My Journey to Health: Stage 1

As some of you may know, I have recently been having problems with my thyroid. I have actually been having these issues all my life, but never had the tests done before. From the time I was a child until I became pregnant I had the symptoms for hyperthyroidism. I was so thin I couldn't gain any weight and was made fun of by my peers for being what they described me as "sickly" thin. I ate whatever I wanted. however much I wanted and never gained a pound. My step mother even tried to get me to put on weight by feeding me three huge meals a day with an Ensure nutritional drink to top it off. I would end up throwing up.

Since I got pregnant with my daughter, who is now six months old, I have been experiencing the opposite. I gained weight like crazy while I was pregnant. I started at 135lbs and gave birth at 180lbs. I have had to work my but off and cut my food intake in order to stop gaining. But I have become extremely exhausted. I thought it was because of being a new mother and not sleeping enough. As of the last month it has gotten progressively worse. I am too tired and lethargic to go on walks with Leia like I used to a month ago. Now I know that the real issue is my thyroid health.

Yesterday the doctor reviewed my blood results with me. He said I have hypothyroidism. He said my numbers are so low that my thyroid is practically not working at all. He also said he hasn't seen these low of numbers in years. I have an ultrasound scheduled for in about two weeks because I have goiter(s). Goiters can take years to manifest, but specific health concerns can also speed up their growth. I believe I have had small growths for years because I also have Dysphagia where I choke often when I drink liquids. That is because the goiter puts pressure on my throat. I have been choking for years, so that is how I know this has been developing for quite some time. Dysphagia can be described as experiencing difficulty when swallowing. I also cannot eat many foods without the help of liquids to get them down. The doctor informed me that I do have a lot of growth on my thyroid and that the endocrinologists might have to take the entire thyroid. But this is not for sure yet. I still have to get my ultrasound and see the endocrinologist. I also have more blood work to be done in about 4-5 weeks. Because of my growing goiter and inactive thyroid, the doctor has prescribed me with .075 MG of Levothyroxine, the thyroid hormone.

Now, I do not want to be on medication for the rest of my life. Based on my research, thyroid medication actually makes your thyroid weaker over time. This means the dosage on medication has to be increased until eventually the thyroid will quit working all together. I am starting the medication, but I am also trying every natural avenue as well. My thyroid issues are genetic, so I'm basically trying to change my genetic history and fate. My grandmother also suffered from goiters and hypothyroidism.

Concerning my natural medicine, I am going to be applying Frankincense, Clove, Lemongrass, and Peppermint oil to my thyroid daily. I am also taking a drop of Frankincense internally. When my next order of Doterra comes in I will be adding a full line of supplements, which all together will include vitamins, minerals, omega 3's and essential oils. I am also going to supplement with iodine because iodine deficiency has been linked to poor thyroid health. Everything will be taken in moderation. Overdoing it could cause more harm, so I am easing into this. I will keep trying to at least take a few walks a day because exercise is extremely important for overall health. All I can do is my best and that's what I am going to do.

Thank you for reading! I will keep my readers posted on my progress.