New info from Doc - Any input welcome

May 13, 2003

> Doctor prescribed Propylthiour 50 mg twice daily.

What are his plans - to raise it in a few months till you get to what he

thinks is an appropriate dose, or is this the highest he plans to go?

Try to clarify this. It's best to start at what is assumed to be the

highest necessary dose, which in your case I would think would be more

like 200.

Also, VERY important: PTU MUST be taken 3 times a day, at fairly even

intervals. Please discuss this with your doctor as well.

Take care, Fay

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May 13, 2003

In a message dated 5/13/2003 10:30:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

PamB@... writes:

>

> Of course flaxseed oil for your eyes - 1 tablespoon a day (or 9 capsules) -

> I will send my flaxseed oil info in another email.

>

Tell me about this one please.

Thanks

Betty

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May 14, 2003

Hi,

Your PTU dose sounds appropriate given your test results which show

borderline hyperthyroidism. I'm not sure your night leg cramps are even

related to GD itself because they can also be caused by mineral deficiencies.

Mineral deficiencies can be caused by GD but they still need to be corrected

with proper diet and nutrition.

Are you taking a multivite with iron? Elevated iron can occur in several

other conditions but slight elevations are often due to supplements or

dietary influences, like diets high in meat. Take care, Elaine

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