Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 Thank you for the information. I have been going back through the emails so will continue. I am finding answers there for my questions. Sue > Sue, > > Do you have access to Amazon.com? Just search for the book the >re. so, > itching is common and has many manifestations especially before >treatment > settles the thyroid down some. I had blotchy 2-inch round itche >(can't > translate to metric, sorry!) all over my hips and they finally >went away. > However is possibly a reaction to the medicine if it's new. > > > Intolerance to heat will go away as you move from hyper towards >euthyroid; > intolerance to cold marks hypOthyroid. There's a symptom list, >it's pasted > all over the archives but Jody sent it out to someone on 2/11 >in a post, so > you won't have to search too far back. > > Kelp, iodine containing medicines, natural or not, iodine in multis--avoid > them all. Will make you more hyper. > > Finally, do take the time to read posts here on RAI. We've had a flurry of > them recently and the archives are packed full as well. We're currently > " " list with > appropriate medical footnotes, to give to our doctors.The list, without the > footnotes, follows. > > Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 Thank you for the information. I have been going back through the emails so will continue. I am finding answers there for my questions. Sue > Sue, > > Do you have access to Amazon.com? Just search for the book the >re. so, > itching is common and has many manifestations especially before >treatment > settles the thyroid down some. I had blotchy 2-inch round itche >(can't > translate to metric, sorry!) all over my hips and they finally >went away. > However is possibly a reaction to the medicine if it's new. > > > Intolerance to heat will go away as you move from hyper towards >euthyroid; > intolerance to cold marks hypOthyroid. There's a symptom list, >it's pasted > all over the archives but Jody sent it out to someone on 2/11 >in a post, so > you won't have to search too far back. > > Kelp, iodine containing medicines, natural or not, iodine in multis--avoid > them all. Will make you more hyper. > > Finally, do take the time to read posts here on RAI. We've had a flurry of > them recently and the archives are packed full as well. We're currently > " " list with > appropriate medical footnotes, to give to our doctors.The list, without the > footnotes, follows. > > Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2001 Report Share Posted February 19, 2001 Yes Holly that it is especially when you lay down to sleep. The itching is driving me crazy. I am even itching during the day as well as night. Hope it goes soon. Sue At 09:03 AM 18/02/2002 -0500, you wrote: > My doc said they don't know > why it happens, but most everyone he sees > comains of the itching! > It seems it gets > worse when I lay down to go >to sleep. > > Holly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2001 Report Share Posted February 19, 2001 Yes Holly that it is especially when you lay down to sleep. The itching is driving me crazy. I am even itching during the day as well as night. Hope it goes soon. Sue At 09:03 AM 18/02/2002 -0500, you wrote: > My doc said they don't know > why it happens, but most everyone he sees > comains of the itching! > It seems it gets > worse when I lay down to go >to sleep. > > Holly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2001 Report Share Posted February 19, 2001 Yes Holly that it is especially when you lay down to sleep. The itching is driving me crazy. I am even itching during the day as well as night. Hope it goes soon. Sue At 09:03 AM 18/02/2002 -0500, you wrote: > My doc said they don't know > why it happens, but most everyone he sees > comains of the itching! > It seems it gets > worse when I lay down to go >to sleep. > > Holly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Oh, the itchiness has been a BIG thing with me. My doc said they don't know why it happens, but most everyone he sees complains of the itching! Sometimes I think that's my biggest problem with sleeping. It seems it gets worse when I lay down to go to sleep. Holly Re: Itching Hi Elaine Thank you for your information. To order the book you have recommended I will need a ISBN number and the publisher. The book shop I go to say it is always easier to locate a book if I have those two things. I will go to the Australian website and check it out. Thank you. I also want to ask is anyone having problems with itching? I don't know if it is because I'm over heated but seem to be itching all the time especially on my legs and my back. I had a watery itch before taking the medication however it has escalated and now itchy all the time. Also the interance to the heat.......will that go away? Thank you for your help Sue At 08:49 PM 16/02/2002 EST, you wrote: > Hi Sue, > The anti-thyroid drug you're on has the same active ingredient > at pazole > (methimazole), which is used in the United States. I recently >heard from the > Australian Thyroid Foundation and they mentioned that my >book, Graves' > Disease, A Practical Guide, is available in your country. >Their website is > www.thyroidfoundation.com.au/ by the way, and I know >they have lots of > members with Graves' disease. > > Your antithyroid >drug should effectively reduce your thyroid hormone levels, > but it takes >about 6 weeks for the maximal effects. And often, the initial > dose is >too high and must be reduced. Once your thyroid levels are back in > the normal range you should start feeling better. Stress is a common trigger > for GD, and hitting a kangaroo has to be way up there on the list of > potential stressors. > > Since your immune system, not your thyroid, is at fault in Graves' disease, I > consider it the most foolish > thing I've ever done. Good luck to you, Elaine ------------------------------------- The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. ---------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement of the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Sue, Could you please reset the date on your computer to 2002? It makes it ever so much more easy to find your posts! Thanks, Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:07:24 +1100 > To: graves_support > Subject: Re: Itching > > Thank you for the information. I have been going back through the emails > so will continue. I am finding answers there for my questions. > Sue > >> Sue, >> >> Do you have access to Amazon.com? Just search for the book the >> re. so, >> itching is common and has many manifestations especially before >> treatment >> settles the thyroid down some. I had blotchy 2-inch round itche >> (can't >> translate to metric, sorry!) all over my hips and they finally >> went away. >> However is possibly a reaction to the medicine if it's new. >> >> >> Intolerance to heat will go away as you move from hyper towards >> euthyroid; >> intolerance to cold marks hypOthyroid. There's a symptom list, >> it's pasted >> all over the archives but Jody sent it out to someone on 2/11 >> in a post, so >> you won't have to search too far back. >> >> Kelp, iodine containing medicines, natural or not, iodine in multis--avoid >> them all. Will make you more hyper. >> >> Finally, do take the time to read posts here on RAI. We've had a flurry of >> them recently and the archives are packed full as well. We're currently >> " " list with >> appropriate medical footnotes, to give to our doctors.The list, without the >> footnotes, follows. >> >> Terry > > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement > of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Sue, Could you please reset the date on your computer to 2002? It makes it ever so much more easy to find your posts! Thanks, Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:07:24 +1100 > To: graves_support > Subject: Re: Itching > > Thank you for the information. I have been going back through the emails > so will continue. I am finding answers there for my questions. > Sue > >> Sue, >> >> Do you have access to Amazon.com? Just search for the book the >> re. so, >> itching is common and has many manifestations especially before >> treatment >> settles the thyroid down some. I had blotchy 2-inch round itche >> (can't >> translate to metric, sorry!) all over my hips and they finally >> went away. >> However is possibly a reaction to the medicine if it's new. >> >> >> Intolerance to heat will go away as you move from hyper towards >> euthyroid; >> intolerance to cold marks hypOthyroid. There's a symptom list, >> it's pasted >> all over the archives but Jody sent it out to someone on 2/11 >> in a post, so >> you won't have to search too far back. >> >> Kelp, iodine containing medicines, natural or not, iodine in multis--avoid >> them all. Will make you more hyper. >> >> Finally, do take the time to read posts here on RAI. We've had a flurry of >> them recently and the archives are packed full as well. We're currently >> " " list with >> appropriate medical footnotes, to give to our doctors.The list, without the >> footnotes, follows. >> >> Terry > > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement > of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Sue, Could you please reset the date on your computer to 2002? It makes it ever so much more easy to find your posts! Thanks, Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:07:24 +1100 > To: graves_support > Subject: Re: Itching > > Thank you for the information. I have been going back through the emails > so will continue. I am finding answers there for my questions. > Sue > >> Sue, >> >> Do you have access to Amazon.com? Just search for the book the >> re. so, >> itching is common and has many manifestations especially before >> treatment >> settles the thyroid down some. I had blotchy 2-inch round itche >> (can't >> translate to metric, sorry!) all over my hips and they finally >> went away. >> However is possibly a reaction to the medicine if it's new. >> >> >> Intolerance to heat will go away as you move from hyper towards >> euthyroid; >> intolerance to cold marks hypOthyroid. There's a symptom list, >> it's pasted >> all over the archives but Jody sent it out to someone on 2/11 >> in a post, so >> you won't have to search too far back. >> >> Kelp, iodine containing medicines, natural or not, iodine in multis--avoid >> them all. Will make you more hyper. >> >> Finally, do take the time to read posts here on RAI. We've had a flurry of >> them recently and the archives are packed full as well. We're currently >> " " list with >> appropriate medical footnotes, to give to our doctors.The list, without the >> footnotes, follows. >> >> Terry > > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement > of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Did you bathe in it, or rub it all over? My itching is a general, full body, itch that seems to " crawl " from one place to another! Re: Itching > > First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as > helpful to you as it is to me. > > > I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I > think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows > otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass of > water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body was > covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of the > perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would > break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. > > Debbie R. > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement > of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Did you bathe in it, or rub it all over? My itching is a general, full body, itch that seems to " crawl " from one place to another! Re: Itching > > First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as > helpful to you as it is to me. > > > I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I > think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows > otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass of > water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body was > covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of the > perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would > break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. > > Debbie R. > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement > of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Did you bathe in it, or rub it all over? My itching is a general, full body, itch that seems to " crawl " from one place to another! Re: Itching > > First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as > helpful to you as it is to me. > > > I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I > think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows > otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass of > water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body was > covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of the > perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would > break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. > > Debbie R. > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement > of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi Everyone.. Happy Tuesday... I have just been reading all the e-mails from over the weekend and a big light went on over my head. I thought that the itching that I was getting was because of the dry winter weather. And now thinking back... yes it did start around the time I started my medication. And I have noticed that it has started to ease off as I have reduced my meds. Wow.... well I never. Also welcome to the new people... this is the best place to be. The people are great and very informative. One offering I have is, based on my most recent experience, is for those people that have recently been put on ADTS be aware that you may bomb into hypo land a couple of months after you start the ADTs. The doctor that I had initially put me on quite a high dose of PTU and seemed to be rather surprised when my FT4 level took a screaming dive. I went through a brief moment of feeling great, and now I feel yucky again. Just so that you are not caught unawares as I was...... Take care, Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi Everyone.. Happy Tuesday... I have just been reading all the e-mails from over the weekend and a big light went on over my head. I thought that the itching that I was getting was because of the dry winter weather. And now thinking back... yes it did start around the time I started my medication. And I have noticed that it has started to ease off as I have reduced my meds. Wow.... well I never. Also welcome to the new people... this is the best place to be. The people are great and very informative. One offering I have is, based on my most recent experience, is for those people that have recently been put on ADTS be aware that you may bomb into hypo land a couple of months after you start the ADTs. The doctor that I had initially put me on quite a high dose of PTU and seemed to be rather surprised when my FT4 level took a screaming dive. I went through a brief moment of feeling great, and now I feel yucky again. Just so that you are not caught unawares as I was...... Take care, Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi Everyone.. Happy Tuesday... I have just been reading all the e-mails from over the weekend and a big light went on over my head. I thought that the itching that I was getting was because of the dry winter weather. And now thinking back... yes it did start around the time I started my medication. And I have noticed that it has started to ease off as I have reduced my meds. Wow.... well I never. Also welcome to the new people... this is the best place to be. The people are great and very informative. One offering I have is, based on my most recent experience, is for those people that have recently been put on ADTS be aware that you may bomb into hypo land a couple of months after you start the ADTs. The doctor that I had initially put me on quite a high dose of PTU and seemed to be rather surprised when my FT4 level took a screaming dive. I went through a brief moment of feeling great, and now I feel yucky again. Just so that you are not caught unawares as I was...... Take care, Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Holly, I'm not sure how you deal with that. I just put it on the itchy blotches, and it worked. But I bet a few drops in a bath would help some (the stuff is very concentrated). If you try it, let us all know. Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:32:07 -0500 > To: " 'graves_support ' " <graves_support > > Subject: RE: Itching > > Did you bathe in it, or rub it all over? My itching is a general, full > body, itch that seems to " crawl " from one place to another! > > Re: Itching >> >> First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as >> helpful to you as it is to me. >> >> >> I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I >> think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows >> otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass > of >> water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body > was >> covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of > the >> perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would >> break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. >> >> Debbie R. >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------- >> The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not >> intended to replace expert medical care. >> Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. >> ---------------------------------------- >> DISCLAIMER >> >> Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the > endorsement >> of >> the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- >> -------- >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Holly, I'm not sure how you deal with that. I just put it on the itchy blotches, and it worked. But I bet a few drops in a bath would help some (the stuff is very concentrated). If you try it, let us all know. Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:32:07 -0500 > To: " 'graves_support ' " <graves_support > > Subject: RE: Itching > > Did you bathe in it, or rub it all over? My itching is a general, full > body, itch that seems to " crawl " from one place to another! > > Re: Itching >> >> First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as >> helpful to you as it is to me. >> >> >> I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I >> think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows >> otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass > of >> water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body > was >> covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of > the >> perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would >> break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. >> >> Debbie R. >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------- >> The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not >> intended to replace expert medical care. >> Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. >> ---------------------------------------- >> DISCLAIMER >> >> Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the > endorsement >> of >> the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- >> -------- >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Holly, I'm not sure how you deal with that. I just put it on the itchy blotches, and it worked. But I bet a few drops in a bath would help some (the stuff is very concentrated). If you try it, let us all know. Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:32:07 -0500 > To: " 'graves_support ' " <graves_support > > Subject: RE: Itching > > Did you bathe in it, or rub it all over? My itching is a general, full > body, itch that seems to " crawl " from one place to another! > > Re: Itching >> >> First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as >> helpful to you as it is to me. >> >> >> I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I >> think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows >> otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass > of >> water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body > was >> covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of > the >> perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would >> break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. >> >> Debbie R. >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------- >> The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not >> intended to replace expert medical care. >> Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. >> ---------------------------------------- >> DISCLAIMER >> >> Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the > endorsement >> of >> the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- >> -------- >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 I use a lotion from elemis which is really like a milk bath type product. It works wonders as a lotion. Also cetaphil cream is good. Try using cetaphil as a soap to stop the drying. Tea Tree oil is good but whoooo that stuff smells!! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 I use a lotion from elemis which is really like a milk bath type product. It works wonders as a lotion. Also cetaphil cream is good. Try using cetaphil as a soap to stop the drying. Tea Tree oil is good but whoooo that stuff smells!! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 I use a lotion from elemis which is really like a milk bath type product. It works wonders as a lotion. Also cetaphil cream is good. Try using cetaphil as a soap to stop the drying. Tea Tree oil is good but whoooo that stuff smells!! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Think I'll try using the " reply " button to see if it works. Still learning this stuff. Sorry. The itching thing seems to respond really well the shea butter. There is a company called Pre de Province which makes a 20% (in a tube) and a tin which is 100%. Its very sticky at the 100% level but is just amazing stuff. Not only does it help the itching but it leaves your hands (and wherever else reasonable you put it) all soft and nice. Yikes! I sound like an advertisment! The stuff is hard to find but available online from several companies. Laurel Re: Itching > > > > First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as > > helpful to you as it is to me. > > > > > > I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I > > think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows > > otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass > of > > water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body > was > > covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of > the > > perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would > > break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. > > > > Debbie R. > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------- > > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > > intended to replace expert medical care. > > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > > ---------------------------------------- > > DISCLAIMER > > > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the > endorsement > > of > > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -- > > -------- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Think I'll try using the " reply " button to see if it works. Still learning this stuff. Sorry. The itching thing seems to respond really well the shea butter. There is a company called Pre de Province which makes a 20% (in a tube) and a tin which is 100%. Its very sticky at the 100% level but is just amazing stuff. Not only does it help the itching but it leaves your hands (and wherever else reasonable you put it) all soft and nice. Yikes! I sound like an advertisment! The stuff is hard to find but available online from several companies. Laurel Re: Itching > > > > First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as > > helpful to you as it is to me. > > > > > > I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I > > think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows > > otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass > of > > water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body > was > > covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of > the > > perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would > > break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. > > > > Debbie R. > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------- > > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > > intended to replace expert medical care. > > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > > ---------------------------------------- > > DISCLAIMER > > > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the > endorsement > > of > > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -- > > -------- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Think I'll try using the " reply " button to see if it works. Still learning this stuff. Sorry. The itching thing seems to respond really well the shea butter. There is a company called Pre de Province which makes a 20% (in a tube) and a tin which is 100%. Its very sticky at the 100% level but is just amazing stuff. Not only does it help the itching but it leaves your hands (and wherever else reasonable you put it) all soft and nice. Yikes! I sound like an advertisment! The stuff is hard to find but available online from several companies. Laurel Re: Itching > > > > First off, Hi Sue and welcome to the group. I hope this group will be as > > helpful to you as it is to me. > > > > > > I used valerian for the itching and hives I get, but you have to watch I > > think about how much you use. Read the bottle. If someone else knows > > otherwise maybe they will jump in. I usually take 2 tablets with a glass > of > > water and very seldom have had to take more. Except when my whole body > was > > covered in hives the size of quarters after a perm. Until the smell of > the > > perm went away everytime I showered or washed my hair my whole body would > > break out in hives. This never happened until after GD. > > > > Debbie R. > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------- > > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > > intended to replace expert medical care. > > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > > ---------------------------------------- > > DISCLAIMER > > > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the > endorsement > > of > > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -- > > -------- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 I have just read all the posts on itching and thank you for sharing. I actually starting itching after the birth of my first son. When I went swimming or took a shower I would itch like crazy for a time afterwards. Over the years I learnt to cover up. Even through summer I wear long pants as my legs are the worse effected. If the humidity is high that will make me itch also. I watched for years my mum going through the same thing. I had tried over the years to find a 'cure', but never. One doctor even told me it was a habit. So now I think it has been maybe thyroid related all those years. (my son is now 18)I am hoping by getting the thyroid in check that I can have some itch free years a head of me. Currently the itching is off the scale of 'Sues Tolerance'. I have it all day and when I sit down have to stand up again because it is so bad where I make contact with something. Is anyone else suffering to this degree? I have over the years tried different natural treatments but none have worked. I even went to a chinese herbalist once who gave me bags of 'stuff' to brew up and drink. I must say, the shell the cycarter (not sure of spelling) comes out of when coming out of the ground, well there was at least 10 of those in each bag, along with oyster shells and other weedy type things. Amazing what we do! I have also started to sleep for three hours and back up pacing again. This is what was happening before starting the ATD's two weeks ago. I am taking a mild sleeping tablet and Inderal, does this mean I have got accustomed to the tablets, or that the ATD's are not kicking in yet? Thanks everyone for sharing as it sure helps me. Sue PS. Today I have a sore throat. It started last night. How long before I should go and have a white blood cell count? Do I wait and see if it persists, or is just a bug I have caught? At 09:04 PM 18/02/2002 -0800, you wrote: > Hi folks... > In either case it > The itching > does not mean that yo >u arhaving a bad or dangerous reaction, even if > it is from the ATD's. > > > Hope this helps. > Hello all those newly with us. > Jeannette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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