Tue, Dec-03-02, 16:00
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Senior Member
Posts: 100
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Plan: mix of Atkins/Carb Addict
Stats: 188/185/135
BF:
Progress: 6%
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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Hi there!
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in 1987 while still in high school. SInce then I've struggled with weight loss and the only thing that really worked was low-carbing. I wa son the Pill for a bit over a year, and combined with not watchign my diet, 30 pounds crept right back up on me.
1) Take meds on an empty stomache, and preferably at the same time every day.
2) any carbs you eat should be at least a couple hours after the meds, and early in the day. Late night carbs will get you!
3) Talk to you doctor about your TSH results. There is a range that is considered normal, and many doctors are happy to keep you in the high range. eg. if range is 1-5, then "normal" is at 2, but many of us are kept at 3.5 or 4! Then we still have symptoms even thought the blood tests are "normal".
Many doctors are reluctant to increase your dose unless they have no choice, because the increase in meda also increases the risk of osteoporosis.
to Shasta: I'm not 100% sure, but ephedra products are har don tehheart, and with our comprimised immune system function, there is an increased risk of nasty and long-lasting side effects.
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