PinkLady

Hi there. I have a hypothyroid (it's actually the autoimmune Hashimoto's) and was diagnosed in June 2007. About a year before the thyroid diagnosis, my cholesterol was very high (for a college student) and the Dr. of course didn't think to test me for any sort of disease at the time (what a great guy).

In regards to you asking about recovering from thyroid disease... (drum roll please) .....

Now, I can't say this is 100% for all people. But I can say ALOT of people DO recover from ANY chronic illness once going on a high-nutrient diet (that would coincidentally be gluten-free/allergen-free). For example, it has been proven that people can cure Diabetes through all raw diets. The same is true for thyroid disease. I'm not saying all people will have the same result and I'm not saying that it's guaranteed. Alot of people find a raw diet unhealthy or unfounded. But actually, you can get all of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, nutrients, protein, calcium, iron, carbs, good fats/omega-3's, etc. from a raw diet. The thing that makes this diet so effective is that it floods your system with nutrients. Where there is a deficiency in nutrients, there is often an accompanied disease.

For more info on it, Google "raw food diet" and Google "heal Diabetes with raw food". There are so many firtshand testimonials from people who did cure their disease. And, conseqently, they lose weight and get their cholesterol and other levels in range, and also feel better than they ever have in their life (of course on a raw diet, there's an even less chance of ingesting something you're allergic to).

Again, I don't say this to get your hopes up, but so so many people DO cure their chronic illness, even though it is not true for everyone. Also, something like that requires a HUGE commitment and most people just don't have the time or energy. I'm actually currently eating about 85% raw and feel amazing. I'm working hard to alleviate/potentially eliminate my thyroid disease and the terrible terrible Candida that I have grown to despise.

If you've ever watched the show Top Chef, you may be familiar with natural chef Andrea Beaman. She had thyroid disease and she cured it twice through Macrobiotics (which isn't all raw). So, it is possible.

There are so many "alternative" healing modalities that can help, ease, or maybe even cure.

Thanks for the info...I AM encouraged that it is possible to recover form hypothyroidism..How do you

KNOW you have Hashimoto"s? Does he endocrinologist do a special test? Thanks

pink Lady

tHANKS FOR THE ADVICE, I GUESS I WILL ASK AROUND TO SEE WHAT RECOMMENDATIONS ANYONE HAS FOR THE NORTH SHORE, MA. FOR ENDOCRINOLOGISTS! DO YOU THINK AN ENDOSCOPY IS IMPORTANT?

tHANKS ?

To answer your questions...

6.9 is definitely out of range for TSH. Normal is 0.3 to 3.0. If you have anti-thyroid antibodies then you DO have an autoimmune thyroid disorder. Sometimes your TSH can jump around (even swing between hyper and hypo) while your thyroid is being destroyed. IMO, the best thing you could do is to get an appointment with a good endocrinologist... one who will pay attention to your symptoms and not just treat you based on whatever your numbers are that day.

That being said... I can't eat corn (or any processed foods with corn) because it gives me gas and bloating. Vitamin D helped a LOT to improve my moods. I've been taking 4,000iu per day for the last few months and I don't feel even remotely depressed

I was slightly overweight when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, but you can definitely have celiac AND Hashimoto's... so then your weight can be deceiving. When my thyroid problems started (back in high school) I was a skinny, three-sport athlete... it took a while for my weight to creep up. Since I changed my diet and started taking thyroid hormones I've lost 30 pounds.

Hi Newburyport,

Since we are both on the No. Shore and I have only been dx/d (by blood test) about 2 weeks..I am looking for a good GI person as

well as interested in naturopath...wondered if you oculd share the names of your docs...if they come highly recommended! I don't

want to have the endoscopy either!

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I have been wheat-free since December and Gluten-avoiding since January, and am feeling 1000 times better.

I have had unexplained chronic fatigue and anemia in the past as well as a few kidney stones.

I am a 28 year old, 5'7" female. I normally weigh about 117, but by 2008 I had gone up to 136.

Then I started having chronic constipation, extreme bloating and styes in my eyes every day. After removing all medications, dairy and finally going vegan, I stopped eating wheat for 3 days and my eyes cleared up completely.

My naturopath has me on an anti-inflammatory diet after regular docs insisted i was "just getting old" and "needed more fiber" - also on probiotics, digestive enzymes

All of these things have cleared up since avoiding gluten:

-Am finally back down to normal weight

-Bloating and constipation significantly better

-No more trouble sleeping (my fiance would wake me up every night saying i wasnt breathing right i was on my back

-Styes are gone

-Itching skin on shins is gone

-No more pains in sides (I was attributing this to kidneys/stones but now who knows)

-Face less swollen

-Gums are bleeding less

-Mouth ulcers are gone

-Apppetite is coming back

I was allergy tested, and a few things came up on the prick test but no allergies were present for the bloodwork. I have low vitamin D25, but am taking supplements now

I also had the Anti-Tissue Transglu IgA Ab tested and it was 12.3 (negative was <20), but I had already been at least wheat free for a few weeks at that time.

Both the naturopath and the new GI doctor I just saw today want me to have the biopsy done. The last time I accidentally ate gluten I got a huge fever and aches all over, but he says that's not a symptom. I searched here and it seems like it is a symptom for some people. GI doc wants me to get the biopsy in 2 weeks from today and eat gluten up until then.

From reading here, it seems like 2 weeks is no where near enough time for the "gluten challenge" - has any one gotten a positive result after a challenge?

I am not sure whether to go through with it. I am finally just starting to not crave the gluten and feel normal after a year of suffering. I am considering sending out for enterolab. Please let me know your experience with the biopsy and challenge?

Thank you so much!

~newburyport

Just wanted to pop in and say hi! Welcome- I'm from the North Shore too!

Hi, thanks for the welcome...do you have a G.I. doc? And, do you know of any support groups in our area/or are you interested in

getting together with other "celiac disease" people? May I ask what town you are from? Well, so long for now!

When I was dx'd with celiac, my cholesterol was in the normal range but toward the high normal. I was then dx'd with hypothyroid about 6 months later.

Hi Jenny,

Thank you for your reply...so how long have you been dx/d with celiac disease? And, is the hypothyroid reversible? Or are you on medication

i.e. synthroid? And, how do you feel now? Are you tired or were you tired? Has your cholesterol improved or has it goten higher? Mine

is 223! Looking ofrward to hearing from you.

Pink Lady

Hi,

Thanks for the leads on the North Shore...so far not coming up with a lot, but will keep trying. QUESTION: Has anyone here had hypothyroid numbers at same tme as being dx'd w/ celiac? I was dx'd a week and a half a go and when I met with the dr. today he

informed me that my TSH was low indicating possible hypothyroidism (as well as WAY TOO HIGH CHOLESTEROL -223). Is it possible to

recover from hypothyroid on a gluten free diet? Also, does anyone know if high cholesterol is at all linked to celiac? I exercise and

eat right (sounds like a geritol commercial (if hyou are old enough to remembr!) Thanks

Very exciting... I just spoke with the people at Marco on Hanover Street in Boston's North End, and they're now serving gluten free options!!!

They have 3 different kinds of gluten-free pasta, they have gluten-free flour to make fried items (although they warned me that they will use the same fryer, so for some, it may not be an option), AND - if you call at least 24 hours ahead of time, they will have gluten-free bread made!

Hooray! Finally -- a place in the North End for me to eat something other than Risotto (although I still love risotto)....

Hi,

thanks for the heads up...I have just been dx/ last week and live on the North shore of Boston...do you know of any people interested in a support group

perahps between Boston and North Shore along Rte. 1?

Thanks.

:Pink Lady

has any one , lived with undiagnosed celiac for over 60yrs or their abouts and has now been diagnosed I would love to see on the boards about seniors living and coping with the disease this would help much thanks

Yes, I was diagnosed jjust a week ago for the first time and I am 61! It is kind of fun to try out all these gluten free products and restaurants! What part of

the country do you live in and how old are you?

Hi,

I have recently been diagnosed Celiac (6 days ago) and am wondering if anyone knows of a support group locally in the North Shore

Boston area? Also, interested in suggestions for restaurants, nutritionists, doc's.