Sorry I keep posting everyday it seems. Have so many questions.
Just been prescribed a low dose of Levothyroxine which I am yet to start. But does a slow metabolism cause this feeling of not being able to 'burp'? I don't know if I've got some slow digestion, but I've lost my appetite, have lost nearly a stone in weight recently, feel nauseous by early evening and have a tightness around my chest which I am hoping is indigestion. Have been feeling anxious about all of this, so it could be that - but the pain woke me up last night.
But really - it feels like I can't burp which is really annoying me. Does anyone else have this? If so, what can you do to alleviate it?
Sorry - it seems a bit of an inane question - hope someone can advise.
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Due to hypothyoidism, (hypo meaning slow) it slows everything down in our body, pulse, temp and digestion. With digestion we probably have low acid (although symptoms are similar to high acid and GP will prescribe antacids). For people who are hypo they should try either an Applele Cider Vinegar( with 'Mother' preferably) (a tablespoon or 2) mixed with water or juice with meals. Also you can take Betaine with Pepsin tablets, both which will provide the acid needed to dissolve protein.
Can I ask you another question? I am thinking before taking my thyroxine of taking a couple of weeks to get my adrenal system stronger. (I am making an assumption that i have this as I don't handle stress very well any more). I'm basing this on the reading of Dr Peatfield's book. At the same time I'll start taking the listed supplements etc.
My question is do you have to be diagnosed with adrenal problems and checked before you start taking Adrenal glandulars (is that what they're called?). I'd like to give the Levo the best chance of working well.
I tried to treat adrenals too but wasn't successful as I got more palpitations so had to stop them.
Others who've found treating them with success will respond.
Another doctor stated that the adrenals sort themselves when we take thyroid hormones. He didn't have hypo as Dr P did.
I am well now thankfully but it takes time and it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't contacted Thyroiduk.org. Now we have this forum it can reach many who have internet connection. I pity those who don't.
Thank you. I will post this question again on another thread to get some feedback. I would be lost without this forum. It really is amazing. I can't ask my mum who had a thyroidectomy a long time ago as she's very much of the opinion that doctor knows best. .. but hoping I can start educating her as I learn more.
Yes put up a fresh post. It is amazing how different we can all be, i.e. some people need a low dose, others a combo, others an alternative altogether.
Re doctor knowing best: My mother had pernicious anaemia and when her doctor told her she needed no more injections (she'd been on them for about 25 years) my sister and I both said 'Great Mum'.
About a year leter, when my mother was admitted to hospital I phoned them and said my mother 'had' P.A. and the nurse said if you have it you always do.
This decision by the doctor caused my mother to die of stomach cancer....... due to non-treatment.
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