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Hi everyone, as most of you know, three weeks ago my endo said that I was hypo

and started me on synthroid 100 mg. I take one a day. I am feeling better but my

eyes are still swollen and they hurt. I have also been taking the flaxseed oil

once a day. I called my endo and he said that the swelling should go away but

doesn't know when and asked me if I needed a higher dose of the synthroid I

couldn't answer that because I don't know. How do I know something like that?

does my body tell me? I've also started exercising again is this ok? It makes me

feel better because I've gained alot of weight and I want to be healthy again. I

have one more question I've been reading about this coconut oil and how it helps

people lose weight does anyone know anything about this and is it true? As

always I'm very thankful for all of your help. Kim H.

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Kim Hammon wrote:

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> How do I know something like that? does my body

> tell me?

Sometimes yes, if you are lethargic, depressed, or still gaining weight

it is usually a strong hint.

If you are feeling okay, than hang with it till the next blood test.

> I've also started exercising again is this ok?

We can't say, only your doctor can. If he didn't warn against it, and

you feel well enough to do it, then it probably fine to go ahead. It is

only usually an issue if you've had heart or other serious health

problems, which are sometimes a result of hyperthyroidism. If your

planning on training for a marathon or something unusual probably best

to ask the doctor first.

> I have one more question I've been reading about this

> coconut oil and how it helps people lose weight does anyone know

> anything about this and is it true?

Coconut oil (and milk) have some fascinating properties, and it probably

is a very healthy food in moderation, but eating something to help lose

weight is not in my game plan.

For me getting thyroid function to the right level, and cutting out all

those foods full of empty calories (crisps, biscuits ice cream, sugary

drinks), and replacing them with food that has nutrients as well as

calories did the trick.

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[Guest guest]

Hello!

I would research both. Even though you had RAI, you still have Graves. RAI

doesn't cure the autoimmune disorder, it kills the thyroid tissue to stop

symptoms of hyperthyroidism. So in essence, you have traded hyper for hypo, but

still have Graves antibodies.

At least you have a doctor with an open mind who is willing to treat your

hypothyroidism with Armour! No small feat!

God bless,

[Guest guest]

> Hello!

>

> I would research both. Even though you had RAI, you still have

Graves. RAI

> doesn't cure the autoimmune disorder, it kills the thyroid tissue

to stop

> symptoms of hyperthyroidism. So in essence, you have traded hyper

for hypo, but

> still have Graves antibodies.

>

> At least you have a doctor with an open mind who is willing to

treat your

> hypothyroidism with Armour! No small feat!

>

> God bless,

>

Nice to see you're still around with the good advice !

Take care

Jemima

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Hi sharon,

Those labs show severe hypothyroid. You'll always have Graves' disease and

will want to keep up on developments there, but right now you're hypothyroid

because your thyroid gland was destroyed. This board will help since there's

lots

of people with experiencing using thyroid replacement hormone. Take care,

elaine