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Tony,

My heart aches for s family and for you. Yu are such a strong and good man. Not many people are as positive as you; you are such an inspiration to so many people!! My prayers are with you and s family.

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Tony,

My sincerely sympathies to you and to the families of all the dear friends that you have lost just recently. Your strength is inspiring and your compassion just wonderful. God has an incredible plan for you my friend and you're fulfilling it to your and His credit.

Stay strong Tony, we're with you in spirit.

anne

Hello

Oh My Dear Friends !

I hope that when you receive this e-mail that you are

surrounded by God's Love & Protection.

About a year or so ago I met a young man named

at my internist office and we became friends. I

try to encourage him as much as I could each time that

I saw him there or when we spoke on the phone. I didn't

saw him away from the internist office since he was still

living a lifestyle that I have left behind and I didn't want

to expose myself to those scenarios any more. Last month

shared with me that his lab showed 500 cells which I

told him that was not bad at all. With medication he could

live a long time just to hang in there and pray.

My friend killed himself this afternoon and his body was

found in the living room by his roommate when he returned

back from work. He was only 23 years old. My heart aches

so much for him right now. I wish he would have called me;

I would have run to him without hesitation but God will only

know what impulse him to take his life. I'm left with just

my prayers that Our Heavenly Father received him in heaven.

I'm planning to attend his funeral service and hopefully I will

not have a repeat experience from my last funeral service.

Please keep 's family in prayer as they face this difficult

hour.

with a broken heart,

Tony Nunez

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Rhonda,

What dose are you on, if I might ask? And even if your doc didn't " give

you " a choice to take the meds 3x/day, you still have the choice. Most of

us take PTU 3x/day until we are on such a small dose that it becomes

impossible to cut the pill further.

At 01:09 PM 3/23/2004, you wrote:

>Hello !

>

>Yes, I didn't think they were going to figure it out. My doctor just

>has me taking 2 pills a day...I take one in the morning and one at

>night. He didn't really give me a choice, lol. I see him again in 6

>wks.

>

>Rhonda

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,

Yeah, I know I have a choice...I just don't know much about the meds

or hyperthyroidism. So I didn't think to ask. And to answer your

question, I'm on 50mg. Is that good or bad? Again, I don't know alot

about hyperthyroidism. Any info is helpful! And thanks for replying.

Rhonda

> >Hello !

> >

> >Yes, I didn't think they were going to figure it out. My doctor

just

> >has me taking 2 pills a day...I take one in the morning and one at

> >night. He didn't really give me a choice, lol. I see him again in 6

> >wks.

> >

> >Rhonda

>

>

>

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Wow, Rhonda, that is a low starting dose (I am assuming that you are taking

two 50mg tabs per day, adding up to 100mg total per day). That is probably

too low for a starting dose, unless you were very mild hyperT. Most start

at 300mg/day. What are your starting lab results? And did you get a

baseline for WBC and liver function tests?

Now is the time to start learning. You need to be on top of things if you

are to feel your best and get good results with your treatment. This is a

chronic disease, and you are in it for the long haul. Please start reading

all you can, so you will be able to make informed decisions and manage your

levels (doctors are a tool, not the ones in charge). I've seen too many

people who just went along with the doctor's advice and had RAI, only to

regret it later (your doc doesn't seem to be pushing it now, but may if he

thinks you aren't responding to the ATDs, when in fact you may be

mismanaged, as in starting on too low a dose). Please go to Mediboard.com

and start with the Thyroid Awareness 101 thread:

http://www.mediboard.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=004549

Then, you can get the Thyroid for Dummies book. Also, Elaine 's book

is a bit more technical, but extremely valuable: Graves' Disease, A

Practical Guide. Furthermore, there is Graves_Support Group, which is

a home to me.

At 07:29 PM 3/23/2004, you wrote:

>,

>

>Yeah, I know I have a choice...I just don't know much about the meds

>or hyperthyroidism. So I didn't think to ask. And to answer your

>question, I'm on 50mg. Is that good or bad? Again, I don't know alot

>about hyperthyroidism. Any info is helpful! And thanks for replying.

>

>Rhonda

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Hey ,

Yeah, it's 100mg total. I don't know what my lab results were

*exactly*..just that my T3 was high (don't know how high). I think he

just wanted to start me on a lower dose and go from there. I will

definitly check out those sites.

Question...for some reason I haven't been very hungry lately. Would

the medicine cause that? Just curious. I'm not complaining or

anything, lol.

Rhonda

> >,

> >

> >Yeah, I know I have a choice...I just don't know much about the

meds

> >or hyperthyroidism. So I didn't think to ask. And to answer your

> >question, I'm on 50mg. Is that good or bad? Again, I don't know

alot

> >about hyperthyroidism. Any info is helpful! And thanks for

replying.

> >

> >Rhonda

>

>

>

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Rhonda,

Although that is a low starting dose, if you are not very hungry, that

could be a sign that your system is slowing down as it should. I can't

emphasize enough the need for you to read, read, read up on everything

related to Graves' and its treatment. Please take care of yourself and make

conscious choices; don't let the doctor do the thinking for you. If you are

on top of things, knowing what's going on and why, then you are likely to

fare much better.

Most people start on a higher dose so that the thyroid is blocked and the

excess hormone in the gland gets used up. 100mg probably doesn't block it

completely, and this is why it is usually not recommended to start at the

lower dose. But if you are responding already, and your are heading in the

right direction, then it may get you to where you need to be soon enough.

100mg is a good starting dose for those who are mildly hyperT, which would

mean mild symptoms. I was mild hyperT, and was started on 200mg/day, which

was too high for me. I should have been started on 100mg or less, and

because I was overmedicated, I lost 1/3 of my hair. Live and learn. This is

why I suggest that you do all you can to get informed. Of course, some

things do have to come through experience, but the more you know the better.

At 08:01 PM 3/25/2004, you wrote:

>Hey ,

>

>Yeah, it's 100mg total. I don't know what my lab results were

>*exactly*..just that my T3 was high (don't know how high). I think he

>just wanted to start me on a lower dose and go from there. I will

>definitly check out those sites.

>

>Question...for some reason I haven't been very hungry lately. Would

>the medicine cause that? Just curious. I'm not complaining or

>anything, lol.

>

>Rhonda

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Hi -

Sorry for your troubles!!! I'm pretty much a newbie at thyroid -- but I think

people with Hashimotos Thyroiditis can fluctuate from Hypo to Hyper....

Your TSH indicates Hypo not Hyper.....I'm confused as to why he would say that

was overactive aka - Hyper! TSH above 3.0 is Hypo. Did he say what medicine he

wanted to put you on?

You've come back to a good place --- take care & hope you can get well,

Hello

Hi,

I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

(thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

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Thanks ! You're right, I called my doctor back and the nurse I spoke to

the first time, obviously didn't know what she was talking about. I'm going to

set up an appt. with an endocrinologist.

suser@... wrote:Hi -

Sorry for your troubles!!! I'm pretty much a newbie at thyroid -- but I think

people with Hashimotos Thyroiditis can fluctuate from Hypo to Hyper....

Your TSH indicates Hypo not Hyper.....I'm confused as to why he would say that

was overactive aka - Hyper! TSH above 3.0 is Hypo. Did he say what medicine he

wanted to put you on?

You've come back to a good place --- take care & hope you can get well,

Hello

Hi,

I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

(thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

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WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

(anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

you $ynthroid, that is all.

Gracia

>

> Hi,

>

> I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

>

>

>

>

>

>

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How do you know if you are hypoadrenal???

Re: Hello

WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

(anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

you $ynthroid, that is all.

Gracia

>

> Hi,

>

> I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

>

>

>

>

>

>

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symptoms! look at http://www.drrind.com

Gracia

> How do you know if you are hypoadrenal???

>

> Re: Hello

>

>

> WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

> (anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

> you $ynthroid, that is all.

> Gracia

>

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> > doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> > (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> > battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> > or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> > have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> > been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> > I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> > lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> > and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> > happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> > only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> > before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> > of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> > anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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How would I know if I were hypoadrenal.better yet.what is " hypoadrenal " ?

Re: Hello

WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

(anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

you $ynthroid, that is all.

Gracia

>

> Hi,

>

> I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

>

>

>

>

>

>

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check out http://www.drrind.com or http://www.drlee.com 40% of hypothyroid

are hypoadrenal.

Gracia

> How would I know if I were hypoadrenal.better yet.what is " hypoadrenal " ?

>

> How do you know if you are hypoadrenal???

>

> Re: Hello

>

>

> WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

> (anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

> you $ynthroid, that is all.

> Gracia

>

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> > doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> > (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> > battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> > or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> > have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> > been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> > I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> > lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> > and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> > happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> > only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> > before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> > of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> > anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Maybe it’s because I’m blonde ..but I couldn’t understand how to read that

chart. I was a lot of both ! I have the cold/freezing most of the

time….night sweats on occasion…chronic fatigue…weight gain…and can’t lose

it. …hollow eyed…with circles…I think I’m hypoadrenal…but what do you take

for that???? Also…where can I get Armour online???

Re: Hello

>

>

> WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

> (anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

> you $ynthroid, that is all.

> Gracia

>

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> > doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> > (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> > battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> > or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> > have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> > been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> > I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> > lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> > and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> > happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> > only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> > before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> > of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> > anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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http://www.myrxforless.com

http://smart-drugs.net

blonde or hypo:)

Maybe it's because I'm blonde ..but I couldn't understand how to read that

chart. I was a lot of both ! I have the cold/freezing most of the

time..night sweats on occasion.chronic fatigue.weight gain.and can't lose

it. .hollow eyed.with circles.I think I'm hypoadrenal.but what do you take

for that???? Also.where can I get Armour online???

Re: Hello

>

>

> WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

> (anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

> you $ynthroid, that is all.

> Gracia

>

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> > doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> > (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> > battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> > or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> > have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> > been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> > I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> > lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> > and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> > happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> > only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> > before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> > of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> > anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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A little of both I’m afraid! ;-( Thanks for the links. I think my

co—pay is cheaper than that…so I guess I’ll just stick with ole’ Wally World

’s RX lol

Re: Hello

>

>

> WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

> (anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

> you $ynthroid, that is all.

> Gracia

>

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> > doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> > (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> > battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> > or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> > have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> > been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> > I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> > lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> > and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> > happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> > only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> > before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> > of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> > anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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im like all of both too.. no clue what that means

kimc

Re: Hello

>

>

> WHAT???????? You are severely hypothyroid and probably hypoadrenal

> (anxiety, panic) Why do you think an endo will help you? Endo might give

> you $ynthroid, that is all.

> Gracia

>

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I haven't written in a very long time but I'm back. I thought I was

> > doing a little better after I weaned myself off of the Armour

> > (thought I was Hypo at the time) almost a year ago. I've been

> > battling with emotional problems but I just attributed it to stress

> > or PMS. Went to the doctor Friday and he calls today to tell me I

> > have an overactive thyroid and he wants to put me on meds? I have

> > been experiencing a lot of anxiety and panic attacks lately but then

> > I also have the hypo symptoms of being tired, sluggish, unable to

> > lose weight, dry skin, etc. I'm so confused now? He only did a TSH

> > and it was 7.23. Any thoughts from anyone on why this may be

> > happening? I have been drinking a lot of grean tea lately but that's

> > only been in the last two months and I was having panic attacks long

> > before. Could I be fluctuating between hypo and hyper? I have heard

> > of that in some people. I told my doctor to hold off on prescribing

> > anything, I wanted to consult you guys (the real experts). Thanks!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Dear Jenn,

Welcome to the group. I wish it was under better circumstances than PA, but

you are with a great group of people. Everyone tries to help in any way we

can. It's not easy and at times it can be an overwhelming disease. Having

people to share your problems and emotions with really does make a

difference. Don't' be afraid to post and write whenever you need to talk,

vent or just have a question. There might not be any answers right away,

but normally everyone tries.

I'm like you as well in the fact that my psoriasis isn't near as bad as some

of the people in the group. I guess I never realized how bad it could be

until I've read some of their emails. Mine is the guttate form so I just

have cigarette size holes or dots on my arms and legs. It's not pretty, but

as I've found out things can always get worse.

Anyway, I hope your doctor can find a medication to help you right away.

That seems to be a big turning point for a lot of people. I have still yet

to find one that will work for me and not wipe me out with side effects. I

thought I was going to make it on Humira, but after only 2 shots I've still

got asthma and a chest infection I can't seem to beat and it's been over a

month. I'm hoping it's not the drug because I was feeling much better after

only 2 shots. Everyday is a new surprise for me.lol.

Good luck and welcome. I hope you find some answers and make a few new

friends. Take care, Fran

----Original Message-----

From: JENN13577@... [imailto:JENN13577@...]

Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 7:14 PM

Subject: [ ] Hello

Hi I am Jenn

and new to this group and new to PA ... I may not be as new to it as I

thought but only recently was the diagnosis confirmed that I have Psoriatic

Arthritis.

I use to hear a phrase " the heartbreak of psoriasis " and never realized

exactly what it meant ... now I know. Fortunately, for me ... mine does not

seem to

be as advanced as many of you seem to be and I am over sixty and its not as

difficult as it would be if I had small children.

I gather from the postings that ... you have to do a bit of experimenting

with the meds to find what is best for you. There is not one that is

universal

for all.

More than likely I will be a lurker ... for a while anyway until I can post

with more knowledge of the disease.

God Bless You All,

~ Jenn ~

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Hi Jenn, welcome to the group. How are you fighting

this disease (meds, vitamins, therapies, etc.)? How is

PA affecting your life...please fell free to share

details and experiences with this disease. This site

can be a tremendous support and informational tool, as

well as providing compassion for our fellow sufferers!

Jane

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Hi ,

You want to have an ionized calcium level to confirm that your calcium is

truly elevated, and you want to have a C-terminal parathyroid hormone (PTH)

level. You wouldn't necessarily have to be fasting although an overnight fast is

preferred. With these results, your doctor can tell if a further work-up is

needed. I'm not sure where the sleep apnea fits in but a more reasonable

approach

would be to have these blood tests. You could see an internist or a Family

Practice doc for these tests. Best, Elaine

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Hi

I believe your doctor is checking your parathyroid glands, not your thyroid.

These glands affect your calcium production.

Kate

hello

> Hello Everyone, I am glad to see this group available. I would like to

> introduce myself....My name is and I am located in Michigan. I

> have been seeing an arthritis specialist for severe aches and pains

> and unexplained feelings, extreme fatigue, foggy thinking etc (those

> of which I am sure you are all familiar with) For the last 9 months

> this doctor has taken my calcium levels the first two time they came

> back at around 10.5 and the last time at 10.9. He decided to take a

> PTH test. I took it and that came back at 51. This doctor thought

> these high and referred me to an Endocrinologist. I had a very

> dissipointing experience with this dr, It seemed he was much more

> interested in my insurance provider then in any thing I had to say. He

> sent me through some test without any of the suggested fasting or 8am

> times that i have read about. And he also told me that the previous

> nurse probably took the sample wrong and that I probably suffer from

> Sleep Apenea and he has referred me to a sleep clinic. (i can get in

> in three months) I am wondering what anyone thinks of these levels, do

> you think they are high or even reasonable to question? Do you think

> that they possibly point towards the hyperP? After reading about this

> disease and comparing it to how i feel, It seems a possiblity. I am

> supposed to do the urine testing too. The recent drs expereince was so

> bad that he had me in tears so i just want to ignore the whole thing.

> He was such a barker and was short and made me feel like i was wasting

> his time and i didnt ask for this referal, my dr sent me. I would like

> to beleive that this is all just sleep related....any thoughts?

> Thank you all!! Hope you are all doing well! I will be getting my test

> back and will post. (by not fasting, will it make a big difference?)

>

>

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Hi again

There is a good web site called http://www.labtestsonline.org where you can

get information on lab tests that are requested or already done.

Kate

hello

> Hello Everyone, I am glad to see this group available. I would like to

> introduce myself....My name is and I am located in Michigan. I

> have been seeing an arthritis specialist for severe aches and pains

> and unexplained feelings, extreme fatigue, foggy thinking etc (those

> of which I am sure you are all familiar with) For the last 9 months

> this doctor has taken my calcium levels the first two time they came

> back at around 10.5 and the last time at 10.9. He decided to take a

> PTH test. I took it and that came back at 51. This doctor thought

> these high and referred me to an Endocrinologist. I had a very

> dissipointing experience with this dr, It seemed he was much more

> interested in my insurance provider then in any thing I had to say. He

> sent me through some test without any of the suggested fasting or 8am

> times that i have read about. And he also told me that the previous

> nurse probably took the sample wrong and that I probably suffer from

> Sleep Apenea and he has referred me to a sleep clinic. (i can get in

> in three months) I am wondering what anyone thinks of these levels, do

> you think they are high or even reasonable to question? Do you think

> that they possibly point towards the hyperP? After reading about this

> disease and comparing it to how i feel, It seems a possiblity. I am

> supposed to do the urine testing too. The recent drs expereince was so

> bad that he had me in tears so i just want to ignore the whole thing.

> He was such a barker and was short and made me feel like i was wasting

> his time and i didnt ask for this referal, my dr sent me. I would like

> to beleive that this is all just sleep related....any thoughts?

> Thank you all!! Hope you are all doing well! I will be getting my test

> back and will post. (by not fasting, will it make a big difference?)

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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In a message dated 4/20/2004 9:21:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,

janekarsten@... writes:

How is

PA affecting your life...

I am adjusting ... I had never even heard of Psoriaitc Arthiritis until I

was told I had it. Thanks for your interest.

~ Jenn ~

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Welcome ,

You have come to a great place. There are people here who are

suffering now, are like me and am almost through with suffering. But

we all share in common a bond for what we go through each and

everyday and are always here for one another to lean on. Feel free to

vent, ask questions or anything else that can help you. I'll pray for

you as I do for all the people in this group and hope that you can

find comfort and peace sooner instead of later.

Jerry

> Hello everyone,

> I am new to the group. My name is and I have a t6 t7 t8

> incomplete spinal cord injury as a result of a car accident 4 yrs

> ago. If anyone would like to talk, e-mail me @ jmg110181@a...

> take care,

>

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