Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Christy, I found that after I finally got a full replacement dose (125 mcg) of Synthroid, I started feeling much, much better. I no longer needed medication for depression, nor for PMS. My relationship that I was starting to believe was ruined, was back on track. And, I know what you mean about dealing with military doctors since I was active duty for 16 years. I now have to deal with VA doctors, and it's not good. I hate to say it, but I would recommend that if you can see a civilian provider, do it. If I could, I would. Edie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Thanks for sharing. Do you or anyone else know how long it will take for them to tither me up to the 125mcg dosage??? I'm on 50mcg to start with and no change. My Psych took me off the Geodon today. It does have a rare side effect of Hypothyroidism. I seriously believe I was already hypothyroid--ic and the Geodons' adding weight finally made the lab results show it. So I'm now worried about my moods as I'm going off Geodon, but I've had sooo many side effects from it. I'm still on Effexor and Seroquel. BTW thanks for your Service Edie!!! Christy in NC > > Christy, > > > > I found that after I finally got a full replacement dose (125 mcg) of > Synthroid, I started feeling much, much better. I no longer needed > medication for depression, nor for PMS. My relationship that I was starting > to believe was ruined, was back on track. And, I know what you mean about > dealing with military doctors since I was active duty for 16 years. I now > have to deal with VA doctors, and it's not good. I hate to say it, but I > would recommend that if you can see a civilian provider, do it. If I could, > I would. > > > > Edie > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Christy, You wrote: > > ... Is this pertinent info for my Dr??? If so what is it I need to tell > them??? ... Tell them exactly what you told us. You may have a goiter or an obstruction, which could be causing sleep apnea. Many of the symptoms of sleep apnea match those of hypoT, particularly the sleepiness and enervation. At the very least your doctor should palpate your neck and order a test or two. > ... I do have the option of going to civilian care, is this any better??? In my limited experience with military doctors for me and my kids, I had some excellent care. I also found some duds that I wouldn't trust with a band aid. However, they do graduate from the same medical schools as the rest, for both the good and the limitations of that experience. We were fortunate that when they were in over their heads, they recognized it and referred us to civilian experts. The main problem with the military system is that you can't shop around or select the one with the best reputation. You usually end up taking whomever comes up in the rotation or the only available doctor on site. CHAMPUS at least gives you some choice, but you pay for that privilege. > I'm on 50 MCG of Synthroid (Levothyroxine) is this a decent starting > dose??? I started at 75 mcg, but I am male. OTOH, my TSH was higher. My niece recently started at 125 mcg. That seems more reasonable to me, but her TSH was into triple digits due to an idiot doctor, who was convinced she was taking muscle building drugs, probably Cytomel. I really don't know what he was thinking, but she switched to a doctor who is also hypoT. He didn't mess around with it. > I don't know what #s I should give out here. Guessing this one > that's high > ALT 56 (7-47) > Low is DBILI 0.07 (.1-.2) > CA 8.4 (9.0-10.5) > Anion Gap 5 (10-20) First, don't panic. ALT, a liver enzyme, is high when you have liver cell damage from any one of a wide range of causes, including mononucleosis, hepatitis, heart failure, or cirrhosis. Other tests are needed to sort these out. Many prescription meds can cause this, as can alcohol, Tylenol, NSAIDS, aspirin, and low carb diets. Low direct bilirubin suggests that the high ALT is NOT due to liver damage. That rules out most of what I just listed. Low calcium and Anion Gap suggest that you are in mild acidosis. Are you on a low carb diet or dehydrated? > > or maybe it's these > TSH Sensitive 4.940 (0.27-4.2) > FT4 0.798 (0.93-1.7) > In May my TSH Sensitive was 3.27 (0.27-4.2) These are more relevant to this list and say you are under treated and becoming more hypoT with time. However, it may just be that your doctor is being conservative and just trying not to increase the dosage too rapidly. My prejudice is that on levothyroxine, your TSH should be much lower, below 2.0 at least (much lower, if on T3), and your FT4 should be at the high end of the reference range or higher. FT4 sort of reflects on your FT3 level (with assumptions that may or may not be justified), which is what really determines how you FEEL. Doctors tend to order FT4 or an index, since these used to be easier (cheaper) to measure accurately. However, they have new assays that will give you FT3 directly without the older rigmarole. Anyway, if your TSH becomes low and your FT4 high, and you still have symptoms, then it is time to compare T4 with T3 or FT4 and FT3 to see if conversion or globulin binding are causing problems. You aren't there yet. I would suggest you push your physician to increase the dose, on schedule or ahead of it, if your heart is healthy. The recommended titration protocol is for tests every six weeks until they get you stabilized. Most of your other " conditions " and prescriptions could well be due to hypoT. Best, Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thanks Chuck for the detailed reply. Still studying it. I did leave a letter for my Dr today about my throat pressure/closing. The Psychiatrist took me off the Geodon since alot I had started that recently and this was the first time I tested oddly. Christy > > > > ... Is this pertinent info for my Dr??? If so what is it I need to tell > > them??? ... > > Tell them exactly what you told us. You may have a goiter or an > obstruction, which could be causing sleep apnea. Many of the symptoms of > sleep apnea match those of hypoT, particularly the sleepiness and > enervation. At the very least your doctor should palpate your neck and > order a test or two. > > > ... I do have the option of going to civilian care, is this any better??? > > In my limited experience with military doctors for me and my kids, I had > some excellent care. I also found some duds that I wouldn't trust with a > band aid. However, they do graduate from the same medical schools as the > rest, for both the good and the limitations of that experience. We were > fortunate that when they were in over their heads, they recognized it > and referred us to civilian experts. > > The main problem with the military system is that you can't shop around > or select the one with the best reputation. You usually end up taking > whomever comes up in the rotation or the only available doctor on site. > CHAMPUS at least gives you some choice, but you pay for that privilege. > > > I'm on 50 MCG of Synthroid (Levothyroxine) is this a decent starting > > dose??? > > I started at 75 mcg, but I am male. OTOH, my TSH was higher. My niece > recently started at 125 mcg. That seems more reasonable to me, but her > TSH was into triple digits due to an idiot doctor, who was convinced she > was taking muscle building drugs, probably Cytomel. I really don't know > what he was thinking, but she switched to a doctor who is also hypoT. He > didn't mess around with it. > > > I don't know what #s I should give out here. Guessing this one > > that's high > > ALT 56 (7-47) > > Low is DBILI 0.07 (.1-.2) > > CA 8.4 (9.0-10.5) > > Anion Gap 5 (10-20) > > First, don't panic. ALT, a liver enzyme, is high when you have liver > cell damage from any one of a wide range of causes, including > mononucleosis, hepatitis, heart failure, or cirrhosis. Other tests are > needed to sort these out. Many prescription meds can cause this, as can > alcohol, Tylenol, NSAIDS, aspirin, and low carb diets. > > Low direct bilirubin suggests that the high ALT is NOT due to liver > damage. That rules out most of what I just listed. > > Low calcium and Anion Gap suggest that you are in mild acidosis. Are you > on a low carb diet or dehydrated? > > > > > or maybe it's these > > TSH Sensitive 4.940 (0.27-4.2) > > FT4 0.798 (0.93-1.7) > > In May my TSH Sensitive was 3.27 (0.27-4.2) > > These are more relevant to this list and say you are under treated and > becoming more hypoT with time. However, it may just be that your doctor > is being conservative and just trying not to increase the dosage too > rapidly. My prejudice is that on levothyroxine, your TSH should be much > lower, below 2.0 at least (much lower, if on T3), and your FT4 should be > at the high end of the reference range or higher. FT4 sort of reflects > on your FT3 level (with assumptions that may or may not be justified), > which is what really determines how you FEEL. Doctors tend to order FT4 > or an index, since these used to be easier (cheaper) to measure > accurately. However, they have new assays that will give you FT3 > directly without the older rigmarole. > > Anyway, if your TSH becomes low and your FT4 high, and you still have > symptoms, then it is time to compare T4 with T3 or FT4 and FT3 to see if > conversion or globulin binding are causing problems. You aren't there yet. > > I would suggest you push your physician to increase the dose, on > schedule or ahead of it, if your heart is healthy. The recommended > titration protocol is for tests every six weeks until they get you > stabilized. Most of your other " conditions " and prescriptions could well > be due to hypoT. > > Best, > > Chuck > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 I found that all my congestion and phelm stuff went away once I quit dairy. This was true for my husband and daughter as well. Jane On Sat, 26 Apr 2008, JoyfulHeart wrote: > Does anyone have a constant feeling like they have something stuck in > their throat. I don't know how to describe it really. > > I guess it feels like flem that is always there that we can't swallow > away, nor cough loose. This has been an ongoing thing for all of us. > I have had it for as long as i can rem. My kids asked me if it was > normal several yrs ago. I was hoping it would go away with out grains - > gluten. > > I have never noticed anything making it worse. I do know it comes and > goes but more often is there than not. I am so used to it i don't > notice it. But then there are times it is even worse than usual (like > extra thick and sticky feeling) and it really gets my attention. > > There is no tickling, pain, etc. assosciated with it. > > Any ideas or experience with this? > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Is it actually phlegm or is it just feeling of something stuck in the throat? If it is just a stuck-in-the-throat feeling... Do you have any other symptoms of hormonal imbalance, i.e. hypothyroid or hyperthyroid? I ask because that is one of the signs. Other symptoms include difficulty regulating temperature (hot or cold -- cold hands and feet or always cold -- or always hot), weight gain or loss, depression and/or anxiety... etc. >> Does anyone have a constant feeling like they have something stuck in >> their throat. I don't know how to describe it really. >> >> I guess it feels like flem that is always there that we can't swallow >> away, nor cough loose. This has been an ongoing thing for all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 , Do you have trouble swallowing food sometimes? Does it feel like it is going to get caught in your throat? My daughter has eosinophillic esophagitus. For about 9 months she felt like things were getting stuck in her throat, then one day she started throwing up and her throat closed. Eliminating dairy and gluten is a good start, but you really need to know what you guys are allergic to . . . then eliminate it. I am hopeful that the GAPs diet will eliminate the allergies in time. Good luck, [ ] Throat question Does anyone have a constant feeling like they have something stuck in their throat. I don't know how to describe it really. I guess it feels like flem that is always there that we can't swallow away, nor cough loose. This has been an ongoing thing for all of us. I have had it for as long as i can rem. My kids asked me if it was normal several yrs ago. I was hoping it would go away with out grains -gluten. I have never noticed anything making it worse. I do know it comes and goes but more often is there than not. I am so used to it i don't notice it. But then there are times it is even worse than usual (like extra thick and sticky feeling) and it really gets my attention.There is no tickling, pain, etc. assosciated with it. Any ideas or experience with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 It feels more like phlem ........... i think. Yes have hypo symptoms too. But we all feel this in our throat feeling. None have us have been dxed as having goiters ever. So iam not sure that is it. It feels sticky. Not like something solid is in there. > > Is it actually phlegm or is it just feeling of something stuck in the > throat? > > If it is just a stuck-in-the-throat feeling... Do you have any other > symptoms of hormonal imbalance, i.e. hypothyroid or hyperthyroid? I > ask because that is one of the signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I had that after my son was born, off and on for a few years. I had to be very careful when eating, I would choke very easily. I think now it was my thyroid. I've since been diagnosed hypothyroid and am on medication, so don't get it anymore. > > Does anyone have a constant feeling like they have something stuck in > their throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Nope, no trouble swallowing foods. Def. feels like there is something sticky in the back of my throat. > > , > > Do you have trouble swallowing food sometimes? Does it feel like it is going to get caught in your throat? My daughter has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 On occasion when I have had excess phlegm in cold weather, the dry air has dried me out to the point that my sinuses do not drain properly (particularly at night), and I have had a feeling such as you described.  Try hydrating your body well, and improvising a steam bath with a towel, head over a sink full of steaming hot water).  This should alleviate it after a few minutes, if this is your problem.MaureenOn Apr 27, 2008, at 7:22 PM, JoyfulHeart wrote:It feels more like phlem ........... i think. Yes have hypo symptoms too. But we all feel this in our throat feeling. None have us have been dxed as having goiters ever. So iam not sure that is it. It feels sticky. Not like something solid is in there.>> Is it actually phlegm or is it just feeling of something stuck in the > throat?> > If it is just a stuck-in-the-throat feeling... Do you have any other > symptoms of hormonal imbalance, i.e. hypothyroid or hyperthyroid? I > ask because that is one of the signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Ok..so me, who has not researched this... What exactly do our tonsils and adnoids do? My girlfriend just took her 2yo to the doc and had them surgically removed, as they were swollen and making her breathing difficult. They tried antibiotics, etc..and there was no long term help. So the took'm out. I am thinking about my family and what I might have done more naturally first, including nutritionally... Thoughts? Mellissa in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Blake was doing the same thing last week. I took him to the Pediatrician, she told me that his sinus infection is draining at the back of his throat 7 it has cause a " raw " place. Plus both ears are infected!!! mom to Blake 16, SCID With Complete T-Cell Dysfunction, SDS Autism " Children are like butterflies in the wind. Some fly higher than others, BUT each one flies the best they can!!!! " From: Becki Rion <rionfam@...> Subject: Throat question Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 10:10 PM Weird question, but does anyone have any ideas what could be causing Reagon to complain about her throat hurting when she coughs? She points to that soft spot at the base of her neck (in the middle) and says it really hurts when she coughs. She has been complaining for some time now. She is on Prevacid and sleeps with her head elevated so I wouldn't think it's from her reflux..but who knows?? Any ideas? Thanks! Becki Reagon CVID, asthma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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