Tag: Hashimotos
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Ever wonder what it’s like trying to get into shape with a condition like Ehlers Danlos?
You put on a workout video. They have 2 types of people in the background- the ones doing the main moves and the ones doing the modifications for people who are new to working out or have various limitations. You try the limitations. You start to feel and hear your shoulder or knee pop. Then…
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I’m so sick of feeling sick
Almost every day I feel run down. No matter how much sleep I get, I can’t seem to feel rested. I feel drained all the time, my brain is so foggy I have officially quit joking about being an air head. My mood swings from depressed to anxious- every time I start to think I…
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Just went in for my thyroid ultrasound and follow up
It was my first ultrasound since my surgery 2 years ago. I found out the cysts on my right side (only side I have left) haven’t grown, so I don’t need to have another scan for about 2 years but I had my lab work done and they had to up my dose. It seems…
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Living with Hashimotos
Imagine the most exhausted you ever felt. Maybe you stayed up all night cramming for a test in college, or a state board test after finishing nursing/beauty/etc school. Now, imagine feeling that way despite sleeping for 10-12 hours a night. No matter what, you can’t shake the fatigue. Now you’re noticing bald spots forming and…
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EDS, post 30 can your body bounce back?
I know your metabolism takes a slight hit at 30, larger hit at 35 and every 5 years or so keeps shrinking. I’m still heavier than I was pre-kids and reality is hitting me. I knew I no longer had my pre-baby body, but will I be able to go back? I accepted the fact…
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Day 2 gluten free
I cut gluten out of my diet again. This time, I’m better educated than the first time (I’ve done 3 elimination diets over the years- all three times for different amounts of time and all 3 times I had benefits that were noticeable). This time, I’m doing it after being suggested by multiple professionals and…
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One week left in 2017
I do resolutions yearly. It’s more of a list of things I’m wanting to do as a challenge to see if I can do them. I love trying to challenge myself on a daily basis. At work, I give myself private challenges, same with home. At times I’ll secretly compete with coworkers or at home…
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I started a new facebook page
I started a new facebook page mainly trying to spread some awareness as I learn about EDS and the other issues I’m learning I have. https://m.facebook.com/New-Age-Dream-Girl-704151713114993/