27-12-2013, 16:26
Cycle 1/Day 5
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So I am feeling fine. I broke my fast (I'm not surprised) with healthy cooked foods because, DAMN, it is just too cold up here. And I'm REALLY sensitive to cold. MY BBT has been around 96.8-97.3. You know, after @peggy mentioned that her symptoms sound like hypothyroidism it got me thinking again. Years ago I had assumed that I was, took kelp, ate coconut oil, no carbs, ginger and cayenne, and headed to my doctors office telling her that I AM hypo and am pretty certain about it, and was looking for some form of med, so what can we do? And got tested - normal. She prescribed me an anti-depressant. Literally.
I didn't take it. I was mad at this point, not depressed... even though depression DOES runs deep in my veins at times. I went to see another doc, same story. He didn't prescribe an anti-depressant but suggested one if I wanted. Told me to get more Vit. D and Zinc too. I took those for a while and felt a little tiny difference, but not what was worth the effort, honestly.
I seriously felt crazy. Like, I haven't felt good for the larger part of my life. But "nothing is wrong with me." I've dealt with most of my emotional baggage, or at least acknowledged it... so I'm sure a large part of this feeling is really physical and not mental or emotional!!!
But I put it out of my mind, seeing as I done got that tested. Mom agreed with me, it's time to figure something else out then.
Well, I researched hypothyroid again last night and came across this PDF:
http://www.umbc.edu/delta/support/finance/Desktop/10634_Booklet.pdf
It's by Dr. Hotze. His clinic is in TX, and this ebook goes over hypothyroidism, estrogen dominance, progesterone deficiency, and a bit more. It's a very interesting and informative read. It goes over how doctors read the labs, not the patients, and it's not proper. He says the most accurate way to diagnose these hormonal imbalances is by symptoms and feelings - not by lab reports. Well, then, I could assuredly say that I am hypo. But good luck to my finding a doc who agrees.
It's not much of a possibility for me to go see this doc at this point, and he's not even covered by insurance, lest he be dictated by the man.
I am considering swanson's thyroid glandular as an OTC supplement to see how that treats me. I really do want to try this. Although, I am nervous to start so many things at once. I really want to know how each is effecting me.
The saw palmetto is AMAZING for me so far. My skin is the biggest teller of how it's effecting me. It's not oily and there are almost no new pimples (only scarring and pigmentation from old ones yuk)! My skin looks way more healthy and toned. I am very happy about this!!!! Acne and oily skin has been so persistent in my life for over 12 years!
My boobies are at 34.5" but have been swelling about .75"-1" after pump and release noogling, which lasts for maybe an hour or so. They look nice and full to me though, not larger, but fuller.
Oh, and on another note.... My cycle was very short and sweet this time around. It ended on day four pretty abruptly - no spotting. It usually carries on for a while. Saw Palmetto???
Xoxo
~~~~~~~~~~~
So I am feeling fine. I broke my fast (I'm not surprised) with healthy cooked foods because, DAMN, it is just too cold up here. And I'm REALLY sensitive to cold. MY BBT has been around 96.8-97.3. You know, after @peggy mentioned that her symptoms sound like hypothyroidism it got me thinking again. Years ago I had assumed that I was, took kelp, ate coconut oil, no carbs, ginger and cayenne, and headed to my doctors office telling her that I AM hypo and am pretty certain about it, and was looking for some form of med, so what can we do? And got tested - normal. She prescribed me an anti-depressant. Literally.
I didn't take it. I was mad at this point, not depressed... even though depression DOES runs deep in my veins at times. I went to see another doc, same story. He didn't prescribe an anti-depressant but suggested one if I wanted. Told me to get more Vit. D and Zinc too. I took those for a while and felt a little tiny difference, but not what was worth the effort, honestly.
I seriously felt crazy. Like, I haven't felt good for the larger part of my life. But "nothing is wrong with me." I've dealt with most of my emotional baggage, or at least acknowledged it... so I'm sure a large part of this feeling is really physical and not mental or emotional!!!
But I put it out of my mind, seeing as I done got that tested. Mom agreed with me, it's time to figure something else out then.
Well, I researched hypothyroid again last night and came across this PDF:
http://www.umbc.edu/delta/support/finance/Desktop/10634_Booklet.pdf
It's by Dr. Hotze. His clinic is in TX, and this ebook goes over hypothyroidism, estrogen dominance, progesterone deficiency, and a bit more. It's a very interesting and informative read. It goes over how doctors read the labs, not the patients, and it's not proper. He says the most accurate way to diagnose these hormonal imbalances is by symptoms and feelings - not by lab reports. Well, then, I could assuredly say that I am hypo. But good luck to my finding a doc who agrees.
It's not much of a possibility for me to go see this doc at this point, and he's not even covered by insurance, lest he be dictated by the man.
I am considering swanson's thyroid glandular as an OTC supplement to see how that treats me. I really do want to try this. Although, I am nervous to start so many things at once. I really want to know how each is effecting me.
The saw palmetto is AMAZING for me so far. My skin is the biggest teller of how it's effecting me. It's not oily and there are almost no new pimples (only scarring and pigmentation from old ones yuk)! My skin looks way more healthy and toned. I am very happy about this!!!! Acne and oily skin has been so persistent in my life for over 12 years!
My boobies are at 34.5" but have been swelling about .75"-1" after pump and release noogling, which lasts for maybe an hour or so. They look nice and full to me though, not larger, but fuller.
Oh, and on another note.... My cycle was very short and sweet this time around. It ended on day four pretty abruptly - no spotting. It usually carries on for a while. Saw Palmetto???
Xoxo