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ansteynomad:
Morning all.

I should have another endo appointment coming up and I'm starting to think about what I want to get out of it.

I'm on T3 and probably feeling 80% well now, but despite a low carb, gluten free diet, and an active lifestyle, I have gained 20lbs in the last eight months.

My consultant told me I should go gluten free because he finds 'his ladies' do better that way, even if they are not coeliac, but he offered no advice, and I cannot continue with this weight gain.

I'm wondering whether anyone has had a referral to an NHS dietician and if so, whether anything good or useful came of it.

Thanks

AN

motherelle:
Hello An I was referred to a dietician as part of the Weigh ahead scheme .She actually use to work in the

Endo clinic . To be honest although she was lovely she didn't know as much about food and Hypothyroidism

as  I did . I didn't have another appointment yet as they want me to see a Psychologist first .She said she would do

some research in the mean time .

She was concerned that i have problems eating 3 meals a day ,never have much of an appetite .

She tried to do a 3 meal a day plan for me to stick to ,but I have found it very difficult .

I am due to phone her soon so if she says anything that I think will be helpful i will let you know .

Motherelle .x

sooze:
Hi AN
I have! You've got to be careful who you get though, as there are some brilliant ones working at uchw and some really dire ones. I saw a really dreadful one in connection with my coeliacs who did not have a clue about elimination diets (she said it was ok to have a little bit of whatever you are eliminating!!). More recently my gastro has referred me to a fab lady who took a complete family history and listened to me like no other nhs doc has done - my first appointment was a full hour. She's even written to my gp to suggest he refer me for a second opinion on my thyroid to someone in London.

I don't know if you can specify which dietician you see. Maybe worth a quick call to the dietetics dept to ask if endo could refer you to a particular one? You can also check to see if my lady does clinics on cov as well as Rugby. Let me know if you're interested and I'll send you her name on face book.

I'm sure that she or a good colleague of hers would help you with going gf. I've got lots of relevant books you could borrow as well! I thought you were already gf? I'm happy to answer any specific questions if that would help, though you're more likely to catch me on facebook these days!

xx

scarlett:
I saw an nhs dietician & alas she was one of the dire ones sooze said are about

Never had such terrible advice

Fingers crossed you find a good one

X

krissy:

Hello AN,

I was referred to a dietician, on the NHS, because although negative twice at coeliac test, I was still symptomatic.
The first one I saw for a few months was not great, the next one was really good and put me on the Fodmap diet which has proven to be a great success and I am symptoms-free unless I eat the wrong foods.
I noticed that I control my weight better if I eat properly. When I don't eat enough, I put on weight. I know it sounds weird but... Not enough food will not help a hypo. I agree with WHEAT free, not with GLUTEN free. BIIIIIG difference in terms of what you can eat!
Rude Health's oaty thins are a fantastic addition to my diet.

If you are not happy (completely) by the dietician you see, ask to see another. That simple.  You probably will be labelled IBS but it doesn't matter, as long as you get put on a diet that works for you.

You must feel terrible with this weight gain despite doing all the right things.

Anita was suggesting Adcal (Vit D) supplement, she said she lost weight since taking it.
How about Kelp, can you take it as a supplement, supposing you are not Hashimoto?

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