tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906998031897131288.post3877037468407375501..comments2022-10-28T10:04:41.416-04:00Comments on Wendy vs. Autoimmune Hypothyroid: Happy New Year 2012!imwendymhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09417800901263300366noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906998031897131288.post-77016498035321874822014-01-02T00:06:07.475-05:002014-01-02T00:06:07.475-05:00Hello there nice blog u got going on i to have hos...Hello there nice blog u got going on i to have hoshimotos thyroid disease i wrote this article about hoshimotos thyroid disease has some interesting facts . <a href="http://natural-cures-for-hypothyroidism.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Hoshimotos where does it come from"?></a>snowwhite33https://www.blogger.com/profile/08096339007694398601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906998031897131288.post-67607897366726026112012-04-16T14:48:54.553-04:002012-04-16T14:48:54.553-04:00Thanks for the comment! Read as much free stuff as...Thanks for the comment! Read as much free stuff as you can, educating yourself on alternative therapies- Chris Kresser has so much to offer on his website and podcasts. Then maybe look for a DO instead of an MD in your area? They may be more open to your body as being whole, and not separate parts. I had a "meet and greet" with my DO before I agreed to have an actual paid appointment. I went prepared with questions, and told him what I was looking for in a doctor. I asked him if he'd be willing to research gluten and autoimmunity- if he didn't already know of the connection. I went in a little educated, and feeling much better than I used to, (He couldn't really argue with success) ...I think that helped.imwendymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417800901263300366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906998031897131288.post-1871593379039873042012-04-16T14:37:46.449-04:002012-04-16T14:37:46.449-04:00What labs are they testing? Even being GF, my TSH ...What labs are they testing? Even being GF, my TSH waxes and wanes. I've yet to find (and stay in) the sweet spot. I am unsure how going off your medicine cold turkey will be of much benefit. It is likely we Hashi's people will need a supplement of some dose. Have you read Dr. K's book? My blood sugars/carb intake are generally tell-tale of how I feel...more so than my thyroid levels. This is a lengthy process. No sense in rushing. Take your time and truly learn how to recognize where you are moving in the right direction, and what is harming your progress. :)imwendymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417800901263300366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906998031897131288.post-11689153233552154352012-04-05T23:32:06.464-04:002012-04-05T23:32:06.464-04:00Hi Wendy,
I appreciate you sharing your progress,...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />I appreciate you sharing your progress, it is really helpful. After reading your blog I am going to try a gluten free diet. <br /><br />My story so far:<br />I was on 150 Levothyroxine, everything was going okay, I didn't feel normal, but better than when I was un-medicated. <br /><br />One day after doing some reading I decided to cease all iodine intake (no seaweed, fish oil, etc, no foods fortified with iodine) and started taking selenium and B complex 5 days a week, and did exercise more days than not. After a month of this I ended up experiencing symptoms of graves disease and my doctor took me off Levothyroxine all together.<br /><br />It has now been two months off medication and on average I feel okay. There was a week about three weeks post ceasing Levo that I felt amazing, unfortunately it didn't last. However, now the only symptom of Hashimoto's that bothers me is occasional brain fog and memory issues. Last week I started taking Astragalus three times a week (it was recommended by an Endocrinologist). And I've started taking Flaxseed oil. I am yet to notice any improvement with these yet, though my dose is low at the moment.<br /><br />I have a blood test and doctor review in a months time. So it should enough time to see if the gluten free diet has an effect.<br /><br />Thanks again.Danj kuxifu@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906998031897131288.post-33565643894789342442012-01-30T05:34:46.419-05:002012-01-30T05:34:46.419-05:00You can buy bovine thyroid online but you still ...You can buy <a href="http://www.nutri-meds.com/" rel="nofollow">bovine thyroid</a> online but you still have be careful when purchasing them on the Internet, who knows you might get one of those fake ones.Trishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906998031897131288.post-79122053393956482932012-01-06T07:49:17.022-05:002012-01-06T07:49:17.022-05:00I have little to no insurance (a basic negotiated ...I have little to no insurance (a basic negotiated rate plan for a family doc)... and am intrigued by your blog that I found via Rob on Facebook.<br /><br />I came about to hypothyroid via two rounds of RA for Graves Disease years ago... so dealing with "never getting this quite right" in what seems like forever.<br /><br />Had the funds years ago to see an "alternative" md... which was refreshing, but expensive. And at the time I was told I also had adrenal fatigue... plus of course, menopause was making itself known, too. (no surprises, based on what was going on in my life).<br /><br />Unfortunately, I'm terrible at sticking to strict regimes, like gluten free, etc., as I just don't know if it will work or help. But maybe If I can truly believe I'll feel better and more "normal"... I could stick to it.<br /><br />I'm very intrigued and interested in the blood work you had done. I can't seem to get my family doc to really think much outside the box, but can't afford a specialist. :(<br /><br />Anyway... going to tune in here and see how you do. And, if you are in my area (Tampa Bay, FL)... would love to know who this doc is you found.<br /><br />Also... regarding your knees and back, etc etc. One of my clients (they are in CT, though)... are a highly respected functional movement and gait analysis specialists... for athletes, yes, but really for anyone that sounds like come bio mechanics might be at play... Check them out here, and if you email them, tell them Christine Tabor sent you... :) www.pursuitathtleticperformance.com<br />These guys are great... <br /><br />Looking forward to your posts...<br />Thanks for sharing!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934302976488333396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906998031897131288.post-5874524406416744282012-01-04T12:22:21.899-05:002012-01-04T12:22:21.899-05:00I want to know who your new DO is. My hubby wants...I want to know who your new DO is. My hubby wants me to take a break from chiropractic/homeopathic "quackery" for a while, and seeing someone covered by insurance would be really nice!Martinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934867755727612503noreply@blogger.com