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#10980 - 09/01/05 11:07 PM Hypothyroidism
Ellie Member Registered: 11/07/02 Posts: 72 Loc: Towson	Hi boomer buddies have not posted for awhile - life has been crazy - I have just been diagnosted with Hypothyroidism- under active thyoid - anyone know any words of wisdom on the subject
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#10981 - 09/01/05 11:28 PM Re: Hypothyroidism
Eagle Heart Member Registered: 03/22/05 Posts: 4876 Loc: Canada	Ellie, how did you know to get tested for hypothyroidism? I'm interested in what symptoms led you and your doctor in that direction.
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#10982 - 09/02/05 12:08 AM Re: Hypothyroidism
Ellie Member Registered: 11/07/02 Posts: 72 Loc: Towson	believe it or not it was lower digestive troubles that lead her to test me - I feel like I am tired but no more then anyone else I thought - All the symptoms fit me to a T but I thought this was the way I was suppose to feel!! LOL
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#10983 - 09/02/05 02:50 AM Re: Hypothyroidism
lionspaaw Member Registered: 11/28/02 Posts: 887 Loc: SW Florida	I was diagnosed with hypothryroidism years ago -- and that was the main symptom -- soooooooo tired all the time -- and I gained about 30 lbs -- I take one pill in the morning - synthroid - and its kept under control. It may take a little time to get the exact dose that works for you - but you should be feeling much better shortly after starting meds ;-)
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#10984 - 09/02/05 04:26 AM Re: Hypothyroidism
jawjaw Da Queen Registered: 07/02/03 Posts: 12025 Loc: Alabama	I'm wondering if I have that. No joke. My sister has it. I've gained over 30 pounds and no matter what I do, I can't loose it. Okay...so maybe I do over do with the Oreo's every once in a while...but not every day, k? Hm... JJ
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#10985 - 09/03/05 05:01 PM Re: Hypothyroidism
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	Hmmm, let me check with one of my sisters. I think a BIL may have had this. It sounds too familiar. Ellie, have they prescribed, or recommended a course of treatment?
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#10986 - 09/03/05 05:06 PM Re: Hypothyroidism
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	jawjaw, do you really buy whole packs of Oreo's? They have these great six packs you can buy. Maybe if you only bring six in the house at a time it will help. If I buy a whole package of them, I can't rest until they're gone. The last time I bought them I put the package in the trunk of my husband's car. I ate a couple on occasion. We just cleaned out his car. I had to throw more than 2 1/2 rows away because they were getting soft. Throwing those babies away nearly killed me. I still can't believe I did it. Ont he serious side, maybe you should mention your symptoms to your doctor.
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#10987 - 09/03/05 06:11 PM Re: Hypothyroidism
jawjaw Da Queen Registered: 07/02/03 Posts: 12025 Loc: Alabama	Oh sure...then I would wear out my car going back and forth to the grocery store to get another bag...uh huh. Someeeeebody didn't think that one thru, eh Dots? What do you mean I missed the point? JJ
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#10988 - 09/04/05 05:57 PM Re: Hypothyroidism
DJ Member Registered: 11/22/02 Posts: 1149 Loc: Ohio	ellie, This back and forth between Dotsie and JJ is a clue -- thyroid problems are absolutely diet related. Unfortunately it's very very difficult to find a US doctor who understands the delicate balance between diet and hormones. Our medical system prefers administering drugs rather than getting to the root of health problems. But I should also say that most of us are unwilling to change our diets. It's hard to break those habits. But I know a few (very few) women who are changing their diets rather than allowing their thyroid glands to be removed.
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#10989 - 09/04/05 06:46 PM Re: Hypothyroidism
jawjaw Da Queen Registered: 07/02/03 Posts: 12025 Loc: Alabama	DJ, You say you know a few that are changing their diets. Could you, for the benefit of anyone who might need the knowledge, expand on this? Like how are they changing it? What foods are they omitting, including, and why? I would be very interested in knowing and I bet others would too. Perhaps you could ask them? JJ
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