Hypothyroidism-My Experience and Advice
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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Don't be nervous-it can all be fixed!
I'm very worried as it feels like GPS dont have a clue if you have it and they have you taking meds you shouldn't, that cant be good for a person.
Id like to speak to a specialist how do i go about this, I'm in GB is it free to speak to a specialist about this?
Thank you this was comforting
Taking a pill for the rest of your life isn't fixed.
The brain fog and body aches and just feeling like you’re not functioning like a human should is a killer.
I agree :/
I understand that this video was uploaded 9 years ago but I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The kicker is, I’ve been telling my doctor about how tired I’ve been for years. He just decided to run the specific test for the T3 &T4 markers after I WROTE him a message on the clinics message board asking if there was some type of testing that could be done to determine why I’m so tired. This didn’t just start for me. I can recall being exhausted in the 7th grade then again in the 11th grade and all throughout my life, just exhausted at times.
He started me on Synthroid which is not good for those with osteoporosis; I have osteoarthritis in my hips and knees. I immediately started aching something fierce. I felt like I was 90 years old!!! Got off that medication against his advice. The medication made me even more lethargic. I recently slept for 12 hours and I’m still tired. I’m trying to get in to see an endocrinologist now. The one he recommended doesn’t have appointments until June 2023.
Its interesting that you had the feeling of coldness because I too have Hypothyroidism and I felt nothing but heat all the time (hence, I wear tank tops all the time). Also, another symptom of hypothyroidism is joint/muscle myopathy, which is something I want to get check out on as well. I want a doctor/specialist to help me get better because the sport I joined requires strength and i can't do it when my joint muscles are hurting.
Excellent video. I have had nearly all the symptoms you described for years, and my health care providers have been telling me "that's peri-menopause" (I am 51). It could be...as the symptoms are so similar. But I switched to a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in menopause, and she thinks that many of my symptoms are more than just starting menopause. Had a bunch of labs drawn yesterday, so now I am waiting for the results. It's like trying to do a puzzle and some of the pieces are missing. Not sure why I feel this way, but hope to have some answers, and a solution, soon. Thanks so much for sharing your story- it is just what I needed today :)
OMG you are describing me exactly! And I have just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism too!! I'm due to go for my first 6 week check next week. I'm so happy to know now I know I'm not unique! So thank you so much for putting this video up.
Thank you for that video, I have the same problem, they need to check my blood every six months, I almost got two years in treatment.
Is it possible for someone to have it at the age of 20? I have all the symptoms to an extreme but I feel like I'm too young to have it
Maddy Krebs Yes!
Yes I was diagnosed with it when I was 17.
i have it since i was 15 ^_^
I was born without a thyroid gland, age isn't a huge factor. I would recommend getting it checked out.
Maddy Krebs I was born with it so get it checked out
After having my 2nd child at 23, my weight fluctuated. I'd lose 10 or so pounds and gain 10 or so pounds with no change in eating habits, etc. I don't get cold easily but I'm extremely stiff and sore when I stay still for too long. I can't sleep on either side for too long, so I toss and turn all night. I lost my libido at the same time I had my 2nd and last child in '99. I thought it was having my tubes tied that was the issue. My hair was coming out so bad I filled 2 large zip loc bags of hair every week. It would fall out in clumps when I showered and the hair that grew back was frail and flimsy looking. I'm surprised I'm not bald headed because it's been 23 years. I do have a goiter and 3 other cysts on my thyroid, 2 on one side, one on the other found in 2016. I'm still waiting on a biopsy. I had Cushing's and had surgery last year and lost 30 lbs. but I'm stalling at 180 for the last 4 months when I should be around 140. Thank goodness I carry my weight well. I most definitely have no motivation to do anything and it's very frustrating. I'm ready to actually live again.
what do you do for dry skin?
I have similar symptom and have serious hair lost
Gosh Marnie your symptoms sounds so like me. I guess I should get my thyroid checked out. My sister died of thyroid cancer a couple of years ago.
I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. Yes, hearing about your family history combined with your symptoms...please go make an appointment!
I subscribed long ago but i'm just now seeing your post :)
Brain fog to the point of not being able to effectively communicate anyone?
You have to be careful with that, caffeine can actually aggravate your condition and make you meds much less effective.
Yes to the point I thought I may have had a stroke or something, if I'm honest I actually thought I must be dying as I felt so deathly all of the time and actually didn't care if I did even though I had a baby. I feel much better now although not 100% but so glad I'm still here to love my boy and Husband. It was so bad I started to keep a video diary on RUclips as I'd felt so scared and alone that I just wanted others to know they aren't the only ones.
I hope you get the treatment you need x
what does brain fog feel like?
Well for me it was the brain equivalent of walking through treacle. Thinking, understanding, talking actually anything requiring any decent cognitive ability was almost impossible. I was easily confused often forgot my only child's name and had occasions when I couldn't remember where I worked or lived. It was a bit like trying to look at something through thick fog, you can almost see it but not quite.
Bring me sunshine yeah i have that too.i never remember names and often i think for days before i remember someone's name lol
I have hypothyroidism since i`m 22 years old, now i`m 53 with Hashimoto, i currently take Levothyroxine 137 mcg, my advice is 1 - get a good endocrinologist, 2 - educate yourself on a diet plan, 3- exercise daily if possible to help with weight and to make you sleep better at night, what has helped me thru all these years is to stay active with work, stay active like gardening, shopping, cleaning the house, walk trails, bike rides, you must get thru the fatigue barrier, i know its hard but you must keep your mind occupied, also stop caffeine drinks, thank you bless.
Tell me a good diet plan please it would help me greatly.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn , what I suggest if I may is that you go to the library and get books on thyroid written by Endocrinologist and professionals alike, each book will have similar diets that will benefit you,l. 3 things I don’t put in my body are sugar, gluten, caffeine, make a diary of what you eat all day, listen to your body.
@@djrichgroove18 hi what's your opinion on dairy as I have read its good for people with hypothyroidism and also read it is bad so not sure whether to have it or not
@@mandyobrien1871 Hi Mandy, great question, I also see the same pattern of good vs bad, please refer to books on hypothyroidism 2020 with diet plans that might help on this subject, in general dairy causes inflammation so i stay away.
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Does anyone with hypothyroidism feel feverish at night?
I have night sweats
I'm sweat all the time. Even after take a bath..
me too
I feel hot a lot of time and I sweat when I sleep.
I had heat sensitivity
You can live very healthy and still get hypothyroidism. Before I was diagnosed I ran everyday and ate relatively healthy compared to most people my age. I'm only 23 years old and have this condition. It is real
Yeah it's been proven that even runners or people that are really into exercise develop thyroid issues. Due to stress. Thyroid takes a beating.
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Try to know the root cause of disease! Eating healthy means eating organic, Non GMOs foods and having a organic skincare products routine rathar than famous products.
Hi, how are you now?
I got it since 40 days baby... And I'm still running my life as usual... But little worried about getting conceived ... I'm 29...
you're 40 years old?! You look fantastic and young.
Thanks-I have good genetics to thank for it. ;)
40 is NOT old. My mother is 93, (that's is old).
Kevlynn Wi agree
since when is 40 old??
An Marnie looks her age, which is great!
Yes-once your hormones level out you won't be so hungry all the time.
consider B12 deficiency..cold hands, fatigue can be symptoms...very similar to hypothyroidism
what foods are good for b12?
Cold hands and feet and nose🤤
My doctor told me that just walking isn't effective at all. You have to get your heart rate going and work up a sweat. It's frustrating, but it's true.
Marnie Goldberg my Doctor told me exactly the same thing. I was walking every evening after work with no success with the weight I had gained. I started using light weights doing lots of reps and getting my heart rate going and breathless and now my weight has finally started to move. It is true ❤️
At least you had that time when you didn't feel the symptoms. I've had the hypothyroidism all my life, as far as I remember. I'm on Levothyroxine, and short of helping to get me out of bed, it doesn't do much.
You might want to look into the brand name or getting your blood work done again by a different doctor.
Sometimes I think maybe I've had it all my life because I've always been so slow. Like slower than everyone else.
I agree. It doesn’t help
I have hypothyroidism since I was 11 years old. I am now 41 years old. My story is way to long to tell you here but It included almost having total hysterectomy at 11. I developed 2 cysts on my ovaries. 15 mins before the surgery my doctor discovered my Hypothyroidism and saved me and my 4 beautiful miracles. My children. My mother and I was told that because my metabolism was so weak, that there was a certain 80 to 90 percent chance i may not wake up nor survive from the surgery. Since then I have been taking Levothyroxine @200 mg yes 200. But 30 yrs later I'm Still here :)
Praise God u still here
Does loosening eyebrows hair also included in hypothyroid isum
Yes. 1 of mine has gone very thin. You lose a 3rd of eyebrows in some cases.
Yes I've lost my eyebrows from the middle to the ends
Yes, I have lost most of mine and what I have left are stiff and long😔
Yes
I'm flattered, but I'm not going to do the whole house. Some things should remain private.
Hi Marnie! I recently got diagnosed with hypothyroidism (it runs in my family) & am on the levothyroxine as well. My doctor also checked my Vitamin D levels when he took my initial blood test and he said it was low. Have you had your Vitamin D levels tested? I believe Vitamin D deficiency symptoms also include fatigue. Thank you for posting this video!
Yes I have-I've done a follow up video to this one...I'm Vitamin D deficient as well! Looks like you found a good doctor!
Did you have ridged nails and hair loss? Thank you.
Just hair loss.
I went to a DR for some blood tests a few days ago and am awaiting the results. I'm most certainly sure that I have hypothyroidism, though. I'm 18 and 3 months ago my hair started thinning and falling out significantly (2/3 of it is gone), along with my period coming 2x/month. They both started happening around the same time. I also randomly gained 30 lbs in 3 years (went from 109-138lbs) even though I've done nothing different (if anything I eat way better now than then). I've cut done on carbs and calories and have seen no change in my weight. I was working out too, but stopped after 3 months due to being discouraged about seeing zero weight loss.
I'm 45 and the past year and a half had not felt like myself......felt all of the symptoms you described! Finally started to suspect that it was either thyroid or perimenopause.
Blood tests revealed that it was hypothyroid....started generic synthroid 5 days ago.
Weight is already returning to normal.
Thank you for this authentic and thorough sharing! It is helpful to know I'm not alone :)
That's awesome to know it's only taken 5 days.
Marnie, thank you so much for putting this out there. I am going through this struggle for a while now and it certainly helps to connect with someone else that can relate. Thank you!
OHMYWORD! I was just diagnosed with this two weeks ago! I live in Small Town, USA and I know of NO ONE that has had this! Mine was accidentally found when I was in the hospital with Sepsis, when the doctor wanted a full spectrum blood work up. He was really surprised that it came back flagged. He hasn’t prescribed me any medication for it because I am still in the recovery process from Sepsis. Thank you SOOO much for your post! I no longer feel all alone anymore ♥️
Did you experience any anxiety or mental changes?
Tedla Melaku I did. Getting off this made me go into deep depression.
Tedla Melaku yes I get panic attacks often especially when I was not in thyroid meds and when my dose is adjusted for my body I have anxiety like all day and at least once a day I have panic attack
@@differentisbeauty4995 That's horrible.
Yes stop drinking coffee will help
Yes and I'm literally feeling so hopeless lately. I've had hashimotos ,fibromyalgia , CFS and arthritis since I was 14 and I'm 35 now. I've been on all the meds but they stopped helping years ago so I stpped. I live in outside Chattanooga and we only have 5 endocrinologist and all want to throw synthroid in my face. It's exhausting. I am scared because the last year my flare ups are constant and I went from gaining weight and constipated to extreme opposite. I use to love food now don't have appetite and stay in anxious state. Also, the more I research most autoimmune diseases boil down to EBV virus.
Thank you so much. I was amazed at how I had all of those symptoms you mentioned (except the female one). I especially had insomnia, migraines and exhaustion. I had a total lack of motivation to do anything, even eat right, because I felt nothing was working. Finally getting a great general practice doctor who listened and actually took a blood test. A week later she has me starting Levothyroxine 75mg for the Hypothyroid.
Yes I get that feeling in my throat likes somethings stuck. Like a pill
I just found out I have this...today...like 30min ago. I have been sleeping like 16hrs a day!! God I hope my journey is easier than yours. Thank you for sharing this; I felt like I got some good information.
***** Have you been tested yet? It's just a simple blood test. I also found out I have low vit D and I'm anemic. At least I know why.
***** Yes, I know exactly what you mean. And, I had a test just about two years ago when I knew I had all the symptoms and it came up negative. If you feel all the symptoms, find a doctor who will listen to your concerns and needs. Some people hardly show up on test, yet have terrible symptoms while others have no symptoms and yet the test shows they clearly have the condition. I hope you get help. I'm still battling ....trying right now to talk myself out off the sofa. I use to be so energetic!! :(
hi Lisa, how are you feeling atm ? i have been prescribed thyroxine but am already on antidepressants for anxiety and i really dont want or think ill take them. and am just thinking about changing my diet and start taking vitamins. please get in touch if you can.
+Lisa Noelle i too have lost appetite and i feel like throwing up (but i dont) after i eat and i have lost so much weight it sucks.
***** Thank you... Yes, I did all that...changed the diet, exercised, supplements and vitamins, even antidepressants.. Finally I lost four pounds, but it seems to already be slowing down. I guess I just have to keep trying.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2013 when I was 38. I’ve been on synthroid for 9 years now. I was able to reach my ideal dosage in 2019 (75 mg). Ever since all my T4 blood tests show normal thyroid function. I have been working out constantly ( walking and running). I was able to get my weight under the normal BMI range since October 2021. I run a lot … recently ran my first full marathon. 😊
Did you try any changes to your diet?
Go zero carbs and you'll change your life
Hi, how did you manage to run, i mean I have hypothyroidism and muscle weakness, i will get fatigued if i run....
@@8787farah Yeah. I dropped all junk food and soda and other sugary drinks except for when I carbload before after running a marathon 26.2 miles.
@@TalhaHassan-e5b I first started by walking and running on the treadmill. I gradually increased my running mileage as my weight was decreasing. Now I easily run half marathons and marathons…. This summer (July 2024), I’m registered to run my first ultramarathon 52.4 miles in San Francisco CA
I was working out (crossfit), eating healthy, and I still developed even more issues after than I did before. Your doctor is only partially right....this problem is a lot deeper than what your doctor even realizes. Unfortunately, most doctors just don't quite understand how to hashimotos properly, or even understand how to properly treat it.
This is so true.
I'm struggling too memory loss fat depression burn mouth i tried today 2020 was bad high heart rate and crazy i took 12 mcg Tommorow 6 low dose
You are describing my LIFE! I feel EVERYTHING you are feeling except for the hair loss. Tons of hair loss though. I'm making an appointment asap.
Not sure I can handle the enema thing...but I've incorporated more of the clean eating!
I put a cap full of Metamucil in my coffee almost every morning. It has no flavor and helps keep me regular. (Years of constipation)
@@justinesimone5343 Metamucil can cause bad things too. Look it up. NOT GOOD.
Yes I just got diagnosed as well. Just started the generic, I hope I start reacting soon, my symptoms are so severe :( thank you for this help!
I have this too. I found out when I was hospitalized for depression. thank you for sharing this I didn't even know all of this.
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Thank you so much for this video!!! I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 3 years ago and have had a battle since!!! I am 41 and have had same symptoms as you along with a lot of joint problems!!! I have to get proactive about my treatment!!! And exercise of course!!! But.... When you feel so lethargic you just don't feel like exercising!!!
Find another doctor. It's not hopeless!
It sounds like you have a really great doctor. You look a lot younger than 40.
You are amazing for creating this video! I love the little sulk when you talked about having to do cardio 5 days a week at 45 minutes a pop. Lol :) I have hypothyroidism too and feel more positive now that I've seen this. Thank you!
Hello, Thank you for being considerate & trying to educate others with your experience. I am 56 years old & was diagnosed with Thyroid disease in my 20's. What people need to understand with Hashimoto's is that it is an autoimmune disease. The T4 synthetic hormone may help ease the symptoms but is does nothing to address the fact that the immune system is attacking & destroying the protein in the thyroid blood cells. Something triggers the autoimmune attack and Western Medicine & health professionals do not know how to 'turn off' the autoimmune disease once it has started. They only know how to supress the immune system to slow down disease progression. I have been reporting the same thing to Doctors, including specialists, since my early 20's. I have every symptom but because I have had it a long time & it is a progressive disease, my symptoms are X 10 compared to someone who has had it a short time. My recent blood test came back 'in normal range' however the government restricts how many blood tests they can perform for Hashimoto's. My thyroid peroxidase anti bodies are >13000 instead of < 60. The limit the lab can test to is 13000 therefore my TPAB are off the charts. The reason why Doctors rarely test for anti bodies is because they don't do anything about it anyway. Before anyone makes the usual suggestions regarding diet & gluten please believe I have tried everything I possibly can toimprove my quality of life. I am no longer able to work or ride my horse due to debilitating symptoms. I do not want to frighten anyone but Hashimoto's can be for some people a devastating chronic illness that has very little understanding with Doctors. Most Doctors believe it is a mild disease that is easily treated by replacing T4 only synthetic thyroid hormone. T 4 is converted to T3 in the body & it's T3 that is absorbed in to the cells to maintain wellness. If that process is not happening or if T3 is not being absorbed in to the cells then a person will have symptoms the same as if they were not being treated. Untreated Hashimoto's can be very dangerous. It can lead to coma and a potential life threatening emergency. Anyone who has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's needs to educate themselves thoroughly about their illness. It is a fact that prenatal toxic exposure on the fetus in the first trimester can cause chronic illness later in life. The developing thyroid, thymus & brain can be disrupted and the consequences are not evident until much later. Anyone wanting to have a baby needs to educate themselves about toxic exposure in the first trimester. Including the father & preferably before conception. We are being poisoned by eating the vegetables that have been sprayed with Glysophate. Glysophate is better known as Round Up but the one farmers are sold are much stronger than the brand we can buy from hardware stores for home use. GMS's are resistent to glysophate & only the weeds in the cultivation die. The vegetables we buy from supermarkets absorb glysophate in to the plant itself. It can not be washed off & broccoli is sprayed more than any other plant. I have witnessed this myself as I live in the Lockyer Valley where much of Australia's small crops are grown. This is one of the reason's why we are seeing so much ADHD, Autism, ASD, Thyroid disorders & autoimmune disease in our children. Please educate yourselves & I wish you all the best.
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Long story made short. I had a sob story, too, suffered for 30 years. Feeling better than I have since 1981 when I was finally diagnosed!
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How are you treating Hashimoto then? What meds? Please help us.
Can you please do an update on your diagnosis now that would be extremely helpful although I hope you’re not struggling w it anymore !💖💖
I love armor thyroid its all natural and feel great! Still struggling to loose weight i would love advice on that, you look great!
I'm glad you have a great Endocrologist! But most Endocrologist do not know much about thyroid, I'm on my 4th Endocrologist
This may be your issue as well... I was diagnosed with Hashimotos at age 16. Started off taking Synthroid, switched to Levothyroxine and it worked fine for years. After my first child my symptoms came back and they switched me back to Synthroid. That worked fine for a decade or so then not long after I turned 40 my symptoms came back with a vengance. Found a new endo who told me that it was likely that the fillers in both Levothyroxine and Synthroid were preventing my body from absorbing the medication. She switched me to TYROSINT which looks like a little round vitamin E tablet and has no fillers. That made a world of difference but I still didn't feel quite right. I then found out that the majority of people who have hypothyroidism also have some level of gluten intolerance. Off of gluten I went. I chose to go low carb, moderate protein, and high fat instead of buying all the "gluten free" junk they have available. Fast forward two years and I am SO much better. My last blood tests resulted in an actual decrease in my Tyrosint dosage. It's worth asking your endo about. Good luck!
Hi I got diagnosed about two months ago and I was fine with my low 25mg and about a few days I started feeling the symptoms and just depressed I gained a few pounds and just no myself , so went to the dr again and she put me on 50 mg now and I have a scheduled ultrasound too ...hopefully I feel better with this dosage . And I just need tips on what to eat . Also found out I got food allergies when it rains it pours 🙁.. is keto ok ? Please let me know I’m desperate.... thanks
@@esmeraldarodriguez9726 keto would be beneficial. :)
I have been using Tirosint for 5 years and was very stable. This month my insurance decided it wouldn’t pay for it and I have to go on levothyroxine and I’m worried it will cause me issues again. I. Told to do weight bearing also
This is my story too with the gluten and thyroid health! It's so important to stay away from grains if you can and def stay away from the fake food aka gluten freee isle! Real food is best!
XO
Cheers.
this is all so helpful to hear people's different experiences. I have been on levothyrixine for over 2 years now (50mg) , it really helped, but my body is just crashing these last few weeks. I'm 32, I feel exhausted all the time I can feel it in my body and joints, it's awful. This video and people's comments have made me realise that I need to seek a referral from my GP to see an Endocrinologist, someone who will help me further and who really understands all about it!
Thank you. I did not know what was wrong with me - sudden weight gain, muscle spasm , dry skin, and feeling oh so tired, - I changed my diet to a plant based and went to the gym and lost 16 lbs and felt great again - but during the winter I could not sustain the plant based diet and I stopped exercising and I gained 16 lbs in 5 months and now I have the same symptons all over agian. The tiredness is very scary because I had no energy for anything - I am back to the gym this week - and as of today cutting out the sugar which I had incorporated again, and going to eaight more fresh fruites and vegetables again - I find it difficult to eliminate meat during the cold weather - I am also going to order Ashwaganda herbs ,and licorce root, eat more Brazil nutes and artichokes, and bananas etc.
Did you have blood work done? Do you intend to avoid taking the levo/synthroid?
I found out I have hypothyroidism two years ago, I still take the highest power of medicine....my biggest struggle with hypothyroidism is weight gain....I barely eat anything, I exercise but I'll hardly lose 5kg, and if I eat even a little bit of junk food, my weight goes high up. Doctors say the weight gain is not really because of hypothyroidism but I don't what else to do. I have a healthy diet, I exercise and I struggle so much I end up crying 😪😪 I don't know what else to do 😭😭😢😢
Im the opposite of you, i lost so much weight it really sucks.
+Maya weight loss isn't really a problem, u can have those weight gain shakes or just eat junk food and stuff, u don't have to watch out or feel embarrassed of yourself in public
take thyroid pill empty stomach n for one hour don't take ne thing ... not even water ..
Saher Sarang same here
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Thank you for the video. I was just diagnosed with Hashimoto's and parathyroid adenoma. Lucky me!
Anyway, I love love love your videos. Good luck with your thyroid journey!
Doctors aren't too bright. They did to try to fit everyone in a same box. Everyone is different. I have hypothyroidism. Constantly exhausted. Excessive weight gain. Difficulty concentrating and frequently lose my train of thought. Those are just my particular symptoms.
I m very good with Levothyroxin it works great for me i m back to an active life.
I've been on low dose synthroid for many years, as is my mom. It's a constant juggling act to keep it under control, but your symptoms were classic and more women need to be aware of this.
I got some really helpful advice from work a few days ago. I'm a nanny for a family and both parents are doctors. The mother took notice that I would raise the temperature in the house because I would become extremely cold. She asked if I had a thyroid problem and I told her yes. She asked me what medication I was taking for it and told her levothyroxine. She said that the best way to take the medication is separately from other medications and 30 minutes before eating anything. I hope that helps someone out there who is struggling with the symptom of being very cold all the time.
+Elizabeth Horne Did that help with you being extremely cold? I am on Armour and take it right before I go to bed because the bottle says take it on an empty stomach. But, if that will help, I will definitely switch.
+The Gold Project Yes it actually does help a lot and after doing that for a few days you will notice the difference too. Im also anemic as well which is another factor as to why Im always cold but I do take iron supplements to help with that. I hope this information is helpful and good luck with the journey.
+The Gold Project no take it in the morning empty stomach then wait 30-60 minutes!!!
+Elizabeth Horne likewise
I have to take it 3 hours from eating. I have a very slow bowel and my doctor suggested that I experiment with the time. She said 1 1/2 hours for the normal person. So I double it. 30 minutes doesn't sound like long enough.
I breathe a sigh of release when you said that it can't kill me cause I have severe anxiety and heart palpitations because of my hypothyroidism and you made me feel better just by saying that 💝🧡❤🙏🏼 thank you so much for taking the time to do this
You need to take a deep breath and know that you will be ok. You really will.
THERE are good to avoid if you are hypothyroid! Soy, cauliflower broccoli,Kal, Quercetin in onions, cherries and certain fruits. There was a good video on RUclips: Foods to avoid if you're hypothyroid.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, understanding others maybe fighting this battle, and not giving up on you. I, too, suffer from it and it sucks. I've had it for years but im still in the beginning stages. The beginning stages of finding a medical core team thats willing to combat this problem and other related problems. My endo said, "oh its Hashimoto. And I cant write a prescription bcuz you can never pinpoint exactly when your levels change. So I dont want you to have too much". See beginning stages but im not going to give up and I too one day will get this issue fully under control. Thanks a million!!!
Great video!! You describe everything !!! Plus you are lucky that you have a great doctor !! He sounds AMAZING!!!! Still struggle to exercise cardio 5 times a week, I try to do it every other day plus I do toning exercises with my body weight every single day, like squat, single leg squad, plié squad, triceps, glutes and abs. You are beautifull. Bless
Feels so hard to do exercise when I am super tired from hypothyroidism
Fruit Journey I know ! Nobody understands !
ill I swear it feels like im dying, I just cant stay awake.. I don't know what to do as my doctor just wont listen.. although my results show borderline I must have low thyroid, what else explains all of the symptoms.. im going to make an appointment with another doctor for next week, and im not leaving the surgery till I get It sorted.. I cant carry on like this, I feel like this last six months all ive done is sleep
my arms and legs feel tired and if i don't eat i feel hypoglycemia symptoms yet i dont have diabetes, i have a low grade headache upon waking up ! i have tinnitus in my right ear my eyes feel dry and often easily go red! i have heart palpitations and many many more! the doctor said im young and healthy and told me to stop pestering him this is ruining my life i cant even enjoy Christmas at the moment its all i think about! my mum and nan both had hypothyroid ? please help me through the internet as no one else will lol merry Christmas to all
I listened to a doctor like that and ten years later I have tumors and 2 of the 12 were cancerous. Your body is talking to you listen to it. CHECK your calcium, if it is high be careful because the deposits will form small tumors
I felt the same way for a while exactly how you described it I guess I'm not the only one,it was driving me crazy but gradually I got better doing exercise does help
If your mother, sister, grandmother has a hypothyroidism, then it is possible that you will have hypothyroidism also. It is a genetical disorder (error) which is passed down via the mother's side to her descendants... It is possible that you have a hypothyroidism also because you were exposed to a strong radiation. I am a physicist. I have been exposed to higher levels of radiation in my University... I speculate i have it from there...
My daughter has a thyroid disorder. Please read "Overcoming Thyroid Disorders" By Dr Brownstein. Read about Lugol's Iodine. Nothing to lose.
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I started taking nascent iodine. Hopefully it helps. Does nascent iodine have any relation to lugol's iodine? Thanks. Richard
Thanks I will look that up.🐱🐹
I'm 30 days on KETO and feel so much better.
@@ric0816 Well...? Is it effective?
Hi I'm 12 and don't like telling people about I'm only 12 I was diognosed with it when I was 9 and well I just have it
A shorter name is under active thyroid
Beth Michie Hey Beth-I'm sorry you have to deal with this at such a young age. Thanks for giving me the shorter name-I like it a lot better!
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 10, then hashimotos at 17. I understand completely how you feel. I'm now 20 and I still hate my disease because it just makes you feel so done.
It's great when you're doctor finally listens to you after 25 years and you've lost most of you're hair and you weigh a hundred kilos. But I still have probs.
I am on 112 mcg and you do have to take it on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before eating. Also, don't take any vitamins or other meds too close to the time you take your thyroid meds.
marnie goldberg best med, you have a shofer on your mantle blow it healing comes A men, or put video on with blowing the shofer
"Especially Vitamine D it cuts the effects of Levothyroxine".
Oh so I'm on levothyroxine and have been taking it on an empty stomach but with all my other vitamins
@@jessicacorrea7221 I didnt realize this😒😒
@@theresaalba76 Before i was doing that. But my doctor and pharmacist told me not to take it with vitamines D-3 supplements, or calcium it cuts the effects of levothyroxine. He told me to take it later in the afternoon wait like 3 hours after I have taking levothyroxine.
I can't afford to go to the GP once a year much less a specialist like an endocrinologist.
I'm on disability and qualify for Medicare part B but can't afford the premiums so I cancelled it.
I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and glaucoma but I can't get the medical help I need.
So I just have to live with it.
I have to beg the pharmacist to talk the doctors into authorizing refills on my meds because I just can't afford to go to the doctors office and pay $60 dollars for the GP and definitely not the over $200 for the glaucoma doctor.
I only make $562 a month so there's just no way I can afford it. I'm only 42 years old and I'm afraid I'll probably just have to live this way for the rest of my life
Over 40- years with hypothyroidism. Checked all of the boxes you mentioned. Would recommend to your viewers to research Vitamins and Nutrients: CoQ10; D3; K2; BComplex; Zinc; N-Acetylcestiene (NAC); Magnesium Glyconate or Citrate. It has helped a great deal with my energy. I've been on Levo for 3 years now. The biggest problem with hypothyroidism is finding consistency in daily routines. It's far more than resetting your Circadian Rhythm. Some nights you want to stay up all-night and get work done. Other mornings you don't want to wake up till noon. Having a career can be a struggle. You brought forth some good ideas. Thank you for making this video !
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Hi Marnie, I watch a RUclips couple who talk about their experience with Keto, rather eating mostly fatty proteins. The wife's name is Neisha. Her family lives in San Antonio and she's a former labor and delivery nurse, her husband is a medical doctor and they live in Tennessee. She has Hashimotos and has been in remission for the last 5 years or so.
You may want to look them up in RUclips. They each have a channel. Her's is Neisha Salas-Berry and his is Ken Berry, MD.
They both have a Monday night live at 7pm. They have a lot of personal experiences along with some practical advice. 😊🇨🇱❤️
Thank you Marnie; I needed to hear this! My mom has been telling me to get this checked out but I figured it was just mom being a mom. She has it. Guess I need to just do it!
I thought I am being lazy but I am sick now, this are all the symptoms that I have now. Oh wow, I need to see my doctor
I am back on after two months, doctor change. feel better but after being off so long it made me sick taking it every day. So I skipped today. And am now drinking like a fish for the day. One bottle of whine and 8 beers later I am still going. Fixin to eat and crack another. My ears are burning and I feel hot. Not used to that. lol. And I am a bad bad example of what to do!
Im unemployed with to much time on my hands and not a friend in the world who got time to build (friend)...if you had a friend like me...pooff!!! There goes the computer obession (relevance)...if interested... give me a shout out, you may be the friend indeed I need. 🙂
Marnie Goldberg Have you checked out AIP?`All hashi's or hypos here need to check out AIP! You won't regret it!
And also, cutting out different foods or adding in different foods may put the Hashi's into R E M I S S I O N! How great would THAT be! :D
This is pretty good advice but what this lady is saying about Hashimoto's is not strictly true. I have Hashimoto's and I DON'T feel fine even though my THS levels are 'normal'. I have symptoms that swing between Hyper and Hypothyroid symptoms. My doctors, and places like the Mayo Clinic, would say I am perfectly fine, even though my thyroid is under constant attack from my immune system and I have horrible, debilitating symptoms. If you have normal THS levels and you still have problems it could be that you are having problems converting T4 to T3, or there could be something else going on. She is right that you need to go and demand more in depth tests but I would say, when researching, go beyond established sources because they won't necessarily tell you what you actually need to know. A good research source is PubMed, which is a data base of peer-reviewed research material. Good luck!
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/
Are you on Synthroid?
Yup- this is me.My doctor claims my levels are normal. I'm so frustrated.
No dairy gluten free helps
I have had great results with Tirosint and compound hormones.
I have hypothyroidism since birth so i have been taking levothyroxine since I was born and I mean since birth as in my parents breaking the pill in half and they let half of the pill dissolve in water since I was only allowed to have half of a pill everyday.
Thank you for sharing this. It is very helpfull.
I’m 43, and was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I had no idea…what made me go to my doctor, was a period that was so heavy, I thought I was bleeding to death. It scared me, and my doctor seen me that day. They took blood work, and did an endometriosis biopsy. All tests came back okay, except thyroid, and high cholesterol. He just called me in some Levothyroxine today. I’m going to take it tomorrow morning. I knew something was wrong. I sleep 10/12 hours a day, and it’s not enough. I wake up exhausted still. Hair has been falling out like crazy, nails have been breaking, dry skin, zero sex drive, no motivation, tremendous weight gain, memory loss….it makes so much sense now. I’m nervous, but scared about the medicine. Praying it works! Praying you feel better too!
Nowadays l can't even talk without stuttering or being stuck for words.
I feel you.
I have hypothyroidism too and I struggle with the same symptoms. Unfortunately. My periods are normal, but around that time I don't wish to do a thing, and my hair thinned out. Now I am using henna to color my hair. I have weight I am having a very hard time to lose and exercise weekly. It is frustrating.
OK I don't know if your Endo has told you this but a change in your Synthroid medicine levels could also result in the migraines as much as it can be a result of Hypithyroidism. It happened to me...and I have an excellent Endo. Also make sure you get enough iodine and Vitamin D3. I'm not a doc either but I was born without a thyroid gland so I have had this condition literally all of my life well at least since I was 3 months of age. ;-) I' ve done so much research on all the different thyroid conditions (and that research data has even changed over the years) that I feel like I probably could write a book on it.😄
I was just diagnosed, and while searching for help, I stumbled across your video. Let me just say THANK YOU so much for sharing your story. I've seen dozens of medical videos explaining why my body isn't working right, but to hear a real person explain in detail exactly what I'm going through makes me feel so relieved and Happy. It also gives me confidence that I'm not alone and I'm not crazy when I feel so tired and lethargic. So thank you again.
You’re welcome! You’re not alone and you’re going to be ok!!
Lisa, how are you doing these days? I am newly diagnosed so I am curious about those who have had it for at least a year. I sure hope you found a great Dr. and the medication that works best for you. Keep up on taking care of yourself. IF you are feeling well enough to respond that would be much appreciated. However I know how fatigue can be a need for rest. Thanks, do what is best for you!! Heather
Thank you for sharing this! I've got so much of those symptoms (Weight fatigue cholesterol (and i'm 20! :O) being cold hair loss dry skin and eyes)... I got blood tests yesterday and i'm going to get results tomorrow. The bad thing (I live in Quebec Canada) is that my doctor is soooo hard to see! (1 year to get an appointment and it's my general practician...) and if we have our 'familly doctor' we cant change for any reason except HUGE reasons. so i had to go to the emergency (Since we dont have any 'clinics' or 'no appointment doctors' and it was the only way i could see a doctor haha) and argue with the doctor there to get prescription to do lab works hahaha :( and he got me an appointment with my doctor (so lucky!) after making me cry because he made me feel so bad to consult at the emergency for this :( Well see :) BTW. you look way younger that you are haha you are gorgeous :) xxxxx
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I think people should not jump into the synthetic drugs wagon so fast, especially if they have a choice and time to evaluate drugs out there. Euthyrox almost killed me due to the excipient lactose present in it. This is how I started to learn I was celiac - it was a process. With dietary adjustments I worked it out and my thyroid function improved. Now I'm not taking anything. Just to clarify, I wasn't hypothyroid, just low thyroid within the normal range, however being pregnant, I was put on thyroid hormone to prevent any possible harm to my baby.
Thank you for sharing about low thyroid issues. The thyroid gland in women is often exhausted after the childbearing years. The thyroid gland needs nutritional support such as adequate nutrients in iodine, selenium, calcium, iron, B-complex vitamins, sodium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin D.
It makes sense why? Each pregnancy depletes the mothers' bodies of important nutrients which are transferred to the babies. The mothers end up with a nutritional deficit. The mothers' nutritional reserves need to be restored after each pregnancy and breastfeeding period. The mothers cannot perform at best performance levels if their reserves are on empty. One would not expect a vehicle to run on an empty gas tank. The human body is the same. Men do not create another human being so they are never depleted in the same way as women. Men and doctors need to be more supportive of the human-miracles making bodies of women.
In my experience.... Once a doctor messes with your thyroid using Western pharmaceutical/medical methods you'll never be the same again... Life will be a yoyo
But at least a Yoyo has ups.
I have hypothyroidism since turning 20.
Do you habe any suggestions ?
I'm now 26 and almost bed-ridden 4-5 days a week.
I was wondering if that is my problem
Ive had this problems since I was 6 and am now 22 and am still trying to find something to help..
That's a great suggestion-thank you!
I have the same problem and I'm 18. Fuck my life...
are you ok . ive just found out that i got this
+min ah so how are you feeling after 3 weeks on the meds ? hope your well .
Got diagnosed when I was 16, it'll be ok. Just never give up on being your own health advocate (as she states in the video) and do your research if you don't feel good. Check out AIP for Hashimoto's (Y)
Got diagnosed when I was 11. My whole family basically has it and things that can cause thyroid problems, so I was kinda destined. But I didn't know I had symptoms because they were normal for me. So I guess our life's all suck 😂 good luck!
Wow! You just described me to a T. I've been on Levothyroxine for years and I still feel the same way. 🤔
Me too. I literally have every single symptom and I just found out I had hypothyroidism 2 weeks ago. I literally gained 40 pounds in a year
I started out with hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease. When I did go to the Dr he told me I would have been dead in six months without treatment. I took a radioactive pill to shrink the thyroid. I was good for about 3 years and then I started on Synthroid and I am good. I have been on different strengths, but I have been on the same dose for years now. You do have to find a Dr who listens and one who specializes with this problem. Thanks 🙏
Thank you for your thyroid video. I'm dealing with exactly that now including no libido and depression. I just saw a new endocrinologist and I'm sure he will put me on Levothyroxine or Synthroid. Did your libido and depression symptoms improve once your thyroid med started working? I was diagnosed with Hashis five years ago, but knew nothing then. I now realize all my symptoms are related. Just trying to get back the person I used to be. Hoping you can share that your symptoms improved to give me some hope. I don't have friends with these issues so it's difficult to find someone who understands. So happy I found your video today. Keep posting and thank you for sharing your story.
This was wonderful, thank you! I know diet plays an important part in feeling better also.
Great video. Thanks. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidsm and Hashimoto´s. My TSH was 21 !!! They increased over the years the dosage of levothyroxine up to 150 mcg. Then to my surprise I found out this year I was suffering from Hyperthyroidsm as my TSH levels were 0.08 :-( No wonder I felt so horrible. It´s been a battle and there are days that I feel very sick , the doctors have lowered the levels of the medication so I am waiting until my next test to see if it´s working.
I read in another of your videos that you are also taking Cytomel, I´ve never been prescribed it so I´ll ask my Dr about it.
I appreciate what you are doing .
Best wishes.
Going through that now. From hypo to hyper, which was horrible while overmedicated,stopped for two weeks ,tested again and now hypo again TSH 29. The highest I've ever had. Interestingly I feel OK and when I take levothyroxine I feel unwell. I'm lost at this stage 😢
Right now my TSH is 0.12 and my T4 and T3 are 11.0 and 4.0. The T4 doesn't even hit the optimal range and T3 just hits it. My doctor and naturopath want to lower my medication if my TSH doesn't change but the thing is, this is the best I've ever felt in my life. When your TSH is suppressed it can mean 4 different things- iron, adrenals, you need to up your medication, or you have an issue with your pituitary gland. Most doctors, especially general doctors, are not familiar with this, they just assume you need to lower the dose of your medication. If my TSH does not change, I am contemplating medicating myself with thyrogold. TSH, T4, and T3 are not an accurate prediction of how your body is metabolizing the medication. I could have hypothyroidism on the cellular level, I could not be converting T4 into T3 properly, I could have reverse T3 issues or an issue with my pituitary, etc. I don't want to rely on my doctors anymore because they don't know everything and they won't test for everything when you are having issues.
Have you tried herbal medications it worked for me with no side effects
Did you experience fuzzy vision?
anybody with thyroid issues needs to look up nascent iodine!!
Emily Schranck less than 1% , like me, are allergic/anaphylactic towards iodine...
Not many doctors 🥼 tend to test people for this and instead of helping they end up doing more damage to the thyroid...