GreenEyedBlonde
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or something else? I have had Hashimoto's for 30 years and taking T4. TSH was in normal range until I went on a very low carb diet last year and ended up with a TSH of 19.8. Found the Ray Peat forum and have become more aware of the connection between diet/activity and symptoms. I have had severe insomnia for over ten years. I either cannot fall asleep or wake up around 3am. I have tried the 'sleepy dust' if I awake around 3a and it seems to work. Many times, however, I just can't fall asleep. I feel wired, nasal congestion, slight headache, and an internal 'buzzy' feeling. So I get up, have a piece of cheese and some aspirin. Sometimes it works but usually I have to add in 5-10mg of valium. Of course, the next day I feel pretty sick.
I have now been able to associate this difficulty falling asleep with doing some mild to moderate cardio during the day. With Hashimoto's I have learned that I cannot do any type of intense exercise. I stick with pilates, yoga, or treadmill walking. It is on the days that I spend 1 hour on the treadmill at 3.5mph that I cannot fall asleep. I try to make sure I do this in the morning so as not to disrupt my sleep but it still does. I do make sure I eat something light before bed - maybe cheese and orange juice. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I have now been able to associate this difficulty falling asleep with doing some mild to moderate cardio during the day. With Hashimoto's I have learned that I cannot do any type of intense exercise. I stick with pilates, yoga, or treadmill walking. It is on the days that I spend 1 hour on the treadmill at 3.5mph that I cannot fall asleep. I try to make sure I do this in the morning so as not to disrupt my sleep but it still does. I do make sure I eat something light before bed - maybe cheese and orange juice. Does anyone have any suggestions?