05-01-2013, 17:20
(05-01-2013, 07:06)justalittlemore Wrote: I have been hypothyroid (Hashi's) for the past 12 years. I grew on a combination of maca and mostly phyto-progestins: FG, fennel, WY, and turmeric, with some MSM added. (Previously breastfed btw) When I was growing, I was not on bc, though I had the Mirena inserted about five months ago.
My thyroid hormone levels stayed stable during my growth, which I think contributed greatly to my success. If you're hypo and trying NBE, you have to get your levels stable first. If your T3, T4, and TSH aren't where you feel best, you may gain weight, but not in the breasts. I've learned that I can't strictly adhere to lab values, but adjust my dosage by my symptoms. Fortunately, my endocrinologist agrees with me (a rarity). Personally, I need my TSH REALLY low (down in subclinical hyperthyroid territory) to feel human, and I grew medicated at that dose.
weird! I stopped my T3/4 dose and I have no more hair loss or sweats! I also started growing in the breasts again. I have no Idea if it was because of this or coincidence but I am feeling alot better. I am on a hashis protocol to level out my antibody reaction and I am now a C cup from a full A. Slow growth but I believe it is real.
I am with you on stabilizing levels and addressing these issues first.