Hi Leah,Leah wrote: allergy tests...
Oh, and if you haven't gotten your thyroid checked recently, you should because your thinning, dry hair is a classic symptom of hypothyroidism. People who have MC have a 7 times greater chance of also having thyroid issues. Many of us here do ( including me). make sure your TSH test result is lower then 3.
It sure was good to get out of the house and hear some old timey music tonight. Knee slapping music. :-) Tomorrow another concert and maybe on Sunday a botanical garden. Just what I need!
Thyroid is tested via blood correct? I did have a blood test in the doctor's office on my first visit. I need to get a copy of the report for my files. I remember him mentioning wanting to check my thyroid, so I think it was okay. I'll double check. In the past I've had doctors check for that and I've never had it come up as abnormal.
In the last year my diet has become more restrictive due to more than usual (for me) diarrhea flareups and having more "other GI upsets" on a weekly basis. Always something! I used to have a D flareup every 2-3 months and then it became on average every 1-2 months sometimes more often than that. It takes so long to get my gut rested and back to eating "my normal" food. I have less time being in balance meaning less foods that are nutritious which I believe is the root of why my hair is acting the way it is. My body isn't getting what it needs from my present diet. Enough to get by, but not to thrive or feel healthy. I used to eat a lot of fruits and cooked veggies then it went to moderate amounts and now meager amounts for fear that I'll have more D.
Main diet is boneless, skinless chicken and turkey breast baked in apple juice and a tad of salt and Earth Balance margarine or marinated but I stopped that b/c of the gastritis. I'm cooking meat more often than buying plain deli turkey. I think the Boars Head low salt turkey wasn't ideal for the gastritis. Not bad, but not the best. White rice. Applesauce. Sometimes sweet potatoes and baked apples if I'm doing well and not needing to stick to "white stuff". White bread or multi-grain bread depending on how I'm feeling. Bananas. Saltines. Plain pasta or cereal with almond milk on occasion. When I'm up north which is only in the summer for a bit I get lobster at the market for cheap. I was so happy I was able to eat it last fall. I had it 2-3 times a week. I should try to have fresh fish more often, but it means planning ahead. I need to shake up my diet so I get more vitamins and minerals. One step at a time... Before this year, I used to red meat every so often and lots of low fat cheese. Just high fiber bread and produce would cause the D.
Besides thyroid and blood sugars (diabetes), are there any other tests to have to make sure no other autoimmune issue is going on? I get my blood tested annually for cholesterol and all the basic panels.
Another issue that I'm not sure if pertinent or not. I've had chronic dry eye for at least 6 years plus and also on and off have had allergic conjunctivitis. I was diagnosed with two different things by two different eye doctors, but I think the last one said A.C. and told me the other was misdiagnosed. Thankfully I haven't had it in a good while (it hurts and looks terrible), but in the past I was getting it every 3-4 months. It's what it sounds like, but it's related to allergies rather than the kind you would get at school as a kid.
I got a little long winded. I don't have anyone really to talk to about these things, so I can go on and on. LOL Thanks for listening. :-) I'm surprising myself at what I'm sharing on here. And to think I used to be so prim and proper. HA
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