Help!

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In a message dated 12/7/2002 6:35:56 AM Eastern Standard Time,

s-alison@... writes:

> ***Just wanted to say: what a wonderful way of putting it!

ITA!!! I thought the post was amazing! For people who are new to this, I

would suggest that, when the first 4 or so extra pounds come on, GET RID OF

THEM RIGHT AWAY, BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY (short of starving or purging, of

course), because once they become 40 pounds it SO MUCH harder, especially as

we get older. I found after age 25 or so that I had to eat in a healthy way

and exercise regularly or I would put on weight--which was hard for me to get

used to as I was the skinniest kid alive, other kids made fun of me and it

was traumatic and horrible.

The doctors don't seem concerned w/weight gain at all when they are treating

us, and say we can deal with it later--easy for THEM to say. Men can lose

weight more easily, as they have more muscle mass, and also typically aren't

the ones responsible for cooking for and feeding a family, so they can stay

away from food better.

As I said before, I didn't wait for results of tests when I wanted to cut my

dose of Tap, I just listened to my body. I don't know if this would work for

others, but it worked for me.

AntJoan

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Hello kelea25

There are people here who know a lot about this condition we share, but the main

thing is to find our information for yourself so you know your body and how it

feels and what it wants, or doesn't want, better than anyone else.

Have you had a look at www.iThyroid.com???

help!

hi i'm glad there are people out there going thru the same thing. i

have been hyper for 2 years. I was diagnosed in icu 6 days after my

son was born. i had toxiema which caused congestive heart failure

which they say was all caused from a misdiagnosed thyroid condition.

After test after test, 3 meds( paxil tapozol,proponal, which i am

currently still on)and radio active iodine thearapy i am still hyper.

i have improved a little but still hyper. i get so frustrated because

iam only 25 and just got happily married and i am ready to have more

children. My 2 main problems is that i have had and still do have

alot of anxiety and stress, i have gained about 20 pounds and seemed

to devolp sinus problems.which i sometimes wonder if the sinus

problems are somewhat connected. i get worried sometimes that i will

never be normal again help i need a a comforting message to reassure

me that it is only a matter 0f time. don't worry i am not depressed

ialways greet every time with the best and i am a postive person. it

gets hard at times let me know what has work for you or what more i

need to do.

[Guest guest]

Dyb wrote:

I have no doubt I will soon again be " normal " but I have to stop blaming and

start controlling, with diet, with exercise, with relaxation techniques, I have

to start loving myself and therefore taking care of myself and I will be healthy

again....so will you....

***Just wanted to say: what a wonderful way of putting it! Exactly right.

[Guest guest]

<< This is what I've been doing and it works for me:

I bake some candida-safe cookies (rice flour, stevia,

etc.) or safe pumpkin pie with soft tofu, rice milk,

stevia, pumpkin, etc....for the dessert >>

Kuroneko,

could you please post those recipes?? )

Thanks,

in CA

[Guest guest]

Joanne

Did you check with anyone on the michigan autism list? I believe there are

a few members that live in the U.P.

V.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Is there anyone out there from Michigan (the L.P or the U.P. - I am U.P.),

or the northeastern part of Wisconsin? The U.P. seems to have a pretty good

handle on the behavior modification/teaching aspect of autism but nobody

here knows a pinch about the physiological and biomedical basis of autism.>

> Jo

[Guest guest]

Hang in there. It sounds like you are having a terrible time right now. The pancreatitis attacks do take it out of you. I felt terrible for several weeks and then it passed. Hopefully, things will look better tomorrow.

Just know we all care.

[Guest guest]

I am under the care of a pain management doctor because of my

continuing RUQ abdominal pain from pancreatitis and maybe also from

all the inflammation in my liver. More on that later. Anyway, the

pain mgmt doc said he normally has his pain patients work with a

psychologist experienced in dealing with patients with chronic

illnesses/pain. He didn't tell me to make an appt, but after the

AIH diagnosis on Jan 6th, I decided I needed help to deal with all I

have on my plate. I saw the psychologist last week and I really did

like him. I have an obsessive personality, which has been good in

some areas of my life. It's one of the reasons I've been so

successful in my career - give me a task and I give it 200% til it's

completed better than almost anyone else could have done it.

However, with my personal life, my obsessive personality sometimes

gets in my way. I knew that if I wanted to be able to return to as

normal a life as is possible, I would need some help to quit having

the health issues as the main thing on my mind. It may not be easy

because the AIH will not go away. I can't pretend that maybe I

don't really have AIH as I have so often done over the years when my

lupus was in full remission. However, I do believe it is possible

to still enjoy life and do all the things I enjoy doing.

I have a feeling that I am really going to enjoy working with this

psychologist. Dealing with chronic pain and/or illness is tough

mentally as well as physically. A few years ago I thought only a

week person would need anti-depressants or help from a counselor. I

have come to realize that the person who is the weakest is the one

who does not seek help when they need it.

Hang in there,

W

[Guest guest]

you are formally welcomed...heres a <<<<hug>>>> Now of course you

know you are fair game.... so be on your guard...

love jerry

[Guest guest]

I never needed anybody's help in any way.......

Jean....that was a good story on the D.O.

I've the same experience with an osteopath .....maybe they just try

harder

However must say my doctors are all personable, likeable guys who at

least tolerate my behavior......

won't you please , please help me....help me.

love jerry

[Guest guest]

where are you at are you in florida? I am moving out of my house here in

floral city florida, its in the country and will be available for rent on

the first. its close to inverness and homasassa springs and crystal river

area. the rent here is 700 a month but everything is inc even cable, only

thing you pay for is phone and internet. email me privately if you need the

landlords number its a nice house. not perfect but nice its 5 bedrooms, 3

bathrooms, one floor home, lori

-- help!

We have a situation here and I need whatever help/advice anyone might be

able to give.

My husband and I both have Hep C. His has gone into cirrhosis/esophageal

varices. He is on Peg right now just had his 9th shot.

My Hep C is chronic, my husband is on SSD, I am in the process of getting

SSI.

We have exhausted our resources. Last year our Doctors told us we needed to

move closer, as we were not getting the treatment we needed where we were.

The area we live in now (SF Bay Area) is expensive, we managed to stay

afloat till now.

The bottom is falling out financially. We need to move and have no place to

go. In addition our landlady has now become threatening and abusive.

I have been on this for two weeks straight. I am not well, and cannot do

this alone. The agencies I've contacted are of no help. Legal Aid would be

happy to set us up for an appointment next month. The landlady has actually

listed the property and somehow thinks she can just toss us out and move

somebody else in, with no legal proceeding. Of course we don't want to stay

under these conditions, but need a minute to catch our breath and find

something else. Last Sunday she forced her way into the home, telling us she

was here to show it , with one hour's notice by phone when she'd been told

no.

I'm posting here because I know others must have had similar situations with

being ill.

Ideas? Comments? Feedback?

Kelli

[Guest guest]

Lori,

thanks for writing. I would've e-mailed you privately but don't have your

addy. We are in the SF Bay Area (California)...........anyway thanks again

for writing!

Kelli

-- help!

We have a situation here and I need whatever help/advice anyone might be

able to give.

My husband and I both have Hep C. His has gone into cirrhosis/esophageal

varices. He is on Peg right now just had his 9th shot.

My Hep C is chronic, my husband is on SSD, I am in the process of getting

SSI.

We have exhausted our resources. Last year our Doctors told us we needed to

move closer, as we were not getting the treatment we needed where we were.

The area we live in now (SF Bay Area) is expensive, we managed to stay

afloat till now.

The bottom is falling out financially. We need to move and have no place to

go. In addition our landlady has now become threatening and abusive.

I have been on this for two weeks straight. I am not well, and cannot do

this alone. The agencies I've contacted are of no help. Legal Aid would be

happy to set us up for an appointment next month. The landlady has actually

listed the property and somehow thinks she can just toss us out and move

somebody else in, with no legal proceeding. Of course we don't want to stay

under these conditions, but need a minute to catch our breath and find

something else. Last Sunday she forced her way into the home, telling us she

was here to show it , with one hour's notice by phone when she'd been told

no.

I'm posting here because I know others must have had similar situations with

being ill.

Ideas? Comments? Feedback?

Kelli

[Guest guest]

Kelli,

I *really* don't know anything about this, but I had a thought. Does your

State's Attorney's office have a civil division? I know it varies from state to

state. I was just thinking of something that happened here last year. A single

mom with 6 kids was renting a house that was really in bad repair, so she

stopped paying the rent. The owner (a judge, no less!) was trying to evict her

for nonpayment, and the State's Attorney's office went to bat for the woman

because it would take time for her to find a place she could afford with 6 kids.

It took a long time, but the court ordered the judge to fix the house and the

woman could stay there.

Maybe they would go to bat for you, too. Just a thought.

Marilyn

help!

We have a situation here and I need whatever help/advice anyone might be

able to give.

My husband and I both have Hep C. His has gone into cirrhosis/esophageal

varices. He is on Peg right now just had his 9th shot.

My Hep C is chronic, my husband is on SSD, I am in the process of getting

SSI.

We have exhausted our resources. Last year our Doctors told us we needed to

move closer, as we were not getting the treatment we needed where we were.

The area we live in now (SF Bay Area) is expensive, we managed to stay

afloat till now.

The bottom is falling out financially. We need to move and have no place to

go. In addition our landlady has now become threatening and abusive.

I have been on this for two weeks straight. I am not well, and cannot do

this alone. The agencies I've contacted are of no help. Legal Aid would be

happy to set us up for an appointment next month. The landlady has actually

listed the property and somehow thinks she can just toss us out and move

somebody else in, with no legal proceeding. Of course we don't want to stay

under these conditions, but need a minute to catch our breath and find

something else. Last Sunday she forced her way into the home, telling us she

was here to show it , with one hour's notice by phone when she'd been told

no.

I'm posting here because I know others must have had similar situations with

being ill.

Ideas? Comments? Feedback?

Kelli

[Guest guest]

Kelli,

First of all, that landlady can't just toss you out on your rear with

no legal proceedings. Her trying to sell it could cause you more

problems though.

Can you go to the Housing Division and see about getting on a housing

list? With you both not working, you may qualify for Housing in

California.

Do you know who your Congressman is in your area? If not, give me

your zip code and I'll find out for you. Then I'll email you some

more information, OK?

LeighAnn

[Guest guest]

After you call the doctor, get some Alacer

Emergen-C or their electrolytes Mix.

[ ] Help!

I'm frightened. My

mother who has HCV is suffering from the flu right now. She is in

excruciating pain. I am so worried about her. She is urinating

every half hour or so, which keeps her awake all night long. I think she may

be dehydrated. Please, can you tell me what we can try to help with all this

fluid loss? She is dealing with her liver and this flu at the same time.

She has a splitting headache. She is not eating properly. God I'm

scared. She isn't taking her supplements and she is feeling depressed since her

sister died last month and her cat is dieing right now--there is death all

around her. She is emotionally low.

[Guest guest]

After you call the doctor, get some Alacer

Emergen-C or, even better, their Electrolytes Mix. So, even if the doctor gives

her something (potassium or whatever) the electrolytes will be replacing the

ones flushed out from all this liquid. Please call your doctor or the emergency

room. Good luck.

Jay

[ ] Help!

I'm frightened. My mother who has HCV is suffering from the flu

right now. She is in excruciating pain. I am so worried about

her. She is urinating every half hour or so, which keeps her awake all

night long. I think she may be dehydrated. Please, can you tell me

what we can try to help with all this fluid loss? She is dealing with her

liver and this flu at the same time. She has a splitting headache. She is

not eating properly. God I'm scared. She isn't taking her supplements and

she is feeling depressed since her sister died last month and her cat is dieing

right now--there is death all around her. She is emotionally low.

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Thanks Jay--you are the only one who has responded in this forum.

RE: [ ] Help!

After you call the doctor, get some Alacer Emergen-C or, even better, their Electrolytes Mix. So, even if the doctor gives her something (potassium or whatever) the electrolytes will be replacing the ones flushed out from all this liquid. Please call your doctor or the emergency room. Good luck.

Jay

-----Original Message-----From: Dpc [mailto:sunfloweriii@...] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 8:59 AM Subject: [ ] Help!

I'm frightened. My mother who has HCV is suffering from the flu right now. She is in excruciating pain. I am so worried about her. She is urinating every half hour or so, which keeps her awake all night long. I think she may be dehydrated. Please, can you tell me what we can try to help with all this fluid loss? She is dealing with her liver and this flu at the same time. She has a splitting headache. She is not eating properly. God I'm scared. She isn't taking her supplements and she is feeling depressed since her sister died last month and her cat is dieing right now--there is death all around her. She is emotionally low.

[Guest guest]

Hi i know how you feel or rather how your mom feels i have hcv and a

daughter watching me too. Pedialite is a good electrolyte replacement but

her main problem right now is the Depression - I use Cannabis to distract me

from all the stress but maybe she will do better on something else. She

needs to go to the doc now! And the only answer to " Are you Depressed " is

either yes or no.

Tell her to write me if she wants, or you can write me sorry we didn't pick

up on this right away. love , carol

Thanks Jay--you are the only one who has responded in this forum.

[ ] Help!

I'm frightened. My mother who has HCV is suffering from the flu right

now. She is in excruciating pain. I am so worried about her. She is

urinating every half hour or so, which keeps her awake all night long. I

think she may be dehydrated. Please, can you tell me what we can try to help

with all this fluid loss? She is dealing with her liver and this flu at the

same time. She has a splitting headache. She is not eating properly. God

I'm scared. She isn't taking her supplements and she is feeling depressed

since her sister died last month and her cat is dieing right now--there is

death all around her. She is emotionally low.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Carol,

There's little chance my Mother would try cannabis now, I think she would feel like she was "bad" and that would maybe depress her more.

She is such a dynamo, in spite of the fatigue--and the depression comes and goes. She is 75 years old!

Thank you for responding carol, you are one of my favorite people here.

[ ] Help! I'm frightened. My mother who has HCV is suffering from the flu right now. She is in excruciating pain. I am so worried about her. She is urinating every half hour or so, which keeps her awake all night long. I think she may be dehydrated. Please, can you tell me what we can try to help with all this fluid loss? She is dealing with her liver and this flu at the same time. She has a splitting headache. She is not eating properly. God I'm scared. She isn't taking her supplements and she is feeling depressed since her sister died last month and her cat is dieing right now--there is death all around her. She is emotionally low.

[Guest guest]

Dearest Kathy,

I have no clue as to why the files will not open from YOUR computer.

I went to EVERY file and opened each one. NO problem what so ever!

Feel free to post your specific questions,

Respectfully,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT

Founder/Owenr

> First, Thank you for inviting me to this group. Next, I have tried

to

> pull up some of the files from this site and am getting jibberish.

I

> don't know what is wrong. Can you help? I just took the exam on

> 7/26/03 and I believe I didn't pass. Half of the questions we

didn't

> learn or maybe I forgot. It was very difficult. Thank you for your

> time and patience!

> Kathy

[Guest guest]

Hello,

sounds like me when I moved to North Carolina. Some doctors just do not

comprehend that we know when we are not up to par. I finally sat in the doctors

office and cried and cried and told her that I was so depressed.. I just had to

have a break down right there in front of her. She finally realized that Yes!!!

There is something wrong.. and she checked my levels and OMG... I was

sooooooooooo out of wack... took a while to get things back to norm. but

finally did.. Now I do not sleep 24/7 and I am not having those horrible mood

swings that would scare the devil.

Not sure if this responds to your questions. I just know how you feel. Been

there. Don't want to be there again. Also I am on synthroid, seems to work for

me as long as I take it on an empty stomache and in the morning.. ohhh.. I have

to exercise too.. Yeah.. no getting around that. Makes you hate them skinny

girls who eat everything and don't gain a pound... without exercising on top of

that..

Well I hope you feel a little better knowing that someone else out here has felt

the same.. I am sure this group will give you great advice. They seem to know a

lot about these level things..

Tammy

oimommy <oimommy@...> wrote:

I am 28 years old and was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 4 years

ago (soon after the birth of my second child).

It was quite a releif because 4 years prior to that I had baby #1 and

was " not right " after that although no Doctor would take me or my

symtoms seriously!

Anyway I was put on Synthroid and it was like magic!

My depression lifted,excess weight was dropped,migraines stopped etc.

I stayed on the same dosage and had zero problems that is until this

past year when I had baby #3-my dosage of Synthroid has been changed

FIVE times and it's still not working!

My hair is falling out,I haven't had a period in over 6 months,I'm

depressed and hungry 24/7,can't lose the post baby weight(I used to

go to the gym 7 days a week) ,blinding migraines are back and worst

of all I'm exhausted....I can sleep until noon,take a late

afternoon/early evening nap and still be ready for bed at 9!!

My " provider " is completely useless!

He's just unresponsive to my concerns and just does not take me

seriously AND due to the way our insurance works (My husband is

Active Duty Army and we have Tri-Care) I can't switch providers OR

get a referal for an Endo OR take anything BUT Synthroid (it's " not

offered " )!!!

I know I need to just find my own Endo. and pay for it out of pocket

but I don't know where to start and I'm just so overwhelmed!!

Any advice?

What can I do in the mean time??

I am trying to read and learn as much as I can because quite frankly

I know nothing about my disease! (when I was diagnosed I was told

it's no " big deal " and just take the meds)but are there any special

diets or supplements?

Sorry this is so long but I'm just at the end of my rope and

this is the first resource I have come across so thank you all so

much!!!

Nessie

[Guest guest]

Look at

http://www.geocities.com/thyroide

> but I don't know where to start and I'm just so overwhelmed!!

> Any advice?

> What can I do in the mean time??

> I am trying to read and learn as much as I can because quite frankly

> I know nothing about my disease! (when I was diagnosed I was told

> it's no " big deal " and just take the meds)but are there any special

> diets or supplements?

>

> Sorry this is so long but I'm just at the end of my rope and

> this is the first resource I have come across so thank you all so

> much!!!

> Nessie

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I just posted this website but I will again if you are interested...she's a

holistic doctor in Oregon that will take phone consultations and prescribe what

you need. Tri-care won't cover that of course. But if you're willing to pay

for an Endocrinologist, I think you're money is better spent on Holistic

modalaties but that's my opinion. Her site is www.litalee.com (To Group: I

really don't like get commission from sending people there or anything...heheh,

I just trust her...sorry if I sound like a commercial)

HELP!

I am 28 years old and was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 4 years

ago (soon after the birth of my second child).

It was quite a releif because 4 years prior to that I had baby #1 and

was " not right " after that although no Doctor would take me or my

symtoms seriously!

Anyway I was put on Synthroid and it was like magic!

My depression lifted,excess weight was dropped,migraines stopped etc.

I stayed on the same dosage and had zero problems that is until this

past year when I had baby #3-my dosage of Synthroid has been changed

FIVE times and it's still not working!

My hair is falling out,I haven't had a period in over 6 months,I'm

depressed and hungry 24/7,can't lose the post baby weight(I used to

go to the gym 7 days a week) ,blinding migraines are back and worst

of all I'm exhausted....I can sleep until noon,take a late

afternoon/early evening nap and still be ready for bed at 9!!

My " provider " is completely useless!

He's just unresponsive to my concerns and just does not take me

seriously AND due to the way our insurance works (My husband is

Active Duty Army and we have Tri-Care) I can't switch providers OR

get a referal for an Endo OR take anything BUT Synthroid (it's " not

offered " )!!!

I know I need to just find my own Endo. and pay for it out of pocket

but I don't know where to start and I'm just so overwhelmed!!

Any advice?

What can I do in the mean time??

I am trying to read and learn as much as I can because quite frankly

I know nothing about my disease! (when I was diagnosed I was told

it's no " big deal " and just take the meds)but are there any special

diets or supplements?

Sorry this is so long but I'm just at the end of my rope and

this is the first resource I have come across so thank you all so

much!!!

Nessie

[Guest guest]

,

> i'm doing the p & b shakes..i'm doing the coffee thing....i still

> feel awful! i know i have alot of allergies in the fall,but i'm so

> depressed & i have no sex drive. i just feel sick all over.i feel

> like i'm walking around in a daze.could this all be from toxins

> trying to come out?if anyone has any advice on what i might try so i

> can feel better,please let me know! thanks, denise

>

A series of liver flushes seriously helps reduce the toxin load:

http://zeek.ca/4u/article.php?op=Print & sid=38

The liver breaks down toxins. Increasing liver support with an

antioxidant program (vitamins A,C, E, selenium) including the

liver's main support, gutathione-producing cold-processed whey

allows this to happen better, and it also improves immune and

cellular strength.

Do you know what your saliva pH in the morning is? If it's acidic,

take alkalinizing foods. Eat a lemon every day, and supplement with

calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin D. This will increase

your oxygen levels. You can also drink 15 drops of 35% hydrogrn

peroxide in a glass of water every morning on arising.

Allergies are an overactive immune response. Normal response relies

on properly formed cell receptors; in immune system dysfunction a

good percentage are malformed. A few essential sugars can be taken

as a supplement to correct the deficiency and normalize response.

Once a person is disease-free she may be able to stop taking the

supplement.

http://glycoscience.com has all the science.

Duncan Crow

[Guest guest]

will adding a half cup of epson salt to the coffee water enema make you retain

water in your body? i have to really be careful about eating things that are

salty because of water retention. thanks,denise

Duncan Crow <duncancrow@...> wrote:,

> i'm doing the p & b shakes..i'm doing the coffee thing....i still

> feel awful! i know i have alot of allergies in the fall,but i'm so

> depressed & i have no sex drive. i just feel sick all over.i feel

> like i'm walking around in a daze.could this all be from toxins

> trying to come out?if anyone has any advice on what i might try so i

> can feel better,please let me know! thanks, denise

>

A series of liver flushes seriously helps reduce the toxin load:

http://zeek.ca/4u/article.php?op=Print & sid=38

The liver breaks down toxins. Increasing liver support with an

antioxidant program (vitamins A,C, E, selenium) including the

liver's main support, gutathione-producing cold-processed whey

allows this to happen better, and it also improves immune and

cellular strength.

Do you know what your saliva pH in the morning is? If it's acidic,

take alkalinizing foods. Eat a lemon every day, and supplement with

calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin D. This will increase

your oxygen levels. You can also drink 15 drops of 35% hydrogrn

peroxide in a glass of water every morning on arising.

Allergies are an overactive immune response. Normal response relies

on properly formed cell receptors; in immune system dysfunction a

good percentage are malformed. A few essential sugars can be taken

as a supplement to correct the deficiency and normalize response.

Once a person is disease-free she may be able to stop taking the

supplement.

http://glycoscience.com has all the science.

Duncan Crow

[Guest guest]

Dear Blondie,

Thank you for always being 'ny on the spot' as my 89 yr old mama

Rose would say. Alan the author of this post also posted here and has

had dialogue ( via posts) with me and others on this topic on this

site already.

So I think we are in shape now.

Thanks for trying to help out a fellow tech to be.

With love and appreciation,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS Chem

Founder/Owner

> Hey J,

>

> This was posted on 's site (RxTrek)...I hope you can help.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Blondie xoxo

>

> I am thinking about a career change as a Pharmacy Tech. I live in

> California. I went to the California Pharmacy Board website to look

> at registration requirements and saw Method A... I have a BS in

> Chemical Engineering. I am wondering if anyone knows if that degree

> would be acceptable to the board.

> I called the board and got a non comittal answer from the person

> answering the phone.

>

> Alan