Hey guys! I’m new to this forum, but it seems to be a busy one so I was hoping to pick your brains a little.
A short backdrop - I have Hashimotos Thyroid (part of my thyroid removed as well), PCOS (with severe bouts of insulin resistance), and euosoniphilic esophogitis (triggered by large amounts of fluid milk or yogurt). I am definitely not new to Keto- I started back in 2015 and have absolutely loved how it just minimizes and takes away a huge portion of my autoimmune symptoms I’ve had all of my life. I am a Keto cycler- strict keto for 6-8 weeks, upping my healthy carbs for a week, fasting, and then back on to keto. I fins that I feel best this way, and it keeps my energy levels up and my symptoms down.
Recently I’ve had to switch thyroid medications in order to prep my body for a future pregnancy, but I’ve found myself miserable. In turn, on my last cycle off I fell off of the bandwagon and really spiralled keto-wise. For the life of me I can’t seem to get back on without severe stomach pain. My doctor says its most likely due to my body’s physiology changing with the meds, and has referred me to an integrational/nutrition specialist.
In all reality, I can’t afford to add another doctor to my list. This endocrinologist is AMAZING, and is extremely supportive of my keto decision. I won’t be switching, but can’t afford 2 doctors either.
I suppose posting in a forum is a last-approach method now, in hopes that maybe some of you have experienced stomach pain in getting back onto keto? I know I would feel alot better if I could get back into the routine, but as of now I am unmotivated, depressed and 30 pounds more than I have ever weighed. Im developing harmful eating habits (“fasting”, but more like skipping meals and then binge eating), and I HATE the way sugar and carbs make me feel. I am constantly craving them and I always feel hungry. It’s depressing to know my potential but feel as though I’m falling further away from it.
I’ll end my rant here, I hope most of this made sense. Thank you in advance!