Guest guest Posted June 13, 2001 Report Share Posted June 13, 2001 Hello - When I was first getting treated for my fatigue beginning in 1998, thyroid problems were the first things I was tested for. They discovered I was hypothyoroid and had an autoimmune antibody (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis). I was put on 1.0 grain (60 mg) of Armour thyroid daily. My energy improved dramatically at first, but then leveled off. Like many others, this was just a small piece of the CFIDS puzzle for me. The symptoms that did go away were hives, puffy face, brittle and dry hair, hair falling out, low body temp, and very cold hands and feet. Best, Jennie Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 17:50:56 -0500 From: " Tania & " <fe38@...> Subject: Re: Hypothyroid ? Hypothyriod function can cause CFS-like symptoms. It was a piece of the puzzle for me although certainly not the whole problem. I think the doctor you're referring to is Dr . You may want to visit the extensive website www.wilsonssyndrome.com I have been able to increase my body temperature with the help of a doctor versed in wilson's syndrome. Good luck. Tania Hypothyroid ? Has anyone taken thyroid medication?and there cfs symptoms got better?My thyroid tests have always been within normal limits,but I always had the symptoms,like afternoon temp. of 97.5,cold extremities,and worst of all fatigue.Would like to hear from others,with same problems.I forget the name of the Dr.who says testing body temp.is the most accurate test. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 > Hi, > I was diagnosed with chronic thyreoditis and treated for hypothyroidism few years ago (after the onset of CFIDS). > Before I started levothyroxine my test results were: TSH 10,61 T3 1,07 and T4 8,7. > My dr. is satisfied with them and when I complained that I was feeling much worse than during summer (I felt near normal in summer) she didn't think it might be caused by thyroid gland. > Hi, I remember seeing a report recently, but can't remember where, that said at least some of us produce less thyroid hormones in the winter than we do in the summer. I share you decreased wellness in the winter and wonder if we require less supplements in the summer than we do in the winter. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 Stania, Thanks for the information. It sounds to me as though you have a pretty good understanding of your thyroid situation. It seems that paying attention to how you feel and what symptoms you have can be a better guide to adjusting your supplemental thyroid hormone than whether the measured numbers are exactly in the ranges considered normal. I have heard this from many people. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2002 Report Share Posted March 30, 2002 Stania, I think that many PWCs are operating in a condition of glutathione depletion. Glutathione depletion causes partial blockades to occur in the Krebs cycle, and this produces fatigue. Both emotional stress and infection place additional demands on glutathione, drawing it down further. I think this is what ties all these things together. Thyroid hormones can help in some PWCs by increasing the production of enzymes that can help to speed up the metabolism, make more ATP, and relieve the fatigue. Rich > Hi, > When I increased the dose of Levothyroxine, I took at least a month before I noticed positive changes like no weight gain (and even lost few pounds) and swelling under control. But as for the energy, I felt better on the first day. > I'd also like to know what relation may be among thyroid, stress and (chronic) infections. When I get an infection, my thyroid problems get worse. When I am exposed to stress, the symptoms of my chronic infection (throat, ear) get worse (and I also feel exhausted). > I do not know if this makes any sense. What's your opinion? > Stania > > > [Non-text portions of this message have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Hi Stanislava, I have noticed that my need for thyroxin increases with stress, infection, activity, winter...... jennyB > Hi, > When I increased the dose of Levothyroxine, I took at least a month before I noticed positive changes like no weight gain (and even lost few pounds) and swelling under control. But as for the energy, I felt better on the first day. > I'd also like to know what relation may be among thyroid, stress and (chronic) infections. When I get an infection, my thyroid problems get worse. When I am exposed to stress, the symptoms of my chronic infection (throat, ear) get worse (and I also feel exhausted). > I do not know if this makes any sense. What's your opinion? > Stania > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 > THE THYROID GLAND (A General Overview) > >The thyroid gland is part of the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. The main part of the >endocrine system comprises: >For information on what tests are available, see Private Tests. Where do we click on to see " PRIVATE TESTS " ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 Hello Sara! You asked: " What can naturopaths do in Minnesota then, if they're not licensed? " They can help you heal yourself with homeopathic remedies and nutrition. They are not " licensed to kill " so they cannot poison you with vaccinations and drugs. My son's two boys have never been vaccinated and are very healthy. If you go to his website, you will see that he teaches a course on health and nutrition that helps people be healthy for a lifetime without vaccinations and prescription poisons. www.health-potentials.com It is very unusual for a Naturopathic Doctor to be associated with a clinic in a hospital like my son, . JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Associtaion) in their July 27, 2000 issue reported that MDs kill over 250,000 hospital patients a year. www.mercola.com/2000/jul/30/doctors_death.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 > Hey Penny, > We are most certainly on the same page. Yes, i have been hypothyroid since > 1980's - at first had antibodies ie Hashimotos - now no antibodies and my > doc can't figure that one out. When i am better I need lower doses of > thryoid and then if I get sicker I need more. There certainly does seem to > be a connection. The question is how much damage has already been done that > is unfixable. I sure would like to be able to stop the growth hormone as > well. I have seen improvement in this area when I am better. > a > > Subject: Re: thyroid > > Oh, another thought. I really suggest that anyone with thyroid > issues do a search for " thyroid " at sarcinfo.com > > Trevor believes that the thyroid is also a victim of the > inflammatory cascade and pathogenic causes. Just like I've always > intutively felt. He talks about the thyroid starting to function > again when we reduce the inflammation, and that we should keep our > eyes on our TSH readings. Wouldn't that be great? I just hope my > thryoid hasn't shriveled up to the size of a peanut. > > a, are you hypothyroid and have you noticed any restoration of > thyroid function now that you feel you've beat your bugs? > > penny Hi Mercury from dental amalgams/fish is another MAIN cause of thyroid dysfunction and antibodies and if you want to get well you will have to get rid of the amalgams safely, chelate safely and then get rid of the bugs too. Your thyroid then stands a chance of recovering and you needing less meds. I rather guess that the huge incidence of thyroid troubles is due to the mercury issue from dental amalgams and poisoned fish. We have all taken part in a massive experiment that has so damaged our health. It is a MASSIVE scandal and CFS is but one result. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Hi i just started reading thyroid power : 10 steps to total health by Dr Shames + Karilee H. Shames and i think that when we are under additional physical or emtional stress , that changes our body and our hormonal balance. I know that when i am very emotionally stressed out or very sick or both, my need for thryoid homrone changes..? body uses it up faster? , more adrenal insufficiency unable to keep up thryoid ? or part of the waxing and wanning of thryoid hormone production with hashimbotes..i sure get more thyroid symtooms ..which make the cfids seem worse .. tealk > [Original Message] > From: doggy532001 <pam.clewley@...> > < > > Date: 5/17/2004 7:41:41 AM > Subject: Re: Hypothyroid > > > > Hey Penny, > > We are most certainly on the same page. Yes, i have been > hypothyroid since > > 1980's - at first had antibodies ie Hashimotos - now no antibodies > and my > > doc can't figure that one out. When i am better I need lower doses > of > > thryoid and then if I get sicker I need more. There certainly does > seem to > > be a connection. The question is how much damage has already been > done that > > is unfixable. I sure would like to be able to stop the growth > hormone as > > well. I have seen improvement in this area when I am better. > > a > > > > Subject: Re: thyroid > > > > Oh, another thought. I really suggest that anyone with thyroid > > issues do a search for " thyroid " at sarcinfo.com > > > > Trevor believes that the thyroid is also a victim of the > > inflammatory cascade and pathogenic causes. Just like I've always > > intutively felt. He talks about the thyroid starting to function > > again when we reduce the inflammation, and that we should keep our > > eyes on our TSH readings. Wouldn't that be great? I just hope my > > thryoid hasn't shriveled up to the size of a peanut. > > > > a, are you hypothyroid and have you noticed any restoration of > > thyroid function now that you feel you've beat your bugs? > > > > penny > > Hi > > Mercury from dental amalgams/fish is another MAIN cause of thyroid > dysfunction and antibodies and if you want to get well you will have > to get rid of the amalgams safely, chelate safely and then get rid > of the bugs too. Your thyroid then stands a chance of recovering > and you needing less meds. > > I rather guess that the huge incidence of thyroid troubles is due to > the mercury issue from dental amalgams and poisoned fish. We have > all taken part in a massive experiment that has so damaged our > health. It is a MASSIVE scandal and CFS is but one result. > > Pam > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Dave, I tried following the link you gave (below) and could not find my way in to that portion of his site. Do you have that information on your hard drive? I would like to read more about what to do about hypothyroid! At 12:42 PM 10/3/2005 +0000, you wrote: >Wonderful info...but to say that not many people are hypothyroid (low >thyroid output) is incorrect. According to Broada approximately 40 >percent of Americans >are.......<http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/Thyroid_Hormone_Therapy.\ htmI>http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/Thyroid_Hormone_Therapy.htmI >will never forget reading the Broada book on how the simple under >arm temperature test in the morning is more accurate than expensive >tests...and how in an obese society this is the rate at which we burn >fat......and how in studies heart disease was stopped with just a few >grains of dessicated thyroid.... >Dave > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hi LouiseI opted for rai last year and have 2 friends s who have had their thyroids removed, they are doing a lot better than me, one is an artist the other a receptionist and both returned to work quickly and are both doing really well.I am sure you will do well alsoGood luck and take careDee xFrom: Louise <mtt5nf@...>thyroid treatment Sent: Mon, 7 February, 2011 21:08:08Subject: hypothyroid In a couple of months I'll have my entire thyroid removed. This is new to me and scares me. Does it weaken the immune system and susceptible to a cold, flu or whatever is going around. Does it weaken the whole body system that I won't be able to work full time? Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi Louise, I can understand your concern as your thyroid gland is such an important little organ that helps our body and brain function normally. However, following partial thyroidectomy, thyroid function returns to normal in 90% to 98% of cases, although up to 50% of individuals may experience hypothyroidism during the first year after surgery. The prognosis of a thyroidectomy is excellent, with a mortality rate of almost 0% (“Thyroidectomy”). All individuals undergoing a total thyroidectomy, and some of those undergoing a partial thyroidectomy, will require lifelong treatment with thyroid hormone replacement. You can read more about how the procedure of the operation is performed, the prognosis and possible complications here http://www.mdguidelines.com/thyroidectomy Other members who have undergone the same operation should be able to help with your other more specific questions. Luv - Sheila In a couple of months I'll have my entire thyroid removed. This is new to me and scares me. Does it weaken the immune system and susceptible to a cold, flu or whatever is going around. Does it weaken the whole body system that I won't be able to work full time? These may seem silly questions, but I ask because I am not getting any straight answers from the doctors. Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi Louise -you said you were having it removed in a couple of months -what happened before this and why all of it? I wished I had asked questions before -you are doing the right thing and deserve answers from the doctors Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hi anyone used coconut to bring the levels of their Thyroid and cholestrol? Please share information thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 , Have you tried an iodine supplement, or eating seaweed? Just be sure you don't have an allergy to iodine beforehand. Re: Hypothyroid >I had very obvious hypothyroid symptoms since late 2007 and this time > coconut oil did not seem to help at all. > > However, I think I have had a low level thyroid problem for some time and > when I first started coconut oil in 2005 it seemed to help quite a bit > with > some of the symptoms. > > I don't know about cholesterol but mine cholesterol was recently tested > and > was all within range on a high good fat diet as per Nourishing > Traditions/Weston Price. > > > > On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 2:38 AM, showersapril21 > <showersapril21@...>wrote: > >> >> >> Hi anyone used coconut to bring the levels of their Thyroid >> >> and cholestrol? >> Please share information thank you >> >> >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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