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CD- you were right

itecblogger
itecblogger
I posted last week about being close to optimal. I listened to your advice about moving breakfast. In fact, I decided to try to eliminate breakfast entirely and just have coffee 3 hours after Armour and Levo was taken.
It made a huge difference.
I hate the idea of not eating breakfast but it is so, so worth it to feel great all day long. Now there is not a "problem area" during my day.
Apparently there is new research that says breakfast isn't the most important meal of the day anyway...
cd3764
cd3764
I'm so very glad this worked for you, itecblogger!

Another concept that might work applies to those who regularly wake during the night to use the bathroom - take the Armour and Levo then.

Some people set their alarms for 2 hours before their normal wakeup time to accomplish this.

I'm not too crazy about either concept for my own situation - my AM coffee is too important to me as is uninterrupted sleep lol

Still, we each need to find what works best for us and I'm glad you did :)

Thanks for sharing!
54Mariposa
54Mariposa
My body has, for some reason, been waking itself up evry morning one hour before I usually get up.... This only started since I was prescribed the medication..... Strange, but sweet.

I use the time to take my medication and read the paper in bed...

Glad you are feeling better.
cd3764
cd3764
54Mariposa

The issue you describe is a common one with hypothyroidism.

Please know that it's common to develop new symptoms after starting meds and after dose adjustments.

You might want to read my explanation about the mechanisms behind this on here (reply #9)

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Hypothyroidism/forum/19770401-newbie-and-side-effects
54Mariposa
54Mariposa
Hi CD- I just read the other post.... Brilliant metaphor, thanks!!! I think I would like to keep the early wake-up calls, though.... Just like ITEC, I can't stand the thought of "no breakfast," so when I wake up at 4:00am, I am able to down the pill, drink some water, climb back into bed.... It's working out nicely!! ;)
cd3764
cd3764
Oh, believe me, 54Mariposa, I'm happy about anything that makes dealing with hypothyroidism easier.

I just wanted to explain why certain things happen (and don't be surprised that you might find the need to set an alarm if you want to continue with that early dosing ;)

I'm glad things are working out nicely for you!! May it long continue!

Sorry for hijacking your thread a bit, itecblogger. I know you understand.
itecblogger
itecblogger
So even more time has passed and I'm still feeling better with this no breakfast thing.
I feel like my body has really gotten used to it. And I guess what i'm doing is called intermittent fasting. It's a great thing for pill absorption.