Re: diet experiment and hypothyroidism (OT sort of)

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I also have Hashimoto's and have been on levoxyl for three or four

years for it. I know what you mean about still's and thyroid

symptoms overlapping, and as I think back to when my thyroid issues

started, I'm wondering if I wasn't experiencing the first signs of

still's.

Have you seen the reality series on Bravo called " Top Chef " ? The

reason I ask is because one of the contestants, Beaman, is

a " natural nutritionist " who has published a book on treating her

hypothyroidism with good eating and exercise. Her basic philosophy

is just sound nutritional sense--eat lots of veggies and fiber,

organic whenever possible, stay away from fried stuff and too much

red meat, ditch the sugar and processed carbs, drink water. She

also does a lot of yoga, which I'd love to be able to do again if I

ever get my joints back enough to be able to get up and down off

that mat!

I don't know/doubt if eating healthier will " cure " either disease,

but it certainly can't hurt, eh?

in Maine

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> Hi ,

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> I haven't found any diet to help Still's in particular, however, I

> eat a diet higher in protein, lower in carbs and i feel much

better

> in general because of it. I don't eat fries, pasta, or bread

> anymore. Or if I do, they are in serious moderation. In fact, I

> don't even want to eat any of those things now that i'm off them.

> I've done this for several years now and I can always tell when

I've

> had too many days in a row of fast food, because I get tired and

> some brain fog returns.

>

> I also have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, so it is not controlled well

by

> meds because it's like Stills, it flares. So my symptoms overlap

adn

> I cannot tell you if this diet helps the symptoms or helps me in

> general or what. I do think it's worth a shot and I really think

> you'll notice some difference.

>

> Keep us updated! Maybe we can start a diet forum to encourage

each

> other.

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> Houston

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