Thanks. That’s very nice of you. Yeah my endo treats by the range. I have had Type 1 diabetes for over 25 years and the Thyroid stuff was my 3rd autoimmune diagnosis. I have struggled with energy / fatigue for probably 15 years so I’m used to it. My doctor will check about every 3 months so I’m fine with that.
Gluten free is often high in carbohydrates. It doesn’t hurt to be gluten free. I can only speak for myself by saying I have more energy now that I’m back on organic (glycoside-free) wheat.
John
I began strict KETO lifestyle 2 years ago and had many issues including painful arthritis in my hands. I also practice intermittent fasting. I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for 59 years. Initially started the keto for weight loss but found out how miraculously it controlled my blood sugar! Never in my life had I had flat lined graph of blood sugar levels. I now have A1C of 5.7 and my swollen fingers and pain are gone. I have much more energy and feeling healthier than I have ever been. It works for me. I’ve lost 47 lbs of needed weight and have not been sick in 2 years.
I use Dexcom G6 and tslim pump… I’m 99 percent in range in blood sugar control for the last 90 days. Yes, it’s a lot of work but so worth it to me to feel good. I make all of our bread, rolls, buns, and tortillas. Cook most of our meals at home. We eat whole foods, l limited night shades, and few processed foods.
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Just keep in mind don’t wait too long. By the time he decides to treat your thyroid could have more damage. I remember a tu member here being warned by one of her doctors to treat early to prevent it, she ignored all of the advice which included diet changes and meds and years later her thyroid gland was destroyed, which can’t be reversed. She was having a terrible time with her bg as well, also a type 1.
My father also has hashimotos which went undiagnosed and untreated for years which caused heart issues and more. Fortunately he does not have type 1.
Ok yeah I can definitely understand how it can be high carbohydrates. I’m pretty good at counting carbs though and try to not go overboard. So what exactly are the Glycosides? Thanks.
That’s great. I tried Keto diet a long time ago but I hate meat products. So it made me not want to eat at all. It definitely got rid of my appetite though.
Thanks for your help. I appreciate it. I will definitely talk to my doctor about it.
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I misspelled it. Glyphosate is “Round up” weed killer.
John
Well I’m still trying to do Gluten free. I went to my arthritis doctor and my inflammation levels were a lot lower and are now within normal limits. So that’s great. I am still having some pain but am not sure if it’s from arthritis or nerve issues. Either way thanks for all your help. I’m definitely going to continue doing gluten free for now.
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That is great! I have started drinking hydrolyzed collagen powder in drinks for hair loss. Some people said it helps their pain as well, you could try that too. I haven’t noticed any pain reduction yet.
Ok thanks. I definitely have thinned hair so that sounds worth a try. Hope you are doing well.
What should I do if I’m going bald, are there options on how to get my hair back?
This post had gotten boosted due to spam, which I’m sure will be removed soon. However, my current way of eating has changed since I originally posted 2 years ago, so thought I’d update…
This isn’t true anymore. I started looking into AIP (AutoImmune Protocol/Paleo) as a means of managing inflammation in those with autoimmune disorders. What I’ve learned is that none of the other elimination diets I tried really worked because I was still consuming some nightshade foods on them, like potatoes (excluding sweet), peppers/chiles (excluding the black pepper spice which is different), tomatoes, eggplant, goji berries, and more… Very few elimination diets put any emphasis on nightshades, which turns out to be my biggest problem and the biggest inducer of inflammation flare ups.
Not all nightshades are created equal, though. think I’m flat out allergic to tomatoes, or at least my reaction is similar. It’s a real shame because that’s long been one of my favorite foods! (I was nicknamed Bunmicula as a child, after a children’s book, because I would bite tomatoes still on the vine and suck out their juicy, sweet innards, just like the book character!) But after eliminating them and losing my built-up tolerance, now I swell up like a balloon and break out in hives. Bell peppers and chile peppers aren’t nearly as bad. I only get a skin rash on my hands between thumb and index finger (something common in gluten sensitivities, too), and the swelling is less severe, but all the arthritic aches and pains in my joints come back with a vengeance. Potatoes seem to be the least inflammatory of the nightshades, but I still go out of my way to avoid them. Eating them leads to a deceivingly slow return of the inflammation. I can’ think they’re fine, because there’s no immediate punishment after eating them… But then a week later I notice I’m walking like a geriatric again because of the pain in my back and hip joints.
All that irrelevant information to this topic was to clarify that after identifying and eliminating the nightshade problem, I’ve been able to test for other food sensitivities. Now that my reactions aren’t masked by the nightshade intolerance, I’ve learned that I actually am gluten intolerant, too. It’s very similar to my potato reaction, though. Very mild and undetectable at first. But if I continue to eat gluten foods, over time, the inflammation is right back to where I started last year.
AIP recommends that you eliminate all grains (not just the gluten ones), dairy, eggs, nightshades, and most spices. After a detox period, you can try reintroducing foods and see how you tolerate them. Thankfully, I’ve been able to reintroduce everything except gluten, nightshades, and chocolate (something I’ve always known I’m mildly allergic to, but could eat in small quantities without issue).
It’s been a pain in the butt adjustment. Gluten free is easy enough because it’s common, but nightshades are in EVERYTHING, including most commercial gluten free foods which liberally use potato starch/flour. I really miss tomatoes and peppers. My quality of life has improved ridiculously, though! I finally feel my age again. So basically, it’s more than worth it. Plus I’ve been able to find creative food substitutions to still enjoy nearly everything I used to.
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Was your elimination diet meat only?
Congrats in figuring out what you needed to do diet-wise!
I’ve been following a gluten-free diet for about a year. It was quite difficult, because it is not always possible to find the right products. And even if I could, the prices were very high. Over time, I learned how to choose products, how to cook them. But it was difficult to get used to it. But it had a very good effect on my health. I made it easy for myself, and started ordering gluten-free food here https://idealnutritionnow.com/pages/menu. And the prices are adequate.
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