thyroid nodule/gluten/fatigue–what the hell is wrong with me?
ok, so i figured out i’ve been gluten intolerant–not celiac that i know of—for the last seven years. i put on a tremendous amount of weight, and developed several hypothyroid symptoms. i got off gluten this last october, and things are a little better, but i am still overweight, still have the symptoms, and still feel like crap. a friend suggested adrenal fatigue, because gluten consumption taxes the adrenal system like no other. i have researched this and it is true. i have developed a swollen thyroid WITH a nodule, yet my thyroid stimulating hormone numbers are totally normal.
how does it appear to be working on a hormonal level, but not actually work? i can’t metabolise anything. as for diet, i eat extremely healthy. it is bordering on ridiculous, actually. and yes, i exercise. what’s wrong with me? no one can tell me.
TSH is not an accurate test for any thyroid condition. Check the link below for correct lab tests as misdiagnosis is high:
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/recommended-labwork/
Easy home test for thyroid function – temperature test:
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/temperature/
You can also find if you have adrenal fatigue with 3 easy home tests:
http://www.adrenalfatiguerecovery.com/adrenal-function-tests.html
NEED COMPLETE THYROID PANEL
and ultrasound of thyroid……………..also cbc and cmp………..
HypOthyroidism also taxes the adrenals. Swollen thyroid with nodule points to iodine deficiency, which can also cause hypOthyroidism.
TSH, why it’s useless:
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?s=tsh+why+its+useless
How to find a better doctor:
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/how-to-find-a-good-doc http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/things-we-have-learned
The iodine discussion group:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/iodine
I hope this helps.