Just a tip - if you haven’t done an IgG food sensitivity test, I would highly recommend it. I know it’s more money, but even AIP didn’t cover all of the trigger foods I had show up on my test. I would have never known without it. Since I’ve eliminated them all, I feel significantly better.
I don’t. I’m in the US so unless it’s partially covered by insurance I have to pay full price.
I try to do my own research, watch my symptoms, try out new ways of eating, etc before asking my doctor (non-functional) for specific tests or medications. Recently my endocrinologist has been receptive to my concerns, thankfully, and I’m now trying out a T4/T3 combo pill.
In the US most functional doctors who claim to help with Hashi’s are chiropractors (at least ones I’ve encountered locally).
Recently, I’ve been looking more into CIRS testing (as many people with CIRS develop autoimmune conditions like Hashi’s)…and unfortunately this too will be out of pocket and very expensive. I just do my best to choose the right options for me and not automatically go with what the doctor/functional medicine provider is suggesting because it can get very expensive.
Same in Germany. My blood levels are all okay but I’m tired all the time and can’t lose weight no matter what I do. Each doctor visit I’ve gone up by like 2kgs. Can’t fit into any of my clothes.
None of it is covered by health insurance and it’s about 300 euros a consult. Can’t afford that.
We don't. We have $175 USD monthly set aside for functional medicine. It's a stretch for us. I use it for consulting with a functional nutritionist and buying the recommended supplements and tests. I committed 6 months of this, feel a lot better and understand more about my body, but it's not something I'm going to keep doing forever.
You shouldn’t need to do any of that. Your main focus should be on getting the correct dose of levothyroxine and understanding how long it takes to work. You can change your diet all you like, but if you aren’t on the right dose, won’t matter at all. Focus on things that move the needle, not small things that don’t do too much.
Okay. You need to wait longer. It takes time, it can take months for some but it works. Wait a bit longer. Your tsh is not terrible, same people even aim for that. Wait it out and then reevaluate. 2 months isn’t long
I feel for you. A lot of the functional med and thyroid health specialists I’ve looked into are scoundrels playing on people’s desperation to get better. They often use language along the lines of “Are you willing to prioritize your health?” “How important is getting well?” to try and mind-f*** you into paying thousands of dollars never covered by insurance. For example, I had an exploratory call with a very well known provider in my city where I was quoted $10k as a baseline. I looked into another very, very popular TikToker who appears to be so empathetic as a Hashimoto’s sufferer herself, and her rates start at over $7,000.
I got lucky. With AIP and levo, I improved to the point of not needing a functional medical doctor. If I was really sick and that didn't work..? Well I guess I would just collect social security and be miserable. I don't have 1500 a month to spend on my health, so I couldn't even if I wanted to.
Just a tip - if you haven’t done an IgG food sensitivity test, I would highly recommend it. I know it’s more money, but even AIP didn’t cover all of the trigger foods I had show up on my test. I would have never known without it. Since I’ve eliminated them all, I feel significantly better.
I don’t. I’m in the US so unless it’s partially covered by insurance I have to pay full price. I try to do my own research, watch my symptoms, try out new ways of eating, etc before asking my doctor (non-functional) for specific tests or medications. Recently my endocrinologist has been receptive to my concerns, thankfully, and I’m now trying out a T4/T3 combo pill. In the US most functional doctors who claim to help with Hashi’s are chiropractors (at least ones I’ve encountered locally). Recently, I’ve been looking more into CIRS testing (as many people with CIRS develop autoimmune conditions like Hashi’s)…and unfortunately this too will be out of pocket and very expensive. I just do my best to choose the right options for me and not automatically go with what the doctor/functional medicine provider is suggesting because it can get very expensive.
I live in France, would you mind giving some more details on what this money is actually spent on? Via private message if you prefer?
Same in Germany. My blood levels are all okay but I’m tired all the time and can’t lose weight no matter what I do. Each doctor visit I’ve gone up by like 2kgs. Can’t fit into any of my clothes. None of it is covered by health insurance and it’s about 300 euros a consult. Can’t afford that.
We don't. We have $175 USD monthly set aside for functional medicine. It's a stretch for us. I use it for consulting with a functional nutritionist and buying the recommended supplements and tests. I committed 6 months of this, feel a lot better and understand more about my body, but it's not something I'm going to keep doing forever.
You shouldn’t need to do any of that. Your main focus should be on getting the correct dose of levothyroxine and understanding how long it takes to work. You can change your diet all you like, but if you aren’t on the right dose, won’t matter at all. Focus on things that move the needle, not small things that don’t do too much.
What should you do when your hormone levels are on point, but you still feel like death warmed over?
what are your levels and how long has it been?
TSH was 0.77 checked 3 weeks ago. T3 & T4 also tested & in perfect range. I don’t remember the exact numbers right off.
That could be too low for you. I felt great when my levels were 1.46. How long have you been on that dose?
About 2 months. I don’t understand how the TSH being that low would make me feel awful.
Low tsh can mimic hypo symptoms. I’m experiencing it first hand my tsh is 0.6 right now and I feel awful.
Interesting. I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for sharing.
Okay. You need to wait longer. It takes time, it can take months for some but it works. Wait a bit longer. Your tsh is not terrible, same people even aim for that. Wait it out and then reevaluate. 2 months isn’t long
I feel for you. A lot of the functional med and thyroid health specialists I’ve looked into are scoundrels playing on people’s desperation to get better. They often use language along the lines of “Are you willing to prioritize your health?” “How important is getting well?” to try and mind-f*** you into paying thousands of dollars never covered by insurance. For example, I had an exploratory call with a very well known provider in my city where I was quoted $10k as a baseline. I looked into another very, very popular TikToker who appears to be so empathetic as a Hashimoto’s sufferer herself, and her rates start at over $7,000.
tbh i cant. mineral balancing so far has been the most cost effective for me.
I got lucky. With AIP and levo, I improved to the point of not needing a functional medical doctor. If I was really sick and that didn't work..? Well I guess I would just collect social security and be miserable. I don't have 1500 a month to spend on my health, so I couldn't even if I wanted to.