Hashimoto or Menopause? | Hashimoto Coach

Just one more month and I'll be turning 45. When I used to think of 45, I thought that was really old. Now, I have to say, lately I've been feeling quite old myself.

About 10 years ago, a lot started changing for me. I blamed it on work stress, quitting smoking, and other issues going on, only to be diagnosed with Hashimoto's a year later. A journey followed to get stabilized on levothyroxine.

Yet, apart from a few good spells, I haven't felt like the fit, energetic, fun Kris in a very long time.

Independent, cheerful, full of life, and decisive.

A lot has happened since then—Covid hit, losses of loved ones, job loss.

Once again, I thought: it must be that, I just need to rest.

But what if I've been living like an elite athlete for years—no smoking, no drinking, a very stable circadian rhythm, healthy organic food, and lots of walking—and yet I still feel so miserable?

I've always learned and lived by doing things myself, just pushing through, but now I want to see if I can benefit from BHRT.

Because after reading back through many diaries and reviewing my symptoms...

...could it also be menopause (which I might have already been dealing with for 4 years)?

Because if my brain is lacking certain chemicals, I can do whatever I want, but my elite athlete lifestyle isn't going to pull me out of it.

I hope with all my heart that this is going to help, because I want my life back... or at least to be able to participate again.

And if I need bioidentical hormones for that, then that's perfectly fine!

To be continued! They are already in the house, just waiting for the right moment!

Talk soon!