Re: Introduction - Kate

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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.>>>>

I'm similar... a 40 yo homeschooling mother... diagnosed with hypoT

in August... tested positive for Hashi's in Nov.

With all our duties... I wonder how many homeschooling mothers have

become hypothyroid!!! Or at least adrenally exhausted!!

>> 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. <<<

There's an article that was posted here recently that says you can't

go by TSH, Frees and other thyroid tests once Hashi's has been

diagnosed. The tests will not be accurate. You'll have to read the

article for the explanation. It says you must go by symptoms.

Don't let your doctor reduce your meds if you still have symptoms.

Low iron will give you much the same symptoms as hypoT.

>>>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.<<<<

I understand that the T3 in Armour only lasts about 3-4 hrs in your

body. Most of us divides the dosage in 3-4 times a day. We also

let it dissolve under the tongue or between cheek and gum. This way

it goes directly into bloodstream and not processed through

digestive track.

>

>>>> 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. <<<

WOW- that's great you've already started loosing. Remember- Hashi

people can't take in Soy products or Iodine. You need to use Sea

Salt instead of table salt. As to exercise... that's great as long

as it works for you. I've been very, very sick and exercise makes

my condition much worse. I am a member of Curves... but am very

careful about exerting too much energy and over using my muscles...

due to the fibromyalgia. Be thankful you don't have to deal with

that!

>

>>> Just trying to working on feeling better! Looking forward to

the group!<<<

Keep up the good work... stay to the course... and hope you enjoy

our group.

Crystal