Welcome Friends! Are you tired of being told "it's all in your head"? Well, it's actually "all in your neck!" The thryoid gland is imperative to the entire hormonal system balance. It can create havok in mild forms - long before it is revealed in a blood test until you experience moderate to severe symptoms. A dysfunctioning gland is often overlooked by doctors, because let's face it, many of us blame it on our busy lives and stress. But, those symptoms and a dysfunctioning gland can clearly overlap.
The good news is that it's easily treatable and simple to diagnose. A blood test is all your doctor needs to order. But, let's be real - there is a very wide blood range the doctor will use to determine if you have a poor functioning gland. It will be important to find a caring doctor who will read where you fall into the range combined with a list of symptoms. We all deserve the opportunity to improve our quality of life. We're in this together! Janice
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Are you suffering from a thryoid gland gone amuck? How do you know? Do you have a myriad of symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, weakness, weight gain or loss, temperature intolerance, trouble swollowing, irregular menses, restlessness, sleepiness, anxiety, dry skin, hair loss, depression, aches and pains, and more? Even been told your tests are "normal". Then, by all means I welcome you! Together, let's build awareness from dysfunction to function! Janice
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Common Symptoms
Unexplained fatigue, weakness, puffy face, weight gain or loss, temperature intolerance, brain fog or trouble concentrating, trouble swallowing, hoarseness, irregular menses, irritability, restlessness, sleepiness, anxiety, imsomnia, dry skin, minimul exercise exhaustion, dry coarse hair, hair loss, depression, aches and pains, high cholesterol, muscle cramps, feet or hand swelling, Carpal-tunnel syndrome, constipation, low sex drive, delayed growth in children, failure to thrive in infants, dizziness or vertigo, Raynaud's phenomenon, miscarriage, infertility, tendinitis, low blood sugar, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest, slow or fast pulse, increased perspiration, thinning of your skin, low or high blood pressure, crying spells, tremor and more.
Important dietary interactions
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism-diet/AN01478
The important thing to remember about hypothyroidism and diet is that certain foods, supplements and medications can impair absorption of synthetic thyroid hormone. These include:
Iron supplements or vitamin supplements containing iron
Calcium supplements
Soybean flour
Aluminum hydroxide, a popular antacid
Sucralfate, an ulcer medication
Some cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as cholestyramine and colestipol
The best advice is to take synthetic thyroid hormone on an empty stomach and several hours before or after these particular foods, supplements and medications to avoid potential interactions.
The important thing to remember about hypothyroidism and diet is that certain foods, supplements and medications can impair absorption of synthetic thyroid hormone. These include:
Iron supplements or vitamin supplements containing iron
Calcium supplements
Soybean flour
Aluminum hydroxide, a popular antacid
Sucralfate, an ulcer medication
Some cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as cholestyramine and colestipol
The best advice is to take synthetic thyroid hormone on an empty stomach and several hours before or after these particular foods, supplements and medications to avoid potential interactions.
Related Hashimoto's Diseases
Approximately 25% of people with Hashimoto's Disease also have another type of autoimmune disease (ex. pernicious anemia, diabetes, adrenal insufficiency).
About Me
- JaniceM
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis; Adrenal Insufficiency; Ulcerative Colitis; Kock pouch ostomate
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