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Post by meaniejean on Dec 17, 2008 16:46:25 GMT -5
I am just wondering how many of us also have abnormal thyroid function. I have Hashimoto's which means I have an underactive thyroid (low T4, high TSH). I saw that Sarah also has thyroid problems. Anyone else?
Calvin has had abnormal thyroid function off and on for the past year and yesterday they decided that it is time to start supplementing. I am just curious if perhaps his thyroid function might start to improve after he has been fructose-free for awhile longer. I know not everything is fructose-related, by some days it really feels that way ...
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Post by thewigglesrule on Dec 18, 2008 6:36:35 GMT -5
not thyroid in this family but cholesterol problems, ear infections, and sinus infections.
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Post by Tammy on Dec 18, 2008 11:22:15 GMT -5
No thyroid problems here either.
Just blood clotting issues, which a few others also have. I see meaniejean just mentioned in another thread that her brother also has clotting issues.
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Post by colormist on Dec 18, 2008 11:28:44 GMT -5
What does an underactive thyroid cause? I've had a couple people mention that I might have one, but I have no idea what the signs of one are. :\
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Post by meaniejean on Dec 18, 2008 14:06:58 GMT -5
Colormist -
A low thyroid can cause all sorts of vague symptoms such as fatigue, depression, dry skin, hair loss, and weight gain. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago. The doctors kept telling me I was just stressed and that I should just get more sleep. I think this is because I had no evidence of weight gain and at that time most docs still considered weight gain to be a major indicator of thyroid dysfunction. My problems started during college and this also coincided with major dietary changes, i.e. - way more fructose than ever before. My well-being really took a turn for the worse during and after college.
I have the autoimmune version of the disorder. I am really curious as to whether the thyroid is one of the organs that will take up fructose-1-phosphate when the liver, kidneys and small intestines can't convert it. I have read that they are not certain of the organs that take on the burden.
It is a really simple blood test and the thyroid replacement is less than $10 a month. It made a big difference for me in the energy department. If I were you I would just go ahead and do the test. Why have people mentioned that they thought yours might be underactive?
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Post by colormist on Dec 19, 2008 8:44:14 GMT -5
I don't have a lot of energy, generally. Exercise doesn't really give me the boost that most people enjoy. I'm usually just really tired afterwards. I typically exercise right before bed and fall asleep within a half-hour of exercising.
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Post by julienc on Dec 19, 2008 20:25:46 GMT -5
No thyroid problems that I am aware of.
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