Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 I hope no one here gets annoyed with all my questions. Seems this has been the only place that I can get any answers Does being hypo make us more susceptible to 'catching' things? Seems like I'm just over one bug/flu and I'm on to another. I'm almost afraid to go in public for fear that I'll catch something. A bottle of Purell is always in my pocket/purse to wash away any germs I come in contact with. On another note...is it possible for food allergies to react in this way...making you feel nauseous/dizzy etc?? I'm trying to get to the bottom of why I'm always fluish. Thanks....Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 > Does being hypo make us more susceptible to 'catching' things? > Seems like I'm just over one bug/flu and I'm on to another. I'm > almost afraid to go in public for fear that I'll catch something. Yes!! Remember, your thyroid and it's hormones affect every single cell of your body! So if your thyroid is sluggish (or if you are on T4-only meds and not converting that T4 to T3 in an optimal way), your whole system will be sluggish, including its ability to handle the constant onslaught of germs and viruses that we are exposed to!! And also note that if you are hypo (untreated or undertreated), AND you have added stress, whether through biological means (pregnancies, lactation, menopause, for example) or through outside stress, it's even HARDER for your already underfunctioning thyroid to help out with fighting germs. That is exactly what happened to me after the birth of my second and third sons--when I was hypo and didn't know it!! I was lactating, and had many viral illnesses, one after the other, that culminated in pneumonia both times!!! I sure identify with you. This is also why it is critical to eat right, drink healthy fluids, rest, and get the right kind of supplements. There is a file in the FILES section to the right of these posts that shows recommendations that I follow: It's description is " EXCELLENT recommended list of nutritional supplements to benefit good thyroid health!! " and is about the 5th one up from the bottom. Janie ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 Hi Val, Yes, thyroid diseases affect your immune system, so you will be more susceptible to illnesses. Zina > I hope no one here gets annoyed with all my questions. Seems this has been the only place that I can get any answers > Does being hypo make us more susceptible to 'catching' things? Seems like I'm just over one bug/flu and I'm on to another. I'm almost afraid to go in public for fear that I'll catch something. A bottle of Purell is always in my pocket/purse to wash away any germs I come in contact with. On another note...is it possible for food allergies to react in this way...making you feel nauseous/dizzy etc?? I'm trying to get to the bottom of why I'm always fluish. Thanks....Val > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 Would having the " right " type of meds(I'm on Synthroid) or the right dosage make a difference?? Thanks....Val Yes, thyroid diseases affect your immune system, so you will be more susceptible to illnesses. Zina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2003 Report Share Posted March 17, 2003 I believe so, Val. It is my understanding that once you get all your hormones where they should be, then your body functions fairly normally. Am I correct Janie and and all you other well versed and knowledgable individuals? Zina > Would having the " right " type of meds(I'm on Synthroid) or the right dosage make a difference?? Thanks....Val > > Yes, thyroid diseases affect your immune system, so you will be more > susceptible to illnesses. > > Zina > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2003 Report Share Posted March 17, 2003 Hi Val, Isn't that so . . . so much to learn. Well, enjoy yourself while you are gone. Yep, you will have a lot to catch up on - I have a hard time keeping up on a day-to-day basis! LOL Enjoy yourself and we will definately miss you while you are gone. Cheers! Zina > Thanks Zina. There's just so much to learn about this darn condition. I'm leaving tomorrow to visit a friend for a week or so...won't be back until the 27th. Guess I'll have lots of catching up to do when I get back > Take care...Val > > > I believe so, Val. It is my understanding that once you get all your > hormones where they should be, then your body functions fairly > normally. Am I correct Janie and and all you other well versed > and knowledgable individuals? > > Zina > > > Would having the " right " type of meds(I'm on Synthroid) or the > right dosage make a difference?? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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