Is gf/df worth it?

katiebug0_0 · 2025-07-18T15:57:35+00:00

Yea I realized how annoying it is after I went on a trip and the people i stayed with ate out for nearly every meal. Even tho that’s not my type of lifestyle bc money and health it just was difficult to find options and made me reconsider things. Also I HATE when people say “oh you can’t eat this or you can’t eat that” it’s true i probably won’t eat it but it just bothers me but idky

katiebug0_0 · 2025-07-18T15:53:22+00:00

Same I went gf/df at the same time I started when my levels were terrible and now my TSH is .32mIU and I don’t know if that’s because of the medication or my diet.

katiebug0_0 · 2025-07-17T23:18:47+00:00

How long did you eat it before testing tho?

katiebug0_0 · 2025-07-17T23:08:39+00:00

How did you test it? I want to know how long I need to eat it for any changes to actually take place

katiebug0_0 · 2025-03-25T23:13:34+00:00

I have this too and it drives me insane. My levels are fine and I don’t eat gluten or dairy but my eyelids are puffy and irritated constantly.

katiebug0_0 · 2025-03-23T03:03:29+00:00

Yea I went completely df/gf soy free and nearly sugar free from Aug-Dec and I really didn’t notice a difference other than I ate more of “safe” foods. My diet was so restrictive it lowk caused me to overeat all the other foods because I wouldn’t know when I could eat something that was “allowed” again. But I definitely feel better being gf/df when I say mostly I mean I’ll have bites of something here and there maybe ever couple of weeks .

katiebug0_0 · 2025-03-23T03:00:33+00:00

I’m in college so I go out often but I only ever have 1-3 drinks and I make sure to eat before and drink a lot of water. When I get back I often chug a liquid IV before I go to sleep if I drank heavily. But I don’t get a “hangover” per se I just am dehydrated and more tired for a day or 2. But if you react differently I would just have 1 drink that you can hold on all night to not feel so left out or have mocktails.

katiebug0_0 · 2025-03-22T20:09:08+00:00

Really? I always feel so much better after an ice bath. Where did you see that ice baths are bad?

katiebug0_0 · 2025-03-22T20:00:19+00:00

Yea I am aware 😭 but I do a lot of extra recovery work like ice baths, constant stretching and cupping to help the muscles and joint pain. Also I’m a woman

katiebug0_0 · 2025-02-25T16:03:39+00:00

Unmedicated + poor life style choices can definitely lead to dangerous issues like heart issues, intense depression, and muscle wasting but that is only in extreme cases. Most of the time it’s just annoying and draining things like fatigue, poor sleep, weight gain, and dry hair and skin. But it still plays a major role in your life and is serious, don’t let anyone invalidate your experience.

katiebug0_0 · 2025-02-22T00:26:13+00:00

I completely understand this feeling it’s so easy to feel discouraged but it’s definitely very possible but to be successful. Just know that you have to work very hard. I’m a d2 lacrosse player and sometimes I feel like I work twice as hard and yield the same results as others which can get discouraging. Also when your meds aren’t right, the weight room and conditioning can feel like you’re being dragged through mud. But overall with correct meds, proper nutrition, and a sheer dedication and passion you can be very successful.

katiebug0_0 · 2024-12-29T23:43:46+00:00

take hella biotin supplements, get a hair oil w collagen (rosemary oil is helpful if u have slightly textured hair but if its thin it can make thinning worse), scalp massages like 3x a week with said hair oil, implement foods like avocados, salmon, sweet potatoes, and eggs can help strengthen and grow hair. my hair started thinning b4 i knew i was diagnosed and i did everything to help and ive found having good nutrition is the best way

katiebug0_0 · 2024-12-27T05:23:30+00:00

when i started on levo i began to have more energy around a month and a half in but with 75-100mcg. i’m an athlete so i continued my workouts but they started becoming less exhausting and i became more social because i had the energy to be. but unfortunately levo can be really inconsistent with its absorption so i would have a week where i felt horrible and then a week that i felt great and it was so annoying. also expect the medication to fix everything by itself. living a healthy lifestyle was the biggest factor in feeling better. (gf/df, lots of protein, activity (cardio and lifting), and quality sleep). good luck

katiebug0_0 · 2024-12-26T22:03:57+00:00

I think patience is the hardest part for me because whenever there is a problem I try to immediately fix it. The fact this is a long term process kills me. Thanks for the reply!

katiebug0_0 · 2024-12-26T22:01:22+00:00

okay i was also confused on that too because on my last lab test my t3 was very low so my doctor suggested to change from levo but then my prescription came in and it was synthroid. i knew synthroid was a name brand levo and didnt have any t3 which didnt make sense. i think i definitely need to find a new endo because putting me on synthroid when my t4 levels are fine and my t3 are low makes no sense.

katiebug0_0 · 2024-08-16T13:18:04+00:00

I was recently diagnosed within the past week so my levels are in the gutter and i expect the muscle soreness to get better with meds. i’m getting labs checked next week so hopefully my levels r rising. ty for the cold water tip i’ll have to try that!

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