Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
I\'m sure most everyone\'s familiar with the following definition:
"Hashimoto\'s thyroiditis is a condition caused by inflammation of the
thyroid gland. It is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body
inappropriately attacks the thyroid gland--as if it was foreign tissue."
http://www.medicinenet.com/hashimotos_thyroiditis/article.htm
There\'s seems to be good evidence that diet can play a big role in managing the body\'s inflammatory response.
I haven\'t begun to really dig for credible information but was wondering what your thoughts, research and experience on this issue is. I\'d also like to know if your doctors have ever shared any information on this issue with you.
As I do research on this I\'ll put links to information in my journal.
(**please forgive my bad writing. I know it\'s terrible...but it\'s the most mortally wounded casualty of my hypothyroid brain fog. And it\'s driving me to despair.)
"Hashimoto\'s thyroiditis is a condition caused by inflammation of the
thyroid gland. It is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body
inappropriately attacks the thyroid gland--as if it was foreign tissue."
http://www.medicinenet.com/hashimotos_thyroiditis/article.htm
There\'s seems to be good evidence that diet can play a big role in managing the body\'s inflammatory response.
I haven\'t begun to really dig for credible information but was wondering what your thoughts, research and experience on this issue is. I\'d also like to know if your doctors have ever shared any information on this issue with you.
As I do research on this I\'ll put links to information in my journal.
(**please forgive my bad writing. I know it\'s terrible...but it\'s the most mortally wounded casualty of my hypothyroid brain fog. And it\'s driving me to despair.)
I have heard wonderful things about armour. And am hopeful. I would suggest trying to find a doc who will work with you with meds and symptoms not just the #. Because the # doesn\'t tell the whole story.
Good luck
BTW I have horrible brain fog don\'t feel bad:)
complex carbs are!