Posted by IsoM on March 24, 2002, at 20:07:07
In reply to Re: memory » IsoM, posted by jazzdog on March 24, 2002, at 19:45:41
Jane, I think it's good for me to reassess my situation alright. Two things should probably be looked after. About time I got my TSH levels checked again. It's been awhile & some of that hazy, not-all-there feeling is similar to when my thyroid first pooped out.
Estrogen - I'm definitely in the middle of menopause but have never been troubled by any menopausal symptoms - never has a hot flush, etc so I didn't want to go on anything. My doctor was pushing a bit for bone health but I resisted. Might be good to give it a try after all. I know that soy is good for estrogen but I also don't want to overdo it (I've been eating soy foods for 30+ years) so am probably not getting enough estrogen.
And protein - probably should have more in my diet. I don't eat meat as much now, not that I don't enjoy it but my appetite isn't much. But then that can relate back to lower TSH levels. My blood glucose levels are always bang on 5-6, so that's working right, at least.
I remember telling someone before that the symptoms of a low thyroid can come on so insidiously, you never realise there's a change.
Wish I could do without SSRIs but I've tried that three times & realise my mood's dark without. Celexa is good to me besides. Rather leave Lamital alone for now. The less meds I have in me, the better my liver will like me. Thanks for all your suggestions.
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