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Jan,

You wrote:

> So Synthroid is stronger than Levoxyl? What about generic and other

> brands, like Unithroid? ...

Sorry no clue. I would expect all of them to be a little different,

though. I would describe it as " more concentrated " rather than

" stronger, " since the active molecule is the same in all of them.

Chuck

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The generic here is really, really weak - but when I realized that

the exposure to light affects thyroid medicine, that didn't surprise

me. The generic is packaged in transparent blisters, whereas Euthyrox

(which I found to be the strongest) comes in an ambar-colored glass

container, and Synthroid comes in metal blisters.

Are Levoxyl and Synthroid packaged the same in the US?

Jan

>

> > So Synthroid is stronger than Levoxyl? What about generic and

other

> > brands, like Unithroid? ...

>

> Sorry no clue. I would expect all of them to be a little different,

> though. I would describe it as " more concentrated " rather than

> " stronger, " since the active molecule is the same in all of them.

>

> Chuck

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janjv1311 wrote:

>

> ... Are Levoxyl and Synthroid packaged the same in the US?

>

Nursing homes require the blister type packaging, but it has to be

requested. Otherwise you get loose pills in the standard plastic bottles.

Chuck Blatchley

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So provided the pharmacy stores them right, the light exposure thing

is not an issue. It really must be something in the pills.

Jan

>

> >

> > ... Are Levoxyl and Synthroid packaged the same in the US?

> >

>

> Nursing homes require the blister type packaging, but it has to be

> requested. Otherwise you get loose pills in the standard plastic

bottles.

>

> Chuck Blatchley

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Its definately possible...and how terrific for you!

After more than two years of treatment, I am finally seeing the same thing!

I certainly hope things are finally looking up for me as well.

I think our brains just know that hair is probably not all that important,

and it's the last thing that we divert energy to. When all other systems

seem to be " happy " our folicles finally get their share.

So happy for you!

.

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My wife gets mad at me for clipping it off. She was telling

my daughter I did that and her husband was there they went home he

went into the john and got his clippers out and did the same thing.

So now that is my falt also.---

You know you can't win!

---I just need to find the dam thing so I can pee. :-( ----

LOL! You missed your calling; you should have been a standup comedian!

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I try to lighten it up a little we need a lift once in a wile.

Phil

Summers <rsummers@...> wrote:

My wife gets mad at me for clipping it off. She was telling

my daughter I did that and her husband was there they went home he

went into the john and got his clippers out and did the same thing.

So now that is my falt also.---

You know you can't win!

---I just need to find the dam thing so I can pee. :-( ----

LOL! You missed your calling; you should have been a standup comedian!

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http://www.iaisnd.com/readmessage2.cfm?M=276288 & MID=276186 & SP=

>

> I got my hair done today and made an appt to get it done again the

day before surgery. I will get the roots done and my hair trimmed.

Then she's going to do it up in a French braid like she did today so

it's up and out of the way. What did most of you do with your hair?

>

> Peggy

>

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I prefer to keep my long hair!

Peggy

[ ] Re: hair

http://www.iaisnd.com/readmessage2.cfm?M=276288 & MID=276186 & SP=--- In , "Peggy Greene" <jpgunlimited@...> wrote:>> I got my hair done today and made an appt to get it done again the day before surgery. I will get the roots done and my hair trimmed. Then she's going to do it up in a French braid like she did today so it's up and out of the way. What did most of you do with your hair?> > Peggy>

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Unlike Suzanne, who looks lovely with short hair, I look absolutely atrocious with it. And even having it shorter than between the shoulder blades is a problem because it's just so unruly when there's not the weight to keep it a little under control - I honestly think the only option to have it shorter and yet be manageable would be a crew-cut! I did manage hair that was midway between bra-band and waist length after the revision, but it was layered through and thinned out somewhat which helped a good deal.

It was made easier in that they had me start showering as soon as I was able to be up for long enough - so perhaps 4 or 5 days post op? Certainly the first couple of times were early enough that I was actually wheeled to and from the shower room (I'm trying to remember whether I still had the catheter first time around at least, I think I did which would certainly put it early on). I was in for 12 at any rate and spent a good deal of that showering daily. I was surprised by it, but basically they'd leave the dressing on and change it almost immediately after the shower, so the incision wasn't actually getting wet, and it really did make me feel so much better even though it knocked the stuffing out of me so all I was good for was to sleep for a couple of hours afterward.

titch-- Eternity is a very long time, especially towards the end. - Hawking

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Peggy,

You may want to consider cutting your hair. It is very tough

to take care of post surgery. I cut mine off but I know Sharon

didn't. Maybe she can chime in and tell you how she took

care of it.

[Guest guest]

I had waist length hair when I had my first surgery. I put it in a

braid and wrapped it around my head and left it that way for the summer

of the body cast. My folks would roll my bed outside and wash it with

the water hose every now and then.

I really thought about braiding it this time because I didn't want to

cut it. But, even putting it all on top of my head for a little bit

made my neck sore. All in all, I am glad I finally went ahead and cut

it.

[Guest guest]

My son has been wearing his Boston Band for a little over a month. We have had

improvement and I am very pleased, however I am worried that hair on certain

parts of his head are either falling out of thinning. My son has VERY thick

curly hair. Of course it has still not all grown in yet and I am thinking that

maybe certain areas look really thin as compared the the thicker areas. Has

anyone experienced this?

Missy

[Guest guest]

My daughter lost nearly all her hair the first month in the band. She had a

" mohawk " because she didn't lose the part where the band was open at the top.

After the first month is started growing back. She looks pretty normal now :-)

-christine

sydney, 3 yrs, starband grad

>

> My son has been wearing his Boston Band for a little over a month. We have

had improvement and I am very pleased, however I am worried that hair on certain

parts of his head are either falling out of thinning. My son has VERY thick

curly hair. Of course it has still not all grown in yet and I am thinking that

maybe certain areas look really thin as compared the the thicker areas. Has

anyone experienced this?

> Missy

>

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so I guess it is safe to assume that it WILL grow back?From: christineashok <christineashok@...>Subject: Re: hairPlagiocephaly Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 8:41 PM

My daughter lost nearly all her hair the first month in the band. She had a "mohawk" because she didn't lose the part where the band was open at the top. After the first month is started growing back. She looks pretty normal now :-)

-christine

sydney, 3 yrs, starband grad

>

> My son has been wearing his Boston Band for a little over a month. We have had improvement and I am very pleased, however I am worried that hair on certain parts of his head are either falling out of thinning. My son has VERY thick curly hair. Of course it has still not all grown in yet and I am thinking that maybe certain areas look really thin as compared the the thicker areas. Has anyone experienced this?

> Missy

>

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Yes, the DOC Band really did a number on my son's hair. He has somewhat of a "recediong hairline" look on the front side where the band was holding his forehead. He has been out of the band for about a month and I am crossing my fingers that it evens out again. Even the barber commented about it at his last haircut.

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My son has a mohawk essentially. The hair that sticks through the top hole of the helmet is longer than the hair on the rest of his head. I'm not worried tho. It will grow back. From: "missylevin7" Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:52:23 -0000<Plagiocephaly >Subject: hair My son has been wearing his Boston Band for a little over a month. We have had improvement and I am very pleased, however I am worried that hair on certain parts of his head are either falling out of thinning. My son has VERY thick curly hair. Of course it has still not all grown in yet and I am thinking that maybe certain areas look really thin as compared the the thicker areas. Has anyone experienced this? Missy

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My son didn't lose his hair, but it did develop a funny growth pattern in the

shape of the DOCBand (flatter on the sides, and the top curls grew in the

pattern of the two caps). Six months and two haircuts later it's back to normal!

I just got his hair cut on Tuesday, I let it get really long and now it's really

short and no longer shows signs of his band. Also, in general, baby hair is so

fine and delicate, once you start cutting it, it will change in texture (most

likely) and become healthier. When I look back at both of my kids before their

first haircuts, I can't believe how frizzy and crazy their hair looked. Once I

cut it, the curl changed, it was thicker and it grew in faster.

Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

>

> My son has a mohawk essentially. The hair that sticks through the top hole of

the helmet is longer than the hair on the rest of his head. I'm not worried tho.

It will grow back.

> hair

>

>

> My son has been wearing his Boston Band for a little over a month. We have

had improvement and I am very pleased, however I am worried that hair on certain

parts of his head are either falling out of thinning. My son has VERY thick

curly hair. Of course it has still not all grown in yet and I am thinking that

maybe certain areas look really thin as compared the the thicker areas. Has

anyone experienced this?

> Missy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi:

I usually lurking. I have psoriasis on the bottom of my feet.

I am started to realize the Dermarest shampoo (over the counter). Before I

call my dermatologist, can someone recommend something?

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie....just in time to join the diabetes+HCV discussion. I too have both as well as low platelets. I'm 62 and have a few strands of hair left (I know...not funny). I was dxed with HCV about 12 years ago and I've probably had it for decades. You have no pain and no sickness? God bless you. Any fatigue? When were you dxed diabetic? and what type? I was only recently dxed although I've been in the danger zone ...also for decades. So in answer to your question....yes indeed you CAN live with this. The folks on this list will help you to achieve the best possible outcomes no matter what you decide to do. Relax...you're in the right place and you'll probably be around for quite some time.

Welcome

Sherry

I am 54 and went in for a diabetes check up and my blood count came back very low for platelets. They did further testing and tell me I have Hepatitis C and a mild case of cirrhosis. They are sending me to a specialists but that is almost a month away. Everything I reading on the internet regarding these 2 together have me literally terrified. I have no pain, no sickness, just these results along with thinning hair that I have had for at least 2 years. Is there hope, can one live with this? Please respond.Debbie

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Hi Sherry,

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I have felt like I was going

to die next week, everything I read is so negative. I was afraid to love on my

grandchildren, let them have a drink of my juice, just felt like life wss over.

They should give more information in the early stages that YES, people do live

with HCV and cirrhosis for many years to come. I thank you from the bottom of

my heart for your response. It came at a perfect time. I was diagnosed with

type2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I too, take metformin, 500mgs. twice a

day. Please stay in touch. I so appreciate it.

Debbie

>

> Hi Debbie....just in time to join the diabetes+HCV discussion. I too have both

as well as low platelets. I'm 62 and have a few strands of hair left (I

know...not funny). I was dxed with HCV about 12 years ago and I've probably had

it for decades. You have no pain and no sickness? God bless you. Any fatigue?

When were you dxed diabetic? and what type? I was only recently dxed although

I've been in the danger zone ...also for decades. So in answer to your

question....yes indeed you CAN live with this. The folks on this list will help

you to achieve the best possible outcomes no matter what you decide to do.

Relax...you're in the right place and you'll probably be around for quite some

time.

>

> Welcome

> Sherry

>

>

>

>

> I am 54 and went in for a diabetes check up and my blood count came back very

low for platelets. They did further testing and tell me I have Hepatitis C and

a mild case of cirrhosis. They are sending me to a specialists but that is

almost a month away. Everything I reading on the internet regarding these 2

together have me literally terrified. I have no pain, no sickness, just these

results along with thinning hair that I have had for at least 2 years. Is there

hope, can one live with this? Please respond.

>

> Debbie

>

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Sherry and Debbie...Hello and Welcome to both of you.   My name is Teri and I was diagnosed with Hep C in 2004.  I did go thru treatment in 2005-2006 for 48 weeks and cleared the virus.  I have some words of encouragement for both of you.  More people die with Hepatitis C than from it.  I'm going to say that again cause it's a big deal...  More people die with Hep C than from it.  This virus is very slow moving.. it does some serious damage, don't get me wrong, it just does it very slowly.  There are people on this forum that have lived with it and not done any treatment for a very long time..  One person in particular has had Hep C for a long time and is also diabetic.  I am waiting for SuziQ to jump in here with her advice.  She'd be the best person to address living with both Hep C and Diabetes.  

Please don't let this diagnosis scare the heck out of you.  Don't let it interfere with your life or the way you are around your family.  You're not going to give anything to them by being a Mom or a Grandma.  You're not going to pass it on to them.  It's not that easy to pass on.  

Take some time.. read some of the articles in the links library and read the posts as they come thru.  When you start getting flustered and confused, take a moment to breathe.  This is not something that is going to change too much about the way  you live your life.  You can live with Hep C.  Yes, there is hope..  Lots of it.  

You have landed in a soft place.  This is a safe spot.  Say what is on your mind with no fear of judgement or anything like that.  We are pretty open.  We get off track sometimes and start cracking jokes.  It happens.  Don communicates with aliens thru his  hair on a regular basis.. he says it's better than cable tv!  

Take a deep breath, relax and get to know us...  we are here for you.

Hugs,Teri

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 9:29 PM, Debbie <dkswiger@...> wrote:

 

Hi Sherry,

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I have felt like I was going to die next week, everything I read is so negative. I was afraid to love on my grandchildren, let them have a drink of my juice, just felt like life wss over. They should give more information in the early stages that YES, people do live with HCV and cirrhosis for many years to come. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your response. It came at a perfect time. I was diagnosed with type2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I too, take metformin, 500mgs. twice a day. Please stay in touch. I so appreciate it.

Debbie

>

> Hi Debbie....just in time to join the diabetes+HCV discussion. I too have both as well as low platelets. I'm 62 and have a few strands of hair left (I know...not funny). I was dxed with HCV about 12 years ago and I've probably had it for decades. You have no pain and no sickness? God bless you. Any fatigue? When were you dxed diabetic? and what type? I was only recently dxed although I've been in the danger zone ...also for decades. So in answer to your question....yes indeed you CAN live with this. The folks on this list will help you to achieve the best possible outcomes no matter what you decide to do. Relax...you're in the right place and you'll probably be around for quite some time.

>

> Welcome

> Sherry

>

>

>

>

> I am 54 and went in for a diabetes check up and my blood count came back very low for platelets. They did further testing and tell me I have Hepatitis C and a mild case of cirrhosis. They are sending me to a specialists but that is almost a month away. Everything I reading on the internet regarding these 2 together have me literally terrified. I have no pain, no sickness, just these results along with thinning hair that I have had for at least 2 years. Is there hope, can one live with this? Please respond.

>

> Debbie

>