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[Guest guest]

Hi Jean:

I love roller skating, but I could tell my

ankles were too weak and I probably should have been at an inside rink until I

got stronger instead of trying it on the street and sidewalk.

I have always been a swimmer, but we don’t

have anywhere to swim locally. Our closest YMCA is limited on times of

year and ability to swim laps as is our local city pool. The closest

would be about 40 minutes (depending on traffic) at a Bally’s.

Are there any of you who go to Curves or

somewhere like that (resistance training)? Does that work for you?

I admit I like outdoor activities for exercise much more than treadmills,

places like curves or weight lifting. I do not feel like exercising, but

will make myself one way or another. Just 4 months ago I was about 3-4

pants sizes smaller (depending on pair of pants).

BTW, I have some testing they want

re-checked and then in approx. one more week I get my results for my battery of

tests. The waiting is the hardest part, which I am sure you all

understand. I am ready to feel better. And, I’ve put on a

total of 60lbs and growing from this without eating any more (actually less)

and I HATE being fat!!! With my job we go annually to our home office for

meetings and this year I will be arriving noticeably fatter…I am dreading

it, because I know people are going to be wondering what in the heck happened

to me. No, I can’t get out of it. It’s hard enough with

family and friends; although, they are concerned and accept & love me as I

am. Sick right now…do you all find you get sick easier due to your

immune systems being compromised? I use to never get sick and in the last

2-3 years I have gotten just about everything that goes around. I did

work with the Hurricane victims last weekend too.

Debbie

<<Hi

Debbie, welcome! Sorry that you broke your arm roller skating. I

have been skating for 20 years and have taken some pretty serious falls, but

never broke anything. I use skating to help control my weight. My

thyroid condition would probably be worser if I did not skate several times a

week. I have the pains cropping up in several places also, plus hair

issues. Boy, this thyroid sure changes your life doesn't it?

F.>>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jean:

I love roller skating, but I could tell my

ankles were too weak and I probably should have been at an inside rink until I

got stronger instead of trying it on the street and sidewalk.

I have always been a swimmer, but we don’t

have anywhere to swim locally. Our closest YMCA is limited on times of

year and ability to swim laps as is our local city pool. The closest

would be about 40 minutes (depending on traffic) at a Bally’s.

Are there any of you who go to Curves or

somewhere like that (resistance training)? Does that work for you?

I admit I like outdoor activities for exercise much more than treadmills,

places like curves or weight lifting. I do not feel like exercising, but

will make myself one way or another. Just 4 months ago I was about 3-4

pants sizes smaller (depending on pair of pants).

BTW, I have some testing they want

re-checked and then in approx. one more week I get my results for my battery of

tests. The waiting is the hardest part, which I am sure you all

understand. I am ready to feel better. And, I’ve put on a

total of 60lbs and growing from this without eating any more (actually less)

and I HATE being fat!!! With my job we go annually to our home office for

meetings and this year I will be arriving noticeably fatter…I am dreading

it, because I know people are going to be wondering what in the heck happened

to me. No, I can’t get out of it. It’s hard enough with

family and friends; although, they are concerned and accept & love me as I

am. Sick right now…do you all find you get sick easier due to your

immune systems being compromised? I use to never get sick and in the last

2-3 years I have gotten just about everything that goes around. I did

work with the Hurricane victims last weekend too.

Debbie

<<Hi

Debbie, welcome! Sorry that you broke your arm roller skating. I

have been skating for 20 years and have taken some pretty serious falls, but

never broke anything. I use skating to help control my weight. My

thyroid condition would probably be worser if I did not skate several times a

week. I have the pains cropping up in several places also, plus hair

issues. Boy, this thyroid sure changes your life doesn't it?

F.>>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jean:

I love roller skating, but I could tell my

ankles were too weak and I probably should have been at an inside rink until I

got stronger instead of trying it on the street and sidewalk.

I have always been a swimmer, but we don’t

have anywhere to swim locally. Our closest YMCA is limited on times of

year and ability to swim laps as is our local city pool. The closest

would be about 40 minutes (depending on traffic) at a Bally’s.

Are there any of you who go to Curves or

somewhere like that (resistance training)? Does that work for you?

I admit I like outdoor activities for exercise much more than treadmills,

places like curves or weight lifting. I do not feel like exercising, but

will make myself one way or another. Just 4 months ago I was about 3-4

pants sizes smaller (depending on pair of pants).

BTW, I have some testing they want

re-checked and then in approx. one more week I get my results for my battery of

tests. The waiting is the hardest part, which I am sure you all

understand. I am ready to feel better. And, I’ve put on a

total of 60lbs and growing from this without eating any more (actually less)

and I HATE being fat!!! With my job we go annually to our home office for

meetings and this year I will be arriving noticeably fatter…I am dreading

it, because I know people are going to be wondering what in the heck happened

to me. No, I can’t get out of it. It’s hard enough with

family and friends; although, they are concerned and accept & love me as I

am. Sick right now…do you all find you get sick easier due to your

immune systems being compromised? I use to never get sick and in the last

2-3 years I have gotten just about everything that goes around. I did

work with the Hurricane victims last weekend too.

Debbie

<<Hi

Debbie, welcome! Sorry that you broke your arm roller skating. I

have been skating for 20 years and have taken some pretty serious falls, but

never broke anything. I use skating to help control my weight. My

thyroid condition would probably be worser if I did not skate several times a

week. I have the pains cropping up in several places also, plus hair

issues. Boy, this thyroid sure changes your life doesn't it?

F.>>

[Guest guest]

Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use a

lot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 very

serious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and are

toxic in general). Fluoride used to be used for

treating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water is

fluoridated and one has to go to a health food store

to avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get really

upset about this sort of thing!

Marlena

--- Debbie Baird wrote:

> Hi Jean:

>

>

>

> I love roller skating, but I could tell my ankles

> were too weak and I

> probably should have been at an inside rink until I

> got stronger instead of

> trying it on the street and sidewalk.

>

>

>

> I have always been a swimmer, but we don't have

> anywhere to swim locally.

> Our closest YMCA is limited on times of year and

> ability to swim laps as is

> our local city pool. The closest would be about 40

> minutes (depending on

> traffic) at a Bally's.

>

>

>

> Are there any of you who go to Curves or somewhere

> like that (resistance

> training)? Does that work for you? I admit I like

> outdoor activities for

> exercise much more than treadmills, places like

> curves or weight lifting. I

> do not feel like exercising, but will make myself

> one way or another. Just

> 4 months ago I was about 3-4 pants sizes smaller

> (depending on pair of

> pants).

>

>

>

> BTW, I have some testing they want re-checked and

> then in approx. one more

> week I get my results for my battery of tests. The

> waiting is the hardest

> part, which I am sure you all understand. I am

> ready to feel better. And,

> I've put on a total of 60lbs and growing from this

> without eating any more

> (actually less) and I HATE being fat!!! With my job

> we go annually to our

> home office for meetings and this year I will be

> arriving noticeably

> fatter.I am dreading it, because I know people are

> going to be wondering

> what in the heck happened to me. No, I can't get

> out of it. It's hard

> enough with family and friends; although, they are

> concerned and accept &

> love me as I am. Sick right now.do you all find you

> get sick easier due to

> your immune systems being compromised? I use to

> never get sick and in the

> last 2-3 years I have gotten just about everything

> that goes around. I did

> work with the Hurricane victims last weekend too.

>

>

>

> Debbie

>

>

>

>

>

> <<Hi Debbie, welcome! Sorry that you broke your arm

> roller skating. I have

> been skating for 20 years and have taken some pretty

> serious falls, but

> never broke anything. I use skating to help control

> my weight. My thyroid

> condition would probably be worser if I did not

> skate several times a week.

> I have the pains cropping up in several places also,

> plus hair issues. Boy,

> this thyroid sure changes your life doesn't it?

>

>

>

> F.>>

>

>

______________________________________________________

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[Guest guest]

Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use a

lot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 very

serious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and are

toxic in general). Fluoride used to be used for

treating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water is

fluoridated and one has to go to a health food store

to avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get really

upset about this sort of thing!

Marlena

--- Debbie Baird wrote:

> Hi Jean:

>

>

>

> I love roller skating, but I could tell my ankles

> were too weak and I

> probably should have been at an inside rink until I

> got stronger instead of

> trying it on the street and sidewalk.

>

>

>

> I have always been a swimmer, but we don't have

> anywhere to swim locally.

> Our closest YMCA is limited on times of year and

> ability to swim laps as is

> our local city pool. The closest would be about 40

> minutes (depending on

> traffic) at a Bally's.

>

>

>

> Are there any of you who go to Curves or somewhere

> like that (resistance

> training)? Does that work for you? I admit I like

> outdoor activities for

> exercise much more than treadmills, places like

> curves or weight lifting. I

> do not feel like exercising, but will make myself

> one way or another. Just

> 4 months ago I was about 3-4 pants sizes smaller

> (depending on pair of

> pants).

>

>

>

> BTW, I have some testing they want re-checked and

> then in approx. one more

> week I get my results for my battery of tests. The

> waiting is the hardest

> part, which I am sure you all understand. I am

> ready to feel better. And,

> I've put on a total of 60lbs and growing from this

> without eating any more

> (actually less) and I HATE being fat!!! With my job

> we go annually to our

> home office for meetings and this year I will be

> arriving noticeably

> fatter.I am dreading it, because I know people are

> going to be wondering

> what in the heck happened to me. No, I can't get

> out of it. It's hard

> enough with family and friends; although, they are

> concerned and accept &

> love me as I am. Sick right now.do you all find you

> get sick easier due to

> your immune systems being compromised? I use to

> never get sick and in the

> last 2-3 years I have gotten just about everything

> that goes around. I did

> work with the Hurricane victims last weekend too.

>

>

>

> Debbie

>

>

>

>

>

> <<Hi Debbie, welcome! Sorry that you broke your arm

> roller skating. I have

> been skating for 20 years and have taken some pretty

> serious falls, but

> never broke anything. I use skating to help control

> my weight. My thyroid

> condition would probably be worser if I did not

> skate several times a week.

> I have the pains cropping up in several places also,

> plus hair issues. Boy,

> this thyroid sure changes your life doesn't it?

>

>

>

> F.>>

>

>

______________________________________________________

Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/

[Guest guest]

Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use a

lot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 very

serious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and are

toxic in general). Fluoride used to be used for

treating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water is

fluoridated and one has to go to a health food store

to avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get really

upset about this sort of thing!

Marlena

--- Debbie Baird wrote:

> Hi Jean:

>

>

>

> I love roller skating, but I could tell my ankles

> were too weak and I

> probably should have been at an inside rink until I

> got stronger instead of

> trying it on the street and sidewalk.

>

>

>

> I have always been a swimmer, but we don't have

> anywhere to swim locally.

> Our closest YMCA is limited on times of year and

> ability to swim laps as is

> our local city pool. The closest would be about 40

> minutes (depending on

> traffic) at a Bally's.

>

>

>

> Are there any of you who go to Curves or somewhere

> like that (resistance

> training)? Does that work for you? I admit I like

> outdoor activities for

> exercise much more than treadmills, places like

> curves or weight lifting. I

> do not feel like exercising, but will make myself

> one way or another. Just

> 4 months ago I was about 3-4 pants sizes smaller

> (depending on pair of

> pants).

>

>

>

> BTW, I have some testing they want re-checked and

> then in approx. one more

> week I get my results for my battery of tests. The

> waiting is the hardest

> part, which I am sure you all understand. I am

> ready to feel better. And,

> I've put on a total of 60lbs and growing from this

> without eating any more

> (actually less) and I HATE being fat!!! With my job

> we go annually to our

> home office for meetings and this year I will be

> arriving noticeably

> fatter.I am dreading it, because I know people are

> going to be wondering

> what in the heck happened to me. No, I can't get

> out of it. It's hard

> enough with family and friends; although, they are

> concerned and accept &

> love me as I am. Sick right now.do you all find you

> get sick easier due to

> your immune systems being compromised? I use to

> never get sick and in the

> last 2-3 years I have gotten just about everything

> that goes around. I did

> work with the Hurricane victims last weekend too.

>

>

>

> Debbie

>

>

>

>

>

> <<Hi Debbie, welcome! Sorry that you broke your arm

> roller skating. I have

> been skating for 20 years and have taken some pretty

> serious falls, but

> never broke anything. I use skating to help control

> my weight. My thyroid

> condition would probably be worser if I did not

> skate several times a week.

> I have the pains cropping up in several places also,

> plus hair issues. Boy,

> this thyroid sure changes your life doesn't it?

>

>

>

> F.>>

>

>

______________________________________________________

Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/

[Guest guest]

That reminds me Marlena - I mentioned to the doctor about Prozac, but she told me it's fine - any suggestions? Love Chris

RE: Exercising & weight was New to list

Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use alot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 veryserious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and aretoxic in general). Fluoride used to be used fortreating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water isfluoridated and one has to go to a health food storeto avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get reallyupset about this sort of thing!Marlena

[Guest guest]

That reminds me Marlena - I mentioned to the doctor about Prozac, but she told me it's fine - any suggestions? Love Chris

RE: Exercising & weight was New to list

Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use alot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 veryserious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and aretoxic in general). Fluoride used to be used fortreating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water isfluoridated and one has to go to a health food storeto avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get reallyupset about this sort of thing!Marlena

[Guest guest]

That reminds me Marlena - I mentioned to the doctor about Prozac, but she told me it's fine - any suggestions? Love Chris

RE: Exercising & weight was New to list

Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use alot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 veryserious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and aretoxic in general). Fluoride used to be used fortreating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water isfluoridated and one has to go to a health food storeto avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get reallyupset about this sort of thing!Marlena

[Guest guest]

Well, if it were me, I would want to get a second

opinion about that. From what you've shared so far,

your doctor doesn't seem to be familiar with a lot of

stuff we are talking about ... usually holistic

oriented doctors are more open-minded and informed

about these types of things! I don't know if Prozac is

a beta blocker antidepressant -- Beta blocking drugs

impair metabolism and are used to stop overstimulation

in hyperthyroid patients. I read about this in Your

Guide to Metabolic Health by Lowe ... if Prozac is not

a beta blocker perhaps the worst thing about it is the

fluoride ... which used to be used to treat

hyperthyroidism as well. If it were me, I would want

to try to wean myself off it. Getting proper thyroid

treatment, adrenal treatment if necessary, and eating

a wholesome diet with adequate supplements, sunshine,

and exercise, and general self-care should help a lot

with depression!

Marlena

---

wrote:

> That reminds me Marlena - I mentioned to the doctor

> about Prozac, but she told me it's fine - any

> suggestions? Love Chris

> RE:

> Exercising & weight was New to list

>

>

> Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use

> a

> lot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 very

> serious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and are

> toxic in general). Fluoride used to be used for

> treating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water

> is

> fluoridated and one has to go to a health food

> store

> to avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get

> really

> upset about this sort of thing!

>

> Marlena

>

>

______________________________________________________

Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

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[Guest guest]

Yes, I was thinking that, but I don't want to attempt to come off it until I know I'm on a thyroid med that is actually doing something for me. I've got the Armour ordered, so once the blood tests are done, I can start taking that and then I'll feel more confident to gradually come of the Prozac. It's difficult - it would have been easier in a way if the doctor hadn't have wanted to help at all, but now I feel I've got to give her a chance - I'm getting the feeling that she's not got much knowledge but is willing to learn. She did say she'd phoned a specialist at one of the hospitals to ask about it this week. Just discovered I'm on a beta blocker as well. Atenolol. And something called Adizem-XL (Diltiazem). These are for angina (that I wonder if I got because of being hypothyroid for such a long time...):-((( Love Chris

Re: Exercising & weight was New to list

Well, if it were me, I would want to get a secondopinion about that. From what you've shared so far,your doctor doesn't seem to be familiar with a lot ofstuff we are talking about ... usually holisticoriented doctors are more open-minded and informedabout these types of things! I don't know if Prozac isa beta blocker antidepressant -- Beta blocking drugsimpair metabolism and are used to stop overstimulationin hyperthyroid patients. I read about this in YourGuide to Metabolic Health by Lowe ... if Prozac is nota beta blocker perhaps the worst thing about it is thefluoride ... which used to be used to treathyperthyroidism as well. If it were me, I would wantto try to wean myself off it. Getting proper thyroidtreatment, adrenal treatment if necessary, and eatinga wholesome diet with adequate supplements, sunshine,and exercise, and general self-care should help a lotwith depression!

[Guest guest]

Yes, I was thinking that, but I don't want to attempt to come off it until I know I'm on a thyroid med that is actually doing something for me. I've got the Armour ordered, so once the blood tests are done, I can start taking that and then I'll feel more confident to gradually come of the Prozac. It's difficult - it would have been easier in a way if the doctor hadn't have wanted to help at all, but now I feel I've got to give her a chance - I'm getting the feeling that she's not got much knowledge but is willing to learn. She did say she'd phoned a specialist at one of the hospitals to ask about it this week. Just discovered I'm on a beta blocker as well. Atenolol. And something called Adizem-XL (Diltiazem). These are for angina (that I wonder if I got because of being hypothyroid for such a long time...):-((( Love Chris

Re: Exercising & weight was New to list

Well, if it were me, I would want to get a secondopinion about that. From what you've shared so far,your doctor doesn't seem to be familiar with a lot ofstuff we are talking about ... usually holisticoriented doctors are more open-minded and informedabout these types of things! I don't know if Prozac isa beta blocker antidepressant -- Beta blocking drugsimpair metabolism and are used to stop overstimulationin hyperthyroid patients. I read about this in YourGuide to Metabolic Health by Lowe ... if Prozac is nota beta blocker perhaps the worst thing about it is thefluoride ... which used to be used to treathyperthyroidism as well. If it were me, I would wantto try to wean myself off it. Getting proper thyroidtreatment, adrenal treatment if necessary, and eatinga wholesome diet with adequate supplements, sunshine,and exercise, and general self-care should help a lotwith depression!

[Guest guest]

Yes, I was thinking that, but I don't want to attempt to come off it until I know I'm on a thyroid med that is actually doing something for me. I've got the Armour ordered, so once the blood tests are done, I can start taking that and then I'll feel more confident to gradually come of the Prozac. It's difficult - it would have been easier in a way if the doctor hadn't have wanted to help at all, but now I feel I've got to give her a chance - I'm getting the feeling that she's not got much knowledge but is willing to learn. She did say she'd phoned a specialist at one of the hospitals to ask about it this week. Just discovered I'm on a beta blocker as well. Atenolol. And something called Adizem-XL (Diltiazem). These are for angina (that I wonder if I got because of being hypothyroid for such a long time...):-((( Love Chris

Re: Exercising & weight was New to list

Well, if it were me, I would want to get a secondopinion about that. From what you've shared so far,your doctor doesn't seem to be familiar with a lot ofstuff we are talking about ... usually holisticoriented doctors are more open-minded and informedabout these types of things! I don't know if Prozac isa beta blocker antidepressant -- Beta blocking drugsimpair metabolism and are used to stop overstimulationin hyperthyroid patients. I read about this in YourGuide to Metabolic Health by Lowe ... if Prozac is nota beta blocker perhaps the worst thing about it is thefluoride ... which used to be used to treathyperthyroidism as well. If it were me, I would wantto try to wean myself off it. Getting proper thyroidtreatment, adrenal treatment if necessary, and eatinga wholesome diet with adequate supplements, sunshine,and exercise, and general self-care should help a lotwith depression!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Marlena...I did not realize that! I can see I have so MUCH to learn.

Debbie

<<Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use a

lot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 very

serious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and are

toxic in general). Fluoride used to be used for

treating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water is

fluoridated and one has to go to a health food store

to avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get really

upset about this sort of thing!

Marlena>>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Marlena...I did not realize that! I can see I have so MUCH to learn.

Debbie

<<Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use a

lot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 very

serious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and are

toxic in general). Fluoride used to be used for

treating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water is

fluoridated and one has to go to a health food store

to avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get really

upset about this sort of thing!

Marlena>>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Marlena...I did not realize that! I can see I have so MUCH to learn.

Debbie

<<Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use a

lot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 very

serious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and are

toxic in general). Fluoride used to be used for

treating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water is

fluoridated and one has to go to a health food store

to avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get really

upset about this sort of thing!

Marlena>>

[Guest guest]

Prozac is not fine for us with Thyroid issues- It eaffe4cts neagatively the thyroid.... One of the drugs specifally mentioned....

I have an artcile that has been published over on our website:

www.thyrophoenix.com on depession.

hugs

ThyroFeisty(Feisty)Proud Group Co-ownerwww.thyrophoenix.comI like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. Sir Winston ChurchillBritish politician (1874 - 1965)

RE: Exercising & weight was New to list

Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use alot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 veryserious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and aretoxic in general). Fluoride used to be used fortreating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water isfluoridated and one has to go to a health food storeto avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get reallyupset about this sort of thing!Marlena

[Guest guest]

Prozac is not fine for us with Thyroid issues- It eaffe4cts neagatively the thyroid.... One of the drugs specifally mentioned....

I have an artcile that has been published over on our website:

www.thyrophoenix.com on depession.

hugs

ThyroFeisty(Feisty)Proud Group Co-ownerwww.thyrophoenix.comI like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. Sir Winston ChurchillBritish politician (1874 - 1965)

RE: Exercising & weight was New to list

Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use alot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 veryserious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and aretoxic in general). Fluoride used to be used fortreating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water isfluoridated and one has to go to a health food storeto avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get reallyupset about this sort of thing!Marlena

[Guest guest]

Marlena, thanks for mentioning about the chlorine. I swam competitively from the age of about 8 and at the height of it would spend probably 4 hours a day in a swimming pool, 7 days a week! Heavens....:-(((( Love Chris

RE: Exercising & weight was New to list

Thanks Marlena...I did not realize that! I can see I have so MUCH to learn.Debbie <<Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use alot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 veryserious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and aretoxic in general). Fluoride used to be used fortreating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water isfluoridated and one has to go to a health food storeto avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get reallyupset about this sort of thing!Marlena>>

[Guest guest]

Marlena, thanks for mentioning about the chlorine. I swam competitively from the age of about 8 and at the height of it would spend probably 4 hours a day in a swimming pool, 7 days a week! Heavens....:-(((( Love Chris

RE: Exercising & weight was New to list

Thanks Marlena...I did not realize that! I can see I have so MUCH to learn.Debbie <<Just a side note about swimming -- most pools use alot of chlorine -- chlorine and fluride are 2 veryserious chemicals that impair the thyroid (and aretoxic in general). Fluoride used to be used fortreating hyperthyroidism and now all of our water isfluoridated and one has to go to a health food storeto avoid it in toothpaste. It's a crime. I get reallyupset about this sort of thing!Marlena>>

[Guest guest]

Yes, thanks . I'd read that (just read it again though) before I went to the doctor and told her, but I didn't get anywhere regarding it. Would you suggest coming off the prozac now, or waiting until I've got the next blood test done (next week) and can then start the Armour? I'm worried about coming off the prozac while being on the thyroxene because I've spiralled down so fast every time I've come off antidepressants in the past. But I realise that you know much more on this group than the gp does, so let me know what you suggest:-)))) Love Chris

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Prozac is not fine for us with Thyroid issues- It eaffe4cts neagatively the thyroid.... One of the drugs specifally mentioned....

I have an artcile that has been published over on our website:

www.thyrophoenix.com on depession.

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Yes, thanks . I'd read that (just read it again though) before I went to the doctor and told her, but I didn't get anywhere regarding it. Would you suggest coming off the prozac now, or waiting until I've got the next blood test done (next week) and can then start the Armour? I'm worried about coming off the prozac while being on the thyroxene because I've spiralled down so fast every time I've come off antidepressants in the past. But I realise that you know much more on this group than the gp does, so let me know what you suggest:-)))) Love Chris

Re: Exercising & weight was New to list

Prozac is not fine for us with Thyroid issues- It eaffe4cts neagatively the thyroid.... One of the drugs specifally mentioned....

I have an artcile that has been published over on our website:

www.thyrophoenix.com on depession.

hugs

ThyroFeisty(Feisty)Proud Group Co-ownerwww.thyrophoenix.comI like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. Sir Winston ChurchillBritish politician (1874 - 1965)

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Hi

Yes, that sounds like a sensible approach. At least

you now have the information you need to make

decisions that will definitely help you! Wow, I hope

there are some alternatives that you can take instead

of the beta blockers ... yes, perhaps once you get on

the Armour you will be able to get off this stuff --

but remember it is possible that these drugs may

prevent you from feeling the full affects of the

Armour ...

Marlena

---

wrote:

> Yes, I was thinking that, but I don't want to

> attempt to come off it until I know I'm on a thyroid

> med that is actually doing something for me. I've

> got the Armour ordered, so once the blood tests are

> done, I can start taking that and then I'll feel

> more confident to gradually come of the Prozac.

> It's difficult - it would have been easier in a way

> if the doctor hadn't have wanted to help at all, but

> now I feel I've got to give her a chance - I'm

> getting the feeling that she's not got much

> knowledge but is willing to learn. She did say

> she'd phoned a specialist at one of the hospitals to

> ask about it this week. Just discovered I'm on a

> beta blocker as well. Atenolol. And something

> called Adizem-XL (Diltiazem). These are for angina

> (that I wonder if I got because of being hypothyroid

> for such a long time...):-((( Love Chris

> Re:

> Exercising & weight was New to list

>

>

> Well, if it were me, I would want to get a second

> opinion about that. From what you've shared so

> far,

> your doctor doesn't seem to be familiar with a lot

> of

> stuff we are talking about ... usually holistic

> oriented doctors are more open-minded and informed

> about these types of things! I don't know if

> Prozac is

> a beta blocker antidepressant -- Beta blocking

> drugs

> impair metabolism and are used to stop

> overstimulation

> in hyperthyroid patients. I read about this in

> Your

> Guide to Metabolic Health by Lowe ... if Prozac is

> not

> a beta blocker perhaps the worst thing about it is

> the

> fluoride ... which used to be used to treat

> hyperthyroidism as well. If it were me, I would

> want

> to try to wean myself off it. Getting proper

> thyroid

> treatment, adrenal treatment if necessary, and

> eating

> a wholesome diet with adequate supplements,

> sunshine,

> and exercise, and general self-care should help a

> lot

> with depression!

>

>

>

>

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Hi

Yes, that sounds like a sensible approach. At least

you now have the information you need to make

decisions that will definitely help you! Wow, I hope

there are some alternatives that you can take instead

of the beta blockers ... yes, perhaps once you get on

the Armour you will be able to get off this stuff --

but remember it is possible that these drugs may

prevent you from feeling the full affects of the

Armour ...

Marlena

---

wrote:

> Yes, I was thinking that, but I don't want to

> attempt to come off it until I know I'm on a thyroid

> med that is actually doing something for me. I've

> got the Armour ordered, so once the blood tests are

> done, I can start taking that and then I'll feel

> more confident to gradually come of the Prozac.

> It's difficult - it would have been easier in a way

> if the doctor hadn't have wanted to help at all, but

> now I feel I've got to give her a chance - I'm

> getting the feeling that she's not got much

> knowledge but is willing to learn. She did say

> she'd phoned a specialist at one of the hospitals to

> ask about it this week. Just discovered I'm on a

> beta blocker as well. Atenolol. And something

> called Adizem-XL (Diltiazem). These are for angina

> (that I wonder if I got because of being hypothyroid

> for such a long time...):-((( Love Chris

> Re:

> Exercising & weight was New to list

>

>

> Well, if it were me, I would want to get a second

> opinion about that. From what you've shared so

> far,

> your doctor doesn't seem to be familiar with a lot

> of

> stuff we are talking about ... usually holistic

> oriented doctors are more open-minded and informed

> about these types of things! I don't know if

> Prozac is

> a beta blocker antidepressant -- Beta blocking

> drugs

> impair metabolism and are used to stop

> overstimulation

> in hyperthyroid patients. I read about this in

> Your

> Guide to Metabolic Health by Lowe ... if Prozac is

> not

> a beta blocker perhaps the worst thing about it is

> the

> fluoride ... which used to be used to treat

> hyperthyroidism as well. If it were me, I would

> want

> to try to wean myself off it. Getting proper

> thyroid

> treatment, adrenal treatment if necessary, and

> eating

> a wholesome diet with adequate supplements,

> sunshine,

> and exercise, and general self-care should help a

> lot

> with depression!

>

>

>

>

______________________________________________________

Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

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I'm wondering if I'll even need the beta blockers if I can get the right dose of Armour - I've a strong feeling that the heart problems were linked to being hypo. It's all very complicated, isn't it! I think I'm going to have to juggle things gradually to get the optimum result....

Love Chris

Re: Exercising & weight was New to list

Hi Yes, that sounds like a sensible approach. At leastyou now have the information you need to makedecisions that will definitely help you! Wow, I hopethere are some alternatives that you can take insteadof the beta blockers ... yes, perhaps once you get onthe Armour you will be able to get off this stuff --but remember it is possible that these drugs mayprevent you from feeling the full affects of theArmour ...Marlena