wesheilman
Member
- Joined
- Jul 24, 2014
- Messages
- 35
Hi all, have been following the forum for a year or so, listening to Danny and Haidut, and have gone through Josh Rubin's nutritional course. I'd like to give some background as introduction, and ask for some advice about my current situation, with the hope of improving what has been mediocre success.
My hypothyroid symptoms go back to childhood, got worse in college, but only became severely troublesome right around when I turned 30 (now 34). Fatigue became the worst symptom, and tension headaches; also low blood counts, unusual bone marrow composition, insomnia, occasional arthritis, slow healing, mood issues, lack of appetite, underweight (6'2" 155lbs), diagnosed as hypochondriac, etc. TSH was 1.4, which was considered not hypothyroid by the doctors. Temp/pulse about 97.2/60 on average.
A friend recommended Ray Peat, and I began reading and trying out diet changes. It went well at first, but I had difficulty for the next two years sustaining a Peat diet. I finally went through Josh Rubin's nutrition course a year ago, which helped raise temp/pulse to low 98's/70, enough to get back on my feet. I have been working on improving my diet since then, reducing stress as much as possible (have considered how personality type bears on stress and health [INTP, for those who know Myers-Briggs]; job and career; sleep; relationships; spiritual issues; exercise; light; living situation; season; etc.,). Temp/pulse tends to be low-mid 98/68-72, sometimes higher (when environmental temp is higher?). Waking temp has gone from 97.2 to about 97.7. Have gained 5 lbs. (previously impossible).
I eat liver about once per week, or liver pate more often; oysters 3 or 4x per week; eggs daily; OJ daily; milk and cheese daily. I eat about 5x per day, about 3 hours apart, roughly 600 cal per meal. Because of frequency of meals, work schedule, and a general dislike of cooking, I eat about 2 meals per day of protein bars and milk (ZonePerfect bars); my other meals are more nutritious. Coffee seems to make things worse. Tried Haidut's phosphatidylcoline, but it did not appear to do anything. Tried PanSterone, but no effect. Aspirin seems to do nothing. EstroBan seems to do nothing. Red and white light seems to raise temps a little, but only if done for a short time; but it may just be because of the heat from the lights.
I am happy to have my health raised from what it was the last few years, but would be disappointed if I could not raise it still more. My job is a source of major stress, but I am changing that. Insomnia has persisted to some extent, and an inability to sleep normal hours (I work second shift, sleep ~5am-1pm). I would like temp and pulse to be 99/80 or so; or as high as I can safely get it. Would like to gain weight.
Would appreciate any thoughts, what I might do better, what I am doing well.
Glad for this forum, look forward to your all's input.
Wesley
My hypothyroid symptoms go back to childhood, got worse in college, but only became severely troublesome right around when I turned 30 (now 34). Fatigue became the worst symptom, and tension headaches; also low blood counts, unusual bone marrow composition, insomnia, occasional arthritis, slow healing, mood issues, lack of appetite, underweight (6'2" 155lbs), diagnosed as hypochondriac, etc. TSH was 1.4, which was considered not hypothyroid by the doctors. Temp/pulse about 97.2/60 on average.
A friend recommended Ray Peat, and I began reading and trying out diet changes. It went well at first, but I had difficulty for the next two years sustaining a Peat diet. I finally went through Josh Rubin's nutrition course a year ago, which helped raise temp/pulse to low 98's/70, enough to get back on my feet. I have been working on improving my diet since then, reducing stress as much as possible (have considered how personality type bears on stress and health [INTP, for those who know Myers-Briggs]; job and career; sleep; relationships; spiritual issues; exercise; light; living situation; season; etc.,). Temp/pulse tends to be low-mid 98/68-72, sometimes higher (when environmental temp is higher?). Waking temp has gone from 97.2 to about 97.7. Have gained 5 lbs. (previously impossible).
I eat liver about once per week, or liver pate more often; oysters 3 or 4x per week; eggs daily; OJ daily; milk and cheese daily. I eat about 5x per day, about 3 hours apart, roughly 600 cal per meal. Because of frequency of meals, work schedule, and a general dislike of cooking, I eat about 2 meals per day of protein bars and milk (ZonePerfect bars); my other meals are more nutritious. Coffee seems to make things worse. Tried Haidut's phosphatidylcoline, but it did not appear to do anything. Tried PanSterone, but no effect. Aspirin seems to do nothing. EstroBan seems to do nothing. Red and white light seems to raise temps a little, but only if done for a short time; but it may just be because of the heat from the lights.
I am happy to have my health raised from what it was the last few years, but would be disappointed if I could not raise it still more. My job is a source of major stress, but I am changing that. Insomnia has persisted to some extent, and an inability to sleep normal hours (I work second shift, sleep ~5am-1pm). I would like temp and pulse to be 99/80 or so; or as high as I can safely get it. Would like to gain weight.
Would appreciate any thoughts, what I might do better, what I am doing well.
Glad for this forum, look forward to your all's input.
Wesley