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What Causes Fatigue Despite Taking Synthroid For Thyroid Disorder?
I have Hashimotos thyroid problem, am on synthroid but am still tired and unable to loose weight. My doctor says the tsh levels are good. What health products are safe and effective to get my adrenals boosted so I can have healthy energy and loose weight?
Tue, 26 Jul 2016
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In terms of the adrenals, problems with the adrenal gland is not a common cause of fatigue.
Addisons disease, where there is a decrease in cortisol from the adrenal gland occurs in 40 to 60 people out of a million.
Some persons are concerned with adrenal fatigue but this is not an actual condition.
Anemia can sometimes cause fatigue so your doctors may want to rule this out as a cause.
Weight loss can be achieved by diet changes and activity (at least 150 mins a week).
Diet changes can involve a low carb diet or low fat/low calorie diet, the two main diets.
You can choose the one that best suits you.
Using a food diary to note everything that you eat or drink would also help as well.
All sodas/fruits drinks should be replaced with water
I hope this helps
In terms of the adrenals, problems with the adrenal gland is not a common cause of fatigue.
Addisons disease, where there is a decrease in cortisol from the adrenal gland occurs in 40 to 60 people out of a million.
Some persons are concerned with adrenal fatigue but this is not an actual condition.
Anemia can sometimes cause fatigue so your doctors may want to rule this out as a cause.
Weight loss can be achieved by diet changes and activity (at least 150 mins a week).
Diet changes can involve a low carb diet or low fat/low calorie diet, the two main diets.
You can choose the one that best suits you.
Using a food diary to note everything that you eat or drink would also help as well.
All sodas/fruits drinks should be replaced with water
I hope this helps
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