Guest guest Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Armour is a prescription thyroid hormones that is created from desiccated pig thyroids.It contains T4, T3, T2 and T1 as apposed to cows right? carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Armour is a prescription thyroid hormones that is created from desiccated pig thyroids.It contains T4, T3, T2 and T1 as apposed to cows right? carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Armour is a prescription thyroid hormones that is created from desiccated pig thyroids.It contains T4, T3, T2 and T1 as apposed to cows right? carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 I will be seeing my doctor on the 12th of this month and will see about getting complete readings. This is all new to me. I am used to going to the doctor and not saying anything. I have never really cared about myself enough to speak up. I don't know what has changed other than I feel for the first time in my life there is hope and there are people that care. This is like learning a new language. Before now, it was a matter of the doctor saying take this and I did, not knowing sometimes what it was even for. What do I need to ask the doctor for? T3 & T4 results? I went to the hospital today and got a copy of an I 131 scan and uptake report done on 6/8/93 and a Radionuclide Thyroid uptake & scan done on 9/28/93. I won't fill this up with all the information on it, but you mentioned "depending on the dose" If this information would be helpful let me know. However, one bit of interesting information; My doctor has always told me that I have graves disease, but the papers I got from the hospital today states that it is plummers disease, whatever that is.I will begin taking the synthroid before eating.As for my pulse rate, that is a bit complicated. In March of this year I had open heart surgery, consisting of a triple bypass, two respritory valves repaired, and the Maze procedure. To make a long story short, I take 3 different medications for congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythm. The medication keeps my pulse rate between 65 and 72. and my blood pressure around 112/70. I have been hospitalized prior to surgery numerous times with a pulse rate of 300.I am heat intolerant!!!!!!!!! I keep my home between 60-65 degrees all year long, except on hot days in the summer I will set the air conditioner to the temp. will drop to 50-55 degrees. however, when I do get cold it takes me forever to get warm. I am beginning to care about me, for the first time in my life. What I have read in just the past two days from you and your sites, and the fact that I trust , (and you), I intend on following your suggestions to the letter. (or at least to the best of my ability). I say this simply to say that as of tomorrow All soy products will be disposed of in my house. To borrow an old phrase, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have made a list of the foods high in goitrogens and I will be limiting them as recommended. I want to live for a change instead of just surviving.I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for you and what you have already done for me, simply by being here. And that goes for everyone connected with this site.I have a long list of medical problems. However, here we deal with the thyroid. Right? or are they all connected or involved? Because of how many problems I have is part of the reason I feel like a hypochondriac. If I could get rid of some of the problems I could get rid of the feeling of being a phony. Actually it's more like I fear others look at me as being a hypochondriac. Now I am rambling. Thank you again. I need to go back to Thyrophoenix.com and study some more.Carma >> You're TSH is on the low side.. which may or may not be good.... it would> be better to see what your thyroid hormones are doing, TSH is a pituitary> hormone, and doesn't give all the info that we really need to know how we> are doing (and yes, I know I say that 20 times a day, but its a really> important thing to ingrain in our brains).> > Taking the Synthroid on a full stomach, after breakfast reduces it's> absorption. Even though your TSH is low that could be, but does not have> to mean, that your TSH is being suppressed by the Synthroid and your> thyroid hormone levels may or may not be at the correct level in their> ranges. The bottom line is how you feel. The numbers are a guideline and> there are some basics 'rules' that go with them, but regardless of the> numbers to goal is to reduce and relieve symptoms.> > You had RAI for Graves, it's possible that you still have some gland> function remaining, depending on the dose, RAI does not always kill all> the tissue. With remaining tissue and the Grave's antibodies still> stimulating it that could also cause the low TSH. For this... we need the> numbers again....> > You commented on weight and how hard it is for you to lose.. that can be> from a few different things... including your thyroid hormone levels> being out of proportion.. for example high T4 and low T3... > > Lets look closer at how you feel. > How is your pulse rate? > How are you will temp, body temp and things like feeling hot or cold when> others around you feel fine?> Soy not only affects thyroid but has a pretty strong affect on increasing> cancer risks... you'll have to decide what you want to do about that....> Since soy, and other goitrogens affect how the thyroid function, how the> body absorbs replacement hormone and how the hormones are converted.. you> have to make some decisions. If you choose to continue eating those items> you have to do so consistently and then adjust your meds accordingly...> that way you are taking extra meds to compensate for what the goitrogens> are doing.> > Lets bounce things around a bit and see what we can come up with to help> you get rid of some of the things that have made you start thinking that> you're a hypochondriac.....> > Topper ()> > On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 19:08:56 -0000 "Carma" carma@s... writes:> Hi! ThyroMusketeers!> I called my doctor and my TSH taken 3 weeks ago was 0.155> > > Questions to start with....> > What is your current dose? Synthroid 150 mcg> > How long have you been on it? 13 years; same dosage for 11 years.> > Have they told you about how to take it, empty stomach, etc? No, but I> normally take it after breakfast.> > What supplements are you taking in addition to the med?excluding meds> for heart, arthritis, blood pressure, diabetes, & constipation, I take a> daily multi vitamin & a calcium suppliment (Costco brand)> > Are you aware of goitrogens and do you avoid them (the two worst being > soy and high fructose corn syrup)? No, not till I read about them at> thyrophoenix.com / You pretty much destroyed my diet. I have some form of> soy food nearly daily, and well the rest of the foods listed ---> boohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > I think I'm still grateful for finding this site. > Am I misdiagnosed > In all seriousness I am still very grateful.> Carma> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Hi Carma. In '99 I had lung blood clots that destroyed 40% of my lungs. That was my turning point from docs know it all/just do what they say, to learning to be my own advocate. I started by going to my doc just to talk about how we could communicate better for me to get the care I need. You might think of doing that, as a help in turning around : you're the doc and know everything. Now I schedule an appt just to talk with doc to say " I'm uncomfortable how that last office exam went. This is what I think. " You could even admit to the doc what you wrote here : " I am used to going to the doctor and not saying anything. I have never really cared about myself enough to speak up. This is like learning a new language. Before now, it was a matter of the doctor saying take this and I did, not knowing sometimes what it was even for. What do I need to ask the doctor for? " My 2 cents. jane > > > I will be seeing my doctor on the 12th of this month and will see about getting complete readings. This is all new to me. I am used to going to the doctor and not saying anything. I have never really cared about myself enough to speak up. I don't know what has changed other than I feel for the first time in my life there is hope and there are people that care. This is like learning a new language. Before now, it was a matter of the doctor saying take this and I did, not knowing sometimes what it was even for. What do I need to ask the doctor for? T3 & T4 results? I went to the hospital today and got a copy of an I 131 scan and uptake report done on 6/8/93 and a Radionuclide Thyroid uptake & scan done on 9/28/93. I won't fill this up with all the information on it, but you mentioned " depending on the dose " If this information would be helpful let me know. However, one bit of interesting information; My doctor has always told me that I have graves disease, but the papers I got from the hospital today states that it is plummers disease, whatever that is.:-/ > > I will begin taking the synthroid before eating. > > As for my pulse rate, that is a bit complicated. In March of this year I had open heart surgery, consisting of a triple bypass, two respritory valves repaired, and the Maze procedure. To make a long story short, I take 3 different medications for congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythm. The medication keeps my pulse rate between 65 and 72. and my blood pressure around 112/70. I have been hospitalized prior to surgery numerous times with a pulse rate of 300. > > I am heat intolerant!!!!!!!!! I keep my home between 60-65 degrees all year long, except on hot days in the summer I will set the air conditioner to the temp. will drop to 50-55 degrees. however, when I do get cold it takes me forever to get warm. > > I am beginning to care about me, for the first time in my life. What I have read in just the past two days from you and your sites, and the fact that I trust , (and you), I intend on following your suggestions to the letter. (or at least to the best of my ability). I say this simply to say that as of tomorrow All soy products will be disposed of in my house. To borrow an old phrase, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have made a list of the foods high in goitrogens and I will be limiting them as recommended. I want to live for a change instead of just surviving. > > I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for you and what you have already done for me, simply by being here. And that goes for everyone connected with this site. > > I have a long list of medical problems. However, here we deal with the thyroid. Right? or are they all connected or involved? Because of how many problems I have is part of the reason I feel like a hypochondriac. If I could get rid of some of the problems I could get rid of the feeling of being a phony. Actually it's more like I fear others look at me as being a hypochondriac. Now I am rambling. Thank you again. I need to go back to Thyrophoenix.com and study some more. > > Carma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi Rita, For your eyes...I would get to a Thyroid eye specialist as soon as possible or before!!!!!!!!!!! Eye Docs are like general Doctors. They studied the eye and its many conditions, however they may not have studied the Thyroid Eye disease or its treatment...thus the need for a Thyroid eye Specialist...(at least I think that is what they are called...)anyways an eye Doctor that specializes in the treatment of the eye in relation to Thyroid disease. As for the Chronic Fatigue and Fibro...yes these may be related to your Thyroid condition...they may not be. Might we ask: what you Thyroid diagnosis is? Might we also ask: how much of the Synthroid are you taking? Are you taking it on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before you eat and/or at least 3-4 hours after you eat and 1 hour before your next meal? If you have them do you know what your last labs were for the Free T4 and Free T3 Thyroid hormones along with the ranges? What other meds are you taking? and for what? Are you taking anything to support your Adrenal glands? Gossimer > > Hi I am new to this group and actually never been on a thyroid group. I > have been on thyroid meds for over 5 years now and only had problems > when they tried to change to some other brand and we had to change it > back to synthroid. > > I have a couple of questions that maybe you have all been over and over > before but I need to know. 1. I have just be diagnosed with Fybromoybira > and chronic fatigue. I just thought the fatigue was from the thyroid but > the pain all over my body was so bad I needed to go have it checked. > > 2. This summer I started having flashing lights in my eyes and went to > an eye doctor. He said it was Retinal detachment that is caused by my > thyroid. I was shocked I have never heard of this. It is getting worse > but the dr does not seem worried or in any hurry to fix it. > > Are these common things with thyroid patients. I don't know anyone else > that has thyroid problems so I have no one to compare my problems with. > > Thanks for your advise in advance and Blessings. > > Rita N > > > Rita N > To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the > world. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi Rita, For your eyes...I would get to a Thyroid eye specialist as soon as possible or before!!!!!!!!!!! Eye Docs are like general Doctors. They studied the eye and its many conditions, however they may not have studied the Thyroid Eye disease or its treatment...thus the need for a Thyroid eye Specialist...(at least I think that is what they are called...)anyways an eye Doctor that specializes in the treatment of the eye in relation to Thyroid disease. As for the Chronic Fatigue and Fibro...yes these may be related to your Thyroid condition...they may not be. Might we ask: what you Thyroid diagnosis is? Might we also ask: how much of the Synthroid are you taking? Are you taking it on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before you eat and/or at least 3-4 hours after you eat and 1 hour before your next meal? If you have them do you know what your last labs were for the Free T4 and Free T3 Thyroid hormones along with the ranges? What other meds are you taking? and for what? Are you taking anything to support your Adrenal glands? Gossimer > > Hi I am new to this group and actually never been on a thyroid group. I > have been on thyroid meds for over 5 years now and only had problems > when they tried to change to some other brand and we had to change it > back to synthroid. > > I have a couple of questions that maybe you have all been over and over > before but I need to know. 1. I have just be diagnosed with Fybromoybira > and chronic fatigue. I just thought the fatigue was from the thyroid but > the pain all over my body was so bad I needed to go have it checked. > > 2. This summer I started having flashing lights in my eyes and went to > an eye doctor. He said it was Retinal detachment that is caused by my > thyroid. I was shocked I have never heard of this. It is getting worse > but the dr does not seem worried or in any hurry to fix it. > > Are these common things with thyroid patients. I don't know anyone else > that has thyroid problems so I have no one to compare my problems with. > > Thanks for your advise in advance and Blessings. > > Rita N > > > Rita N > To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the > world. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 This eye thing just came up on the thyroid cancer group I'm on. They didn't mention it having connection to thyroid. I'll have to pass it on. Check out this link : http://www.2eyeballs.com/FAQ.html) Floaters and Flashes Q: What are they? A: Floaters appear to most people as small specks, cobwebs or strands of fiber which move slowly across the field of vision. Flashes appear as sudden brief glints of light. Both floaters and flashes commonly occur as we grow older. Q: What causes them? A: As we mature, the vitreous gel shrinks and pulls away from the retina. Floaters are formed from the reorganization of the vitreous material and from some fragments of the retina which have been pulled into the vitreous cavity. Floaters are especially common in nearsighted people, in people who have suffered severe eye injuries and after eye surgery. Although uncommon, floaters can also result from inflammation within the eye or from crystal- like deposits which form in the vitreous gel. When the vitreous gel which fills the inside of the eye rubs or pulls on the retina, it sometimes produces the illusion of flashing lights or lightening streaks called flashes. The flashes of light may appear off and on for several weeks or months. On rare occasions, light flashes accompany a large number of new floaters and even a partial loss or shadowing of side vision. When this happens, prompt examination is important to determine if a torn retina or retinal detachment has occurred. Q: Are they serious? A: In most cases, floaters and flashes are no more than mild annoyances, which require no special treatment, and are simply a result of the aging process. In some instances, however, the sudden onset of floaters or flashes can be indicative of a more serious eye problem. The only reliable way to tell if floaters and flashes are symptomatic of a retinal tear or detachment is with a thorough eye examination. Q: Can they be prevented? No. Q: How are they detected? A: The ophthalmoscope is frequently used to examine both the central and peripheral retina which will detect the presence of floaters and/or flashes. The slit-lamp, combining a microscope with a strong illumination, is often used with a hand held lens, allowing portions of the retina to be seen in greater detail. Some patients are given an intravenous injection of fluorescein dye in a procedure called " fluorescein angiography " . The dye which takes only moments to reach the eye, makes tiny blood vessels visible, enabling photographs to be taken for later study. Q: How are they treated? A: Although annoying, floaters are not usually vision threatening and do not require treatment. Often floaters diminish and become less bothersome over time. If a floater appears directly in the line of vision, moving the eye around will often help. In cases where floaters do indicate a more serious condition, lasers can be used to prevent vision loss. Like floaters, unless they represent the symptoms of a more serious condition, flashes do not require treatment. Flashes which are a result of the vitreous pulling away from the retina will eventually stop. However, flashes may indicate retinal detachment which needs immediate medical attention. > > Hi I am new to this group and actually never been on a thyroid group. I > have been on thyroid meds for over 5 years now and only had problems > when they tried to change to some other brand and we had to change it > back to synthroid. > > I have a couple of questions that maybe you have all been over and over > before but I need to know. 1. I have just be diagnosed with Fybromoybira > and chronic fatigue. I just thought the fatigue was from the thyroid but > the pain all over my body was so bad I needed to go have it checked. > > 2. This summer I started having flashing lights in my eyes and went to > an eye doctor. He said it was Retinal detachment that is caused by my > thyroid. I was shocked I have never heard of this. It is getting worse > but the dr does not seem worried or in any hurry to fix it. > > Are these common things with thyroid patients. I don't know anyone else > that has thyroid problems so I have no one to compare my problems with. > > Thanks for your advise in advance and Blessings. > > Rita N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 This eye thing just came up on the thyroid cancer group I'm on. They didn't mention it having connection to thyroid. I'll have to pass it on. Check out this link : http://www.2eyeballs.com/FAQ.html) Floaters and Flashes Q: What are they? A: Floaters appear to most people as small specks, cobwebs or strands of fiber which move slowly across the field of vision. Flashes appear as sudden brief glints of light. Both floaters and flashes commonly occur as we grow older. Q: What causes them? A: As we mature, the vitreous gel shrinks and pulls away from the retina. Floaters are formed from the reorganization of the vitreous material and from some fragments of the retina which have been pulled into the vitreous cavity. Floaters are especially common in nearsighted people, in people who have suffered severe eye injuries and after eye surgery. Although uncommon, floaters can also result from inflammation within the eye or from crystal- like deposits which form in the vitreous gel. When the vitreous gel which fills the inside of the eye rubs or pulls on the retina, it sometimes produces the illusion of flashing lights or lightening streaks called flashes. The flashes of light may appear off and on for several weeks or months. On rare occasions, light flashes accompany a large number of new floaters and even a partial loss or shadowing of side vision. When this happens, prompt examination is important to determine if a torn retina or retinal detachment has occurred. Q: Are they serious? A: In most cases, floaters and flashes are no more than mild annoyances, which require no special treatment, and are simply a result of the aging process. In some instances, however, the sudden onset of floaters or flashes can be indicative of a more serious eye problem. The only reliable way to tell if floaters and flashes are symptomatic of a retinal tear or detachment is with a thorough eye examination. Q: Can they be prevented? No. Q: How are they detected? A: The ophthalmoscope is frequently used to examine both the central and peripheral retina which will detect the presence of floaters and/or flashes. The slit-lamp, combining a microscope with a strong illumination, is often used with a hand held lens, allowing portions of the retina to be seen in greater detail. Some patients are given an intravenous injection of fluorescein dye in a procedure called " fluorescein angiography " . The dye which takes only moments to reach the eye, makes tiny blood vessels visible, enabling photographs to be taken for later study. Q: How are they treated? A: Although annoying, floaters are not usually vision threatening and do not require treatment. Often floaters diminish and become less bothersome over time. If a floater appears directly in the line of vision, moving the eye around will often help. In cases where floaters do indicate a more serious condition, lasers can be used to prevent vision loss. Like floaters, unless they represent the symptoms of a more serious condition, flashes do not require treatment. Flashes which are a result of the vitreous pulling away from the retina will eventually stop. However, flashes may indicate retinal detachment which needs immediate medical attention. > > Hi I am new to this group and actually never been on a thyroid group. I > have been on thyroid meds for over 5 years now and only had problems > when they tried to change to some other brand and we had to change it > back to synthroid. > > I have a couple of questions that maybe you have all been over and over > before but I need to know. 1. I have just be diagnosed with Fybromoybira > and chronic fatigue. I just thought the fatigue was from the thyroid but > the pain all over my body was so bad I needed to go have it checked. > > 2. This summer I started having flashing lights in my eyes and went to > an eye doctor. He said it was Retinal detachment that is caused by my > thyroid. I was shocked I have never heard of this. It is getting worse > but the dr does not seem worried or in any hurry to fix it. > > Are these common things with thyroid patients. I don't know anyone else > that has thyroid problems so I have no one to compare my problems with. > > Thanks for your advise in advance and Blessings. > > Rita N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Rita J.! Welcome to our little family. We don't bite.. just nibble around the edges a bit, so you'll be just fine.... hehehehe What was your original diagnosis? The reason that you were put on Synthroid? Can you share your lab results with us? Levels and ranges.. Considering that your thyroid issues have progress to fibro and CFS, I'm wondering if they are underdosing you, causing symptoms to increase to that degree... common in a lot of us... being undertreated... We'll be bombarding you with a lot of questions, be prepared... we're not exactly being nosey.. it's just that the more we know about what is going on with you the better.... What is your current dose and how long have you been on that dose? Topper () On Thu, 09 Feb 2006 22:13:19 -0600 "Rita " writes: Hi I am new to this group and actually never been on a thyroid group. I have been on thyroid meds for over 5 years now and only had problems when they tried to change to some other brand and we had to change it back to synthroid. I have a couple of questions that maybe you have all been over and over before but I need to know. 1. I have just be diagnosed with Fybromoybira and chronic fatigue. I just thought the fatigue was from the thyroid but the pain all over my body was so bad I needed to go have it checked. 2. This summer I started having flashing lights in my eyes and went to an eye doctor. He said it was Retinal detachment that is caused by my thyroid. I was shocked I have never heard of this. It is getting worse but the dr does not seem worried or in any hurry to fix it. Are these common things with thyroid patients. I don't know anyone else that has thyroid problems so I have no one to compare my problems with. Thanks for your advise in advance and Blessings. Rita N Rita N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 > > > > Hi I am new to this group and actually never been on a thyroid > group. I > > have been on thyroid meds for over 5 years now and only had > problems > > when they tried to change to some other brand and we had to change > it > > back to synthroid. > > > > I have a couple of questions that maybe you have all been over and > over > > before but I need to know. 1. I have just be diagnosed with > Fybromoybira > > and chronic fatigue. I just thought the fatigue was from the > thyroid but > > the pain all over my body was so bad I needed to go have it > checked. > > > > 2. This summer I started having flashing lights in my eyes and > went to > > an eye doctor. He said it was Retinal detachment that is caused by > my > > thyroid. I was shocked I have never heard of this. It is getting > worse > > but the dr does not seem worried or in any hurry to fix it. > > > > Are these common things with thyroid patients. I don't know anyone > else > > that has thyroid problems so I have no one to compare my problems > with. > > > > Thanks for your advise in advance and Blessings. > > > > Rita N > > > > > > Rita N > > To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be > the > > world. > > >Lots of good questions.Athyroid eye specialist, never heard of one. we have lots of eye specialist here in Dallas so I will look. My Thyroid diagnosis??? All I know is that it is not working anymore as of 5 years ago. Synthroid are you taking? I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And no I am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that far before eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it was bad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything got worse and the eyes went bad. I don't know what my test results are I just took new test Wednesday and I will be sure to get a copy. I realize now I need to educate myself more. The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg daily Synthroid Thyroid 125mg daily Femhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorne Nexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acid Avapro 300 mg daily bloodpresure Non prescription: L-Lysine 1000 mg daily B-1 250 mg daily Magnesium 400 mg daily 81mg aspirin coated daily > > Are you taking anything to support your Adrenal glands? I did not know I need to take any but it makes since what do you recomend I take? I will keep in touch and when the test come back from the specialist I will post them to you. Anyother support meds I should know about. I realize I have been living in denial and in a faiy tale world thinking I will just have to take this little pill and I will be OK the rest of my short life. Thanls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 > > Hi Rita J.! > > Welcome to our little family. We don't bite.. just nibble around the > edges a bit, so you'll be just fine.... hehehehe > > What was your original diagnosis? The reason that you were put on > Synthroid? > > Can you share your lab results with us? Levels and ranges.. Considering > that your thyroid issues have progress to fibro and CFS, I'm wondering if > they are underdosing you, causing symptoms to increase to that degree... > common in a lot of us... being undertreated... > > We'll be bombarding you with a lot of questions, be prepared... we're not > exactly being nosey.. it's just that the more we know about what is going > on with you the better.... > > What is your current dose and how long have you been on that dose? > > Topper () > > On Thu, 09 Feb 2006 22:13:19 -0600 " Rita " > writes: > Hi I am new to this group and actually never been on a thyroid group. I > have been on thyroid meds for over 5 years now and only had problems when > they tried to change to some other brand and we had to change it back to > synthroid. > I have a couple of questions that maybe you have all been over and over > before but I need to know. 1. I have just be diagnosed with Fybromoybira > and chronic fatigue. I just thought the fatigue was from the thyroid but > the pain all over my body was so bad I needed to go have it checked. > 2. This summer I started having flashing lights in my eyes and went to an > eye doctor. He said it was Retinal detachment that is caused by my > thyroid. I was shocked I have never heard of this. It is getting worse > but the dr does not seem worried or in any hurry to fix it. > Are these common things with thyroid patients. I don't know anyone else > that has thyroid problems so I have no one to compare my problems with. > Thanks for your advise in advance and Blessings. > Rita N > > Rita N > Hi, I guess I have just been taking my dr's word that the levels are OK. But I had test done this past Wendsday and I will post my numbers as soon as I them. I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And no I am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that far before eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it was bad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything got worse and the eyes went bad. The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg daily Synthroid Thyroid 125mg daily Femhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorne Nexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acid Avapro 300 mg daily bloodpresure Non prescription: L-Lysine 1000 mg daily B-1 250 mg daily Magnesium 400 mg daily 81mg aspirin coated daily I can see I need help. I am ususaly more active in my health care but for some reason I guess I have been in dinial of this problem. I need to be woken up and get some help. I am raising my 8 year old granddaughter and keeping up with her is hard, but the love in return is the most wonderful thing in the world. Thanks and Blessings, Rita J PS: sorry there is no spell check here to use. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 > > Hi Rita J.! > > Welcome to our little family. We don't bite.. just nibble around the > edges a bit, so you'll be just fine.... hehehehe > > What was your original diagnosis? The reason that you were put on > Synthroid? > > Can you share your lab results with us? Levels and ranges.. Considering > that your thyroid issues have progress to fibro and CFS, I'm wondering if > they are underdosing you, causing symptoms to increase to that degree... > common in a lot of us... being undertreated... > > We'll be bombarding you with a lot of questions, be prepared... we're not > exactly being nosey.. it's just that the more we know about what is going > on with you the better.... > > What is your current dose and how long have you been on that dose? > > Topper () > > On Thu, 09 Feb 2006 22:13:19 -0600 " Rita " > writes: > Hi I am new to this group and actually never been on a thyroid group. I > have been on thyroid meds for over 5 years now and only had problems when > they tried to change to some other brand and we had to change it back to > synthroid. > I have a couple of questions that maybe you have all been over and over > before but I need to know. 1. I have just be diagnosed with Fybromoybira > and chronic fatigue. I just thought the fatigue was from the thyroid but > the pain all over my body was so bad I needed to go have it checked. > 2. This summer I started having flashing lights in my eyes and went to an > eye doctor. He said it was Retinal detachment that is caused by my > thyroid. I was shocked I have never heard of this. It is getting worse > but the dr does not seem worried or in any hurry to fix it. > Are these common things with thyroid patients. I don't know anyone else > that has thyroid problems so I have no one to compare my problems with. > Thanks for your advise in advance and Blessings. > Rita N > > Rita N > Hi, I guess I have just been taking my dr's word that the levels are OK. But I had test done this past Wendsday and I will post my numbers as soon as I them. I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And no I am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that far before eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it was bad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything got worse and the eyes went bad. The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg daily Synthroid Thyroid 125mg daily Femhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorne Nexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acid Avapro 300 mg daily bloodpresure Non prescription: L-Lysine 1000 mg daily B-1 250 mg daily Magnesium 400 mg daily 81mg aspirin coated daily I can see I need help. I am ususaly more active in my health care but for some reason I guess I have been in dinial of this problem. I need to be woken up and get some help. I am raising my 8 year old granddaughter and keeping up with her is hard, but the love in return is the most wonderful thing in the world. Thanks and Blessings, Rita J PS: sorry there is no spell check here to use. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Taking it with food in the tummy, or eating right after will reduce the amount of the hormone that gets into your system in a usable state... whole lot of chemistry involved there.. you'll catch on as you learn more.... My docs never told me that it needed to be taken on an empty stomach, in fact, when I first started on Synthroid it made me ill and the only way I could take it for over a year was to split it into three doses and take it with a meal... I know now that it worked cuz none of it was getting into my system that way, so of course it didn't make me sick.. then for many years after that, when I finally got to being able to take it in one dose a day.. .I took it in the same swallow as all my vitamins and such right after breakfast.... they never told me.... The problem with taking your docs word for it that your labs are okay is that, sad to say, there are quite a few docs that really don't understand how to interpret the test results and relate them to the symptoms that the patient is experiencing.... just cuz the levels are 'in normal range' dose not mean that the levels are correct.... If you can show us your labs, with ranges, we'll be able to explain what they say. When are your next labs scheduled? If they are coming up soon, you should make any changes in how you are doing things until after the draw... or postpone the draw until you've been on your new routine for about six weeks... then you'll get an accurate reading as to what your body is doing with the dose that you are on.... and the way that you're taking it... Topper () On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:06:06 -0000 "txrose1997" writes: Hi, I guess I have just been taking my dr's word that the levels are OK. But I had test done this past Wendsday and I will post my numbers as soon as I them.I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And noI am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that farbefore eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it wasbad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything gotworse and the eyes went bad.The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg dailySynthroid Thyroid 125mg dailyFemhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorneNexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acidAvapro 300 mg daily bloodpresureNon prescription:L-Lysine 1000 mg dailyB-1 250 mg dailyMagnesium 400 mg daily81mg aspirin coated dailyI can see I need help. I am ususaly more active in my health care but for some reason I guess I have been in dinial of this problem. I need to be woken up and get some help. I am raising my 8 year old granddaughter and keeping up with her is hard, but the love in return is the most wonderful thing in the world.Thanks and Blessings,Rita JPS: sorry there is no spell check here to use. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Taking it with food in the tummy, or eating right after will reduce the amount of the hormone that gets into your system in a usable state... whole lot of chemistry involved there.. you'll catch on as you learn more.... My docs never told me that it needed to be taken on an empty stomach, in fact, when I first started on Synthroid it made me ill and the only way I could take it for over a year was to split it into three doses and take it with a meal... I know now that it worked cuz none of it was getting into my system that way, so of course it didn't make me sick.. then for many years after that, when I finally got to being able to take it in one dose a day.. .I took it in the same swallow as all my vitamins and such right after breakfast.... they never told me.... The problem with taking your docs word for it that your labs are okay is that, sad to say, there are quite a few docs that really don't understand how to interpret the test results and relate them to the symptoms that the patient is experiencing.... just cuz the levels are 'in normal range' dose not mean that the levels are correct.... If you can show us your labs, with ranges, we'll be able to explain what they say. When are your next labs scheduled? If they are coming up soon, you should make any changes in how you are doing things until after the draw... or postpone the draw until you've been on your new routine for about six weeks... then you'll get an accurate reading as to what your body is doing with the dose that you are on.... and the way that you're taking it... Topper () On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:06:06 -0000 "txrose1997" writes: Hi, I guess I have just been taking my dr's word that the levels are OK. But I had test done this past Wendsday and I will post my numbers as soon as I them.I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And noI am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that farbefore eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it wasbad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything gotworse and the eyes went bad.The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg dailySynthroid Thyroid 125mg dailyFemhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorneNexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acidAvapro 300 mg daily bloodpresureNon prescription:L-Lysine 1000 mg dailyB-1 250 mg dailyMagnesium 400 mg daily81mg aspirin coated dailyI can see I need help. I am ususaly more active in my health care but for some reason I guess I have been in dinial of this problem. I need to be woken up and get some help. I am raising my 8 year old granddaughter and keeping up with her is hard, but the love in return is the most wonderful thing in the world.Thanks and Blessings,Rita JPS: sorry there is no spell check here to use. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Taking it with food in the tummy, or eating right after will reduce the amount of the hormone that gets into your system in a usable state... whole lot of chemistry involved there.. you'll catch on as you learn more.... My docs never told me that it needed to be taken on an empty stomach, in fact, when I first started on Synthroid it made me ill and the only way I could take it for over a year was to split it into three doses and take it with a meal... I know now that it worked cuz none of it was getting into my system that way, so of course it didn't make me sick.. then for many years after that, when I finally got to being able to take it in one dose a day.. .I took it in the same swallow as all my vitamins and such right after breakfast.... they never told me.... The problem with taking your docs word for it that your labs are okay is that, sad to say, there are quite a few docs that really don't understand how to interpret the test results and relate them to the symptoms that the patient is experiencing.... just cuz the levels are 'in normal range' dose not mean that the levels are correct.... If you can show us your labs, with ranges, we'll be able to explain what they say. When are your next labs scheduled? If they are coming up soon, you should make any changes in how you are doing things until after the draw... or postpone the draw until you've been on your new routine for about six weeks... then you'll get an accurate reading as to what your body is doing with the dose that you are on.... and the way that you're taking it... Topper () On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:06:06 -0000 "txrose1997" writes: Hi, I guess I have just been taking my dr's word that the levels are OK. But I had test done this past Wendsday and I will post my numbers as soon as I them.I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And noI am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that farbefore eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it wasbad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything gotworse and the eyes went bad.The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg dailySynthroid Thyroid 125mg dailyFemhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorneNexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acidAvapro 300 mg daily bloodpresureNon prescription:L-Lysine 1000 mg dailyB-1 250 mg dailyMagnesium 400 mg daily81mg aspirin coated dailyI can see I need help. I am ususaly more active in my health care but for some reason I guess I have been in dinial of this problem. I need to be woken up and get some help. I am raising my 8 year old granddaughter and keeping up with her is hard, but the love in return is the most wonderful thing in the world.Thanks and Blessings,Rita JPS: sorry there is no spell check here to use. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi , I just saw my New Dr for thsi problem Wednesday and had all the blood work and xrays then. The lab said that it would be at least 5 days to get most of the test back. she is also testing me for lymes desease. I will most defentaly post my results as soon as I get them. I can us all the help I can get. Thanks and looking forward to chatting with all you people. Blessings, Rita J > > Taking it with food in the tummy, or eating right after will reduce the > amount of the hormone that gets into your system in a usable state... > whole lot of chemistry involved there.. you'll catch on as you learn > more.... > > My docs never told me that it needed to be taken on an empty stomach, in > fact, when I first started on Synthroid it made me ill and the only way I > could take it for over a year was to split it into three doses and take > it with a meal... I know now that it worked cuz none of it was getting > into my system that way, so of course it didn't make me sick.. then for > many years after that, when I finally got to being able to take it in one > dose a day.. .I took it in the same swallow as all my vitamins and such > right after breakfast.... they never told me.... > > The problem with taking your docs word for it that your labs are okay is > that, sad to say, there are quite a few docs that really don't understand > how to interpret the test results and relate them to the symptoms that > the patient is experiencing.... just cuz the levels are 'in normal range' > dose not mean that the levels are correct.... If you can show us your > labs, with ranges, we'll be able to explain what they say. > > When are your next labs scheduled? If they are coming up soon, you should > make any changes in how you are doing things until after the draw... or > postpone the draw until you've been on your new routine for about six > weeks... then you'll get an accurate reading as to what your body is > doing with the dose that you are on.... and the way that you're taking > it... > > Topper () > > On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:06:06 -0000 " txrose1997 " > writes: > Hi, I guess I have just been taking my dr's word that the levels are > OK. But I had test done this past Wendsday and I will post my > numbers as soon as I them. > > I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And no > I am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that far > before eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it was > bad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything got > worse and the eyes went bad. > > > The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg daily > Synthroid Thyroid 125mg daily > Femhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorne > Nexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acid > Avapro 300 mg daily bloodpresure > > Non prescription: > L-Lysine 1000 mg daily > B-1 250 mg daily > Magnesium 400 mg daily > 81mg aspirin coated daily > > > I can see I need help. I am ususaly more active in my health care > but for some reason I guess I have been in dinial of this problem. > I need to be woken up and get some help. I am raising my 8 year old > granddaughter and keeping up with her is hard, but the love in > return is the most wonderful thing in the world. > > Thanks and Blessings, > Rita J > > PS: sorry there is no spell check here to use. :-) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi , I just saw my New Dr for thsi problem Wednesday and had all the blood work and xrays then. The lab said that it would be at least 5 days to get most of the test back. she is also testing me for lymes desease. I will most defentaly post my results as soon as I get them. I can us all the help I can get. Thanks and looking forward to chatting with all you people. Blessings, Rita J > > Taking it with food in the tummy, or eating right after will reduce the > amount of the hormone that gets into your system in a usable state... > whole lot of chemistry involved there.. you'll catch on as you learn > more.... > > My docs never told me that it needed to be taken on an empty stomach, in > fact, when I first started on Synthroid it made me ill and the only way I > could take it for over a year was to split it into three doses and take > it with a meal... I know now that it worked cuz none of it was getting > into my system that way, so of course it didn't make me sick.. then for > many years after that, when I finally got to being able to take it in one > dose a day.. .I took it in the same swallow as all my vitamins and such > right after breakfast.... they never told me.... > > The problem with taking your docs word for it that your labs are okay is > that, sad to say, there are quite a few docs that really don't understand > how to interpret the test results and relate them to the symptoms that > the patient is experiencing.... just cuz the levels are 'in normal range' > dose not mean that the levels are correct.... If you can show us your > labs, with ranges, we'll be able to explain what they say. > > When are your next labs scheduled? If they are coming up soon, you should > make any changes in how you are doing things until after the draw... or > postpone the draw until you've been on your new routine for about six > weeks... then you'll get an accurate reading as to what your body is > doing with the dose that you are on.... and the way that you're taking > it... > > Topper () > > On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:06:06 -0000 " txrose1997 " > writes: > Hi, I guess I have just been taking my dr's word that the levels are > OK. But I had test done this past Wendsday and I will post my > numbers as soon as I them. > > I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And no > I am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that far > before eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it was > bad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything got > worse and the eyes went bad. > > > The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg daily > Synthroid Thyroid 125mg daily > Femhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorne > Nexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acid > Avapro 300 mg daily bloodpresure > > Non prescription: > L-Lysine 1000 mg daily > B-1 250 mg daily > Magnesium 400 mg daily > 81mg aspirin coated daily > > > I can see I need help. I am ususaly more active in my health care > but for some reason I guess I have been in dinial of this problem. > I need to be woken up and get some help. I am raising my 8 year old > granddaughter and keeping up with her is hard, but the love in > return is the most wonderful thing in the world. > > Thanks and Blessings, > Rita J > > PS: sorry there is no spell check here to use. :-) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And no > I am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that far > before eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it was > bad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything got > worse and the eyes went bad. > > > The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg daily > Synthroid Thyroid 125mg daily > Femhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorne > Nexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acid > Avapro 300 mg daily bloodpresure > > Non prescription: > L-Lysine 1000 mg daily > B-1 250 mg daily > Magnesium 400 mg daily > 81mg aspirin coated daily Can you post when you take these meds? Synthroid needs to be taken on an empty stomach so the stomach acid can break down the sodium molecule. Nexium reduces stomach acid.. FemHrt and ASA both effect thyroid binding protiens.. these canbe taken with Synthroid( not at the same time of day though) but you may need to adjust your Synthroid and to make sure the doc is ordering the Free tests as ASA and FemHrt are both known to bind with T4 and call falsey raise your total T4. Do post labs as soon as you can get a copy of them.. don't forget ranges and if they are totals or Free's. Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And no > I am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that far > before eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it was > bad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything got > worse and the eyes went bad. > > > The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg daily > Synthroid Thyroid 125mg daily > Femhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorne > Nexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acid > Avapro 300 mg daily bloodpresure > > Non prescription: > L-Lysine 1000 mg daily > B-1 250 mg daily > Magnesium 400 mg daily > 81mg aspirin coated daily Can you post when you take these meds? Synthroid needs to be taken on an empty stomach so the stomach acid can break down the sodium molecule. Nexium reduces stomach acid.. FemHrt and ASA both effect thyroid binding protiens.. these canbe taken with Synthroid( not at the same time of day though) but you may need to adjust your Synthroid and to make sure the doc is ordering the Free tests as ASA and FemHrt are both known to bind with T4 and call falsey raise your total T4. Do post labs as soon as you can get a copy of them.. don't forget ranges and if they are totals or Free's. Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I am taking 125 mcg of Synthroid. And no > I am taking it right before I eat, noone said to take it that far > before eating. Tried Armor this past summer for 4 month and it was > bad, my body would not absorbe the medication so everything got > worse and the eyes went bad. > > > The other meds I am taking are Allerga 180 mg daily > Synthroid Thyroid 125mg daily > Femhrt 1/5 tablet daily hormorne > Nexium 40 mg 2xdaily stomach acid > Avapro 300 mg daily bloodpresure > > Non prescription: > L-Lysine 1000 mg daily > B-1 250 mg daily > Magnesium 400 mg daily > 81mg aspirin coated daily Can you post when you take these meds? Synthroid needs to be taken on an empty stomach so the stomach acid can break down the sodium molecule. Nexium reduces stomach acid.. FemHrt and ASA both effect thyroid binding protiens.. these canbe taken with Synthroid( not at the same time of day though) but you may need to adjust your Synthroid and to make sure the doc is ordering the Free tests as ASA and FemHrt are both known to bind with T4 and call falsey raise your total T4. Do post labs as soon as you can get a copy of them.. don't forget ranges and if they are totals or Free's. Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 welcome to the group carrie! i wish more people would take your preventative steps for thyroid care, i certainly wished i would have known about them way back when. what is the supplement you take?? please post the information for it if you have it. we're very very open to holistic medicine and many alternative therapies. for some of us, it is the only way we have found relief. nice to meet you, andrea New to group Hello. I am new to the group. My family has a history of thyroidproblems. My mother and all her sisters are on thyroid medicines andmy cousin had thyroid cancer twice. I am assuming I will have thyroidproblems. As a preventative measure, I have been taking a naturalliquid supplement that has helped people reduce their thyroid meds orgo off all together...except my mother because she doesn't believe inholistic healing. What can you do? I'm not trying to scam anyonehere, so if you want info about that you can email me atheissler.jcr@. I am interested in learning more about thyroidproblems, early detection,and the like. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 welcome to the group carrie! i wish more people would take your preventative steps for thyroid care, i certainly wished i would have known about them way back when. what is the supplement you take?? please post the information for it if you have it. we're very very open to holistic medicine and many alternative therapies. for some of us, it is the only way we have found relief. nice to meet you, andrea New to group Hello. I am new to the group. My family has a history of thyroidproblems. My mother and all her sisters are on thyroid medicines andmy cousin had thyroid cancer twice. I am assuming I will have thyroidproblems. As a preventative measure, I have been taking a naturalliquid supplement that has helped people reduce their thyroid meds orgo off all together...except my mother because she doesn't believe inholistic healing. What can you do? I'm not trying to scam anyonehere, so if you want info about that you can email me atheissler.jcr@. I am interested in learning more about thyroidproblems, early detection,and the like. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 welcome to the group carrie! i wish more people would take your preventative steps for thyroid care, i certainly wished i would have known about them way back when. what is the supplement you take?? please post the information for it if you have it. we're very very open to holistic medicine and many alternative therapies. for some of us, it is the only way we have found relief. nice to meet you, andrea New to group Hello. I am new to the group. My family has a history of thyroidproblems. My mother and all her sisters are on thyroid medicines andmy cousin had thyroid cancer twice. I am assuming I will have thyroidproblems. As a preventative measure, I have been taking a naturalliquid supplement that has helped people reduce their thyroid meds orgo off all together...except my mother because she doesn't believe inholistic healing. What can you do? I'm not trying to scam anyonehere, so if you want info about that you can email me atheissler.jcr@. I am interested in learning more about thyroidproblems, early detection,and the like. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hi Judith.... Can you post your lab results and list your med(s) and dosage? We need the ranges with the labs and when they were done, if you have that last two or three sets of labs, that would be even better... It's not uncommon for the body to alter how it's reacting to medication. If we could see what your labs look like, and the meds that you are on, we'd have a better idea of what is going on. As far as 'zapping' the gland (RAI), it's a last resort treatment in the real world but for docs it's the 'easy way out' method of treatment in FAR too many cases. We'll talk more about what's going on with you... Topper () ThyroPhoenix Donation Link:https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick & business=topper2%40juno%2ecom & item_name=ThyroPhoneix & no_shipping=0 & no_note=1 & tax=0 & currency_code=USD & bn=PP%2dDonationsBF & charset=UTF%2d8 On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:19:55 -0000 "whibidemx" writes: Hi, everyone. I found this group while searching for some depression help... but who knows? It's probably all connected. I've been on meds for eleven years or so (Graves' Disease), and I've been okay until lately, when all my initial symptoms seem to be returning: I'm tired all the time, depressed as hell, breathless after the slightest exertion, beset by headaches (every night, and at least every third day), achey (mostly in the lower back), and my eyesight seems to be getting worse. AND YET my test values are okay. My primary physician wants me to see an endocrinologist to get my thyroid zapped once and for all, but lack of initiative seems to go along with all the other problems. I can't make myself do much of anything these days. Also, I can't understand why all of a sudden everything has changed. Has anybody experienced anything like this? Or should I just run to my phone and try to get an appointment six months from now?Thanks for listening (reading).Judith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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