Re: Perception by others that sensitivity is your fault, rath

January 24, 2008

<...after starting to increase my isocort dosage my sound and light

sensitivity issues are getting better but pain of loosing last two

person from my life is still going on.>

If you think the loss is permanent, write them off and move on-look at

it as a fresh start without toxic influences from unaware but well

meaning people. Keep it positive, it will speed your healing. I was

told for 30 years that my hypothyroid symptoms were all in my head

once doctors saw my thyroid panels, which always came up normal. My

basal temperature runs at about 93.4F; it took an old surgeon to

realize I was gravely ill and put me on Armour.

I've been extremely light and sound sensitive most of my life. A

screaming or crying baby sends me into orbit. Bright or flashing

lights give me the sensation of needles in my eyes and usually trigger

a dandy headache with ghost images of the lights. Unless you've

experienced it you can't imagine it, so I don't even bother to bore

people with my issues since they can't relate. Saves their patience

and my time.

I hope you can keep a positive outlook on this, you are not alone.

It's easy to get trapped in your troubles, I try to keep my mind

focused on finding answers, I know they are out there; my " health

care " physicians don't have time to do the research for me, nor do

they have the need, they get paid regardless. Be your own physician,

be proactive, you'll learn a lot, things that may not always help you

but will be of use to someone you know. This group seems to be well

informed so vent here, discuss your issues here share info on your

adrenal issues here, you'll get some sort of satisfaction. Outsiders

won't care about your health in the way you want them to, I'm afraid.

Good luck.

January 25, 2008

Light, sound and smell sensitive here and it has gotten noticeably

worse over past few years, and even more pronounced since beginning

Armour in August and HC this fall which I guess supports the theory

that I have never yet been on enough HC to fully support my adrenals.

> I've been extremely light and sound sensitive most of my life. A

> screaming or crying baby sends me into orbit. Bright or flashing

> lights give me the sensation of needles in my eyes and usually trigger

> a dandy headache with ghost images of the lights. Unless you've

> experienced it you can't imagine it, so I don't even bother to bore

> people with my issues since they can't relate. Saves their patience

> and my time.

January 25, 2008