Day 11: Synthroid

Well, it has been eleven days since I started taking Thyroid hormone replacement medicine and despite my skepticism I have noticed remarkable improvements. When I wake up in the morning my body feels snuggly and rested laying in my bed - not heavy, tired, and depressed. My depression has gotten NOTICEABLY better. I am not having negative thoughts all of the time and sad feelings. I have hope for the future instead of worrying all of the time. I feel less bloated, like maybe I have lost a couple of pounds. My muscles are not really hurting anymore... although as I type this my back and shoulder seems kind of achy. I have more energy, but I cannot say that I feel completely normal yet. I am also experiencing constipation (is that too much information) so until that symptom is relieved I am not declaring synthroid a wonder drug yet.

I started my elimination diet last weekend and it is going well. I have not drank coffee, nor eaten wheat gluten, dairy foods, sugar,  soy, alcohol, or any of the other foods on my 'no-no' list. I do feel better. Even though the nutritionist suggested I follow this diet for three months, I might consider following it indefinitely if I get used to it and feel great on it. I have known for a long time that all of those "bad" foods were not good for me, so why start eating them again regularly if I can help it? The only problem with this diet is eating out...it greatly reduces my options.  But then again, it is also a blessing in disguise. I have wanted to stop eating out for a while now. I will save SO MUCH MONEY. Since I want to buy a house by the end of the year, it seems like the smart thing to do. Health and wealth? Sounds like a good plan to me.

I go to the Nutritionist on Monday - will give an update about what he says afterwards.

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