If you thought you didn’t know me well enough, you are about to get to know me a lot better. Here is a picture of my colon for you: Every few years I schedule a colonoscopy. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 12. I’ll be 38 this year, and they say …
Category: Disease
Exhausting Run
11 miles is exhausting! If ever I sat down yesterday, I just wanted to take a nap. However it was nothing compared to the fatigue I felt after long runs last summer. Just before I had my TSH (Thyroid) checked. When I had a long run, I was not only tired all day, but I …
Dietary recommendations for autoimmune diseases
Here is what Dr. Fuhrman recommends for anyone with an autoimmune disease High-nutrient, vegan diet, rich in green veggies Blended soups and blended saladds to increase absorption of phytochemical compounds. Fresh vegetable juice (carrots, beets, parsley, kale, and other greens) High dose of fish oils or plant derived EPA and DHA Beneficial bowel flora (not …
Slowly but surely
I’ve been taking the 50mcg of levothyroxine with a little noticeable difference. Mostly that I’m not so cold all the time. I’m starting to remember people’s names again, which is GREAT!! I hate forgetting names of people that I know! But No weight loss. Saturday I woke up to 130.5 lbs. I went to see …
Finally WARM
I woke up this morning, NOT COLD!! Yesterday, I kept the house at 80 degrees before I felt comfortable. I did not realize how cold I’ve been until this morning when I woke up, NOT COLD!! I can’t tell you what a difference it was. I just hope I don’t start getting hot flashes! Yesterday, …
Levothyroxin; day 1
I am anxious to figure out how long this will take to kick in. With a TSH of 94, it will probably take awhile for my new t4 to convert to enough t3 to do its job. The first sign I will know it is working, is if my pain in my hip and in …
A Diagnosis: Hypothyroidism
As many of you know, I have struggled with losing those “last ten pounds” for quite a while! I don’t eat much, between 1400-2000 calories per day, and I have exercised religiously, daily, for more than 10 years!! Finally, a few weeks ago, during a life insurance blood draw, the results came back that my …
Must be my thyroid
I’m super frustrated! I have been eating well and I run about 20 or more miles per week, and have gained 6 lbs in the last month! Not only that, my cholesterol, which just a month ago was 150, is suddenly 250! Other symptoms associated with thyroid I’ve read and I am experiencing is Carpal …
Jillian Radio
I have been LOVING this radio show put on by Jillian Michaels. She is so likeable on radio. She has great information, she knows what she’s talking about. And I feel like we are weight loss partners. She seems to struggle in the same areas I do.. cravings, problems areas, etc. Anyway, I’ve been downloading …