Re: Hashi's and gluten

[Guest guest]

Hi Niki,

Most doctors who really know about Hashi's say that it's virtually a given that

Hashi people will have an intolerance to gluten and some even say that it's this

intolerance and the reaction that can trigger Hashi's in some people: the gluten

molecule and thyroid hormone molecule is very similar, apparently, and so many

think the body just attacks them the same.

I gave up gluten ~8/9 years ago whilst desperately searching for answers and it

helped hugely. In 2010, I was diagnosed with Hashi's.

As you don't need gluten for health, I'd suggest you give it up and see how you

are?

Since I gave up I have never had the urge to go on it again as the difference it

makes is so massive! For me, the difference is, with gluten my midriff goes

like a rock, absolutely solid, so much so I can't bend (and very painful); my

fingers and toes swell about 2-3 times normal and are totally rigid, won't bend

and walking is like walking on tennis balls and very painful. I inadvertantly

had some gluten last summer and the reaction was horrendous - all the things as

above, but also the most awful 24 hour diarrhea and my blood pressure dropped

through the floor - I shook uncontrollably for ~8 hours and I was really awful

for 48 hours and felt pretty rough for a further 4 days.

Good luck

Carolyn

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> Am I right in thinking that Hashi's sufferers should go gluten free, or is

just a sort of 'good idea' type thing?

>

> Or am I completely making that up?

>

> My antibodies aren't massively high but of course I want to give myself the

best chance of health.

>

> Niki

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[Guest guest]

Carolyn,

I agree wholeheartedly with you about gluten. My husband and I eliminated gluten

for some time last year and it was the only time I have been able to lose weight

(2lbs per week) whilst eating a normal healthy diet and feel more energetic.

However, it does become a little difficult at times and we do fall off the

wagon. We find lunches a problem.... I am determined to do it though and

trying very hard! I buy nothing processed now - not that I bought much but I

now cook how I used to when first married 40 years ago when we HAD to cook meals

from scratch.

The modern diet has a lot to answer to. I recently also read about the

connection between Rheumatoid Arthritis and gluten

http://www.naturalnews.com/035075_gluten_intolerance_Rheumatoid Arthritis.html

as my daughter had this awful disease. She is now free of pain and off the

awful drugs. So, if you know anybody with RA please send them the link. Many

of us suffer multiple autoimmune diseases don't we?

Margaret

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> Hi Niki,

>

> Most doctors who really know about Hashi's say that it's virtually a given

that Hashi people will have an intolerance to gluten and some even say that it's

this intolerance and the reaction that can trigger Hashi's in some people: the

gluten molecule and thyroid hormone molecule is very similar, apparently, and so

many think the body just attacks them the same.

>

> I gave up gluten ~8/9 years ago whilst desperately searching for answers and

it helped hugely. In 2010, I was diagnosed with Hashi's.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Most Hashi's patients do better on a gluten free diet. This is

because antibodies thrive on gluten. Cutting out gluten helps decrease the

antibodies, as does taking Selenium 200mcgs daily with food. Read Dr Datis

Kharrazian's book " Why Do I Still Have Symptoms When My Lab Tests are

Normal

Luv - Sheila

Am I right in thinking that Hashi's sufferers

should go gluten free, or is just a sort of 'good idea' type thing?

Or am I completely making that up?

My antibodies aren't massively high but of course I want to give myself the

best chance of health.

Niki

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