JL911 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 I am currently in a 3 going on 4 year relationship with my gf. What i can say is simple...We started off hot and heavy and wonderful as most couples do then settled in a bit...Thats fine and is just normal progression. My gf has been struggling with thyroid issues for most of her life. Well a year and a half into our relationship her thyroid disorder became very bad and the meds she was on stopped working....We spent the next year of our lives bouncing doctor to doctor...blood test to blood test...Her energy level tanked, her sex drive became non exhistant to the point I am lucky to even get a kiss as of late, she has gained a couple pounds and hates her self image (while I still find her attractive), is kinda irriatable and thus our relationship has been kinda struggling... We have found a doctor who seems to finally be treating some of these problems effectively. It has got a little better, but it is still very complicated and seems things change so much day to day with her energy level, ect.... I love this girl wit all that I am and feel like I am hanging by a thread as of late. I feel like nothing I do helps...This complete lack of energy and lack of any sexual desire makes me feel quite unwanted in our relationship...I am literally stressed to the max and have been holding back so much trying to make things easier on her and keep the moods as light and fun as possible, but I am falling apart inside. This is effecting my mood, my job, my homelife, and is really dragging me down. I am really tired of keeping this all in...I feel like I am walking on eggshells everyday. I feel like if I let this out its going to fly out and it is not going to be a discussion but a horrible fight...
tman666 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 While I'm not anywhere near an expert on thyroid problems, her diet could impact her issues. It's my understanding that thyroid issues are best treated through proper medication AND diet. You didn't mention whether she has hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, so I can't really help you with any resources yet. You might ask this question to JC Deen in his "Questions" section at JCDFitness.com. He has (if I recall correctly) hypothyroidism, and has mentioned in the past that by switching to a gluten-free diet, along with a proper medication stack, he has been able to control it. He's pretty prompt in his responses, especially if they're good topics like this.
ShatteredReality Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 I am hypothyroid. Now...I don't have the lack of sexual desire some have - but I do struggle with energy levels and some mood stability. I find when I come home after work I don't have the "energy" left to be perky and happy all night too. And I am, by nature, a fairly chipper person. I just get drained and kinda...blah. Ok, so that's when I allow myself to be lazy and not be regimented. She needs to change how she eats. First and foremost. More protein and fewer simple carbs. The carbs drag down the thyroid function. It's almost like having certain food allergies - there are triggers that will make her lethargic. She should also be using some sort of fiber supplement. When the endocrine system is wacky, so is the digestive system. I take thyroid meds, but I also use some of the more natural methods to help it out...cause the meds alone don't cut it. Also, Maca Root is a good natural supplement that helps the entire endocrine system. It's got a bonus of giving added energy and increasing sex drive. I take the minimum dose, because if I increase my sex drive any more my husband will go insane - but for a girl like her you might see a good amount of improvement. If she's on antidepressants it doesn't have the same effect. And with thyroid issues - anti depressants make anorgasma a real issue. Not only do you struggle with the lack of drive, but also the lack of release. For some, anyhow. Again - the lack of drive info I get from other thyroid disorder folks I have spoken with over the years.
Author JL911 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 Her new doctor has taken the holistic approach to things...she is on the armor thyroid and natural supplements...she eats well and doesnt endulge in the simple sugars much... She is on a slu of natural supplements and vitimans...her last visit revealed an improvement in her thyroid function and also revealed some problems with an iron diffiency...she was on an iron supplement...but is now on Rx of Iron. It has got better but still not 100%...this dr is very thorough and we both are confident in his treatment and how he orders necessary blood screenings that previous doctors have neglected...this has just consumed her and I miss her
FitChick Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 The hardest thing when you are hypo is finding a good doctor. That is 90% of the battle. Still, it takes many months to sort things out and you need yearly checkups and blood work to make sure you are at the optimum levels. Also, since symptoms of hypo and perimenopause and menopause are similar, women need to get a female hormone panel done yearly as well, then take bioidentical hormones if you want to have a sex drive.
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