A traditional doctor diagnosed me with Lupus in 2014. He said I would "die within 2 years if I didn't start taking medication right away."

He also said changing my diet would not help in any way.

I changed my diet.

I'm still here.

Thread for #autoimmune #warrior.

After finding nodules on my thyroid in 2015, I was finally also diagnosed with #Hashimotos last year. Last check was that the nodules are shrinking.

I am currently medication-free and presenting as subclinical. So I try to manage day-to-day with the fluctuating symptoms:

fatigue, hair loss, body aches, dry skin, insomnia, anxiety, depression, irritability, hair loss, unwanted weight loss ... my body is now swinging from hyper- to hypothyroidism. Challenging. But not insurmountable.

#thyroidawarenessmonth

My heart was checked. Those symptoms can't be treated by diet or supplements. So I'm looking for a qualified doctor who focuses on #autoimmune health with experience in natural approaches (recommendations welcome).

#thyroidawarenessmonth

I encourage anyone who has found this thread by invitation or chance to educate yourself. When I was very discouraged, the #MedicalMedium series allowed me to take immediate action that started me in a better direction.

#recommended
#AutoImmune
#thyroidawarenessmonth

No grains has helped me feel better ...

https://twitter.com/natashayounge/status/1102007944227553282?s=19

#nograins #autoimmune #healing #healthylife #nutrition #lupus #Hashimotos #cooking

#Rebounding for 5-10 min daily is a gentle way to get your lymphatic system moving. Here's more about why it's important to get moving for #autoimmune #healing.

https://www.wellbeingjournal.com/rebounding-good-for-the-lymph-system/

#HealthyLife #ideas #lupus #Hashimotos

It's challenging to feel confident in public when flares attack your face. A flare made my mouth look like the exorcist this month (me below)... these are times I realize #gratitude is the only way forward. Who cares what I look like - I'm alive! #lupus #Hashimotos #autoimmune

Resharing this one from @TheDaisydean for #LupusAwarenessMonth. I went undiagnosed for Lupus SLE (skin), because my symptoms were mild. If you have more than one symptom on this picture, don't ignore it. You can request labs from your regular doctor.

#lupus #AutoImmuneWarrior

Autoimmune diseases (like #lupus) can be affected by a leaky gut. If you're looking for detail on what that is and what tests to get, this article goes deep.

https://draxe.com/leaky-gut-test/ 
via #draxe
#LupusAwarenessMonth #AutoImmuneWarrior

Super exciting update: after 7 months of a diet free from gluten, dairy, grains, night shades and legumes, I have no anti-bodies present for #Hashimotos. Persistence is paying off.

#NonGMO #organic #AutoImmuneWarrior #lupus #transformation #healthylife

#Anxiety has been a side-effect of living in constant uncertainty of when a flare will happen. #Meditation is a tool I will discuss more, as it is a habit I've been working on ( and failing at ) for some time...
#autoimmunehealth

The most important daily practice, however, has been #forgiveness. It may seem irrelevant to #autoimmune healing. But speaking from my own experience only, I feel it is making a big difference. It's not easy, but it is a component of healing which all too often gets ignored.