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Hello,

My name is Kate. I am a 36 year old Homeschooling mother from

Missouri City, Texas. I was diagnosed three months ago with

Hashimoto's disease. I started on 30mg Armour and was increased to

45mg. This is my GP. Synthroid was never brought up. So I am

thankful now that I am becoming more educated that Armour is not an

issue with her. Two days ago the nurse called to tell me my latest

labs have me in the " normal " range. I explained that I still feel

fatigued. She brought up menopause. I explained that I am on the

pill and have full and regular cycles. She said that I was welcome to

come back in and talk to the doctor. I have an appointment for next

Wednesday. I did up on my own to 60mg. I do plan on talking to her

about that. She is very easy to talk to so I don't think that will be

an issue, when I get to speak face to face with her. Oh, I am also

have anemia. So I take my birth control and iron in the evening,

Armour in the morning.

Other changes that I have made in the past three weeks. No water with

fluoride (reverse osmosis only). I don't have a shower filter yet.

No asparmatame. Only Splenda. About two and half months ago I went

on Atkins(yes, I do have carbs but only about 45 grams a day or I gain

weight). I have lost 12 pounds with 12-15 more to go. Although I

have been bad the past two weeks, I normally walk 3 miles 5-6 days a

week and lift weights 3 days a week. And yes, I do it dog tried. I

do feel better after I work out. I just don't want to use this

disease as an excuse. You still even with the disease need to eat

properly and exercise. I have fought my weight all of my life. I

think this has been a big turning point in gaining control over it.

If I allow myself I could lay in bed all day. I have relied on my

faith and prayers to get me out of bed.

My symptoms have been: fatigue, goiter, cold hands and feet, hair

loss, memory problems (LOL having a hard time right now remembering

them all), constipation, low sex drive. I know there is more just

can't remember. LOL My next to oldest sister had Graves and then

Thyroid Cancer. She is on Synthroid. My mother is hyperthyroid. My

brother's daughters have problems (I don't remember which way) and I

don't think they are getting the treatment they need.

Just trying to working on feeling better! Looking forward to the group!

Kate