In what I was told was peri-menopause, I experienced common issues such as weakness, weight gain despite my active lifestyle and healthy eating, mood changes, and brain fog. My hormone levels were low-normal. I tried numerous hormone replacement combinations without much success. Seeing various doctors was particularly frustrating for me as a nurse, since I felt no one was addressing why I felt dreadful, even though they could if they truly cared. Eventually, I saw a doctor who noted that my thyroid tests were on the lower end and suggested a small dose of Synthroid. However, as he wasn't an endocrinologist, I left feeling somewhat disheartened. I decided to try Gaia thyroid support instead, which has been wonderful for me. It took about a week, but my brain fog cleared, my energy levels improved, and I no longer felt the need to sleep all day. My mood has also significantly improved.
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