I am saving this post! So much good information that clearly explains the details surrounding thyroid function especially in regards to aging. Great information to help women understand how thyroid issues and menopause issues can overlap. Thank you!!
Yes yes YES!! I have been dealing with subclinical hypothyroidism for a few years now after having it under diagnosed for many years by docs (apparently very common in women after childbirth). It took a naturopath to see my tsh of 2.3 combined with my symptoms of fatigue and brain fog to treat me with natural bovine hormone. I interviewed a handful of docs and endocrinologists who subsequently refused to treat me because my labs weren’t severe. This has opened my perspective to naturopathy but also opened me up to many hucksters who claim to have the best thyroid diet or supplement or whatever.
Now I’m struggling with drastically increased ldl levels after never having high cholesterol but am thankful to you Maryann bc now I know thyroid (and perimenopause) may well be behind this.
Keep up the good work! Another site I consult with constantly is called “stop the thyroid madness”.
Yes. I was doing a keto diet at the time I was diagnosed, though when I look back I suspect I may have had this for 3-4 years prior to actual diagnosis (not doing keto). I’m unsure if this was causal or incidental but I’m now doing a whole food diet and not focusing on carbs.
I was diagnosed with leaky gut, estrogen dominance, and hpa axis dysfunction at the same time as the thyroid! A mess. This is what burnout can do. I’m better now and it’s been a real life changing experience to learn how to care for my aging body.
I am so grateful for the knowledge you share here! Its played a part for sure!
I am saving this post! So much good information that clearly explains the details surrounding thyroid function especially in regards to aging. Great information to help women understand how thyroid issues and menopause issues can overlap. Thank you!!
Thanks so much! Not easy to write because there are so many factors but I feel it’s important for midlife women to know about!
Yes yes YES!! I have been dealing with subclinical hypothyroidism for a few years now after having it under diagnosed for many years by docs (apparently very common in women after childbirth). It took a naturopath to see my tsh of 2.3 combined with my symptoms of fatigue and brain fog to treat me with natural bovine hormone. I interviewed a handful of docs and endocrinologists who subsequently refused to treat me because my labs weren’t severe. This has opened my perspective to naturopathy but also opened me up to many hucksters who claim to have the best thyroid diet or supplement or whatever.
Now I’m struggling with drastically increased ldl levels after never having high cholesterol but am thankful to you Maryann bc now I know thyroid (and perimenopause) may well be behind this.
Keep up the good work! Another site I consult with constantly is called “stop the thyroid madness”.
Thanks for sharing. Wow! Glad you found help! Have you looked into any potential nutrition factors?
Yes. I was doing a keto diet at the time I was diagnosed, though when I look back I suspect I may have had this for 3-4 years prior to actual diagnosis (not doing keto). I’m unsure if this was causal or incidental but I’m now doing a whole food diet and not focusing on carbs.
I was diagnosed with leaky gut, estrogen dominance, and hpa axis dysfunction at the same time as the thyroid! A mess. This is what burnout can do. I’m better now and it’s been a real life changing experience to learn how to care for my aging body.
I am so grateful for the knowledge you share here! Its played a part for sure!
Good for you!