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...
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...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi Jody I have phoned my regular GP and he told me to come in at 8.00am tomorrow morning for the blood test. He did say that there is a bug with a sore throat attached going around, but said he would do the test to be safe. He has had his thyroid out so he is eager to help me in anyway he can. He doesn't want me to head down that path. Sue At 04:29 PM 19/02/2002 -0500, you wrote: > Hi Sue, > With the increase in itching and today a sore throat I really >urgeou to > I don't know how quickly things can go > bad should you be >having a reaction to the tap but no use in taking chances > or making >something worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi Jody I have phoned my regular GP and he told me to come in at 8.00am tomorrow morning for the blood test. He did say that there is a bug with a sore throat attached going around, but said he would do the test to be safe. He has had his thyroid out so he is eager to help me in anyway he can. He doesn't want me to head down that path. Sue At 04:29 PM 19/02/2002 -0500, you wrote: > Hi Sue, > With the increase in itching and today a sore throat I really >urgeou to > I don't know how quickly things can go > bad should you be >having a reaction to the tap but no use in taking chances > or making >something worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 So, did your doc have surgery? Did he have cancer? I'm just curious what choices doctors make for themselves -- RAI or surgery.... Holly Re: itching Hi Jody I have phoned my regular GP and he told me to come in at 8.00am tomorrow morning for the blood test. He did say that there is a bug with a sore throat attached going around, but said he would do the test to be safe. He has had his thyroid out so he is eager to help me in anyway he can. He doesn't want me to head down that path. Sue At 04:29 PM 19/02/2002 -0500, you wrote: > Hi Sue, > With the increase in itching and today a sore throat I really >urgeou to > I don't know how quickly things can go > bad should you be >having a reaction to the tap but no use in taking chances > or making >something worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 So, did your doc have surgery? Did he have cancer? I'm just curious what choices doctors make for themselves -- RAI or surgery.... Holly Re: itching Hi Jody I have phoned my regular GP and he told me to come in at 8.00am tomorrow morning for the blood test. He did say that there is a bug with a sore throat attached going around, but said he would do the test to be safe. He has had his thyroid out so he is eager to help me in anyway he can. He doesn't want me to head down that path. Sue At 04:29 PM 19/02/2002 -0500, you wrote: > Hi Sue, > With the increase in itching and today a sore throat I really >urgeou to > I don't know how quickly things can go > bad should you be >having a reaction to the tap but no use in taking chances > or making >something worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 So, did your doc have surgery? Did he have cancer? I'm just curious what choices doctors make for themselves -- RAI or surgery.... Holly Re: itching Hi Jody I have phoned my regular GP and he told me to come in at 8.00am tomorrow morning for the blood test. He did say that there is a bug with a sore throat attached going around, but said he would do the test to be safe. He has had his thyroid out so he is eager to help me in anyway he can. He doesn't want me to head down that path. Sue At 04:29 PM 19/02/2002 -0500, you wrote: > Hi Sue, > With the increase in itching and today a sore throat I really >urgeou to > I don't know how quickly things can go > bad should you be >having a reaction to the tap but no use in taking chances > or making >something worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Sue, I'm glad he is seeing you soon...better safe than sorry that is for sure. Let us know how you make out. Jody _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Sue, I'm glad he is seeing you soon...better safe than sorry that is for sure. Let us know how you make out. Jody _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Sue, I'm glad he is seeing you soon...better safe than sorry that is for sure. Let us know how you make out. Jody _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Holly This is a interesting question. I went this morning for my blood test and we got into a amazing conversation. I told him I had joined a support group and the information I was getting was incredable. We got talking about the medication and he said, the medication is a pain as it has so many side effects RAI is better. I told him I had a list of 20 reasons for not having RAI and he was interested. I asked how come he had it and he said he knew nothing about it when he had it. He was not informed. He to this day still thinks its OK. He has had his thyroid out. He did get into the discussion about how its a nuisance to take the medication forever and how he over doses. He said he takes it before his morning cuppa, then half an hour later can't remember taking it. He said because it becomes a habit and he's been doing it so long you forget. I told him if he a GP can't remember, who can. So it goes to show that your general practitioner is just that. They are a general doctor that you go to, and if and when you have something more serious, you are then referred on. He also said that he only picks it up (Thyroid) now because he had it himself. Prior to that he didn't. Plus he didn't pick it up in himself. He also said that he did NOT get poppy eyes until after medication. So here I am thinking I'm out of the woods as I've started treatment so can't get that. I would also like to add that 'Herbie' my doctor is very caring and is happy to share and LISTEN. He asked me to bring in my list next time I'm in. I am so lucky to have him sharing this with me. So for those who weren't informed, see even doctors are not always informed. Sue Holly wrote: > I'm just curious what > choices doctors make for themselves -- RAI or >surgy.... > > Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Holly This is a interesting question. I went this morning for my blood test and we got into a amazing conversation. I told him I had joined a support group and the information I was getting was incredable. We got talking about the medication and he said, the medication is a pain as it has so many side effects RAI is better. I told him I had a list of 20 reasons for not having RAI and he was interested. I asked how come he had it and he said he knew nothing about it when he had it. He was not informed. He to this day still thinks its OK. He has had his thyroid out. He did get into the discussion about how its a nuisance to take the medication forever and how he over doses. He said he takes it before his morning cuppa, then half an hour later can't remember taking it. He said because it becomes a habit and he's been doing it so long you forget. I told him if he a GP can't remember, who can. So it goes to show that your general practitioner is just that. They are a general doctor that you go to, and if and when you have something more serious, you are then referred on. He also said that he only picks it up (Thyroid) now because he had it himself. Prior to that he didn't. Plus he didn't pick it up in himself. He also said that he did NOT get poppy eyes until after medication. So here I am thinking I'm out of the woods as I've started treatment so can't get that. I would also like to add that 'Herbie' my doctor is very caring and is happy to share and LISTEN. He asked me to bring in my list next time I'm in. I am so lucky to have him sharing this with me. So for those who weren't informed, see even doctors are not always informed. Sue Holly wrote: > I'm just curious what > choices doctors make for themselves -- RAI or >surgy.... > > Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Holly This is a interesting question. I went this morning for my blood test and we got into a amazing conversation. I told him I had joined a support group and the information I was getting was incredable. We got talking about the medication and he said, the medication is a pain as it has so many side effects RAI is better. I told him I had a list of 20 reasons for not having RAI and he was interested. I asked how come he had it and he said he knew nothing about it when he had it. He was not informed. He to this day still thinks its OK. He has had his thyroid out. He did get into the discussion about how its a nuisance to take the medication forever and how he over doses. He said he takes it before his morning cuppa, then half an hour later can't remember taking it. He said because it becomes a habit and he's been doing it so long you forget. I told him if he a GP can't remember, who can. So it goes to show that your general practitioner is just that. They are a general doctor that you go to, and if and when you have something more serious, you are then referred on. He also said that he only picks it up (Thyroid) now because he had it himself. Prior to that he didn't. Plus he didn't pick it up in himself. He also said that he did NOT get poppy eyes until after medication. So here I am thinking I'm out of the woods as I've started treatment so can't get that. I would also like to add that 'Herbie' my doctor is very caring and is happy to share and LISTEN. He asked me to bring in my list next time I'm in. I am so lucky to have him sharing this with me. So for those who weren't informed, see even doctors are not always informed. Sue Holly wrote: > I'm just curious what > choices doctors make for themselves -- RAI or >surgy.... > > Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Sue, Sounds very interesting to have your own doc have thyroid problems! If he had the RAI then that very well could have been what exacerbated his eye disease. Can't wait to hear what he says about the " 20 Reasons " list. Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Sue, Sounds very interesting to have your own doc have thyroid problems! If he had the RAI then that very well could have been what exacerbated his eye disease. Can't wait to hear what he says about the " 20 Reasons " list. Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Sue, Sounds very interesting to have your own doc have thyroid problems! If he had the RAI then that very well could have been what exacerbated his eye disease. Can't wait to hear what he says about the " 20 Reasons " list. Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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