High Antibodies - help Elaine or Pam

September 21, 2003

Hi ,

I'm having trouble with " East Coast " doctors too. But when my young GP began to

argue with me that RAI was best because it was the " standard of care " in my

state, I asked if she thought I should have my irritated eyes removed too. That

gave her pause.

Jody is mostly at the Graves' board at Mediboard.com these days. She had a rough

summer herself but seems to be hanging in there and continuing to help the rest

of us.

Reducing antibodies does seem to be key. One aspect is to control allergies.

mentioned foods. Stress reduction techniques should help too. And

thankfully, the ATDs like PTU suppress antobody production.

Congratulations on your success with fertility. In the past I was able to get my

cycles functioning by using herbal infusions according to Susun Weed (my

husband's infertility kept us from really putting things to the test, though.)

When my gyn at the time marveled at how I'd started ovulating without Clomid, I

explained and she responded--- " Just like Clan of the Cave Bear! " But she didn't

ask how her other patients could access that info.

Elaine's been away but will probably see your post when she returns.

Best wishes

September 22, 2003

Hi ,

Pam can tell you about NMT. Although I haven't tried it, a friend with severe

allergies has been using it and it's helped her a great deal. Jody has been

very busy lately and can mostly be found at the Graves' board at

Your thyroid function tests look good. If you had been on the 150 mg PTU at

the time of the tests, you've found the proper dose.

The antibody tests you had aren't the ones that cause Graves' disease and

they don't contribute to thyroid eye disease. These occur in both Hashimoto's

thyroiditis and in GD although they're seen in higher titers in patients with

HT. They contribute to thyroid cell inflammation and thyroid cell destruction.

They won't affect your MS.

Antibodies to myelin basic protein damage the nerve sheath in MS. That you

have high titers of thryoid antibodies does suggest that you still have an

active autoimmune process going on, directed against your thyroid gland.

Sounds like you've made good progress with diet and nutrition, and it seems

NMT may be your next step. Best, Elaine

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