Day 2 - Hypothyroidism | The G Free Diet | Then there is Candida

The purpose of my blog, "So, You have Hypothyroidism and You Can't Loose Weight," is to find a way for me to log my progress in loosing weight.  I've started with a fruit/vege fast with only hemp nuts as my protein nearly 2 days ago.  I've so far lost 3.2 lbs.  Then after the fast - transition to a gluten free diet. The fast is to help me detox then enter a new lifestyle.  So, far I have been successful with a few minor issues, headache, vomiting, and light headedness. Since I started vomiting today and to stay on the vege/fruit fast - I decided to eat some fruits and vegetables, like tonight I had pineapple and avocado with a pinch of salt.  Avocado being a good sugar regulator.  Salt should not be omitted from someone's diet, people have died from omitting salt from their diet. So, a pinch is good.  But, I started to eat a few things because of the stomach acid and vomiting - tis is not good.     


Well, a friend of mine suggested today for me to take a test to see if I had Candida...  It's an online test...  


http://www.naturdoctor.com/Chapters/Quiz/CandidaQuizW.html


My results are:  
Total score is 1312
A score of over 500 is significant for Candida!
You should seriously consider seeing a qualified naturopathic physician.
This is very helpful because although there are many natural products for Candida, remember that for naturopaths Candida is considered to be a symptom of some underlying disorder.  


I am thinking Candida and Gluten come hand in hand.  However, my known disorder is hypothyroidism.  Now, I found out recently that people who have hypothyroidism have a tendency to either have gluten allergies or become gluten intolerant.  I found this out via the book, "The G Free Diet" by Elizabeth Hasselbeck.  yes, she is the lady from "The View" that most liberals hate.  She also was on "Survivor" which is where she discovered she has celiac disease. 



In the book it states that untreated celiac disease can cause thyroid problems.  People who have hypothyroidsim have a tendency to get celiac disease.  So, I noticed if I eat anything with gluten in it I grow highly fatigued.  

People with celiac disease are more likely to have:

• Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Sjogren syndrome
• Addison's disease
• Down syndrome
• Intestinal cancer
• Intestinal lymphoma
• Lactose intolerance
• Thyroid disease
• Type 1 diabetes

Good times, good times.  Sheesh.  So, I am imagining if we got away from all things that cause celiac disease, perhaps I wouldn't have Hypothyroidism. That is a hypothesis of course.  

Here are celiac disease symptoms:  

Chronic fatigue	One of the most common celiac symptoms.
Weakness	One of the most common celiac symptoms.
Dizziness	About 5% of celiac patients get nerve damage that can vary from tingling and numbness in the feet to confusion, memory loss, dizziness and loss of balance, visual abnormalities. This sometimes happen in the absence of GI symptoms. Epilepsy (with calcification in the brain) does respond when gluten is fully removed.
Headaches	Common celiac symptom.
Cold sweats and/or night sweats	Have never heard of it as a celiac symptom.
Feeling bad all over, like having the flu	Typical celiac symptom, to the extent one thinks of flu as diarrhea, weakness, and muscular/bone aches and pains.
Muscle and joint pains	Common celiac symptom.
Sore throat	Not generally considered a celiac symptom, but I have heard reports from a few members of a support group. Also have heard about swollen glands in the neck.
Low grade fever	Not a known celiac symptom.
Numbness, especially in the hands or feet	See dizziness above. Another celiac symptom is called peripheral neuropathy (possibly due to folic acid deficiency). Also abnormal or impaired skin sensation (paresthesia), including burning, prickling, itching or tingling. Also the celiac FAQ lists central and peripheral nervous system disease.
Asthma	Celiacs are more susceptible to having allergies, possibly due to a deficiency of magnesium.
Chronic sinusitis	Celiacs are more susceptible to sinus problems.
Allergies	Celiacs are more susceptible to having other food intolerances and allergies.
Irritability	Common celiac symptom.
Abdominal pain	Common celiac symptom.
Constipation or diarrhea	Both common celiac symptoms.
Gas	Very common celiac symptom.
Chronic athlete's foot or jock itch	Not known as a celiac symptom, but celiacs would be a weakened host for fungi.
Yeast rashes	What does a yeast rash look like? Some celiacs have had eczema and hives clear up when going gluten-free. Also 5% of celiacs get dermatitis herpetiformis, which is very itchy rash which is most commonly on the outside of elbows, knees, top of buttocks, or on the back shoulders, neck and scalp.
Feeling worse when deprived of sugar containing foods or simple carbohydrates such as potatoes	An undiagnosed celiac can have food cravings as they are malnourished.
Feeling weaker on damp days or after bathing	Not a celiac symptom.
Feeling worse when exposed to mold, dust, chemicals, or pollutants	Celiacs are more susceptible to having allergies.
Elevated Epstein-Barr virus titers, indicating a recent reactivation of the virus	Don't know.
Heart pains	Not known as a celiac symptom. However, with severe anemia, there are often uncomfortable heart palpitations. Also, I suppose heartburn could be a symptom as some celiacs vomit after gluten consumption.
General reproductive problems	Infertility is a known celiac symptom in both sexes. It is due to malnourishment. Also gynecological disorders like spontaneous abortions.
Chronic vaginal infections	Don't know, but the host body is weakened.
Premenstrual syndrome like symptoms	Anecdotally a celiac symptom.
Irregular menstrual cycles or unusual menstrual pain	Untreated celiac women often have low estrogen levels and an erratic or non-existent menstrual cycle (amenorrhea). For young untreated celiac girls, the onset of menarche can be delayed. Women with a long history of malabsorption will sometimes reach menopause at a younger age; in some cases as early as in their late twenty's. Anecdotally unusual menstrual pain is a celiac symptom. Reference: http://candidapage.com/cccomp.shtml

Interesting stuff eh?