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Originally Posted by desiree
.... I have to tell ya if I could back in time to 2yrs ago-- probably would have never started on thyroid meds--I got diagnosed with hypo
..... Doc says I am going to start you on meds because you are symptomatic-(really tired falling asleep at desk, crying spells, and gaining weight/bodyfat even on low cal diet) But will wean you off as soon as your labs stable out--my antibody test was negative--so not suppost to be hypo candidate, well here we are 2yrs later and still adjusting meds--
Now turns out my cortisol levels were out of wack, my adrenals were really tired, had sonogram and mri of pituitary gland and adrenals make sure no cysts or tumor, they were all normal, My cortisol levels back then were really high, and as time went on they then reveresed and became really low--adrenal burnout-- so if I would have just Ate, took a break from exercise, and treated adrenals probably would not be here--but have been chasing my Labs for 2 years, adjusting doses etc--and were probably never going to get right, because I was still not eating properly everytime I would try to eat, my body would suck it up--scale would go crazy and I would low carb it again--check labs and they were crashing, now can not get off meds, because they say my thyroid has been getting meds and is now lazy!!
.....and now eating carbs which seems to be the gasoline for the T3 to work properly--
But to be truly honest with you, if you have bought all of leighs books www.fatlosstroubleshoot.com you will notice she touches on all of these issues--And the best part is may all be fixable just by eating and relaxing--let the body heal--naturally--Sometimes easier said then done
Keep up with this forum as well--it is really helpful and the girls really tune in and give great ideas, support, there experiences, and just comforts thru the rough patches ...Dessie |
Dessie,
Ya never know what post touches someone unexectedly and I want to thank you in advance. When i only lost 3 pounds on 11 weeks of OPT for Fatloss, I began looking at research and symptoms and treatment and diagnosing my self as hypothyorid or Hashimoto's or something. I am getting lab tests and will followup with my doctor Monday. But I have already made an apt with an endo doctor, and am thinking "which meds do I want Synthroid or Armour? etc etc."
My symptoms are: very slow weight loss, high cholesterol, low Vit D, low morning temperature 96.2F, borderline low T4, tired (but do I really sleep enough?), memory, history of bad periods, ... so symptoms were mounting up...
BUT, your post put a big RED FLAG on my pursuing medication, and I REALLY want to thank you. I still am a fan of Leigh's saying that it is BETTER if it is NOT a medical condition, better if I can control it through sleeping more, exercising more gently, adding a bit more carb to my diet, and learning what other things I can do without meds.
I was thinking, as you said, "I'll just try meds for a year until I reach goal weight, and then phase off them," or whatever, maybe I DO need meds.
But, Dessie, after your post, I really want to examine my symptoms with an endocrinologist but NOT RUSH into medication.
So thanks!
p.s. this is not totally related, but just wanted to say that after 11 weeks of OPT, with my low at 171, then 16 days refeed and up to 180.2 (ugh!!), but now 6 days back into deficit at about 1150 cal avg and I'm back down to 173.8 lbs.. so I have big carb-related water swings, and maybe this is a clue to weight loss for me....