Puzzling Intestinal Cramps, Etc.

I had been doing very well physically for over a month. I had no new respiratory infections. I was tolerating well my 50mcg dose of T4 plus two 5mcg )divided) doses of T3 supplements. So my hypothyroid symptoms (fatigue, low body temp and irregularity) continued to decrease until I felt almost 'normal' playing tennis on Saturday. I had all the energy I needed to play an hour of tennis, walk around the lake for another 1-1/4 hours and then walk to a local restaurant for dinner (another 60 minute round trip walk) that day. However, I awoke the next morning with intestinal cramps and almost diarrhea. My gut felt like I would have diarrhea (cramps, queasiness, nausea), but I didn't actually have diarrhea. Maybe my gut's good bacteria level is high enough to fight off whatever caused those symptoms.

However, I still have those symptoms today. So I wonder whether (1) I consumed an allergen during the restaurant dinner (although I ordered the same entree, which I always eat without problems) or (2) I contracted some kind of intestinal bacteria (which could cause cramping pain and bloating--I've had some of that) or (3) my T4 supplement finally raised my thyroid hormone levels high enough to cause hyperthyroid symptoms (diarrhea and cramping intestinal pain can be hyperthyroid symptoms). However, I don't have any other hyper symptoms (like palpitations or overheating). So I really don't know what caused these cramping gut pains.

Meanwhile I will reduce my daily magnesium supplement, which can cause diarrhea and can also prevent thyroid absorption if taken too close to thyroid doses. Maybe some peppermint tea could relax my intestines. (I usually avoid peppermint tea, because it also relaxes the lower esophageal valve and can thereby cause reflux.) I experienced slightly less cramping pain today (or maybe I'm just accustomed to that symptom after 2 days). I really hope I don't have another gut bacteria ... been there, done that too many times already. Nevertheless, if these symptoms continue, I need to take yet another stool test for bacteria, parasites and/or yeast.

Spring finally arrived in Seattle. We had our first 70 degree day on Saturday. I plan to plant squash seed in hills on the next sunny day (hopefully Tuesday). My tomato seedlings are flourishing in my studio (south facing) window. However, I won't put those into the garden for a few more weeks. (Everything will be late this year, because we had such a cold spring.) My husband is anxious to plant green beans. We're planting some crops so late that we may be in Maui when our vegies (and grapes) are ripe enough to pick. I certainly won't stay home to harvest. LOL

I've also sewed several A-line skirts (5?) and one pencil skirt during this rainy spring. I plan to make more pencil skirts, but need to alter some old denim shorts (which are too long and too wide) and a pair of white trousers. (I'll make skinny pants from trousers which have stretch.)

I haven't done much serious computer shopping, but I decided I prefer a smaller screen (13-14 inch) notebook rather than a really small (10 inch screen) netbook (which is lighter, but difficult to see). I don't actually need a laptop until October (when we go to Maui for 16 days). I can decide later.

Last (but not least LOL) my hairstyle finally looks like a short bob with bangs (from the front). However the sideview shows that I'm growing out my 'pixie' cut, because the shortest hair is near the ears, while in front and in back of my ears I have longer hair. I'm still uncertain about whether I want a shorter in back, longer in front tapered bob or a precision arched extended bang cut (hair is shorter around my face and longer in the back). I like the precision arched style, but I may want hair off my face during hot weather. I also may want to wear a ponytail during hot weather, which I can't do with the arched extended bang style. So I'll just wait to see how I feel when my hair is longer and the weather is hotter.