Intro and Questions

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the board Kathy. WOW you have been through

a lot. glad the lex. is doing something for you. When

I'm going through a real high stress time I'll raise

my lex. up by 1/2 pill until the stress level goes

down. This helps keep the anxiety level and crying

episodes down. I used to be on lorazapam for anxiety

attacks. I've been off of it for years now since

counseling helped a lot to resolve issues and deep

hurts.

I've read from several people that being on lex. does

come with tiredness. This makes (for me anyway)it

rather difficult to want to do anything. My brother

and I are sharing an apartment for now and a lot of

times he's the one to help me get off my duff and do

things with him. I also deal with fms which has

chronic fatigue (which is a syndrom of its own).

Sometimes I can't tell if I'm just plain tired or

lazy.

ak

--- Momof2gr8kids <sk8ingmomof2@...> wrote:

> Hi. I'm Kathy and I just recently joined the group.

> I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for about a month

> now. I did have some mild side effects for the

> first 2 weeks, but that's all seemed to subside now.

> Except for the tiredness...I seem to be tired no

> matter when I take it. I've tried am and pm and

> midday, it's all about the same. I take it for

> depression and anxiety. My major problem with my

> depression was that I was having a hard time

> controlling my anger, or should I say rage? It was

> mostly directed towards my hubby because he's just

> the one who knows how to push the buttons. I've

> definitely noticed a difference in my temper. I

> haven't had that physical rage feeling in a couple

> weeks at least...it was awful...it was

> uncontrollable and it was a real physical

> thing...not that I got violent, but I just could

> feel it down to my core, if that makes sense. It

> all started after my 1st child was born and I think

> I had mild postpartum then and things just gradually

> built and got worse.

> My 2nd child is almost 2 and she was diagnosed

> with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis a few months ago.

> Just knowing your child has a chronic illness that

> could be physically limiting is bad enough, but then

> dealing with the day to day doctors, medicines,

> injections at home, painful flareups, etc. can push

> anyone over the edge. I also used to get real

> anxious when I felt I was being rushed and could

> feel that physically as well. That for the most

> part has gone away since starting the Lexapro.

> There's a lot more but that's the crux of it..

>

> Although I'm pleased with the results so far, I

> also feel like the fog hasn't completely lifted, if

> you know what I mean. Has anyone increased the

> dosage and found that makes the difference? Can you

> explain what you experienced going from say 10 mg to

> 20 mg in terms of improvement in mood, temper, other

> symptoms? Also, my psychiatrist mentioned that as

> he monitors my medication, it's possible he could

> add another AD if needed. Do any of you take more

> than one AD and what has been your experience with

> Lexapro and the other AD? I understand that this is

> a very individual thing, but I'm just trying to get

> an idea whether my expectations are realistic. This

> is my first time on any AD.

> Thanks and glad to be here!

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Were you having problems sleeping at night without the Klonopin or did you just

never feel like you had enough sleep?

mferdinand <mark.ferdinand@...> wrote:

Ask your doctor about taking Klonopin at night for sleep, in

combination with the Lexapro in the morning. I've suffered with

anxiety/depression for 15 years and tried just about everything.

Sleep deprivation had been my biggest nemesis. I'm always looking

for something better but until then the combination above has let me

sleep at night and feel quite normal during the day for the last 3

years.

>

> > Hi. I'm Kathy and I just recently joined the group.

> > I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for about a month

> > now. I did have some mild side effects for the

> > first 2 weeks, but that's all seemed to subside now.

> > Except for the tiredness...I seem to be tired no

> > matter when I take it. I've tried am and pm and

> > midday, it's all about the same. I take it for

> > depression and anxiety. My major problem with my

> > depression was that I was having a hard time

> > controlling my anger, or should I say rage? It was

> > mostly directed towards my hubby because he's just

> > the one who knows how to push the buttons. I've

> > definitely noticed a difference in my temper. I

> > haven't had that physical rage feeling in a couple

> > weeks at least...it was awful...it was

> > uncontrollable and it was a real physical

> > thing...not that I got violent, but I just could

> > feel it down to my core, if that makes sense. It

> > all started after my 1st child was born and I think

> > I had mild postpartum then and things just gradually

> > built and got worse.

> > My 2nd child is almost 2 and she was diagnosed

> > with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis a few months ago.

> > Just knowing your child has a chronic illness that

> > could be physically limiting is bad enough, but then

> > dealing with the day to day doctors, medicines,

> > injections at home, painful flareups, etc. can push

> > anyone over the edge. I also used to get real

> > anxious when I felt I was being rushed and could

> > feel that physically as well. That for the most

> > part has gone away since starting the Lexapro.

> > There's a lot more but that's the crux of it..

> >

> > Although I'm pleased with the results so far, I

> > also feel like the fog hasn't completely lifted, if

> > you know what I mean. Has anyone increased the

> > dosage and found that makes the difference? Can you

> > explain what you experienced going from say 10 mg to

> > 20 mg in terms of improvement in mood, temper, other

> > symptoms? Also, my psychiatrist mentioned that as

> > he monitors my medication, it's possible he could

> > add another AD if needed. Do any of you take more

> > than one AD and what has been your experience with

> > Lexapro and the other AD? I understand that this is

> > a very individual thing, but I'm just trying to get

> > an idea whether my expectations are realistic. This

> > is my first time on any AD.

> > Thanks and glad to be here!

> >

> >

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> Everyone is raving about the all-new Beta.

>

>

[Guest guest]

My major symptom for years is not being able to get to sleep and as a

result suffered physically and mentally. Lexapro helped deal with

the anxiety and Klonopin actually kicks me into sleep mode.

> >

> > > Hi. I'm Kathy and I just recently joined the group.

> > > I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for about a month

> > > now. I did have some mild side effects for the

> > > first 2 weeks, but that's all seemed to subside now.

> > > Except for the tiredness...I seem to be tired no

> > > matter when I take it. I've tried am and pm and

> > > midday, it's all about the same. I take it for

> > > depression and anxiety. My major problem with my

> > > depression was that I was having a hard time

> > > controlling my anger, or should I say rage? It was

> > > mostly directed towards my hubby because he's just

> > > the one who knows how to push the buttons. I've

> > > definitely noticed a difference in my temper. I

> > > haven't had that physical rage feeling in a couple

> > > weeks at least...it was awful...it was

> > > uncontrollable and it was a real physical

> > > thing...not that I got violent, but I just could

> > > feel it down to my core, if that makes sense. It

> > > all started after my 1st child was born and I think

> > > I had mild postpartum then and things just gradually

> > > built and got worse.

> > > My 2nd child is almost 2 and she was diagnosed

> > > with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis a few months ago.

> > > Just knowing your child has a chronic illness that

> > > could be physically limiting is bad enough, but then

> > > dealing with the day to day doctors, medicines,

> > > injections at home, painful flareups, etc. can push

> > > anyone over the edge. I also used to get real

> > > anxious when I felt I was being rushed and could

> > > feel that physically as well. That for the most

> > > part has gone away since starting the Lexapro.

> > > There's a lot more but that's the crux of it..

> > >

> > > Although I'm pleased with the results so far, I

> > > also feel like the fog hasn't completely lifted, if

> > > you know what I mean. Has anyone increased the

> > > dosage and found that makes the difference? Can you

> > > explain what you experienced going from say 10 mg to

> > > 20 mg in terms of improvement in mood, temper, other

> > > symptoms? Also, my psychiatrist mentioned that as

> > > he monitors my medication, it's possible he could

> > > add another AD if needed. Do any of you take more

> > > than one AD and what has been your experience with

> > > Lexapro and the other AD? I understand that this is

> > > a very individual thing, but I'm just trying to get

> > > an idea whether my expectations are realistic. This

> > > is my first time on any AD.

> > > Thanks and glad to be here!

> > >

> > >

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> > >

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> > Everyone is raving about the all-new Beta.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi

It sounds like you've had a tough time! I haven't heard about any of the other

problems that you've been experiencing being connected to . HOWEVER one

huge symptom of as opposed to a very serious illness like cancer, is that

the kids are completely healthy and happy in between episodes, and grow &

develop normally. Also it sounds typically that Eliza is acting normal

during episodes once the fever medication has kicked in. We have found this to

be so with our daughter Emma during episodes, but not during other viruses

like ear infections or tonsillitis.

Good luck

Inga (mom of Emma, 2.5 years, since age 11 months, and , 10

weeks, very healthy so far!)

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[Guest guest]

Hi

It sounds like you've had a tough time! I haven't heard about any of the other

problems that you've been experiencing being connected to . HOWEVER one

huge symptom of as opposed to a very serious illness like cancer, is that

the kids are completely healthy and happy in between episodes, and grow &

develop normally. Also it sounds typically that Eliza is acting normal

during episodes once the fever medication has kicked in. We have found this to

be so with our daughter Emma during episodes, but not during other viruses

like ear infections or tonsillitis.

Good luck

Inga (mom of Emma, 2.5 years, since age 11 months, and , 10

weeks, very healthy so far!)

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[Guest guest]

I too thought my son had some kind of cancer before we realized he had PFS. I

can't remember why, but his immunologist quickly ruled that out b/c he mentioned

that there was something in the bloodwork that would have tipped that off right

away. I'm sorry I can't remember what that was.

If your daughter is fevering like clockwork, sounds like some sort of PFS, but I

know your worry, I too was convinced my son was gravely ill. Since your

daughter has substantial throat involvement you may want to also see an ENT who

has experience with . You daughter is young, but for future consideration

studies and anecdotal stories have shown great promise after a tonsillectomy.

My son has a new pediatrician who has experience with and she is very

insistent that I strongly consider a T & A. All her patients (a whopping 3 of

them) that had , had T & A's and the never returned. I'm waiting on an

appointment with a local pediatric ENT who has done this procedure on

kids. However, I don't think my son is going to be a candidate at this time

because his throat involvement during an episode is minimal.

welcome!

[Guest guest]

I too thought my son had some kind of cancer before we realized he had PFS. I

can't remember why, but his immunologist quickly ruled that out b/c he mentioned

that there was something in the bloodwork that would have tipped that off right

away. I'm sorry I can't remember what that was.

If your daughter is fevering like clockwork, sounds like some sort of PFS, but I

know your worry, I too was convinced my son was gravely ill. Since your

daughter has substantial throat involvement you may want to also see an ENT who

has experience with . You daughter is young, but for future consideration

studies and anecdotal stories have shown great promise after a tonsillectomy.

My son has a new pediatrician who has experience with and she is very

insistent that I strongly consider a T & A. All her patients (a whopping 3 of

them) that had , had T & A's and the never returned. I'm waiting on an

appointment with a local pediatric ENT who has done this procedure on

kids. However, I don't think my son is going to be a candidate at this time

because his throat involvement during an episode is minimal.

welcome!

[Guest guest]

I too thought my son had some kind of cancer before we realized he had PFS. I

can't remember why, but his immunologist quickly ruled that out b/c he mentioned

that there was something in the bloodwork that would have tipped that off right

away. I'm sorry I can't remember what that was.

If your daughter is fevering like clockwork, sounds like some sort of PFS, but I

know your worry, I too was convinced my son was gravely ill. Since your

daughter has substantial throat involvement you may want to also see an ENT who

has experience with . You daughter is young, but for future consideration

studies and anecdotal stories have shown great promise after a tonsillectomy.

My son has a new pediatrician who has experience with and she is very

insistent that I strongly consider a T & A. All her patients (a whopping 3 of

them) that had , had T & A's and the never returned. I'm waiting on an

appointment with a local pediatric ENT who has done this procedure on

kids. However, I don't think my son is going to be a candidate at this time

because his throat involvement during an episode is minimal.

welcome!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Inga. Yes, she really does seem like a healthy kid most of

the time. I do hope that is a good sign and that she wouldn't seem

this way if there was somthing more grave going on. Time will tell I

suppose.

andrea

[Guest guest]

Thanks Inga. Yes, she really does seem like a healthy kid most of

the time. I do hope that is a good sign and that she wouldn't seem

this way if there was somthing more grave going on. Time will tell I

suppose.

andrea

[Guest guest]

Thanks Inga. Yes, she really does seem like a healthy kid most of

the time. I do hope that is a good sign and that she wouldn't seem

this way if there was somthing more grave going on. Time will tell I

suppose.

andrea

[Guest guest]

All of this tonsillectomy talk has reminded me of my own medical

history. And though I think I read that is not a genetic

condition, I'm wondering if somehow this is connected to my throat

problems.

When I was a kid, not sure when it started, I had tonsilitis with

high fevers and was on penicillin all the time. It wasn't every 21

days, but at least 3-4 times a year. Then I had a stretch of not

being inflicted in my teens and early 20's. But then at 26, when I

moved to Austin, I started getting tonsilitis and 104 fevers like my

periods. Seriously, it was monthly and like clock work. Finally my

ENT doc said my tonsils were mush and it would go on like this if I

didn't get them out. So I got them out at the age of 27(fun!) and

really haven't had any problems since then. Any chance I could have

passed this down to my offspring?

thanks,

andrea (anna 3, eliza 15 months and possibly )

[Guest guest]

I also experienced a lot of throat issues through my youth and still do! I

often wonder the same thing- whether I could have passed this on to my son.

[Guest guest]

Me too, coincidental??

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

I was very interested to read your e-mail regarding your daughter Eliza....I

have an almost three year old daughter who has been spiking high fevers every 2

weeks now for quite some time (as high as 106) - we are told that this is

viral...etc. etc. - I have become frustrated and have found on my own via

internet (no help from doctors) - anyway - our daughter also has Duarte

Galactosemia (couldn't breast feed her - no galactose for one year) she was also

in the hospital with RSV ( at 9 months old ) . I feel like our stories have a

lot of similarities. She also gets swollen lymphnodes around the neck....so

bad one time they took her by ambulance thinking it was esophogloutitus(sp?)

The other thing we notice is that during all these episodes she always complains

of her arms hurting or a tummy ache (I think that's from the Motrin) it's

always in her joint areas....I don't know if you can offer any other insight or

things you have learned - I am just deparately

searching for answers or guideance....good luck to you and keep on searching.

Sincerely,

Tiffani

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

I was very interested to read your e-mail regarding your daughter Eliza....I

have an almost three year old daughter who has been spiking high fevers every 2

weeks now for quite some time (as high as 106) - we are told that this is

viral...etc. etc. - I have become frustrated and have found on my own via

internet (no help from doctors) - anyway - our daughter also has Duarte

Galactosemia (couldn't breast feed her - no galactose for one year) she was also

in the hospital with RSV ( at 9 months old ) . I feel like our stories have a

lot of similarities. She also gets swollen lymphnodes around the neck....so

bad one time they took her by ambulance thinking it was esophogloutitus(sp?)

The other thing we notice is that during all these episodes she always complains

of her arms hurting or a tummy ache (I think that's from the Motrin) it's

always in her joint areas....I don't know if you can offer any other insight or

things you have learned - I am just deparately

searching for answers or guideance....good luck to you and keep on searching.

Sincerely,

Tiffani

[Guest guest]

Hi Tiffani,

I got chills when I read your post a few days ago. Yes our stories

do sound similar. I've actually never met any fellow duarte

galactosemics. But after reading what I have on , I don't

really think it is related to the galactosemia. I am convinced

though that there is a correlation with my illnesses as a child -

loads of tonsilitis and canker sores at times. Eliza hasn't actually

been diagnosed with yet, as we have to wait for her next fever

to do more tests to rule out other things. I guess I'm actually

really hoping it's as opposed to many of the alternatives.

But we are now on to a new problem for my little one. Took her to

the dentist today because I saw spots on her teeth - she has 4

cavities!! Has poor dental health been a problem for anyone else's

kid? Just wondering where all her health problems tie in

together.

So glad to have this group!

andrea

eliza - 16 months, fevering since 10 months

anna - 3.5 years

[Guest guest]

Hi Tiffani,

I got chills when I read your post a few days ago. Yes our stories

do sound similar. I've actually never met any fellow duarte

galactosemics. But after reading what I have on , I don't

really think it is related to the galactosemia. I am convinced

though that there is a correlation with my illnesses as a child -

loads of tonsilitis and canker sores at times. Eliza hasn't actually

been diagnosed with yet, as we have to wait for her next fever

to do more tests to rule out other things. I guess I'm actually

really hoping it's as opposed to many of the alternatives.

But we are now on to a new problem for my little one. Took her to

the dentist today because I saw spots on her teeth - she has 4

cavities!! Has poor dental health been a problem for anyone else's

kid? Just wondering where all her health problems tie in

together.

So glad to have this group!

andrea

eliza - 16 months, fevering since 10 months

anna - 3.5 years

[Guest guest]

hi tiffani,

yes matty has had 6 cavities, 2 that needed root canal. i believe it is

related. maybe due to the fevers stunting the growth of the teeth. it's been a

hard thing to deal with as he wont let the dr work on him. i hate to sedate him.

so we go in and it's a nightmare. he still has 4 fillings to go. my advice would

be in younger kids to get their teeth sealed and then brush 4 times a day,

no sticky foods like gummie vitamins (big culprit) or fruit roll ups, or granola

bars and chips. they all made it much worse. good luck and let us know how the

dentist visit went to fix them!

rosanna

[Guest guest]

hi tiffani,

yes matty has had 6 cavities, 2 that needed root canal. i believe it is

related. maybe due to the fevers stunting the growth of the teeth. it's been a

hard thing to deal with as he wont let the dr work on him. i hate to sedate him.

so we go in and it's a nightmare. he still has 4 fillings to go. my advice would

be in younger kids to get their teeth sealed and then brush 4 times a day,

no sticky foods like gummie vitamins (big culprit) or fruit roll ups, or granola

bars and chips. they all made it much worse. good luck and let us know how the

dentist visit went to fix them!

rosanna

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

Yes, my daughter (who is almost 3 now) has had dental problems from all the

high fevers....the dentist says it's common for children who spike many high

fevers at such a young age to have poor teeth structure - their body needs the

calcium to fight the fever so their teeth do not get the nutrients they need.

My daughter had two " black " gummy like teeth that were just " fixed " temporarily

until she is old enough to have " real " crown put on them. The dentist said it

is important to take care of the problems otherwise you risk infection (root

canal) work......it seems that it's always something!!! Hope all goes okay for

you....dentists are scary for little ones (and for me!). Good luck and please

keep in touch.

Tiffani

[Guest guest]

Welcome Ann Marie -

You might want to read my story (dxd thyroid cancer 4 mos after son was

born - www.naturalthyroidchoices.com ) . As for supplementing children.

Yes I believe you should. I gave my children detoxified iodine when they

were small (2-3 drops every other day) They will not get what they need

from food or anything else. They are now 8 & 5 and get 12.5 mgs Iodoral /

day M-F. Both are hypoT and take Armour as well. Odds are your low milk

was due to declining adrenal and thyroid levels. Check out my thyroid

supporting nutrients page for things to boost your health. I also nursed my

kids - 2nd more than first due to cancer dx. I was heavy metal (mercury)

poisoned too so I am sure my kids got it there plus the vaccines. I had 11

amalgams removed and then I chelated with DMSA. I just finished that.

It's a process to get your health back but can be done.

Intro and questions

> Hi, everyone,

>

> I am new to this list and thought I'd introduce myself.

>

> My name is Ann Marie. I'm 39 and had my first child one year ago. I

> never had symptoms of thyroid disease prior to the pregnancy. I never

> had problems with weight gain, etc. I had terrible fatigue during the

> pregnancy.

>

> DD was born healthy (thank goodness) but about 6 months after the

> birth I started experiencing symptoms. I can't lose the last 20 pounds

> I gained (still wearing my maternity pants). I am experiencing fatigue

> and my feet are always cold. I have very dry, cracked heels. I also

> have pain and tingling in my fingers and hands.

>

> My dentist told me the other day he thinks I have heavy metal toxicity

> (not sure how he determined this but I intuitively felt the same

> thing). This does not surprise me since I read that iodine is

> necessary for chelating heavy metals. So I think the tingling/pain in

> my hands is due to the metals I am not excreting.

>

> I am going to do the heavy metal test and the spot and loading test

> through Dr. Flechas (faxing the info today). I am also ordering the

> Iodoral today. In addition, I'm taking multiglandulars including

> thyroid gland from Standard Process, as well as their multivitamin,

> Catalyn. I'm also taking a probiotic and HCI with pepsin to improve my

> digestion/absorption, and I am eating fermented foods for the same

> reason. I'm also taking extra cod liver oil for the vitamin A, as I

> understand the thyroid gland needs a lot of vitamin A.

>

> I'm really anxious to start taking the Iodoral!

>

> I have a question... I know that babies receive iodine via our breast

> milk. I'm sure breast feeding for 9 months was part of what majorly

> depleted my iodine. I think DD took all I had (which I am grateful

> for!). Dr. Flechas said in an interview that a baby's IQ is set at age

> 2, and adequate iodine is very important for intelligence. I wish I

> were still breastfeeding, since I think that gives the baby a lot of

> iodine. But at the same time, maybe it's better that I stopped --

> since (a) I don't have enough iodine and ( I have heavy metal

> toxicity -- which accumulates in the breast milk. So in a way, I'm

> protecting my baby by not breast feeding right now.

>

> The question is -- can we/should we supplement non-breastfed babies

> with iodine? I want make sure my baby gets enough iodine and since I

> can't breastfeed, I don't know if she's getting enough. If we do

> supplement, how much should we give? Or should I just give her lots of

> fish head broth (rich in iodine) and things like that? She is getting

> cod liver oil every day.

>

> I have one more question -- do any of you know if iodine deficiency

> causes low milk supply? The reason I stopped nursing at 9 months was I

> just could not produce enough milk. I was only producing about 4

> ounces per day. If iodine is stored in the breast, and if adequate

> iodine is necessary in order to produce hormones, is it also true that

> a lack of iodine and therefore hormones would make it hard to produce

> enough milk? Have any of you heard of women who started supplementing

> with iodine and saw an increase in breast milk?

>

> I want to know the answer to this because so many well-meaning women

> and lactation specialists will tell you, " Just nurse more " and " Take

> fennugreek " etc. They make it sounds so easy but for those of us who

> tried everything and still came up short, it seems to me that there is

> an underlying problem that may be causing it -- namely, iodine

> deficiency. I think more breast feeding mothers need to know that this

> may be a problem. I wish I had! At least I will know this for the

> next baby. :-)

>

> Thank you!

> Ann Marie

>

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[Guest guest]

>

>

>

>

> I

> I have one more question -- do any of you know if iodine deficiency

> causes low milk supply? The reason I stopped nursing at 9 months was I

> just could not produce enough milk. I was only producing about 4

> ounces per day. If iodine is stored in the breast, and if adequate

> iodine is necessary in order to produce hormones, is it also true that

> a lack of iodine and therefore hormones would make it hard to produce

> enough milk? Have any of you heard of women who started supplementing

> with iodine and saw an increase in breast milk?

>

> I want to know the answer to this because so many well-meaning women

> and lactation specialists will tell you, " Just nurse more " and " Take

> fennugreek " etc. They make it sounds so easy but for those of us who

> tried everything and still came up short, it seems to me that there is

> an underlying problem that may be causing it -- namely, iodine

> deficiency. I think more breast feeding mothers need to know that this

> may be a problem. I wish I had! At least I will know this for the

> next baby. :-)

>

> Thank you!

> Ann Marie

>

Hi Ann-Marie!

One potential cause of low/no milk supply is a uncommon condition called

" tubular breast

deformity " or " tuberous breasts " . It's basically an underdevelopment of the

milk-

producing glands. Women with this condition usually have smaller, abnormally

shaped

narrow or pointy breasts, not full and round, due to the lack of milk glands.

These women

are often unable to nurse because their body literally doesn't have enough

glands to

produce milk. Many doctors and lactation consultants are ignorant of this

condition. If you

think this might be you, do a google search and look at photos.

-

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann Marie,

I would say yes to not having enough

iodine causing trouble in nursing. I struggled to nurse my first 3 children. I

had to eat lots, drink lots, and sleep lots (14 hours a day!) in order to have

an adequate milk supply. Like I ate and drank triple my normal need, and if I

got a little off, then I didn’t have any milk at the end of the day.

Well, after reading an article in a Women’s Day magazine that told

thyroid symptoms, and checking off 8 for hypothyroid (the article said if you

have 4 of these symptoms, see your doctor), I took it to my doctor and demanded

a thyroid test. He realized I really was hypothyroid also, not just a pregnant

tired mom of 3, and started my on Armour thyroid. Within two weeks I was a new

woman, and I didn’t have one iota of trouble with my milk supply with my

4th baby, could sleep a normal amount of time, wasn’t so cold,

etc. Then I added iodine also, and got further improvement. I think any woman

who struggles with milk supply should take iodine, preferably starting before

pregnancy, but even the low amount has said is safe would probably

help.

Donna in IL

[Guest guest]

, thanks so much! Can you tell me the brand of iodine drops

you gave your babies? Was it Lugol's?

Ann Marie

On Apr 10, 2008, at 12:59 PM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

> Welcome Ann Marie -

>

> You might want to read my story (dxd thyroid cancer 4 mos after son

> was

> born - www.naturalthyroidchoices.com ) . As for supplementing

> children.

> Yes I believe you should. I gave my children detoxified iodine when

> they

> were small (2-3 drops every other day) They will not get what they

> need