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    Me too this forum has been a godsend, I am sure that is why I got diagnosed in the time frame I did That's a good theory on Vitamin D- hadn't thought of that but it makes sense
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    Interesting...I never thought about splitting it into 15 to spread throughout the day. Thats a good thought I know the feeling of being tempted and cannot blame you...it's really hard knowing what all the symptons mean (am i on too much? is it too little?) it's such a bumpy ride to get it all figured out. Since you have a week, I would wait.... but...
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    Can I ask you about when you time yours? I take my first does - 30 mg around 6 or 7 in the morning and haven't quite figured out when to take the next dose...I seem to crash around 1:30-3:30....I'm wondering if I need to take it as early as 11:30 am in order to prevent the crash...how soon does the next dose take to hit? Of course, this could be bc I am...
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    Oh this is interesting...thanks! Yes, she origionally wrote her recipes with the gum but then realized she was reacting badly to it and now says all her recipes react the same way without it.
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    Good to know, Cass. I think you are right about the timing being critical. The doc said i would need to make that call but as you mentioned timing it around what sometimes is a late lunch made it tough on my second day I crashed b4 I had taken it so i'm still kinda sleepy. Next time I'll be more careful about when i grab lunch...
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    Hi! I recently discovered I need to eliminate gluten and like many on here, used to pride myself on my baking skills. I am trying to look at the bright side and think that I can make this fun...hopefully I will eventually figure out how to convert my favorite recipe. I'm researching on here as much as I can before buying things as I understand they...
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    Thanks Maile that is super helpful Just added in another dose of armour this afternoon. Is there anything I should look out for? What should hapeen vs. what shouldn't happen? I was on 30 mg and my doc told me to go ahead and add 30 more mg this afternoon.... I had not noticed much if any difference in the morning on 30 mg, but do notice that I "crash...
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    I have gluten intolerance and hashis. Just started on armour and hoping it will help. I sincerely hope that I will live a normal healthy life with all this. There are so many horror stories floating around I have to realy focus on the positive ones. I am hoping that now that i understand what tests to run and what to watch for and what not to eat, I'll...
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    Update - I've also stumbled upon another good board: low carb friends thyroid group (via google). Someone under the user name of nonstickpam something or other seems to be full of good advice. Worth browsing....
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    Hi! CASS - lol no stress? I wish! yes, stress is an inevitable part of life. but the crash diet didnt apply to me is all i meant. My primary tried to put me on antidepressants as well but i knew that wasn't the cause so I declined. My new doc told me synthroid, since it's pure T4 and my T4 is "ok but not great" would have caused me more harm. T...
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    Cass - Ask for a FERRATIN test...not even really iron levels (although hey, why not check those too?) but i but i believe it is a better indicator (according to my doc)....vit D is also really important to have at a good level and should be included in that test as well. Basically/iron levels can prevent your thyroid from working effectively. I was...
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    Well I was able to speak to my doc who went over my lab results (thankfully via phone so I did not have to take another day off of work!) and he confirmed my suspicions that my thyroid is not working properly....he compared it to having a grenade but with no powder, ha! or he said it was like my foot was on the gas but i have the parking break on. He put...
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    I had suspected my thryoid for over a year but all the docs told me it was fine, I had graves in the past so assumed it was that but finally begged that they test me for Hashis, came back positive and antibodies have gotten higher since. I'm now gluten-free (only a week) and just start Armour today. I finally found a doc that takes it seriously and wants...
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    Hi! I just went gluten-free after doing the biopsy on this past wednesday. My symptoms had been getting worse while I was Glutening Up for the test and some newer ones appeared: tdizziness, fogginess, concentration probs with vision (eyes feel like they jump around a bit and have a hard time focusing), ringing in the ears happens more frequently...I also...
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    Thanks MsCurious! I will definitely keep you posted. Please be sure to let us know how it goes for you. I am sure you are looking forward to the biopsy being over with. CassP seems really on top of the thyroid stuff so do be sure to post what you find out about that. I'm sure you have gathered as much by being on this board, but be sure to get your...
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    Hi all! I've posted here more frequently in the last few weeks and thought I'd give an update as well as seek more advice My endoscopy biopsy results were negative - no celiac. A big part of me is relieved. However, I know there are false negatives so am being cautious. My GI doc was somewhat surprised he didn't find celiac (just gastritis which...
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    Mushroom - that's is just what my doc said to me (the allergist/integrated health one)....he was referring to my hashi's at the time, but the age-old duck saying is a good one foz - not sure what the difference is....i was encouraged that my doc at least referred to the recent study showing that medicine is now starting to recognize non celiac gluten...
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    I would second an allergist - I am currently seeing an integrated health doc who is also an allergist . I didn't really see him for my GI issues - I sought him out for help with my thyroid disease (had a separate appt for GI at an adult celiac center at Rush University) and he basically said as far as he was concerned, I could cancel that appt. Said he...
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    HAHA, Thank you guys so much! I have been dying to get this overwith and was suddenly struck with the fear that I would be turned away and have to endure another week or 2. Yes, definitely uncomfortable, but glad to know it doesnt seem to be a deal breaker. Take care!
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    Hi! I called my doc's office but no one has called back and it's towards the end of the day... I have my endoscopy scheduled for tomorrow morning...does it matter if you are...ummm....how to put it delicatly?...backed up? I'm not sure if that will mess with the test results or if I should take a laxative or something or what. I know you aren't supposed...
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    I know! The price of all these supplements are crazy! I will look into the royal jelly. Looking forward to wed. ugh. I feel like crap and just want to get this over with. Cannot wait to go gluten-free at this point! The cloudy/headedness is crazy. it's odd b/c I didn't really notice it as a symptom at first, and then went gluten-free... and now...
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    Royal Jelly huh? Haven't heard of that - what does it do? What is it exactly? I'm definitely interested I'm eager to be gluten-free and am counting down the days until that produre is over. eating that way in addition to the supplements (Trying antioxidant/mutli from DR. Weil and a Krill Oil with Evening Primose from Dr. Mercola, in addition to Emergen...
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    Material Girl, if you are reading this, dont go by someone telling you your thyroid is fine. If you see another thread of mine you'll see that thyroid problems are often misdiagnosed as well. Find yourself a great integrated health doc that will look at you as a whole picture. There is something called a "good doc" list that you can find who will help...
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    Wow you are TOUGH! I too am doing the endoscopy as i want as definitive an answer as possible I will cut out gluten no matter what but can see myself cheating in a few years If I feel better and someone offers me a delish looking pizza. I will not skip the sedation as I am actually looking forward to it! I have no idea how much it will cost. I am more...
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    I saw a new doc that seems promising. Found in him on the "good doc" list and he was progressive in his attitude about thryoid disease and celiac. He told me he didnt care about the blood test or the endoscopy (told me to skip it). Said that based on my symptons he would recommend me cutting out gluten immediately. I feel as though i've glutened up for...
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