Newbie

[Guest guest]

Awwww you guys! My Dad and Mom arrived in '42 and '43 respectively. No wonder

you are so WISE! I say that with the utmost respect!!!

Sometimes being a loser is a GOOD thing! 5'11 " 306 / 226 / 180 PreOp /

Now/ Goal Banded 09/14/06

@...: georgezimme@...: Wed, 24 Oct

2007 12:07:36 +0000Subject: Re: Newbie

Dan,i also arrived just before the boomers near the end of the war in mid

1944.george>

//Yeah, I understand both sides of that. And there is the problem when> one does

try to lose weight, with the standard (regardless of age)> line of " you're a big

guy, you need some more to keep up your energy> and be healthy " . And the " I'm

trying to not be such a big guy doesn't> often help " . Yes, I've had food put on

my plate that I didn't ask> for and didn't want....and as an adult as well.> > >

but that may be an ethnic thing. besides, they spent years > > wondering if they

could put food on the table. the least we could do > > when it was abundant, was

to eat everthing in sight. and both > > grannies took that on as their mission

in life.> > Absolutely. Imagine you're a number of years younger than me. I am>

just before the " baby boomers " , having been born during the war (my> dad was

stationed at a california navy base, so was able to make a> couple babies (me

and my little sister) during the war. Anyway, my> parents were born in 1919 and

1920, so were living through the worst> of the depression (my maternal

grandfather was a teacher, and was very> happy to not lose his job....but all

salaries were cut in half...and> if he'd not kept the job, someone would have

gladly grabbed it).> Anyway, yes, there was that...the " clean your plate they're

starving> in India " ...and only once did I tell my dad to send it to India (or>

the other country of the month)...you can guess the outcome of that.> > And as

the oldest of six with a very sickly sister, no health> insurance in the family,

and both parents working for pretty low> salaries, we did learn to " eat like

wolves " , meaning eat what you can> when you can, even if it is too much, because

you may not get the next> meal, or it may be even worse. I remember many suppers

of " used> bread " (meaning day old or older from the discount shelf), white

bread> of course, torn up, put in a glass, and sugar and milk poured on it.>

Cheaper than boxed cereal, probably even less nutritious, but it> filled our

bellies. I always hated (and still do) butter, so I never> had the " sugar and

butter sandwiches " that my siblings did. I just> ate the bread, maybe if I was

lucky with some tomato or peanut butter> on it. (they generally preferred the

sugar and butter sandwiches)> > So, yeah, we're all products of our

environments....and we all learned> tricks to get the most, or even get our

share. As the oldest and> biggest I'm sure I got AT LEAST my share.> > dan>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Bernadine,

Welcome to the site. I also have a freedom processor,implanted two

years ago when i was a young 58.

Like you, i had been losing my hearing for many years, and had

reached the stage where HAs hardly helped at all.

Words of wisdom? - there are lots of things one could say, but I

think the most important one is to keep your expectations moderate:

the freedom is producing some very good results, but there are no

guarantees, and no-one knows what they will get until activation.

Feel free to ask all the questions you want, one of us will have an

answer.

david

(UK)

>

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I am new to the group. I began to loose my hearing in my 30s and

have

> worn hearing aides since then. I am now 68 years young. My hearing

loss

> has gotten much worse over the years and now I am a candidate for a

CI.

> The surgery is scheduled for November 30, 2007. At the moment I am

not

> nervous, but as time goes on I will become a twit.

>

> I am having a Freedom implanted. I found out today that it will not

have

> batteries, it will be a rechargeable unit. That makes me happy.

Since I

> have dark brown hair, I will receive a dark brown processor or

whatever

> you call the outside hear hook.

>

> Last December I had a neurostimulator implanted for severe back

pain.

> That unit is completely in the body. The generator is about the

size of

> a pear and it is my hip area. I do have outside controls to put it

on

> and change settings. So I am not new to implants, just a different

kind.

>

> I am looking forward to being able the HEAR.

>

> Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.

>

> Thanks and God bless you all,

>

> Bernadine

>

> Freedom CI scheduled for 11/30

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Bernadine,

You and I share many similarities. I've worn aids since the age of 17,

but began losing my hearing ten years earlier.I've had my implant

since January 2006 and know it is the best thing I've ever done for

my hearing. I wish the same sucess for you. If you like, you might

want to look at my journal. I haven't written in it for quite a while,

but it does the give the nitty gritty of my hearing journey. It's at

http://www.my-potpourri.com/Cochlear_Implant_1

Good luck to you as you travel down this path.

Judy in ville, FL

> I am new to the group. I began to loose my hearing in my 30s and have

> worn hearing aides since then. I am now 68 years young. My hearing loss

> has gotten much worse over the years and now I am a candidate for a CI.

> The surgery is scheduled for November 30, 2007. At the moment I am not

> nervous, but as time goes on I will become a twit.

[Guest guest]

What are you now, ? An OLD 58 :-)

Ted F.

>

>

> Hi Bernadine,

>

> Welcome to the site. I also have a freedom processor,implanted two

> years ago when i was a young 58.

>

>

> david

> (UK)

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

Thank you to those of you who sent words of encouragement to me, a newbie in the

group.

I will have the implant done on November 30 and it will be activated January

15th.

Right now that seems centuries away, but I realize time does go by quickly and

it

will be here before I know it. I think the time will go very slowly between

surgery and

activation.

Judy, thank you for sending me to your journal. It is very helpful for me to

read.

I have a better idea what to expect. I love the picture of you with the YES

written

on your skin below your operative ear!

I am not that computer literate to develop a web site with a journal, but I

could

keep a journal on Word and then send it as an attachment to someone who may

be interested in my hearing journal??

I am a retired nurse so I like to know what is going to happen to me step by

step.

Since this is a new procedure for me and I know nothing about it except what I

am

now finding out on the internet, I enjoy hearing from all of you on the forum.

Your comments are very educational.

Keep up the good work for all of us newcomers.

God bless,

Bernadine T. Markey OCDS

May God in heaven protect you on your way...

and may His Angels accompany you.

(Tobit 5:17)

[Guest guest]

Bernadine,

May I ask you how come you have to wait so long between surgery and being

turned on? I'm just curious. You're right the time will go quickly, even

though it seems so far away.

Nina

Re: Newbie

> Hi everyone,

> Thank you to those of you who sent words of encouragement to me, a newbie

> in the group.

> I will have the implant done on November 30 and it will be activated

> January 15th.

> Right now that seems centuries away, but I realize time does go by quickly

> and it

> will be here before I know it. I think the time will go very slowly

> between surgery and

> activation.

> Judy, thank you for sending me to your journal. It is very helpful for me

> to read.

> I have a better idea what to expect. I love the picture of you with the

> YES written

> on your skin below your operative ear!

> I am not that computer literate to develop a web site with a journal, but

> I could

> keep a journal on Word and then send it as an attachment to someone who

> may

> be interested in my hearing journal??

> I am a retired nurse so I like to know what is going to happen to me step

> by step.

> Since this is a new procedure for me and I know nothing about it except

> what I am

> now finding out on the internet, I enjoy hearing from all of you on the

> forum.

> Your comments are very educational.

> Keep up the good work for all of us newcomers.

> God bless,

>

> Bernadine T. Markey OCDS

> May God in heaven protect you on your way...

> and may His Angels accompany you.

> (Tobit 5:17)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Nina,

The medical center where I am having the Cochlear Implant surgery always waits 6

weeks after surgery to activate.

They did not explain to me why they wait so long...I am assuming that they want

the wound to be well healed

before they proceed.

Since the surgeon and the audiologist have a lot of experience with CI's I have

faith in them and will confirm to

their wishes. Actually, what else can I do except go elsewhere to have the

surgery, but that would be

terribly inconvenient. So I have to wait patiently and hope for the best.

Bernadine

Upcoming CI surgery 11/30

Activation 1/15/08

Freedom

Hearing loss began as an adult

[Guest guest]

Bernadine: Bless you and best wishes on your CI. I had my surgery at W.U.H.

in St Louis, they always waited 4 weeks, but each DR and Hospital does

things different and I'm behind you all the way, waiting isn't going to hurt.

Patsy

Freedom Feb 24, 2006

Activated March 27, 2006

************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[Guest guest]

Oh, I see. I'm still learning a lot about all of this and find it

interesting. I was turned on in three weeks post-surgery and I didn't feel

that behind my ear was completely healed. The processor really bothered me

for at least a week and a half before it started to feel comfortable.

Good luck with surgery, I'm sure that you're going to be pleased with the

results.

Nina

Re: Newbie

> Nina,

> The medical center where I am having the Cochlear Implant surgery always

> waits 6 weeks after surgery to activate.

> They did not explain to me why they wait so long...I am assuming that they

> want the wound to be well healed

> before they proceed.

> Since the surgeon and the audiologist have a lot of experience with CI's I

> have faith in them and will confirm to

> their wishes. Actually, what else can I do except go elsewhere to have the

> surgery, but that would be

> terribly inconvenient. So I have to wait patiently and hope for the best.

> Bernadine

> Upcoming CI surgery 11/30

> Activation 1/15/08

> Freedom

> Hearing loss began as an adult

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My surgery was April 3rd 2007 and I was activate May 14. The reason the doctor

wanted to wait so long because to allow for the incision to heal. Also since

they drill and put the wires around the cochlear they want to make sure

everything is back to normal size and is not swollen. Also the 1 week after the

surgery i saw the doctor and was told that I still had a blood clot.

Surgery April 3rd, 2007

Activated May 14, 2007

Cochlear Awareness Network Advocate

Univ of Miami

Dr. Balkany

Nina <cipalm@...> wrote:

Oh, I see. I'm still learning a lot about all of this and find it

interesting. I was turned on in three weeks post-surgery and I didn't feel

that behind my ear was completely healed. The processor really bothered me

for at least a week and a half before it started to feel comfortable.

Good luck with surgery, I'm sure that you're going to be pleased with the

results.

Nina

Re: Newbie

> Nina,

> The medical center where I am having the Cochlear Implant surgery always

> waits 6 weeks after surgery to activate.

> They did not explain to me why they wait so long...I am assuming that they

> want the wound to be well healed

> before they proceed.

> Since the surgeon and the audiologist have a lot of experience with CI's I

> have faith in them and will confirm to

> their wishes. Actually, what else can I do except go elsewhere to have the

> surgery, but that would be

> terribly inconvenient. So I have to wait patiently and hope for the best.

> Bernadine

> Upcoming CI surgery 11/30

> Activation 1/15/08

> Freedom

> Hearing loss began as an adult

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ~

Welcome. I am not a dude, but I am fairly new. I was just banded on

11/2/2007. Welcome to the community and I hope you find some guys to

relate to!

Sheri

>

> Hi,

>

> I am having my surgery on 11.20.07 and I am gettin greally excited.

> This is my 1st post in the group.

>

> Are there any guys in here? When I read the testamonials on the

> website it seemed there were none from men.

>

[Guest guest]

, you will find few of the many men who have been banded post here. Don't know why but most guys are not into the visiting mode as women are. If you have any questions, from a guys point of view, just email me. I was banded July 4th 07 and the band is a real help. I am losing nicely!Jerry Gerovac Newbie

Hi,

I am having my surgery on 11.20.07 and I am gettin greally excited.

This is my 1st post in the group.

Are there any guys in here? When I read the testamonials on the

website it seemed there were none from men.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi , My name is Al, I live in the Phoenix area. I was banded in Feb 19,2007 and have lost 68lbs to date. It has been a very good experience for me. To the point that I have taken my two daughters and two daughters of good friends of mine last month, to be banded. For me, the operation and the two fills have been absolutly painless. I am 64 years old and wish this would have been available years ago. My quality of life has been greatly improved and look forward to my goal weight of 190lbs within the next six months. You will here over and over" WORK WITH THE BAND". To me , that has been the key. Good luck and keep us postedJerry Gerovac <jerrygerovac@...> wrote: , you will find few of the many men who have been banded post here. Don't know why but most guys are not into the visiting mode as women are. If you have any questions, from a guys point of view, just email me. I was banded July 4th 07 and the band is a real help. I am losing nicely!Jerry Gerovac

Newbie Hi,I am having my surgery on 11.20.07 and I am gettin greally excited. This is my 1st post in the group.Are there any guys in here? When I read the testamonials on the website it seemed there were none from men.__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

On Dec 4, 2007, at 6:30 PM, jabberockys wrote:

> Hello-

>

> I'm a newbie here, and have just started to browse the messages. I

> look forward to reading more and finding out more as I have been

> encouraged to consider the CI. I am 35 years old and have been hard

> of hearing pretty much all my life. I lost my left ear when I was 7

> due to chicken pox. My audiologist says that my right hearing has

> begun to decline. I have since then relied on my conventional hearing

> aid for so many years to be able to listen to music, talk with people

> and my kids. I guess at this point I am still trying out newer

> digital hearing aids until I find that they are not a match for me.

> In one reading from a CI brocbure, I was left with an uneasy feeling

> of the fact that it could go either way - a life changing experience

> whereas I could comprehend spoken language better and among other

> things or I could be dissappointed by it not doing better than my

> current one does. My main frustration now is wanting to be able to

> understand my kids & family better. Although i must admit I am very

> fortunate to have experience both the deaf and hearing world. So on

> the deaf end I have no problem with because I am very fluent in ASL.

> But since then I have relied on my hearing for so long its hard for

> me to take such a risk that it could improve or decline my way of

> life.

>

> I am also looking for a CI chat room so that I dont have to type very

> long messages like this here hehe.

>

> THanks for your time and wonderful group page. I look forward to

> learning more and making a better decision for myself.

>

> Malloy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Do you have one ear that is worse than the other. I would seriously

consider implanting that ear. I have one ear that I am severely deaf in and

the other was profound, so they implanted that ear. I won't do both,

because when I am not wearing my processor, I can still hear sound and it

makes me feel safe. I lost my hearing very quickly and do not know ASL. I

wish I did, but I don't.

When you talk about understanding speech and being able to talk and hear

your family, it makes me think that you should consider it. After I was

turned on, it was the most wonderful experience to be able to communicate

with everyone and not to just pretend to understand. While I still have

some difficulties, I'm ecstatic that the CI worked for me.

If there are any support groups where you live, I encourage you to attend

some meetings. I did that before my CI and it was a wonderful experience.

My husband and I still go to the meetings to offer our insight into my

journey back to the hearing world.

Nina

Newbie

> Hello-

>

> I'm a newbie here, and have just started to browse the messages. I

> look forward to reading more and finding out more as I have been

> encouraged to consider the CI. I am 35 years old and have been hard

> of hearing pretty much all my life. I lost my left ear when I was 7

> due to chicken pox. My audiologist says that my right hearing has

> begun to decline. I have since then relied on my conventional hearing

> aid for so many years to be able to listen to music, talk with people

> and my kids. I guess at this point I am still trying out newer

> digital hearing aids until I find that they are not a match for me.

> In one reading from a CI brocbure, I was left with an uneasy feeling

> of the fact that it could go either way - a life changing experience

> whereas I could comprehend spoken language better and among other

> things or I could be dissappointed by it not doing better than my

> current one does. My main frustration now is wanting to be able to

> understand my kids & family better. Although i must admit I am very

> fortunate to have experience both the deaf and hearing world. So on

> the deaf end I have no problem with because I am very fluent in ASL.

> But since then I have relied on my hearing for so long its hard for

> me to take such a risk that it could improve or decline my way of

> life.

>

> I am also looking for a CI chat room so that I dont have to type very

> long messages like this here hehe.

>

> THanks for your time and wonderful group page. I look forward to

> learning more and making a better decision for myself.

>

> Malloy

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

here is the address of the Hearing Loss Association of America

(HLAA) CI chat room where we meet every Monday nightat 9 p.m. EST:

www.myhearingloss.org/html/hlaa_chat.html

Judy in Jax

> I am also looking for a CI chat room so that I dont have to type very

> long messages like this here hehe.

[Guest guest]

Dear Newbie-

My first few weeks I certainly felt like I was in a fog. I had trouble

sleeping, as well, but that tapered off quickly. I would suggest taking the 5mg

in the am if it makes you not sleepy.

Kathy <kaceyr_2000@...> wrote:

I started Lexapro about a week ago with 2.5 mg with no problems. I

just went up to 5 mg and now I can't sleep. I decided to take 2.5 in

the morning and 2.5 in the evening to see if that helped, but now my

brain is in a fog and it seems like I'm moving slowly. Is this normal,

and will these side effects go away?

Kathy

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[Guest guest]

Hello , and welcome to this happy little bunch of Thyroidians - well, not all of us are happy, but we hope to make you all happy one day by helping your normal health to come back again.

> Another newbie here just wanting to introduce myself. Thanks for> letting me join: i've looked at some of the posts and I'm in awe at> the level of knowledge within the group!I don't feel like I understand> enough about my hypothyroid condition, which is why I wanted to join TPA.

I can only advise that you read everything in our Files on this forum and all the information on our website www.tpa-uk.org.uk. I doubt any of us knew much about hypothyroidism when we were first diagnosed but little by little, you will one day know more about this disease than your doctors - but having said that, they know very little - otherwise, we wouldn't be here looking for advice and support.

> I'm 53 (male) living in North Wales and was originally diagnosed with> clinical depression when I had to give up work nearly 3 years ago.> Subsequently, GP identified thyroid problem and prescribed> Levothyroxine. Not feeling any better, I kept going back to the GP,> who just kept raising the dosage. I kept going back until eventually> he conceded he did not know enough about my condition and referred me> to an endo, who naturally I had to wait 5 months to see. (Is all this> sounding familiar to you guys? The rest of it will too!)

Yep! Been there, done that and worn the T-shirt!

> Eventually saw endo, had short synacthen test & MRI scan & he decided> low testosterone was at root of exhaustion problem so prescribed> testogel, the dose of which was later doubled.> I'm due back to endo this afternoon: I will be telling him I am no> better on the exhaustion front and the testogel is giving me a whole> bunch of unpleasant side-effects, so I want a change of plan. It will> be interesting to see what he suggests - I'll keep you posted!

What did he say about your DHEA and cortisol levels . Ask for a ferritin to test (stored iron) and also ask for a full thyroid function test (TSH, Free T4 and Free T3). If you cannot get these tested on the NHS in your area, you can get them tested privately through NPTech Services. Go to our files and scroll down until you find NPTech Services. You can see all the tests they do and their charges. You need to get a Free T3 test to see whether the inactive T4 is converting to the active T3, because T3 is needed by every cell in your body and if you have a conversion problem, this could be why you are feeling so awful.You could also get the full 24 hour salivary adrenal profile which tests your DHEA and cortisol at o8.00a.m. 12 Noon, 4.00p.m. and midnight to get a true reading. The NHS test is useless as it only checks you at one time during the day. You might also suffer with a Candida problem, but more about that later.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Luv - Sheila> Regards> >

[Guest guest]

Jasmine,

DO NOT use HCG Medical...they are sweeetie sweet until you pay your downpayment and get your HCG then they never return calls or emails..They will try to make you pay he rest of the money monthly but they don't help.. Don't waste your money like I did.

Judy from MS

Newbie

Hola All HCG pro's!!!Just interested in finding out where you all have purchased your HCG from? I'm very intested in starting the program using Dr. Simeon's protocol. So far I've contacted HCG Medical(have not purchased yet), but it looks like they encourage you to use T's supplements. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.Also wanted to know if you all are taking the eleotin teas/pills (or any other supplements besides the wulong tea) in conjuction with your HCG? I'm going to try to search for the answers on the "files". I'm pretty sure someone else has asked the same ?'s in the past.Please Advise . .ThanksJasmine from ATL.

[Guest guest]

I take the 10mg version of Lexpro and I was in a fog for about 2 or

three days afterwards. The problems sleeping were on and off for me

for a few weeks. I would sleep well one night and badly the next. I

have been on it for 11 months now and have had maybe 3 bad nights in

the past 6 months or so. Hope this helps!

Matt

>

> I started Lexapro about a week ago with 2.5 mg with no problems. I

> just went up to 5 mg and now I can't sleep. I decided to take 2.5 in

> the morning and 2.5 in the evening to see if that helped, but now my

> brain is in a fog and it seems like I'm moving slowly. Is this

normal,

> and will these side effects go away?

>

> Kathy

>

[Guest guest]

I have heard of people feeling a 'life' after only 2 days , and others who have had to wait a few weeks,. Once you get your dose increased (remind me what you are taking), you should feel even better. This is assuming that yhou are able to convert the inactive T4 into the active T3. You are going down the right road.

Good luck

Luv - Sheila

Newbie

Hi All, Firstly a quick thank you to all who take part in this group, the info I have gained even in such a short time has already been invaluable.Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism last Oct (antibodies present) now up to 100 mgs levothyroxine daily and TSH now 0.5.Was still feeling terrible lethary/tiredness and aches and pains when came upon this site. Took the adrenal questionannaire scored 196.Started taking Nutri adrenal extra and thyroid support formula after reading info on this site.Saw Gp last week who wants me to start taking anti depressants since he feels the tiredness may be due to depression !!!!! Been told to wait...take anti depressants..and "have patience". Speechless!My real question here s I have already noticed a "lift" in the dreadful triedness I have felt. Is it possible to feel the effects of the supplements after only 4 days or am I nuts? ANY advice appreciated, sorry this turned into a rantsusan

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[Guest guest]

--Hi Shiela,

Thanks for your reply. Am taking 100mgs levothyroxine daily (in the

morning) and 1 cap of thyroid support formula with 2 tabs of Nutri

Adrena support before 1pm. I also take evening primrose oil, Vit E

and Selenium ACE ( have taken these for over 20 years re

endometriosis). Was thinking about taking YMCEA supplement for

menopause since I had a total hysterectomy 2 years ago. Noticed

almost total relief in the aches in my joints since taking the

thryoid supplements and as I said tiredness has lifted trmendously.

My mother asked me on the telephone what had happened since she could

tell/hear the difference in my voice! ANYTHING I can do to help

myself , ANY advice would be appreciated. Afraid I have lost all

faith in the doctor re this.

- In thyroid treatment , " sheilaturner "

<sheilaturner@...> wrote:

>

> I have heard of people feeling a 'life' after only 2 days ,

and others who have had to wait a few weeks,. Once you get your dose

increased (remind me what you are taking), you should feel even

better. This is assuming that yhou are able to convert the inactive

T4 into the active T3. You are going down the right road.

>

> Good luck

>

> Luv - Sheila

>

> Newbie

>

>

> Hi All, Firstly a quick thank you to all who take part in this

group,

> the info I have gained even in such a short time has already been

> invaluable.Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism last Oct (antibodies

present)

> now up to 100 mgs levothyroxine daily and TSH now 0.5.Was still

feeling

> terrible lethary/tiredness and aches and pains when came upon

this

> site. Took the adrenal questionannaire scored 196.Started taking

Nutri

> adrenal extra and thyroid support formula after reading info on

this

> site.Saw Gp last week who wants me to start taking anti

depressants

> since he feels the tiredness may be due to depression !!!!! Been

told

> to wait...take anti depressants..and " have patience " . Speechless!

My

> real question here s I have already noticed a " lift " in the

dreadful

> triedness I have felt. Is it possible to feel the effects of the

> supplements after only 4 days or am I nuts? ANY advice

appreciated,

> sorry this turned into a rant

> susan

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

A lot of us have lost faith in our doctors, and it seems doctors are losing faith in the health care system. This is stemming from the medical schools who are not teaching their students to keep themselves up to date with diagnosis and treatment protocols. I am pleased you are feeliong so much better. I would advise that you read everything on our website www.tpa-uk.org.uk and read everything in the files on the website of this forum. That is the way to learn about this DD and then, anything you don't understand, ask specific questions. There is so much you can do to help yourself.

Luv - Sheila

--Hi Shiela,Thanks for your reply. Am taking 100mgs levothyroxine daily (in the morning) and 1 cap of thyroid support formula with 2 tabs of Nutri Adrena support before 1pm. I also take evening primrose oil, Vit E and Selenium ACE ( have taken these for over 20 years re endometriosis). Was thinking about taking YMCEA supplement for menopause since I had a total hysterectomy 2 years ago. Noticed almost total relief in the aches in my joints since taking the thryoid supplements and as I said tiredness has lifted trmendously. My mother asked me on the telephone what had happened since she could tell/hear the difference in my voice! ANYTHING I can do to help myself , ANY advice would be appreciated. Afraid I have lost all faith in the doctor re this.- In thyroid treatment , "sheilaturner" <sheilaturner@...> wrote:>> I have heard of people feeling a 'life' after only 2 days , and others who have had to wait a few weeks,. Once you get your dose increased (remind me what you are taking), you should feel even better. This is assuming that yhou are able to convert the inactive T4 into the active T3. You are going down the right road.> > Good luck> > Luv - Sheila> > Newbie> > > Hi All, Firstly a quick thank you to all who take part in this group, > the info I have gained even in such a short time has already been > invaluable.Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism last Oct (antibodies present) > now up to 100 mgs levothyroxine daily and TSH now 0.5.Was still feeling > terrible lethary/tiredness and aches and pains when came upon this > site. Took the adrenal questionannaire scored 196.Started taking Nutri > adrenal extra and thyroid support formula after reading info on this > site.Saw Gp last week who wants me to start taking anti depressants > since he feels the tiredness may be due to depression !!!!! Been told > to wait...take anti depressants..and "have patience". Speechless!My > real question here s I have already noticed a "lift" in the dreadful > triedness I have felt. Is it possible to feel the effects of the > supplements after only 4 days or am I nuts? ANY advice appreciated, > sorry this turned into a rant> susan> > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.19/1256 - Release Date: 02/02/2008 13:50>

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You're going to see more horror stories more often because people that have

problems with a drug are more apt to post than those that the drug works for.

5mg's is a good start dose and any sides you might experience will be

mild...that's if you have any at all. And they don't normally last very long.

Most people say a few days.

Barbara

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Hi to all. I have GAD and supposed to start Lexapro 5mg tonight. I

currently take 0.25mg Klonopin twice a day. My medication phobia is

talking me out of starting tonight due to reading all the horror

stories.Please help with comments. Thanks so much.

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THanks for the encouragement. I really appreciate it!

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> You're going to see more horror stories more often because people

that have problems with a drug are more apt to post than those that the

drug works for.

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> 5mg's is a good start dose and any sides you might experience will be

mild...that's if you have any at all. And they don't normally last very

long. Most people say a few days.

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> Barbara

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