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Nutritionist / Dietitian specializing in autoimmune diseases

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 12:17

Hi Everyone

I've recently been diagnosed with Graves disease and not having much luck finding a dietitian or someone to speak to about what foods are good and what foods are bad etc.

I have tried google etc but the results are really not clear enough to follow.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

P.S not looking to go on a diet, just what foods are good for an over active thyroid

Thanks!!

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 November 2014 - 20:30
FTPO, For thyroid patients only, are patient groups related to Stop the Thyroid madness website. Good luck Graves.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 November 2014 - 18:18
Hi Chocabella Thanks for that will have a look, I'm personally choosing the medications etc as it is quite advanced already. What does FTPO stand for? Sweetenough38, thanks very much, will give them a call.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 November 2014 - 15:02
Graves2201, this is an FB group for Graves: https://www.facebook.com/groups/94386259461/ I am self treating and the FTPO groups have helped me so much, guidance at every step. I hope you find the help you need.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 16:19
Hi Everyone I've recently been diagnosed with Graves disease and not having much luck finding a dietitian or someone to speak to about what foods are good and what foods are bad etc. I have tried google etc but the results are really not clear enough to follow. Any help would be greatly appreciated. P.S not looking to go on a diet, just what foods are good for an over active thyroid Thanks!! I take my mother to Weightcare in Dhcc building 64, 363 5382 Dr Rita is amazing and has put her on the right path, she also see Dr Sean Miner across the hall at California Chiropractic as she suffered from bad back problems due to her weight, she is doing so much better now, he is so good with her. I sure they would all be able to help you....
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 15:01
I agree, it is very confusing. I would suggest do you own research, because God has a way of guiding us to what we need, when we start looking for it. Also, Please research about RAI before you decide on anything. These will be really helpful,as these are actual patient experience: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/search/graves The best way to go about any autoimmune condition is to see a Functional Medicine Doctor, who could be an Allopathic MD, a Naturopath, or a Chiroptactic. But I have yet to find one here in Dubai. Good luck with everything! <em>edited by Chocobella on 27/11/2014</em>
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 14:56
One more thing: AIP is not for life. You do it for a period of 4 weeks to 6 months, in this time your immune system resets. Then you gradually start adding back other food items from Paleo diet, but you might still have issues with nightshades. It is important to know that gluten and dairy might forever be out, and yet, some people have been able to add back some dairy to their diet after the AIP.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 14:56
Hi Chocobella Thanks for the reply, I have had all the tests done and currently on anti thyroid and heart medication as its quite advanced already. Will have a look at the links sent, as I have seen that I should be consuming dairy. Its all so confusing at this point. Thanks again and take care x
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 14:50
Graves2201, I have Hashimotos. You might know that it is the opposite of Graves. Diet wise, the most important thing to remember is that if you have one autoimmune disease, you are likely to have more. I have 4 autoimmune disorders. I eat paleo, but with confirmed Celiac and another autoimmune disease not yet confirmed but pretty obvious, I am preparing to go AIP. The best diet for autoimmune disease is Auotimmune Protocol, or AIP: http://www.thepaleomom.com/autoimmunity/the-autoimmune-protocol. This diet has been proven to be the most effective for calming your immune system as it completely does away with allergens and gut destroying foods. You could possibly eat goitrogens with abandon, and eat them raw, if you cook them the goitrogens are deactivated. There is unfortunately way more support for Hashimotos than Graves. Have you also had your thyroid panel done? Free T3, Free T4, TSH? Are you on any medication? Recently Dr. Amy Myers did an autoimmune summit, she herself suffered from Graves. http://www.amymyersmd.com/about/my-story/ I listened to most of the speakers in this summit, and every single one of them says: NO gluten and dairy. Read this website: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com Although Janie who started this website, does not have an autoimmune issue, this website is goldmine for all co-factors and comorbidities of thyroid disease. These are some links on Graves on this website: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ I will try and find out if there is a group for Graves. Take care! <em>edited by Chocobella on 27/11/2014</em>
 
 

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