Hashimotos, Fibromyalgia & Yeast Allergy

[Natalieri]

Hello, everyone,

I am new to this forum, and wanted to introduce myself , first.

My name is Nat, I was diagnosed with Hashimo 3 years ago..

I also have severe fibromyalgia, and my body hurts all the time from non-specific kind of pain.. Shoulders, hips, knees, and hand joints and even feet..

On accedent, I went to urgent care due to recent heart palpitations, and was tested to allergies.. Guess what ? Yeast, or candida was #1 on my allergy list, highly allergic to it.

That means I cannot eat bread and baked goods anymore.

I have looked online, and there is a direct connection between yeast allergy , hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia.. So, I am trying to research more on this subject and get more support from websites, like this one..

I would like to hear from more people like me - if you allergic to wheat or yeast, please, share with us your points and advices.

Thank you

Nat.

[Alexa]

Hi Nat,

Great to have you and your knowledge on this site.

Sorry to hear about all the health problems you have had.

I have hypothyroidism and I would say my sensitivity to carbs began around that time - I think it could be a reason why I gained so much weight even after treatment - because I didn't change my diet. I have often wondered if I am allergic or intolerant to gluten. I have had a test for coeliac and it was negative. However, I know how I feel when I don't eat carbs and it suit me better. Having said that I am unclear as to what it is in the carb family that is the problem.

I would love to have a York test blood analysis - recommended by some dieticians, but it is pricey. I don't know which country you're in but I expect there are equivalents. YorkTest | Food Intolerance, Allergy Tests, and Food Sensitivity Testing Ny sister had one and did well on restricting what they said - she lost a lot of weight, but too much in a way as way slim to start with. It helped her mood a lot, though, she said.

Are you trying a low carb lifestyle? I think it would be worth a shot if not.

[Natalieri]

Thanks, Alexa,
I am trying low carb life style, but I still consume some unwanted carbs from ocasional sources ( cannot help myself with weekly candies or sugar in coffee).

I am not big on sweets and this is NOT my main problem. I think, my main problem is carbs in meals , such as bread, pastas, and flour - related meal preparation. In any case, I have completely eliminated bread and pastries from my diet - I don't eat anything with obvious and known to me wheat/yeast.

I do not do soda, and I am not big on flavored coffee...So, I need a lot of support in order to maintain my "low carb style.." I believe that this is a life long learning process, and one need to adjust mentally prior to beginning of this diet.

I am not a stict Atkins person, and I am afraid to admit this on this forum.
But, I am willing to learn and work on downsizing my carbs to minimum possible for my diet.


Keep in touch,
Nat.
PS. I live in North Carolina.