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Old 11-13-2017, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Elsewhere
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Arthritis runs in my family. Mine was brought on at a younger age (40) due to obesity, I'm pretty certain. Same reason for my HBP. That runs in my family as well but had I not been overweight, I probably would have not been diagnosed before my sixties. Instead, I was put on medication in my early 40s. Two reasons why being overweight and sedentary is not an option. Both are life changing and/or life threatening conditions that have been managed using medication and in the case of the arthritis exercise. I wish I had gotten my act together before the health issues because I am burdened with these conditions for life, despite being in my best shape in years.
On the plus side, you probably have slowed down the progress of those conditions.
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Old 11-14-2017, 12:46 AM
 
Location: Oakland, CA
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Can you share with me your diet, Lilly? what do you eat for breakfast/lunch/dinner?
I saw my doctor today and I am very very low on vitamins B12 and D. he said I need v. B12 shots and we will reevaluate in a month to see if he decides to put me on thyroid meds. I am experiencing sudden energy crashes , weight gain, increased appetite, pain in my finger, puffy face.
It is a mix of symptoms of low thyroid and high thyroid function.
I don't want to be on thyroid medications. I hope it is just a vitamin deficiency.
I also asked him about my sugar cravings and whether I am developing insulin resistance, he mentioned that my blood sugar is low and I am not developing insulin resistance at all.
well, my body is a mess and I hope it can be fixed.
You might have Hashimoto’s if you are fluctuating. While being medicine dependent isn’t ideal, you may feel way better on them. I do. These are fairly unobtrusive.
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Old 11-14-2017, 01:47 PM
 
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You might have Hashimoto’s if you are fluctuating. While being medicine dependent isn’t ideal, you may feel way better on them. I do. These are fairly unobtrusive.
I don't want to be medicine dependent. I read somewhere that Hashimoto is the main cause of almost most of the thyroid cases. Do you think I can improve my thyroid functions with diet and exercise? Will it make any difference? I hate to be on meds for life.
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Old 11-14-2017, 03:38 PM
 
Location: Middle of the valley
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I don't want to be medicine dependent. I read somewhere that Hashimoto is the main cause of almost most of the thyroid cases. Do you think I can improve my thyroid functions with diet and exercise? Will it make any difference? I hate to be on meds for life.
Nope, nothing but meds for this.

I have Hashi's (I collect autoimmune diseases ).

But I thought you said you don't and will not be, exercising?
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Old 11-14-2017, 07:56 PM
 
Location: Wine Country
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I don't want to be medicine dependent. I read somewhere that Hashimoto is the main cause of almost most of the thyroid cases. Do you think I can improve my thyroid functions with diet and exercise? Will it make any difference? I hate to be on meds for life.
For thyroid meds are a must. Its really not that big of a deal. I have been taking a tiny little pill for my Hashimoto's for most of my life.
Get to an endocrinologist and have a workup. If he thinks you need to be on meds take them. There are no alternatives for this.
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Old 11-14-2017, 10:41 PM
 
Location: Round Rock, Texas
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In my case I have no choice take meds or have a stroke. I take two low dose pills daily with no adverse effects.
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Old 11-15-2017, 08:47 AM
 
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Nope, nothing but meds for this.

I have Hashi's (I collect autoimmune diseases ).

But I thought you said you don't and will not be, exercising?
well, if exercising will help, I am willing to start.
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Old 11-15-2017, 08:49 AM
 
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In my case I have no choice take meds or have a stroke. I take two low dose pills daily with no adverse effects.
I don't mean to ask about any personal details but if you would be willing to elaborate, I would appreciate it.
I on a blood thinner med for life after having multiple clots. how is thyroid med prevents a stroke?

Thanks
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Old 11-15-2017, 08:51 AM
 
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For thyroid meds are a must. Its really not that big of a deal. I have been taking a tiny little pill for my Hashimoto's for most of my life.
Get to an endocrinologist and have a workup. If he thinks you need to be on meds take them. There are no alternatives for this.
Thanks! I follow up with an endo and he is still hesitant to start me on thyroid med. His advice is to wait.
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Old 11-15-2017, 08:53 AM
 
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Thank you so much, guys for all your replies and support. In my heart, I know it is the thyroid. I gained weight and I feel down. My doctor doesn't want me on meds yet. I am taking vitamins supplements to help with the fatigue and exhaustion. I will see my doctor in about a month from now. In the meantime, any advice about how to control my weight would be much appreciated.
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