Sorry - been away a while. Ok - I have always had a lower body temp - usually log in @ 96.6 - have a low grade fever (& feel it at 98!) Used to have very oily hair - but has been normal to dry for years, thought that was just an age thing. So - early on had my thyroid tested & it showed normal. However - was not too impressed with the competency of the md who was unable to diagnose me. At that time (it was right after the surgery & at the onset of the weight gain) I was experiencing severe intestinal pain - used to bloat up like I was pregnant & to term - ended up in the emergency room many times with no diagnosis. (Though they kept running pregnancy tests on me - Duh - "never listen to the patient they don't know what's going on!") Turned out (2 years later) I discovered through advice from a dietician & process of elimination, that I could no longer tolerate Turkey! (very curious) There were other things in my diet that caused severe pain - but turkey was the worst. Those other things I have been able to re-incorporate over the years (lettuce - broccoli, celery, peppers, cabbage, apples, fresh melons - all those good gassy things) but turkey is still a major no-no! Will try the beet root & etc - but what should I try for a slow thyroid??