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  1. Di-gfree
    Thanks for the helpful information. I
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    I really need help with this. Many of you are taking Armour (I'm taking the equivalent called Thyroid (in Canada)). I started in early July and worked my way up to 60 mgs by the time I had my first bloodwork done (so that was a 6-week period of time). A week prior to that I spoke to my doctor to get him to add some tests to my blood requisition and he was...
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    I responded above about the hypothyroid. I actually have some of the same symptoms as you've mentioned. They come and go, too. I also have partial deafness in both ears (since my early 20's - I'm now 45). I've had vibrating sensations for about 10 years now. And lately (since I started thyroid replacement), my legs feel heavy and weak. (I'm thinking I might...
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    This screams thyroid problems to me. My doctor wanted me to get an MRI to investigate the possibility of MS several years ago. I declined - denial perhaps - I've just got too much on my plate right now. Turns out I think most of my symptoms are because of Hashimoto's (that I just been diagnosed with). I did have the low B12, as well; so clearly have problems...
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    This is great news for Canadians. Open Original Shared Link
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    I've had fibromyalgia symptoms for almost 15 years (I also have celiac). Was just diagnosed with Hashimoto's (and have hypothyroidism). Apparently one of the symptoms of hypoT is sore muscles (fibromyalagia); so I'm hoping once I've been on my thyroid replacement long enough, those symptoms will go away (I hear it does for some people). Not saying she has...
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    ARCHIVED Anemia

    Di-gfree replied to confused's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    Hi, I was diagnosed with anemia, for quite some time before I finally relented and got tested for celiac. I would say I was in denial, big time, for awhile there. He might as well rule out celiac as a cause, if that's what you suspect? The things we tell ourselves, huh?
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    Yes, I have hernias. Have never had surgery on them, though. About 15 years ago, I developed a hernia in my groin area. It bothers me when I've done heavy lifting, or when I'm tired (which is alot of the time). I also have a hiatal hernia. Now that you mention it, I'd have to attribute my hernias to weak muscle tone probably due to my known auto-immunes...
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    Sorry to hear of your problems. I've been diagnosed with celiac for about 11 years now; and about a year and a half ago I started having problems swallowing, too. The food kept wanting to go down my windpipe instead. My weight dropped to 84 lbs, and I started having a constant feeling of fullness, and couldn't eat large amounts of food. I was terrified. ...
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    Thank you, both. I'm writing down what to ask for in the tests, and will bring it to my doctor beforehand. Shay, I would like to self-dose myself, too. The dessicated thyroid tablets I'm taking (like I said, similar to Armour in the U.S.), come in 30mg tabs. I'm thinking of adding half a tablet (15 mgs, like you said) each time I up it. I'm hoping my doctor...
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    I'm finally through my first week being on dessicated Thyroid (similar to Armour in U.S.) - I'm taking them sublingually to bypass my digestion. In 5 weeks, I'll be having my blood tested to check my levels to see where I go with the medication. 1. I'm on 30 mgs - should I stick with that until my blood work? I've heard not to stay too low for too long...
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    Thanks. I immediately checked the Heinz website, and they say it is gluten-free there, too. I did a search for ketchup this morning (at this forum) and when I saw the organic ketchup contains gluten, I got a little excited... I don't eat it very often, maybe 1/2 tsp a couple times a week.
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    Heinz Organic Ketchup is *not* gluten-free? It's what I've been using for the past 2 years or so!
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    Thanks for this information. I'm getting pain every now and then in my liver area, too. I did have liver damage from a chinese herb quite a few years back, but my blood tests are showing everything is 'fine' now. Are you taking a liquid or capsule form of milk thistle?
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    Just wanted to say that a little over a year ago my digestion came to a screeching halt, and my stomach started to empty very slowly, and stay full for a long time. I just found out I have Hashimoto's Disease (plus I was previously diagnosed with celiac), and I'm thinking the hypothyroidism is the reason for my slow-emptying stomach. So, you might want to...
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    Thank you for your well wishes about the compound medication.
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    Glad to hear you got the biopsy over with. Good luck with the results! The stuff that harmed my liver wasn't a supplement, but an herbal remedy of some sort (if I recall correctly); so I wasn't trying to worry you about any supplements you might be taking.
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    I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's a couple of months ago. I feel I've probably had it most of my life, actually. I've been diagnosed with celiac for more than a decade. Of the symptoms that Shay just listed for both hyper and hypo - I'd say I have symptoms of both at times. I'm hypo - constipated, slow digestion (slow everything!), feel cold, depression, etc...
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    So... I started using my sea salt again, after reading this thread, but lo and behold I noticed the container said 'iodized'. This is not what we want, right? Should I look for uniodized sea salt? - is that the grey salt? Any recommendations on what I'm looking for? Thank you.
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    I, too, hope it's a fluke; like Debbie said, let us know. I just wanted to comment on the high liver enzyme numbers. I had that one time, too, and had actual pain in my liver at the time. I don't mean to take away from the topic of the auto-immune attack on the liver, but mine turned out to be from some chinese herbal medication I was taking through my...
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    No, I've never heard of it; but just googled it, and it sounds very serious. This auto-immune stuff is so scary. I've got celiac, and just learned I have Hashimoto's (auto-immune attack on the thyroid). I understand why you are scared. Good luck with your biopsy.
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    So many questions... so, does this mean that if you increase your blood volume by drinking sea salt, will that be beneficial to someone with anemia (low rbc count & low ferritin), as well?
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    Thanks, Shay. I was confused about that.
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    omgosh, I've had sebaceous lumps removed from my scalp, too. Well, one; but it came back again, so I had it removed again. Parasites? I have a question about the salt. I just got some sea salt, and started it, but then I read it's not good for someone with Hashimoto's to eat sea salt. I guess it must be ok since I know a couple of you have Hashimoto's?
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    ARCHIVED Hayfever

    Di-gfree replied to Kathy B's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    Hi, I have hay fever. I went gluten-free after my diagnosis in 97, and haven't noticed that the hay fever has improved. The only time it improved was when I lived in a different part of the country, which indicated to me that I'm allergic to something where I am now. It starts about now (early-mid June) and stops around mid July. So, no, unfortunately...
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