MK0306 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi! I began whole30 to improve health, energy, mood, hypothyroidism, sleep. By day 14, I began having *new* episodes of tightness in chest, shortness of breath, more anger, anxiety, impatience. I originally attributed it to anxiety and not using food for comfort. I'm on day 34 now, lost a lot of weight, and my tsh is now higher than it was before whole30! I'm impatient, tired, moody. My naturopath suggests I start seeing an MD. I'm working on a functional medicine doctor, having a tough time finding one. Anyway, I'm looking at the stop the thyroid madness site and of course self diagnosing and freaking myself out. Adrenals? Cortisol? Reverse t3? My tsh is 8.1, freet3 is normal but on lower end, t4 free normal. Should i stop whole30, as I've never before felt this chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc. I know veggies, protein and healthy fats can't ever be bad for me, but....what is going on! I'm 31, nursing 11 month old, may have some thrush still, and a parasite according to naturopath. Would love any insight, suggestions, personal stories. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I can't think of any reason why eating protein, vegetables and healthy fats would cause chest tightness and shortness of breath.In my mind, there is something else medically going on for you, and I would see a medical professional ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeMama623 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I think your symptoms might be from Low T4. Sounds like you need a bump of your T4 meds if your TSH is 8. That's really high. That's what mine was when I was diagnosed. I do not think Whole30 is attributing to these strange things at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Your TSH is high, yet your symptoms are more hyper thyroid than hypo. Are you auto-immune hypo? It is possible that by doing a W30 you have lessened the inflammation that can cause AI Hypo (Hashimoto's) and your thyroid is now working normally. Are you on any meds at all? I've had all of these symptoms when my Synthroid was increased and it was too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK0306 Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi guys! Thanks for your replies. I'm working with a naturopath and on supplements, moving to a functional medicine doc. Free t4 is normal, free t3 is normal but on lower range. I'm thinking sluggish adrenals. Synthroid is not the way to go in my case....stop the thyroid madness website has been so enlightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK0306 Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 No hashimotos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.