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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2279984" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>Oh my, that's.... A lot. My hormones are out of balance across the board, between chronic stress, Hashi's and PCOS. I suspect adrenal fatigue due to my always being on guard because of my anxiety issues, and, and, and... I don't see an endo anymore, but the one that "did" my thyroid is the same who saw me for the diabetes. She didn't inspire confidence, putting it mildly. Just bored, irritated because I have a mind of my own and will look stuff up besides asking questions, and eager to refer me back to my GP. I didn't get a thorough panel of course, just TSH (0.18) and free T4 (16,7). The complete panel isn't even on the GP's form. (Or I would've erased the tick and put it elsewhere..). I think my GP would refer me back to the endo if I asked her to though. Might well be the next step, after my ultrasound results come in on Thursday. And a holistic approach is too much to ask for, I already tried that and indeed, got the same response you did. "Not my area." It's all part of the same body, if one thing's out everything gets affected, but seems like the hospital doesn't agree. I'm actually thinking of seeking out an alternative healer. Because I can only research so much. (I'm keeping the Dutch branch of Holland & Barrett from bankruptcy.)</p><p></p><p>For the moment, sunbathing is out. My D is 52 at the moment, (target range being 50 to 132), but usually I'm at 40 to 44. Hence my eating insane amounts of tuna. (Turns out salmon is a better choice far as mercury goes, but I didn't know that until just now). There was some dire weather forecast this weekend, so I just figured we'd be out walking in the rain, which was supposed to pour all day, the whole day. It turned out to be a 27 degree, dry and sunny day with the exception of a 10 minute little obliterating monsoon, so I'm extra crispy at the moment. Not that it matters as it really is raining the rest of the week. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> But we recently bought a little bench for our balcony, and I can gather courage and sit out there every now and again when the weather is good and my skin's quit being red. And I plan on going on more walks, rather than only on the weekend. Catch some D then. Anxiety really does throw a wrench in with being stressed by simple stuff like that. Just thinking about having to do that has my heart racing. Same with having to go back to the hospital for tests and an endo who want me out the door again asap, actually. </p><p></p><p>When I was still doing LCHF rather than keto, I didn't experience the bloating I do now (I eat 15 to 30 eggs a week, daily fish, and daily cauliflower rice), so when I do eat, I'll reintroduce some of the foods I had then. First though, fasting and mainly carnivore, methinks... Elimination. Then adding in and seeing where things go awry. Somehow I have a feeling carnivore/IF is going to be it for me, but sheesh.... I'd have to miss chocolate. I don't know whether I have the backbone for that. (I wish I were kidding).</p><p></p><p>Anyway, thank you for putting all that time in, and sharing all of that... I'm sorry you ended up with this much knowledge by having to go through it all. And so hard to get proper help!!! In any case, I appreciate it and will take it all on board.</p><p></p><p>Basically, you rock. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2279984, member: 401801"] Oh my, that's.... A lot. My hormones are out of balance across the board, between chronic stress, Hashi's and PCOS. I suspect adrenal fatigue due to my always being on guard because of my anxiety issues, and, and, and... I don't see an endo anymore, but the one that "did" my thyroid is the same who saw me for the diabetes. She didn't inspire confidence, putting it mildly. Just bored, irritated because I have a mind of my own and will look stuff up besides asking questions, and eager to refer me back to my GP. I didn't get a thorough panel of course, just TSH (0.18) and free T4 (16,7). The complete panel isn't even on the GP's form. (Or I would've erased the tick and put it elsewhere..). I think my GP would refer me back to the endo if I asked her to though. Might well be the next step, after my ultrasound results come in on Thursday. And a holistic approach is too much to ask for, I already tried that and indeed, got the same response you did. "Not my area." It's all part of the same body, if one thing's out everything gets affected, but seems like the hospital doesn't agree. I'm actually thinking of seeking out an alternative healer. Because I can only research so much. (I'm keeping the Dutch branch of Holland & Barrett from bankruptcy.) For the moment, sunbathing is out. My D is 52 at the moment, (target range being 50 to 132), but usually I'm at 40 to 44. Hence my eating insane amounts of tuna. (Turns out salmon is a better choice far as mercury goes, but I didn't know that until just now). There was some dire weather forecast this weekend, so I just figured we'd be out walking in the rain, which was supposed to pour all day, the whole day. It turned out to be a 27 degree, dry and sunny day with the exception of a 10 minute little obliterating monsoon, so I'm extra crispy at the moment. Not that it matters as it really is raining the rest of the week. ;) But we recently bought a little bench for our balcony, and I can gather courage and sit out there every now and again when the weather is good and my skin's quit being red. And I plan on going on more walks, rather than only on the weekend. Catch some D then. Anxiety really does throw a wrench in with being stressed by simple stuff like that. Just thinking about having to do that has my heart racing. Same with having to go back to the hospital for tests and an endo who want me out the door again asap, actually. When I was still doing LCHF rather than keto, I didn't experience the bloating I do now (I eat 15 to 30 eggs a week, daily fish, and daily cauliflower rice), so when I do eat, I'll reintroduce some of the foods I had then. First though, fasting and mainly carnivore, methinks... Elimination. Then adding in and seeing where things go awry. Somehow I have a feeling carnivore/IF is going to be it for me, but sheesh.... I'd have to miss chocolate. I don't know whether I have the backbone for that. (I wish I were kidding). Anyway, thank you for putting all that time in, and sharing all of that... I'm sorry you ended up with this much knowledge by having to go through it all. And so hard to get proper help!!! In any case, I appreciate it and will take it all on board. Basically, you rock. ;) Jo [/QUOTE]
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