Hypothyroid Symptoms Different? Also Oregano instead of Fluroc (sp)

[Guest guest]

Theresa in Vancouver.

A couple of things you might try. Oil of Oregano might help. Read what

they suggest for a dosage. Use it until you are feeling better and then

stop. But the minute you start to feel like a cold is coming on . . . then

start taking it. Oil of oregano is great to use to clean your teeth. LOL

no more then a drop unless you really like hot food, as it is hot. I will

wet my toothbrush and either put a drop on the brush or directly on my

front teeth. Not only are you getting the benefits of very clean teeth,

but you would get the active ingredients of the oregano into your system

through the membrane in your mouth.

Also you might try a castor oil heat treatment. Keep using these until

your symptoms are gone. Rub good castor oil on your chest or area of

concern and then put a towel over your chest. Put your heating pad on low

and place that over the towel. Be safe and do not fall asleep with the

heating pad on. Keep doing this until you symptoms are gone.

Have you tried the Zinc and Vitamin C lozenges?

Sheila

*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********

In my brain fog, I of course missed the biggest problem I've been having

lately, and that's chronic rhinitis (since August) which drips into my

lungs, causing a chronic cough, mouth breathing, etc. Just a generally

over-active immune system. Inhalant allergies to kingdom come. Don't get

sick often (knock on wood). Feeling bloated, can't wear my wedding rings

any

more, socks leave rings on my ankles. Fingernails are ok though (dd is

envious I can grow them so long without breaking, no white spots).

Sheila Bliesath

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sheila:

The main problem is my plugged sinuses, which drip phlegm into my lungs and

cause a chronic cough. It isn't a cold, as it's been non-stop since August.

I've had nasal swabs, sputum cultures, blood work, all normal, no

infections. I also had this problem during my last pregnancy, resolved after

delivery. Interestingly, this symptom has both times coincided with sudden

lactose intolerance, hair loss and water retention. How weird is that?

I've tried Q-var for the cough, oral Claritin for the congestion, an oral

decongestant, a neti pot as a nasal irrigation, Nasal rinse ocean water

spray, Flonase. I've sometimes completely lost my sense of smell for days.

I've poured so much $$$ into this problem, I'm hesitant to just try

something unless I know it will really work.

My strong suspicion is it's related to food intolerances, but that's long

and difficult to figure out. So I'm finally seeing an

allergist/pulmonologist on Friday and we'll see what he can do. He's

well-respected, which is why it's taken me 3 months to get in to see him.

I guess Oil of Oregano won't hurt, but I'll have to find a food grade one,

as the place I go to for essential oils sells them mostly for aromatherapy

so I'm not sure if I should brush my teeth with it. I've switched to a

natural toothpaste to get as many allergens out of my system as possible,

and eventually, I'll probably go on something called the Specific

Carbohydrate Diet, but it's a tough one.

Still not sure if hypo is my problem, as I don't have many of the classic

symptoms other than depression and tiredness (how many women with young

children _don't_ have that LOL) and a TSH of 2.5. I think something else is

going on here. Oh, and I do take vitamin C with bioflavenoids, but haven't

taken Zinc in a while, as I said, I have an _over_ active immune system, it

just reacts to the wrong things (allergies). My new GP app't is Feb 28 for

complete blood work (T3, T4, anti-thyroid antibodies).

Thanks for listening.

Take care. Theresa (in Vancouver, Canada).

on 2/20/05 8:21 AM, Sheila Bliesath at SKBliesath@... wrote:

Theresa in Vancouver.

A couple of things you might try. Oil of Oregano might help. Read what

they suggest for a dosage. Use it until you are feeling better and then

stop. But the minute you start to feel like a cold is coming on . . . then

start taking it. Oil of oregano is great to use to clean your teeth. LOL

no more then a drop unless you really like hot food, as it is hot. I will

wet my toothbrush and either put a drop on the brush or directly on my

front teeth. Not only are you getting the benefits of very clean teeth,

but you would get the active ingredients of the oregano into your system

through the membrane in your mouth.

Also you might try a castor oil heat treatment. Keep using these until

your symptoms are gone. Rub good castor oil on your chest or area of

concern and then put a towel over your chest. Put your heating pad on low

and place that over the towel. Be safe and do not fall asleep with the

heating pad on. Keep doing this until you symptoms are gone.

Have you tried the Zinc and Vitamin C lozenges?

Sheila

*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********

In my brain fog, I of course missed the biggest problem I've been having

lately, and that's chronic rhinitis (since August) which drips into my

lungs, causing a chronic cough, mouth breathing, etc. Just a generally

over-active immune system. Inhalant allergies to kingdom come. Don't get

sick often (knock on wood). Feeling bloated, can't wear my wedding rings

any

more, socks leave rings on my ankles. Fingernails are ok though (dd is

envious I can grow them so long without breaking, no white spots).

[Guest guest]

Hi Sheila:

The main problem is my plugged sinuses, which drip phlegm into my lungs and

cause a chronic cough. It isn't a cold, as it's been non-stop since August.

I've had nasal swabs, sputum cultures, blood work, all normal, no

infections. I also had this problem during my last pregnancy, resolved after

delivery. Interestingly, this symptom has both times coincided with sudden

lactose intolerance, hair loss and water retention. How weird is that?

I've tried Q-var for the cough, oral Claritin for the congestion, an oral

decongestant, a neti pot as a nasal irrigation, Nasal rinse ocean water

spray, Flonase. I've sometimes completely lost my sense of smell for days.

I've poured so much $$$ into this problem, I'm hesitant to just try

something unless I know it will really work.

My strong suspicion is it's related to food intolerances, but that's long

and difficult to figure out. So I'm finally seeing an

allergist/pulmonologist on Friday and we'll see what he can do. He's

well-respected, which is why it's taken me 3 months to get in to see him.

I guess Oil of Oregano won't hurt, but I'll have to find a food grade one,

as the place I go to for essential oils sells them mostly for aromatherapy

so I'm not sure if I should brush my teeth with it. I've switched to a

natural toothpaste to get as many allergens out of my system as possible,

and eventually, I'll probably go on something called the Specific

Carbohydrate Diet, but it's a tough one.

Still not sure if hypo is my problem, as I don't have many of the classic

symptoms other than depression and tiredness (how many women with young

children _don't_ have that LOL) and a TSH of 2.5. I think something else is

going on here. Oh, and I do take vitamin C with bioflavenoids, but haven't

taken Zinc in a while, as I said, I have an _over_ active immune system, it

just reacts to the wrong things (allergies). My new GP app't is Feb 28 for

complete blood work (T3, T4, anti-thyroid antibodies).

Thanks for listening.

Take care. Theresa (in Vancouver, Canada).

on 2/20/05 8:21 AM, Sheila Bliesath at SKBliesath@... wrote:

Theresa in Vancouver.

A couple of things you might try. Oil of Oregano might help. Read what

they suggest for a dosage. Use it until you are feeling better and then

stop. But the minute you start to feel like a cold is coming on . . . then

start taking it. Oil of oregano is great to use to clean your teeth. LOL

no more then a drop unless you really like hot food, as it is hot. I will

wet my toothbrush and either put a drop on the brush or directly on my

front teeth. Not only are you getting the benefits of very clean teeth,

but you would get the active ingredients of the oregano into your system

through the membrane in your mouth.

Also you might try a castor oil heat treatment. Keep using these until

your symptoms are gone. Rub good castor oil on your chest or area of

concern and then put a towel over your chest. Put your heating pad on low

and place that over the towel. Be safe and do not fall asleep with the

heating pad on. Keep doing this until you symptoms are gone.

Have you tried the Zinc and Vitamin C lozenges?

Sheila

*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********

In my brain fog, I of course missed the biggest problem I've been having

lately, and that's chronic rhinitis (since August) which drips into my

lungs, causing a chronic cough, mouth breathing, etc. Just a generally

over-active immune system. Inhalant allergies to kingdom come. Don't get

sick often (knock on wood). Feeling bloated, can't wear my wedding rings

any

more, socks leave rings on my ankles. Fingernails are ok though (dd is

envious I can grow them so long without breaking, no white spots).

[Guest guest]

Good luck! There is a way to test for allergens on your own. Use muscle

testing. LOL Even Dr. Phil was talking about muscle testing on his show.

The show where he had the doctor who wrote the book about ADD and ADHD and

food allergies.

*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********

Hi Sheila:

The main problem is my plugged sinuses, which drip phlegm into my lungs and

cause a chronic cough. It isn't a cold, as it's been non-stop since August.

I've had nasal swabs, sputum cultures, blood work, all normal, no

infections. I also had this problem during my last pregnancy, resolved

after

delivery. Interestingly, this symptom has both times coincided with sudden

lactose intolerance, hair loss and water retention. How weird is that?

I've tried Q-var for the cough, oral Claritin for the congestion, an oral

decongestant, a neti pot as a nasal irrigation, Nasal rinse ocean water

spray, Flonase. I've sometimes completely lost my sense of smell for days.

I've poured so much $$$ into this problem, I'm hesitant to just try

something unless I know it will really work.

My strong suspicion is it's related to food intolerances, but that's long

and difficult to figure out. So I'm finally seeing an

allergist/pulmonologist on Friday and we'll see what he can do. He's

well-respected, which is why it's taken me 3 months to get in to see him.

I guess Oil of Oregano won't hurt, but I'll have to find a food grade one,

as the place I go to for essential oils sells them mostly for aromatherapy

so I'm not sure if I should brush my teeth with it. I've switched to a

natural toothpaste to get as many allergens out of my system as possible,

and eventually, I'll probably go on something called the Specific

Carbohydrate Diet, but it's a tough one.

Still not sure if hypo is my problem, as I don't have many of the classic

symptoms other than depression and tiredness (how many women with young

children _don't_ have that LOL) and a TSH of 2.5. I think something else is

going on here. Oh, and I do take vitamin C with bioflavenoids, but haven't

taken Zinc in a while, as I said, I have an _over_ active immune system, it

just reacts to the wrong things (allergies). My new GP app't is Feb 28 for

complete blood work (T3, T4, anti-thyroid antibodies).

Thanks for listening.

Take care. Theresa (in Vancouver, Canada).

on 2/20/05 8:21 AM, Sheila Bliesath at SKBliesath@... wrote:

Theresa in Vancouver.

A couple of things you might try. Oil of Oregano might help. Read what

they suggest for a dosage. Use it until you are feeling better and then

stop. But the minute you start to feel like a cold is coming on . . . then

start taking it. Oil of oregano is great to use to clean your teeth. LOL

no more then a drop unless you really like hot food, as it is hot. I will

wet my toothbrush and either put a drop on the brush or directly on my

front teeth. Not only are you getting the benefits of very clean teeth,

but you would get the active ingredients of the oregano into your system

through the membrane in your mouth.

Also you might try a castor oil heat treatment. Keep using these until

your symptoms are gone. Rub good castor oil on your chest or area of

concern and then put a towel over your chest. Put your heating pad on low

and place that over the towel. Be safe and do not fall asleep with the

heating pad on. Keep doing this until you symptoms are gone.

Have you tried the Zinc and Vitamin C lozenges?

Sheila

*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********

In my brain fog, I of course missed the biggest problem I've been having

lately, and that's chronic rhinitis (since August) which drips into my

lungs, causing a chronic cough, mouth breathing, etc. Just a generally

over-active immune system. Inhalant allergies to kingdom come. Don't get

sick often (knock on wood). Feeling bloated, can't wear my wedding rings

any

more, socks leave rings on my ankles. Fingernails are ok though (dd is

envious I can grow them so long without breaking, no white spots).

[Guest guest]

Good luck! There is a way to test for allergens on your own. Use muscle

testing. LOL Even Dr. Phil was talking about muscle testing on his show.

The show where he had the doctor who wrote the book about ADD and ADHD and

food allergies.

*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********

Hi Sheila:

The main problem is my plugged sinuses, which drip phlegm into my lungs and

cause a chronic cough. It isn't a cold, as it's been non-stop since August.

I've had nasal swabs, sputum cultures, blood work, all normal, no

infections. I also had this problem during my last pregnancy, resolved

after

delivery. Interestingly, this symptom has both times coincided with sudden

lactose intolerance, hair loss and water retention. How weird is that?

I've tried Q-var for the cough, oral Claritin for the congestion, an oral

decongestant, a neti pot as a nasal irrigation, Nasal rinse ocean water

spray, Flonase. I've sometimes completely lost my sense of smell for days.

I've poured so much $$$ into this problem, I'm hesitant to just try

something unless I know it will really work.

My strong suspicion is it's related to food intolerances, but that's long

and difficult to figure out. So I'm finally seeing an

allergist/pulmonologist on Friday and we'll see what he can do. He's

well-respected, which is why it's taken me 3 months to get in to see him.

I guess Oil of Oregano won't hurt, but I'll have to find a food grade one,

as the place I go to for essential oils sells them mostly for aromatherapy

so I'm not sure if I should brush my teeth with it. I've switched to a

natural toothpaste to get as many allergens out of my system as possible,

and eventually, I'll probably go on something called the Specific

Carbohydrate Diet, but it's a tough one.

Still not sure if hypo is my problem, as I don't have many of the classic

symptoms other than depression and tiredness (how many women with young

children _don't_ have that LOL) and a TSH of 2.5. I think something else is

going on here. Oh, and I do take vitamin C with bioflavenoids, but haven't

taken Zinc in a while, as I said, I have an _over_ active immune system, it

just reacts to the wrong things (allergies). My new GP app't is Feb 28 for

complete blood work (T3, T4, anti-thyroid antibodies).

Thanks for listening.

Take care. Theresa (in Vancouver, Canada).

on 2/20/05 8:21 AM, Sheila Bliesath at SKBliesath@... wrote:

Theresa in Vancouver.

A couple of things you might try. Oil of Oregano might help. Read what

they suggest for a dosage. Use it until you are feeling better and then

stop. But the minute you start to feel like a cold is coming on . . . then

start taking it. Oil of oregano is great to use to clean your teeth. LOL

no more then a drop unless you really like hot food, as it is hot. I will

wet my toothbrush and either put a drop on the brush or directly on my

front teeth. Not only are you getting the benefits of very clean teeth,

but you would get the active ingredients of the oregano into your system

through the membrane in your mouth.

Also you might try a castor oil heat treatment. Keep using these until

your symptoms are gone. Rub good castor oil on your chest or area of

concern and then put a towel over your chest. Put your heating pad on low

and place that over the towel. Be safe and do not fall asleep with the

heating pad on. Keep doing this until you symptoms are gone.

Have you tried the Zinc and Vitamin C lozenges?

Sheila

*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********

In my brain fog, I of course missed the biggest problem I've been having

lately, and that's chronic rhinitis (since August) which drips into my

lungs, causing a chronic cough, mouth breathing, etc. Just a generally

over-active immune system. Inhalant allergies to kingdom come. Don't get

sick often (knock on wood). Feeling bloated, can't wear my wedding rings

any

more, socks leave rings on my ankles. Fingernails are ok though (dd is

envious I can grow them so long without breaking, no white spots).