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Hypo thyroid and 60 lb. weight loss? Really?
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<blockquote data-quote="nlj" data-source="post: 620143" data-attributes="member: 17650"><p>I have Hashimoto's. I take thyroxine and also vitamin B complex and Iodine supplements. I have found that controlling my diet helps as the thyroid need iodine to work effectively. You should avoid any foods that are high in starch as these absorb iodine. I avoid white bread, potatoes and bananas especially. As a general rule I try to avoid eating anything white, including white rice and pasta. I have also cut caffeine out of my diet completely and try to exercise every day. I found this book: 'The Healthy Thyroid' by Patsy Westcott which is full of information and advice.</p><p>My main symptoms are extreme sensitivity to temperature, I get very hot and very cold. I also get very tired and depressed. My eyes often swell during the night and they get very dry, particularly when I'm not sleeping well - which is most of the time! I also had a miscarriage in 2006 which was probably a result of a bad episode of hypothyroidism. My mother has the same disease and so does one of my daughters so this is obviously hereditary. </p><p>My advice would be to read as much as you can about it and take control, rather than just following what your doctor says and letting the disease control you. Once your thyroxine levels have been stabilised you should start feeling better. Watch your diet and be strict, exercise every day even when you just want to lie on the couch as you will feel better for it. Don't let yourself get really cold, as I find that I just get so chilled that I can't warm up again. </p><p>Another bit of advice I would give would be to explain to your partner and family so that they know how you're feeling and don't think you're just being a lazy grouch. It can affect relationships if the symptoms aren't understood.</p><p>I feel fine most of the time now that I don't let it control me. Good luck! x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nlj, post: 620143, member: 17650"] I have Hashimoto's. I take thyroxine and also vitamin B complex and Iodine supplements. I have found that controlling my diet helps as the thyroid need iodine to work effectively. You should avoid any foods that are high in starch as these absorb iodine. I avoid white bread, potatoes and bananas especially. As a general rule I try to avoid eating anything white, including white rice and pasta. I have also cut caffeine out of my diet completely and try to exercise every day. I found this book: 'The Healthy Thyroid' by Patsy Westcott which is full of information and advice. My main symptoms are extreme sensitivity to temperature, I get very hot and very cold. I also get very tired and depressed. My eyes often swell during the night and they get very dry, particularly when I'm not sleeping well - which is most of the time! I also had a miscarriage in 2006 which was probably a result of a bad episode of hypothyroidism. My mother has the same disease and so does one of my daughters so this is obviously hereditary. My advice would be to read as much as you can about it and take control, rather than just following what your doctor says and letting the disease control you. Once your thyroxine levels have been stabilised you should start feeling better. Watch your diet and be strict, exercise every day even when you just want to lie on the couch as you will feel better for it. Don't let yourself get really cold, as I find that I just get so chilled that I can't warm up again. Another bit of advice I would give would be to explain to your partner and family so that they know how you're feeling and don't think you're just being a lazy grouch. It can affect relationships if the symptoms aren't understood. I feel fine most of the time now that I don't let it control me. Good luck! x [/QUOTE]
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