Hashimoto's with breast lumps

[Charliixo]

Hi I am just wondering if Hashimoto's can cause lumps to form in breast tissue?

My doctor managed to locate what she could make out to be a cyst/lump and so she referred me to a breast clinic to be absolutely sure I did not have cancer.

When I saw the breast specialist he did not examine me the same way my doctor did. With my doctor she distinguished the cyst/lump and managed to locate it with her thumb and index finger. This breast specialist simply ran the palm of his hand up my breast and did not find this lump. So I was left thinking that either I was making it up or that he/my doctor were not examining me properly.

When I had the ultrasound scan the radiographer said I had dense breast tissue and that with petite women my age it was very common. She also said my hormones could be responsible too but I had been off my period for a week and so I would not have had any hormonal surges! The only thing I am left to dwell on now is the assumption that my thyroid hormones or indeed the TSH are responsible for this.

With the lump it is still there but there is no pain with it as before. The pain has been severe enough for painkillers but due to me being Hashimoto's I am not sure what ones I am allowed to take without there being implications of my illness worsening.

I read somewhere that dense breast tissue and hypothyroidism do share a connection but I am unsure of this. Just want this issue to be a bit more cleared up as I am sure my doctor and consultant now have the idea I was worrying over nothing.

Thanks for any help on this :)

[TheLightSeeker]

Olive oil heated is potentially pro-inflammatory over time.
I would use very little in the cooking and just add more afterwards
or best just use coconut oil.

I grew up in Greece where olive oil is considered as precious as
liquid gold-lol!- however, gone are the days of plentiful natural anti-oxidants
in the people's daily diets to help neutralize the damaging effects of oxidative processes (one of them being oxidation from heated cooking oils!)

You can buy magnesium chloride flakes, mix 50/50 with water, put in a spray bottle, spray all-over your body except genitals and other sensitive areas, wait 30 minutes and then shower thoroughly! 2-3 times a week.
Your body will just love it!!!
And much cheaper than ready made magnesium oil as it's called because of its smooth greasy feel to it.

Decaf tea maybe some, regular tea some, and herbal teas yes!

Spring water is from a natural source and consuming it one hour before or after meals does not interfere with digestion (by diluting stomach acid).

Sardines and pilchards (same family), rich in omega-3, are considered safe.

Aerobic workouts are likely too intense and if you pay enough attention,
you will probably notice a pattern, showing some negative consequence,
following your workouts (could be only many hours later).
Your adrenals at this stage need lower intensity activities calm conditions
and plenty of rest!

Nuts and seeds are fine as along as you don't overdo it.
Fruits contain a lot of sugar, so some consumption is OK, but again, proceed with caution.

Your body must go into an optimum circadian rhythm, so getting into a "clock-work" schedule will be ideal for adrenal recovery purposes.

Hope it helps!

Cheers!
Niko

[Charliixo]

Hi Niko thanks for your reply.

I have been missing meals every single day. I do snack but I have been eating unhealthy snacks such as biscuits and chocolate bars. Since eliminating gluten and dairy this is no longer applicable so maybe something like fresh fruit/nuts would be a good idea? Sunflower seeds/pumpkin seeds? I have lots of them left over!

We use olive oil in cooking so that is fine. :)

What sort of fish in low in mercury? Sardines? Pilchards? They are both firm favourites of mine.

I do drink tea 2-5 times a day so is it worth going for decaffeinated tea? Coffee is something I do not drink as much, maybe once a week if less.

Why drink spring water one hour from meals? Just curious...

I don't eat or snack late so that's ok.

Aha - Funny you should mention transdermal magnesium chloride as I have been looking at a magnesium supplement that sprays onto the skin and then massaged in. Then I shall acquire that. :)

I have ordered a digestive enzyme so that is fine, too.

I do occasionally walk but not very much. I do aerobic workouts so is it wise to stop anything too intense?

We go to bed before 11pm but do not sleep before this time. The only times we stay up late are on Friday and Saturday nights so is it a good idea to go to bed early on the Friday and Saturday nights too?

I will have to order a new adrenal stress profile as the current one I have contains details that have now expired.

Thanks for your help! :)

[TheLightSeeker]

Ho Charliixo

Tips to improve adrenal function:

Food and diet.

Never miss a meal. Snack between meals. Eat low glycemic foods with protein and coconut oil and or olive oil (olive oil drizzled, not heated).
Consume fresh organic salads and vegetables, grass fed meat, free-range poultry and low-mercury fish.
Do not use cooking oils as they're subject to oxidation and contribute to inflammation.
Avoid carbs like the plague! Avoid excess caffeine and stimulants.
Drink plenty of spring water 1 hour away from meals.
Self test for low stomach acid. See my earlier reply.
Do not eat or snack late at night.
Take high quality omega 3s , transdermal magnesium chloride, undenatured
whey isolate protein powder (precursor for glutathione synthesis)
Caution: must be undenatured and pure. No heat, no blender!
Take digestive enzymes to help with digestion and probiotics for maintaining
your healthy intestinal flora. This really helps to lower internal stress.

Other tips.
Engage in moderate intensity activities, like yoga, walking, tai-chi.
Do daily meditation.
I do conscious breathing meditation, subliminal binaural
beats meditation (go to the brainwave generator website for free software),
self-hypnosis, mantra chanting, just name it!
Warning!!!  Once you really get in and start realizing its potential, you'll be hooked for life!
Go to bed early, try for before 11pm and avoid any engaging activities prior to that including computers. Best time to meditate!

Herbal and other supplementation tips, after you get your adrenal stress profile
results.

Have a good day!
Niko

[TheLightSeeker]

When testing for testosterone levels, it is very important to be tested more than once.
One week you may test high for testosterone and the following week you may test normal, as testosterone levels are sensitive to many  factors.

The other issue with testing for Testosterone, is that free Testosterone is a
particularly minute amount (even much more minute for women's ) and most labs use inexpensive cost effective methods, which unfortunately are not the most accurate and reliable,specially when it concerns precise measurements of such tiny volume values..

Higher Testosterone levels would possibly also explain acne issues, barring other reasons.

Genetic causes or idiopathic (doctors like this term when they cannot find the cause) are also possible.

"High levels  of Andogen and Testosterone" is what I intended to type instead of "High levels of Androsterone and Testosterone", in my previous reply.

Cheers!
Niko

[Charliixo]

Thanks for replying.

One question I have: I was tested for testosterone and it was normal! So might the unwanted hair growth be idiopathic?

:)

[TheLightSeeker]

Low blood pressure can be due to Aldosterone deficiency
(which helps regulate Sodium/Potassium levels) and high blood pressure can be due to excess Aldosterone.
Trying more natural sea salt in your diet might help.

 Elevated Cortisol (often due to stress) causes low blood sugar and generates high production of Insulin (Cortisol converts glycogen into 
glucose)
A Low carb diet (also limiting your intake of high glycemic indexed foods) helps avoid the High Cortisol-High Insulin 2 way continuous cycle as also High Insulin (Inflammatory process) causes High Cortisol!
Depression can be alleviated by correcting hypoglycemia and restorating
of the adrenal hormones Cortisol and norepinephrine, to normal levels .

Unwanted hair growth could be because of because of elevated levels of
Androsterone amd Testosterone.

 Chronic stress and elevated Cortisol leads to chronic low levels of HCL.
Many serious health issues start from low HCL.
Consider for this the baking soda "Burp" test or the Betaine HCL challenge.Look them up or ask me for details.

New pains or worsening pains are to be expected.
Adrenaline sensitizes nerve endings, causing lower tolerance to pains which otherwise would not be an issue.

Neurotransmitter depletion due to impaired digestion (re: low HCL and other factors) and lower protein levels (b/c of poor amino-acid absorption) will cause headaches and other symptoms.

The immune system because of adrenal hormone dysregulation could be under performing or over-reactive.

More later. Gotta go!

Niko