when they call if it shows elevated, I a going to request a copy sent to me or I will go pick it up. I want it in my hands so I KNOW what it says. That way I am sure. I will post as soon as I get those, thanks so much ! Stephie
                Stephie

                242 /start weight/ currently 231
                first goal
                219 , that will be very exciting !!

                We have a tendency to overestimate what others can do and underestimate ourselves !! author unknown
                Not anymore !!!

                Visit my Journal ... Time to get healthy

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                • #83
                  Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

                  Hypo also. I take levoxyl.
                  With God all things are possible
                  Matt. 19:26



                  190/184/170 new
                  242/167/160 old

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                  • #84
                    Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

                    welcome back skdmom. remember to watch your goitrogen veggies during induction and keep the amount to what is normal for you so you will not mess up your hormone levels and have to get retitrated. Or if you want more of them discuss it with your doc and ask about effects on your thyrpoid level and any adjustment you need.
                    by the book atkinseer

                    started 6/1/02 at 313
                    goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                    • #85
                      Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

                      I'm new to this forum and it's nice to meet everyone. Personally I'm glad this is here because I too have hypothyroid. I was diagnosed about 3yrs ago. The problem is I haven't been taking my thyroid but have been faithful totally to the diet and on the diet for 3wks now. I should have lost at least 10 by now but only 3. I've been very frustrated with it and have all but given up at times. Any suggestions? Yes, I'm getting my thyroid pills today and start taking them cause they just make me feel better. But other than that.. any ideas?

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                      Starting weight: 249
                      weight now: 246

                      kathleen
                      kathleen

                      female
                      SW 249
                      CW 246
                      GW 110
                      start date: 01/04/06
                      I asked my Guides and Angels to help me.
                      Thanks for all of YOUR support as well

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                      • #86
                        Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

                        Welcome to ADBB.
                        good for you getting your meds started again. They do not just make you feel better. They keep you alive and all body funtions going. MAke no mistake stopping your meds is like slowly poisoning yourself. Death from low thyroid isn't pleasant. talk with your doctor about this. it is a life long Rx not a take but stop when you feel better deal.
                        by the book atkinseer

                        started 6/1/02 at 313
                        goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                        • #87
                          Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

                          What are goitrojen veggies?
                          With God all things are possible
                          Matt. 19:26



                          190/184/170 new
                          242/167/160 old

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                          • #88
                            Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

                            Veggies
                            Broccoli, Brussel sprouts Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Rutabaga, Spinach, Turnips, and Radishes.

                            other foods
                            Millet
                            Peaches
                            Strawberries
                            Peanuts
                            Soybean and soy products, including tofu
                            by the book atkinseer

                            started 6/1/02 at 313
                            goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                            • #89
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                              Count me in. I had my entire thyroid gland removed due to cancer when I was 19. Now I'm on full replacement. My doctor lowered my dose in October (and my insurance changed me to a new generic--Levothyroxine) and said he wanted to see me in 6 months. I can't stand it. I've made an appointment (the earliest they could take me was April). I know it's not right. I gained 20 pounds right away on the new dose despite severely gutting my calories (under 500/day--I know, not safe) and exercising hardcore 5-6 hours a week. I can't lose any weight no matter what I try. I can't wait for my appointment!

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                              • #90
                                Re: Hypothyroid ADBBers roll call

                                6 months after a dose change wow I get 6 weeks from mine when i get changed and sooner if I call with hypo symptoms.

                                Hope you and your doc reach an agree emnt that is healthy for you.
                                by the book atkinseer

                                started 6/1/02 at 313
                                goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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