Re: Sore gums and extreme hunger question-RH et. all

[Guest guest]

Hi RH,

I actually had to go to this particular doc who knew how to check the

thyroid properly! When the other docs checked, they did it the old way and

of course my low values didn't show up. When I went to this Family Practice

doc, he knew to check free T3 and free T4, I didn't have to 'school' him on

it, and it was off! So that is how I got my med, and boy am I glad I did

because if I didn't, I would be in worse shape than I am in now. I have to

go to this same guy for the injectibles because I don't have to 'convince'

him of anything. I can bring stuff to him and he will give me his honest

opinion (sometimes he disagrees) and I actually get better with him! If he

wasn't so far away, I would have seen him a long time ago.

That all leads to me not wanting to go to a new endo because I have had too

many horrible experiences of going to new doctors who won't deal with an

intelligent, informed patient. My Family Practice doc encourages people to

suggest, bring up any suggestions, concerns and gives it reasonable

consideration, like you are an equal. He has saved me from a lot of drama

and is quite considerate.

As far as the fat goes, I have tried this type of diet, and the only thing

that gives me a quick enough high to get through the day (I don't even work)

is sugar. I have tried nuts, fruit, et. to no avail, but a candy bar and a

soda hits the spot! It's a shame, but true.

Thank you for the time, consideration and good wishes. I hope I hit the

right thing too. I will post either way.

God bless,

Hazelpone

Re: Sore gums and extreme hunger question

> Interesting that you have a thyroid condition managed by your family

> doctor, not an endocrinologist. As for many doctors, I'm down to

> about five I see regularly, have seen about thirty total.

> Unfortunately many doctors seems to be the rule for patients with

> mito, and looking for a new doctor based on a new specialty needed or

> a new doctor for an existing problem is par for the course.

>

> I don't recall mentioning Gatorade on this thread, but since it is a

> lot of " easy " carbs quickly, along with some electrolytes, it may

> give you a boost and alleviate some hunger. Another idea is that fat

> tends to make hunger go away more quickly than other food components,

> have you tried ice cream or other high fat foods - maybe a high fat

> candy bar?

>

> My aunt keeps peanut butter and cheese crackers (those horrible-

> looking orange things) in her purse to alleviate hunger when she is

> out for more than an hour or two.

>

> I hope your symptoms get better and you find an answer to what is

> going on.

>

> Take care,

> RH

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hazelpone

I know what you mean about not wanting to change doctors. Some of my

specialists are in town, but several are an hour or more away. At this

point and time it is the best for me. My primary doc is friendly and

will order labs I think I need. She is open to letting me know that

she will support me. She is great to have for an infection or

something similar, but has no idea about mito. She is interested in

the mito, but won't make any decisions about it.

Good luck,

laurie

> Hi RH,

>

> I actually had to go to this particular doc who knew how to check the

> thyroid properly! When the other docs checked, they did it the old way and

>

> of course my low values didn't show up. When I went to this Family Practice

>

> doc, he knew to check free T3 and free T4, I didn't have to 'school' him on

>

> it, and it was off! So that is how I got my med, and boy am I glad I did

> because if I didn't, I would be in worse shape than I am in now. I have to

>

> go to this same guy for the injectibles because I don't have to 'convince'

> him of anything. I can bring stuff to him and he will give me his honest

> opinion (sometimes he disagrees) and I actually get better with him! If he

>

> wasn't so far away, I would have seen him a long time ago.

>

> That all leads to me not wanting to go to a new endo because I have had too

>

> many horrible experiences of going to new doctors who won't deal with an

> intelligent, informed patient. My Family Practice doc encourages people to

>

> suggest, bring up any suggestions, concerns and gives it reasonable

> consideration, like you are an equal. He has saved me from a lot of drama

> and is quite considerate.

>

> As far as the fat goes, I have tried this type of diet, and the only thing

> that gives me a quick enough high to get through the day (I don't even work)

>

> is sugar. I have tried nuts, fruit, et. to no avail, but a candy bar and a

>

> soda hits the spot! It's a shame, but true.

>

> Thank you for the time, consideration and good wishes. I hope I hit the

> right thing too. I will post either way.

>

> God bless,

> Hazelpone

>

>

>

> Re: Sore gums and extreme hunger question

>

>

> > Interesting that you have a thyroid condition managed by your family

> > doctor, not an endocrinologist. As for many doctors, I'm down to

> > about five I see regularly, have seen about thirty total.

> > Unfortunately many doctors seems to be the rule for patients with

> > mito, and looking for a new doctor based on a new specialty needed or

> > a new doctor for an existing problem is par for the course.

> >

> > I don't recall mentioning Gatorade on this thread, but since it is a

> > lot of " easy " carbs quickly, along with some electrolytes, it may

> > give you a boost and alleviate some hunger. Another idea is that fat

> > tends to make hunger go away more quickly than other food components,

> > have you tried ice cream or other high fat foods - maybe a high fat

> > candy bar?

> >

> > My aunt keeps peanut butter and cheese crackers (those horrible-

> > looking orange things) in her purse to alleviate hunger when she is

> > out for more than an hour or two.

> >

> > I hope your symptoms get better and you find an answer to what is

> > going on.

> >

> > Take care,

> > RH

> >

> >

>

>

>

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