The more things change...

[lavendergem]

I had been wondering for a while now why I was so sore and tired, and it wasn't making sense that despite the fact that I've been nursing full time for the last nine months that I should be gaining weight, but a simple blood test revealed the issue: my thyroid is pretty messed up

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[mysterylodge]

Ugh, yah. Before I knew mine was malfunctioning, I felt almost drugged, but without the euphoria. Zero energy. Zero motivation. Greatly reduced cognitive capacity... Fun times.

Hope the synthroid gets you feeling better.

[lavendergem]

Thanks!

Yeah, what was really getting me was how AnGrY I was feeling all the time. I was getting pretty irate there. Still am, but at least I know why and hopefully the synthroid will kick in. The doc put me on 200 mcg! I've never been on a dose that high before.

[avenginglioness]

are you trying to eliminate all sugar? I have switched to sucanut (to replace brown sugar) and organic dried cane juice. I also keep on hand maple sugar and maple syrup. It's hard. I do want my sugar. I know it's horrible bad being diabetic and all, but sometimes I just fell I need... some. And chocolate, but that's not so bad because I go extra dark chocolate and just a little will satisfy me.

One thing that has been so prohibitive is the COST. omg this diet will be the death of me. It's supposed to be helping my health lol ungh -.-

[lavendergem]

Actually, the rule in our house is no white sugar. We haven't bought a bag of white sugar in almost 2 years! It's all sucanat, raw honey and maple syrup. My downfall is white bread, and pastries. I cannot help myself when it comes to pecan sticky buns or chocolate chip cookies, or cherry danishes. Ugh.

I actually think there may be a correlation though with the cravings and my thyroid. I'm hoping with more balance will come greater will power.

What kind of diet are you on exactly? I may have some tips for you...

[avenginglioness]

I am on a gluten free diet, actually. I am allergic to wheat and have a gluten intolerance and possible celiac disease, but was never tested, so don't have an actual diagnoses

[avenginglioness]

Also, my little cat, Spooky (also my oldest, I think she's 15 now?) has been developing allergies and I have been going through a bunch of different and very expensive cat foods to try and ease her constant dry skin and itching/liking/biting. It isn't fleas, since we have been doing the Frontline for a few months now and spraying around the outside of the apartment regularly. I am afraid she might be allergic to chicken and turkey. I switched her over to a hypoallergenic canned food that is wheat/corn/soy/grain/yeast/dairy/gluten-free and has venison or duck or salmon as the protein source. They also have chicken and turkey and I think beef, but am not sure about that, but I take it those are the most likely suspects in many dog/cat allergies after the grains, of course, so I am staying away from those for now. If she doesn't get better after this I am not sure what I will do. It is already costing me $100/month in food for her alone. But at the same time she seems healthy and happy other than the itching. All her bloodwork

[bojojoti]

Take care of that thyroid. It has such a huge effect on your health and well-being. It seems to take at least a month on the thyroid meds to see an improvement.

[lavendergem]

That's what I'm afraid of. A week on 200mcg and I feel no difference yet. Blecch. It feels like my metabolism has ground to a halt, and is having trouble getting started again!