Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 , How is your speech changing? Do you mean the tone? My daughter is 8 yo with congenital hypothyroidism. She has a very soft nature of talking and she also has articulation problems. She currently takes Synthroid daily and that is supposed to replace her thyroid hormone. My reason for joining this list is to find out what kinds of contraindications go along with taking this Synthroid. i.e. sleep/relaxation, moodiness, almost an anxietal feeling. It's so hard for me to figure this out because it isn't happening to me, I just want to make sure my daughter is feeling good! From your symptoms you mentioned, maybe I ought to have my thyroid tested. I never have, but probably should since she was born without one. I hope someone can contribute to our concerns as well. thanks, Kelley King Re: Here is a general question fellow hypothyroider's-What emotional or physical problem do you most hatewith this disease and why?Mine is besides weight gain I seem to tear up at Fostythe snowman melting. Or get extra moody/(REAL EXTRA weare talking) at certain time of the months...therejust never seems to be a time when everything is inbalance...for me anyways.Now I notice my speech is changing. Nothing worse thenbeing able to articulate in your head but not have itcome out the way you wanted it to.Oh-and if the lack of sex is at the bottom of thelist. I guess that just says it! You don't desire-andit truly is the last thing I think about!:} Well this was my thought this morning, I hope ya'llcan contribute.__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Hello , My speech changing is the clarity and slurring of words. I remember at sometimes when my thyroid was WAY off I would talk to my mum and she would tell me that I must be drinking over the phone my words were slurring together. (This of course is not the case-I don't drink at all) My tone has gotten deeper-I don't have a goiter which is rare. Perhaps your daughter is like me with the soft talking because of low self esteem that seems to follow this disease. I would encourage everyone to get checked for it! After all you can go into a coma if not treated properly. Are her blood test "within normal range"? , Memphis, TN atkhorses <atkhorses@...> wrote: , How is your speech changing? Do you mean the tone? My daughter is 8 yo with congenital hypothyroidism. She has a very soft nature of talking and she also has articulation problems. She currently takes Synthroid daily and that is supposed to replace her thyroid hormone. My reason for joining this list is to find out what kinds of contraindications go along with taking this Synthroid. i.e. sleep/relaxation, moodiness, almost an anxietal feeling. It's so hard for me to figure this out because it isn't happening to me, I just want to make sure my daughter is feeling good! From your symptoms you mentioned, maybe I ought to have my thyroid tested. I never have, but probably should since she was born without one. I hope someone can contribute to our concerns as well. thanks, Kelley King Re: Here is a general question fellow hypothyroider's-What emotional or physical problem do you most hatewith this disease and why?Mine is besides weight gain I seem to tear up at Fostythe snowman melting. Or get extra moody/(REAL EXTRA weare talking) at certain time of the months...therejust never seems to be a time when everything is inbalance...for me anyways.Now I notice my speech is changing. Nothing worse thenbeing able to articulate in your head but not have itcome out the way you wanted it to.Oh-and if the lack of sex is at the bottom of thelist. I guess that just says it! You don't desire-andit truly is the last thing I think about!:} Well this was my thought this morning, I hope ya'llcan contribute.__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 , That is not uncommon, but it is not desirable. Are you starting on medication soon? You REALLY need some. At least a beta blocker. ATDs are the medication to treat hyperT, but beta blockers are usually used as well at first to help control such symptoms. Untreated hyperT is dangerous, especially over time, as it can damage the heart. You can also have thyroid storm, which can be deadly. I hope you call your doctor and receive the medication soon. At 10:09 AM 1/21/2004, you wrote: >Hi everyone..hope everyone is well. > >So last night my heart started racing just out of the blue. It was >like this for about an hour. I timed it and it was 137 beats a >minute. My husband suggested we go to the er, but we ended up >waiting a bit. I was also feeling nauseous while this was >happening. Is this a normal symptom for hyperT? Is there meds for >this? Currently, Im not on any meds and dont know when I will be. >Should I call the doctor? Any info is greatly appreciated..Im new >to all this so I have tons of questions. > >Thanks again > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Thanks ! I left a message for my doctor this morning so hopefully shell call soon. What can I do meanwhile if this happens again? > > >Hi everyone..hope everyone is well. > > > >So last night my heart started racing just out of the blue. It was > >like this for about an hour. I timed it and it was 137 beats a > >minute. My husband suggested we go to the er, but we ended up > >waiting a bit. I was also feeling nauseous while this was > >happening. Is this a normal symptom for hyperT? Is there meds for > >this? Currently, Im not on any meds and dont know when I will be. > >Should I call the doctor? Any info is greatly appreciated..Im new > >to all this so I have tons of questions. > > > >Thanks again > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 , Just in case you are asthmatic, I wanted to mention that those who have asthma should not take a beta blocker, but rather a calcium channel blocker. Realize that if you are on a beta blocker, and then or also taking ATDs, you will need to wean off the beta blocker, as stopping it abruptly can be dangerous. If your doctor hasn't called and it's been a few hours, call again. If necessary, show up in the office about 1 hour prior to her leaving, and insist on getting some help. You really shouldn't be left hanging. Can you get ATD medication from her? If not, then a beta blocker will tide you over, but you really should get the proper treatment as soon as you can. Don't be alarmed, you should be fine; just want you to get the help you need. If you have some palpitations or rapid heartbeating, just try to relax and let it pass. Avoid iodine as much as possible (no salt, no kelp, no seafood, no dairy), at least right now. Also, no caffeine, no chocolate, no alcohol. No stress. Cigarette smoke is a no-no too, but if you are a smoker, that may be hard to stop right now... At 01:03 PM 1/21/2004, you wrote: >Thanks ! I left a message for my doctor this morning so >hopefully shell call soon. What can I do meanwhile if this happens >again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Great advice . Perfect ! The only thing I can add, given the situation, if you are a smoker , do NOT try to quit or cut back today. Try to not over-smoke, but to add stress at this exact moment, will not help at all. There are some antithyroid qualities in cigarettes, and that is the reason many Graves' patients have self medicated with them up till their diagnosis. BUT... the other additives and pesticides used on the tobacco have contributed to the autoimmune system going whacky. That IS a contributing factor in all of this, and once on antithyroid drugs, the urges then become less, as the reason the patient started smoking, and continued is slowly becoming under control. Smoking greatly worsens our eye disease, and smokers are more likely to get the eye disease, if not right now, probably soon. Now watch... she will be a non-smoker. LOL -Pam L- BTW... Thanks Kate :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 good lord no caffeine or chocolate! thats a tough one. I havent heard back from her yet..The message says that I should receive a call back with in 3 business days which is crap but thats how these doctors work. Ill keep you updated. As of right now im not taking any medication. I quit smoking last May..yeeeaahh me!! > >Thanks ! I left a message for my doctor this morning so > >hopefully shell call soon. What can I do meanwhile if this happens > >again? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Hi Pam...yeah im a non smoker...i used to smoke...but you guys give some great advice..i really appreciate all your help. yall are great! > Great advice . > Perfect ! > > The only thing I can add, given the situation, if you are a smoker , > do NOT try to quit or cut back today. Try to not over-smoke, but to add > stress at this exact moment, will not help at all. There are some > antithyroid qualities in cigarettes, and that is the reason many Graves' > patients have self medicated with them up till their diagnosis. > > BUT... the other additives and pesticides used on the tobacco have > contributed to the autoimmune system going whacky. That IS a contributing > factor in all of this, and once on antithyroid drugs, the urges then become > less, as the reason the patient started smoking, and continued is slowly > becoming under control. > Smoking greatly worsens our eye disease, and smokers are more likely to get > the eye disease, if not right now, probably soon. > > Now watch... she will be a non-smoker. LOL > > -Pam L- > BTW... Thanks Kate :-) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 At 09:17 AM 1/22/2004, you wrote: >good lord no caffeine or chocolate! thats a tough one. I havent >heard back from her yet..The message says that I should receive a >call back with in 3 business days which is crap but thats how these >doctors work. Ill keep you updated. As of right now im not taking >any medication. I quit smoking last May..yeeeaahh me!! That will make the road so much easier. I would call the doc, but that's me. Hang in, and let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hi , I just got a phone call from the doc. Shes putting in a RX for a beta blocker and also wants to see me on Monday. Shes put in for referrals for me to see an endocrinologist. I also told her I didnt want to do the radioactive iodine uptake either and she said it was an important diagnostic procedure. I said I will not do that. So I guess we'll further discuss that monday. Have a great weekend. > >good lord no caffeine or chocolate! thats a tough one. I havent > >heard back from her yet..The message says that I should receive a > >call back with in 3 business days which is crap but thats how these > >doctors work. Ill keep you updated. As of right now im not taking > >any medication. I quit smoking last May..yeeeaahh me!! > > That will make the road so much easier. I would call the doc, but that's > me. Hang in, and let us know. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I think there's a couple of articles on why RAI uptake scan is outdated and unnecessary on the ithyroid site. You could print those out as added ammunition. Good luck! I hate arguing with doctors... Nissa Re: Concerns >Hi , >I just got a phone call from the doc. Shes putting in a RX for a >beta blocker and also wants to see me on Monday. Shes put in for >referrals for me to see an endocrinologist. I also told her I didnt >want to do the radioactive iodine uptake either and she said it was >an important diagnostic procedure. I said I will not do that. So I >guess we'll further discuss that monday. >Have a great weekend. > > > > >> >good lord no caffeine or chocolate! thats a tough one. I havent >> >heard back from her yet..The message says that I should receive a >> >call back with in 3 business days which is crap but thats how >these >> >doctors work. Ill keep you updated. As of right now im not >taking >> >any medication. I quit smoking last May..yeeeaahh me!! >> >> That will make the road so much easier. I would call the doc, but >that's >> me. Hang in, and let us know. >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 > > Re: Oregano Oil I read in Natural Health Magazine that OO is toxic and not to take more than 2 drops per day for a short time. Said it is toxic to the Liver. I have read that before also. ==>I wouldn't put too much faith in health magazines Deb. They are selling products and have a vested interest in pushing the biggest advertisers' products, some of which would want to eliminate certain products from the market. My friend here in Calgary has been taking pure 100% oregano oil (cost $100 for a tiny amount) for about 1-1/2 years and she is curing her candida. Her rosacea and other serious skins problems disappeared along with other health problems. ==>If it's toxic to the liver then all of our members who use it would have complained about liver problems. But liver problems are normal in the beginning because the liver is handling most of the candida toxins. When a person get through the worst die-off symptoms and if they also do things that help the body detox they won't have any liver problems. ==>I've heard wild claims about many natural products. As they say " the proof is in the pudding. " > > In Alternative Medicine Review (Journal of Clinical Therapeutics) Unecylenic acid appears to have the greatest antifungal activity of the medium chain fatty acids and has been shown to have 6 times more effective as an antifungal than caprylic acid. Do you know anything about this? ==>What is Unecylenic acid, and what product is it in? I recommend coconut oil for many health benefits, not just because it has caprylic acid in it, which is it's main antifungal component. That's why I recommend you also have one other product, i.e. raw garlic or clove oil or oil of oregano. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Please bear with me. I'm really nervous about starting DMPS on my daughter who is 3 1/2. She was diagnosed with autism at 27 months. This past year she has made great improvements with eye contact, some socialization. To begin with, she is VERY loving, loves to cuddle. Her main issues are speech. She has very little behavioral issues, very mild stims (when excited). She is an extremely picky eater. Her speech therapist thinks she has apraxia. Bless her heart, she tries to repeat words you say. She is very vocal, and can say a handful of words. So, why am I worried?? Can this chelating stuff make her regress?? If so, is it a permanent thing? Will it make her really ill?? What GAINS has anyone seen when doing this?? Sorry for all the questions.... she is to start this weekend! Help!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Was catching up and just noticed the dmps topic too. You've gotten some good replies, and yes, doing injection and not even knowing how often, you have cause to be concerned. I suggest you hold off on any chelation treatment for your daughter until you've had a chance to research it more yourself. Don't rely on any doctor, allopathic or natural, to be making the right decisions for your child. Waiting a month or so while you research won't hurt a thing. P. gbrn98 wrote: > > Please bear with me. I'm really nervous about starting DMPS on my > daughter who is 3 1/2. She was diagnosed with autism at 27 months. > This past year she has made great improvements with eye contact, some > socialization. To begin with, she is VERY loving, loves to cuddle. > Her main issues are speech. She has very little behavioral issues, > very mild stims (when excited). She is an extremely picky eater. Her > speech therapist thinks she has apraxia. Bless her heart, she tries to > repeat words you say. She is very vocal, and can say a handful of > words. > So, why am I worried?? Can this chelating stuff make her regress?? If > so, is it a permanent thing? Will it make her really ill?? What GAINS > has anyone seen when doing this?? > Sorry for all the questions.... she is to start this weekend! Help!! > Thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 > > Please bear with me. I'm really nervous about starting DMPS on my > daughter who is 3 1/2. She was diagnosed with autism at 27 months. > This past year she has made great improvements with eye contact, some > socialization. To begin with, she is VERY loving, loves to cuddle. > Her main issues are speech. She has very little behavioral issues, > very mild stims (when excited). She is an extremely picky eater. Her > speech therapist thinks she has apraxia. Bless her heart, she tries to > repeat words you say. She is very vocal, and can say a handful of > words. > So, why am I worried?? It's your intuition telling you to be cautious for the sake of your child - very normal! > Can this chelating stuff make her regress?? Yes, if done improperly. The protocol that most people in this group use (Andy's protocol) is the safest and has almost no risk of regression, if done properly. > If > so, is it a permanent thing? Will it make her really ill?? Only for what Andy calls the " harmful, inappropriate " chelation protocols. On Andy's protocol it is possible to feel much better during chelation, there is no need to feel ill, if a person does get really ill it is an indication that something is wrong. > What GAINS > has anyone seen when doing this?? Many parents have cured there children (had their diagnosis reversed). Many adults have cured chronic health conditions (that mainstream med would say are incurable). > Sorry for all the questions.... she is to start this weekend! Help!! Stop and investigate before you follow the advise of a doctor. Most do not understand chelation and do prescribe treatments that are harmful. Tell us exactly what she is to start this weekend. It's ok to delay or say no to the treatment (depending on what it is). J > Thanks > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I just wanted to tell you that we've done 6 rounds of ALA using Andy's protocol and my almost 3 1/2 year old feels better on her " on " days. She is happier, stims less (unless she has parasites,but that's a whole other thing) and does a few small new things with each round. I haven't had any rebinding symptoms so far. I would highly suggest doing Andy's protocol. I wouldn't do it any other way. The very first dose of ALA we gave Ruby, she jumped up on the couch about 45 minutes later and started jumping. She would never do that before and she could only jump on her knees. This time she jumped on her feet. My husband and I were in shock. So, do your research first. We haven't had any regression, only positives. Our problem is that the parasites are causing her discomfort. > > > > Please bear with me. I'm really nervous about starting DMPS on my > > daughter who is 3 1/2. She was diagnosed with autism at 27 months. > > This past year she has made great improvements with eye contact, some > > socialization. To begin with, she is VERY loving, loves to cuddle. > > Her main issues are speech. She has very little behavioral issues, > > very mild stims (when excited). She is an extremely picky eater. Her > > speech therapist thinks she has apraxia. Bless her heart, she tries to > > repeat words you say. She is very vocal, and can say a handful of > > words. > > > So, why am I worried?? > > > It's your intuition telling you to be cautious for the sake of your > child - very normal! > > > > > Can this chelating stuff make her regress?? > > > Yes, if done improperly. > > The protocol that most people in this group use (Andy's protocol) is > the safest and has almost no risk of regression, if done properly. > > > > If > > so, is it a permanent thing? Will it make her really ill?? > > > Only for what Andy calls the " harmful, inappropriate " chelation protocols. > > On Andy's protocol it is possible to feel much better during > chelation, there is no need to feel ill, if a person does get really > ill it is an indication that something is wrong. > > > > > What GAINS > > has anyone seen when doing this?? > > > Many parents have cured there children (had their diagnosis reversed). > Many adults have cured chronic health conditions (that mainstream med > would say are incurable). > > > > > > Sorry for all the questions.... she is to start this weekend! Help!! > > > Stop and investigate before you follow the advise of a doctor. Most > do not understand chelation and do prescribe treatments that are harmful. > > Tell us exactly what she is to start this weekend. > > It's ok to delay or say no to the treatment (depending on what it is). > > J > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 She is going to be given 50 mg?? (couldn't read handwriting) - hopefully orally. Will call docs office today to double check. We are to do 6 hours urine pre/post so......... I'm really considering post poning until I know more about this. I just don't want my daughter to miss that " window " . > > > > Please bear with me. I'm really nervous about starting DMPS on my > > daughter who is 3 1/2. She was diagnosed with autism at 27 months. > > This past year she has made great improvements with eye contact, some > > socialization. To begin with, she is VERY loving, loves to cuddle. > > Her main issues are speech. She has very little behavioral issues, > > very mild stims (when excited). She is an extremely picky eater. Her > > speech therapist thinks she has apraxia. Bless her heart, she tries to > > repeat words you say. She is very vocal, and can say a handful of > > words. > > > So, why am I worried?? > > > It's your intuition telling you to be cautious for the sake of your > child - very normal! > > > > > Can this chelating stuff make her regress?? > > > Yes, if done improperly. > > The protocol that most people in this group use (Andy's protocol) is > the safest and has almost no risk of regression, if done properly. > > > > If > > so, is it a permanent thing? Will it make her really ill?? > > > Only for what Andy calls the " harmful, inappropriate " chelation protocols. > > On Andy's protocol it is possible to feel much better during > chelation, there is no need to feel ill, if a person does get really > ill it is an indication that something is wrong. > > > > > What GAINS > > has anyone seen when doing this?? > > > Many parents have cured there children (had their diagnosis reversed). > Many adults have cured chronic health conditions (that mainstream med > would say are incurable). > > > > > > Sorry for all the questions.... she is to start this weekend! Help!! > > > Stop and investigate before you follow the advise of a doctor. Most > do not understand chelation and do prescribe treatments that are harmful. > > Tell us exactly what she is to start this weekend. > > It's ok to delay or say no to the treatment (depending on what it is). > > J > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Dana, Do I need to use ALL the supplements you have listed under your list to improve speech, or do I try one at a time. For example, do I need ALL the anti-virals at the same time? Thanks in advance for clearing this up for me. > > > > Does ALA need to be supervised by a doctor or can I start that > > myself? > > > I chelated all four of my kids, and now myself, with ALA only. I did > not use a doctor. > > > >>It's her speech that is holding > > her back, speech therapist thinks she has apraxia. Would > > ALA/chelating help with this?? > > > What my son needed for speech is written here > > http://www.danasview.net/issues.htm > > Dana > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi Gayle, I gave blood but didn't need it. I think it's a good idea to give it anyway just in case and you can discuss that when you do your pre surgical testing at the hospital and not even discuss with your doctor if that's how you want to go. Conversely my mother in law just had both knees done and needed 3 units of blood. I also did not have the ice machine, used regular ice packs and that was fine. I was in the process of losing weight when I had the surgery and lost lots more after. Good luck with your decision, Jeff ________________________________ From: Gayle <keithandgayle@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wed, June 30, 2010 1:58:51 PM Subject: concerns Hi everyone...  Soon I will be scheduling my TKR. I have one more appointment with another Doctor before I make my decision on which one I will select.  Currently my top runner seems to be someone I can trust to do his best. I do have a couple of issues...which may not be issues at all...but concerns maybe.  1. He does not have the patient give their own blood...indicating not enough blood is lost to warrant it. Has anyone gone through a TKR without needing blood?  2. He does not have the patient use that ice machine device which pumps cold water constantly over the site. He says people keep it on too long and end up damaging their body.  What are your opinions on those two issues?  Also...if there is anyone who has had a TKR and was obese at the time...I would love to hear from you.  Thank you... Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi Gayle and all: TKR, L, 10/28/09. My os advised against pre-banking blood, said unless I did it several mos. before op., I would not be " recovered " by op. time. Also, here in rural WY it would have been complex and expensive to do this. And post-op, he said I did not need it/would not have needed it. Did not use ice machine device, just regular icing and elevation. Based on others who have written in, the ice machine would not have sped recovery anyway. Still have pain in the 2 collateral ligaments, but joint is working fine. Ligament pain manageable on otc meds, improving with p/t exercises. Good luck, I am sure it will go OK for you. ////Adrienne ============================================================================== Gayle wrote: > > > Hi everyone... > > Soon I will be scheduling my TKR. I have one more appointment with > another Doctor before I make my decision on which one I will select. > > Currently my top runner seems to be someone I can trust to do his > best. I do have a couple of issues...which may not be issues at > all...but concerns maybe. > > 1. He does not have the patient give their own blood...indicating not > enough blood is lost to warrant it. Has anyone gone through a TKR > without needing blood? > > 2. He does not have the patient use that ice machine device which > pumps cold water constantly over the site. He says people keep it on > too long and end up damaging their body. > > What are your opinions on those two issues? > > Also...if there is anyone who has had a TKR and was obese at the > time...I would love to hear from you. > > Thank you... > Gayle > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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