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  1. TeknoLen
    I tried a B-vitamin shot about a month ago. Cocktail of B12, B complex, folic acid, and some other nutrient that begins with "L" (cannot read my doc's handwriting). I did notice a slight improvement in energy (more pep). I also noticed when the shot wore off at about day 8 or day 9, right when my doctor said it would (tired earlier in the day). I am taking...
  2. TeknoLen
    Sorry to hear your thyroid is giving you fits. Very frustrating indeed. Getting that thing working correctly can be a chore. Last week I had a hyperthyroid flare and headache that was sooo bad it made me want to get the t-ectomy right then and just rely on a full replacement dose of synthetic T4/T3 for the rest of my life. I was quite happy when that thought...
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    I know very little about hypoglycemia but it seems to me that you should be able to eat a grain-free diet without experiencing low blood sugar episodes. Hopefully you can find a doc to diagnose the root cause of your condition. You might already be doing this but if not, you might consider eating mostly "slow carbs", i.e. foods that digest slowly and do not...
  4. TeknoLen
    Sorry to hear you are having a flare-up. Graves Disease sucks. Unfortunately, I cannot add much insight. My thyroid meds have been keeping me mostly steady so I have not noticed any differences due to diet changes. good luck!
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    I was taking probiotics daily and sometimes twice daily for about six months and then ran out before I could get to the store. Once I went off of them, I noticed my constipation improved significantly. I am pretty sure that nothing else in my diet changed. I bought some more since but have not added them back yet. I plan to resume eventually to see if this...
  6. TeknoLen
    Has anyone had any success (or problems) with gentian root tea or tincture? Latin name is Gentiana Lutea and apparently it is an herbal bitter that aids in digestion. Thanks.
  7. TeknoLen
    OP, you might consider the paleo diet. I dropped a few pounds on it, lost my spare tire. And paleo is gluten-free by default. Wikipedia "Paleolithic diet" is a good overview or read the Paleo Diet book by Loren Cordain if you really want to study it. You will need to be prepared to spend significantly more time in the kitchen.. Good luck!
  8. TeknoLen
    Sorry to hear about your reaction. I had a mild reaction to Estrella Daura about a year ago and at that time it was 6 ppm. I switched to Redbridge by Anheuser Busch and even though it is supposedly 0 ppm, it did not treat me right either. Perhaps I have a sensitivity other than gluten, who knows... It is a bummer because I do miss a good beer occasionally...
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    I am not sure if this answers the question, but I think of the gut as being tasked with double duty, 1) digestion/absorption of food and 2) first line of immune system defense. Whole, clean, minimally processed food is easiest to digest and assimilate which perhaps lightens the burden on the gut portion of the immune system, thus perhaps freeing up more of...
  10. TeknoLen
    I have not read Primal Blueprint but I did read The Paleo Diet (Cordain) shortly after my dx. I found it to be a very good read, very informative, well researched and thoroughly footnoted (not surprising since the guy is a respected PhD and researcher). When I initially went gluten-free, found that thinking about food in terms of what I could *not*...
  11. TeknoLen
    Is your 34 enterolab casein score a recent test or from 6 years ago before you went GFCFSF? If a recent test, then I would wonder why my casein antibodies were still high after 6 years dairy free. I would also continue to avoid dairy, IMHO.
  12. TeknoLen
    Good info. I will check it out. Thanks!
  13. TeknoLen
    I have learned much here but I need to study up on a few things I cannot find here. Where do the thyroid experts go for a deeper dive on thyroid issues? I found one called thyroidboards.com that looked pretty good and I have seen references to about.thyroid.com also. Which one would be best for me to check out? Thank you.
  14. TeknoLen
    I was feeling a little "off" so I went in for a routine physical. Initial blood test for TSH came in at 0.05 and subsequent blood test showed TSH of 0.02, slightly elevated T4, moderately elevated T3, and further indicated elevated TPO antibodies and elevated TSH receptor antibodies. Thyroid ultrasound showed significant abnormal activity. Diagnosis autoimmune...
  15. TeknoLen
    My total cholesterol plummeted to 119 (normal range 140-199) around the same time my Graves hyperthyroidism kicked into full gear. My HDL was down to 23 (normal 40-135). My doctor retested about 5 months later once we had my thyroid stabilized and my total cholesterol had returned to a more normal 173 and HDL was back up to 55. He said this scenario was...
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    I alternate three different brands/dosages. I take a 50 billion capsule once or maybe twice a week, then a 10 billion capsule three or four days a week, and a 1 billion bug pearl two or three times a week. First thing in the morning on an empty stomach with at least 8 oz of water. I try to wait at least an hour before eating breakfast, supposedly this improves...
  17. TeknoLen
    The gluten-free grains were not working for me. Some quinoa products gave me horrible stomach pains, which I subsequently learned was probably due to the saponin coating and it not being thoroughly rinsed off. The rice breads and pastas were ok but made me feel groggy after eating, which I think was due to high carb high glycemic content and the resulting...
  18. TeknoLen
    You might consider eliminating dairy products, if you have not already...
  19. TeknoLen
    I am not sure how to lose water weight but regular weight gain in my (over) simplified view of the world is just more calories consumed that calories burned. I eat a fair amount of protein and a ton of vegetables (paleo). Occasional fruits, no booze, zero grains and zero starchy vegetables such as potatoes. I do eat quite a few carrots though, not sure if...
  20. TeknoLen
    More fiber for sure. I eat celery almost every day. I find magnesium helps also. I take a 400 mg mag oxide capsule in the morning and another in the evening.
  21. TeknoLen
    I buy fresh whole chicken where I shop, Bell and Evans is the brand and I think it is good, safe, antibiotic-free and growth hormone-free. They have an organic version also but it is a little more expensive so I usually just get the regular. I am not affiliated with Bell and Evans, just a customer. Thanks.
  22. TeknoLen
    Nothing really jumps out at me from the symptoms you describe, each symptom could indicate any number of conditions. The one opportunity I see is with your digestive disorder, since it is off again and on again. You might consider keeping to daily food journal and also a daily poo journal to see if you are reacting to any specific foods. It would be good...
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    You might consider some weight lifting, if your joints are willing to cooperate. Adding some muscle improves your metabolism so you will burn more calories while at rest.
  24. TeknoLen
    Autoimmune thyroid problems such as Graves and Hashimotos do seem to be more common among people with other autoimmune disorders such as celiac. But as far as I know, the scientists have not pinned down any cause-and-effect relationship. With that said, I believe very strongly that gluten is a contributing part of the cause of my Graves. But I also acknowlege...
  25. TeknoLen
    Your doctor may have already checked it but if not, you may want to have her check your thyroid function also. Hypothyroidism can cause tiredness like you describe (although so can many other conditions so this is just one possible cause). Be aware that what some labs call a "normal" TSH score may actually be outside of the more ideal "functional" range....
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