Question:
Hello!
Thank you so much for your
previous answer to me!
It was
very helpful.
I went
for a blood test to determine whether there could be a problem with
my thyroid, because of my sudden weight gain.
But the
test results came back negative.
Could
it be because the information in the test was misread or something?
Should
I still consider going for another test for my thyroid?
Does
fibromyalgia cause weight gain, because at this moment, the weight
is the biggest problem for me?
I have
picked up 20kg within about 8 months!
And I
haven't been doing anything different with my diet or anything else
and I am not usually an overweight person! Thanks!
Drienie
Answer:
Dear Drienie
It would
be reasonable to see an Endocrinologist for this thyroid blood work
testing since this type of a doctor specializes in the thyroid and
often other types of doctor misread or misunderstand the findings
Viruses,
bacterial infections and antibiotics can cause a temporary mess up
to the endocrine system.
People
with viruses, bacterial infections and taking antibiotics should be
tested again (if they were already tested) with a complete thyroid
blood work up AFTER their system is completely free of any virus,
bacterial infections or antibiotics.
While
there is no lab test to confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, your
doctor may want to rule out other conditions that may have similar
symptoms.
Blood
tests may include:
-Complete
blood count
-Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
-Thyroid function tests
Since
the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, there is no fibromyalgia cure.
Medications
can help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Common
choices include:
-Analgesics
-Antidepressants
-Physical therapy
-Counseling
Fibromyalgia
leads to hormonal imbalances, affecting levels of cortisol, thyroid,
serotonin and insulin, as well as the production of growth hormones.
Because of this hormonal imbalance, metabolism slows down and weight
gain often follows.
Fibromyalgia
is not a specific illness,what works for one person very frequently
does not work for another but eliminating at least some of these foods
is worth a try:
-Aspartame
(NutraSweet). Foods sweetened with aspartame could exacerbate fibromyalgia
symptoms.
-Food additives including MSG (monosodium glutamine) and nitrates.
-Sugar, fructose, and simple carbohydrates.
-Caffeine - including coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate.
-Yeast and gluten.
-Dairy.
-Nightshade plants: Tomatoes, chili and bell peppers, potatoes and
eggplant.
