Causes?

July 11, 2002

I don't know that proven causes of Thyroidism have been have been pinpointed as yet, but I do know that stress and/or a compromised immune system are indicated. Managing stress and strengthening the immune system are crucial.

Donna

CAUSES?

Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to hyper or hypothyroidism?Thanks!

July 11, 2002

Lets see, here are the ones I suspect for me, in no particular order:

Iodine contrast dye injection

Barium swallow

Stress

Pregnancy

Cheap multi-vitamins

Poor nutrient absorbtion/diet/Leaky gut syndrome

Possible contraction of virus/bacteria while traveling in Central America

Birth control pills

Mercury toxicity from dental fillings & grinding teeth

Candidia infection

And then along with any of these triggers, I had to have the inherited gene

that would make me susceptible to this.

That's all I can remember off the top of my head, I've put a lot of time

into wondering " why me " .

Elaine has a new book out about this: Autoimmune Diseases and Their

Environmental Triggers

-Pam B.

CAUSES?

Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to hyper or

hypothyroidism?

Thanks!

July 11, 2002

Just to be clear, it's an over-active immune system in autoimmune thyroid disease, and we have to be careful not to stimulate our immune system and make it stronger, but rather support it, since it is pretty exhausted from being in overdrive. Be really careful about herbs and products that say they strengthen the immune system, like Echinacea, etc.

-----Original Message-----From: Donna [mailto:roberts5@...]Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 9:11 PMhyperthyroidism Subject: Re: CAUSES?

I don't know that proven causes of Thyroidism have been have been pinpointed as yet, but I do know that stress and/or a compromised immune system are indicated. Managing stress and strengthening the immune system are crucial.

Donna

CAUSES?

Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to hyper or hypothyroidism?Thanks!

July 11, 2002

Hi ,

I have had lots of time to work out my list of causes also, and like Pam B.

, there is a list.

Excess iodine in my diet

cheap multi vitamin

poor diet in general

poor sleep habits

I always pushed and pushed myself to do more, no matter what affect it had

on my body.

was willing to accept unneeded stress at a job that I should have left

sooner

exposure to some bug killer that was applied wrong, but was hidden to the

eye....I was badly over exposed

junk food, with all it's salt and chemicals

All the females on my Mothers side have thyroid problems

And then the final straw that put me over the edge was the long illness of

my sweetie and long time partner. I was finally diagnosed only three months

before his death.

I happened to meet a very intelligent pharmacist recently, that verified my

thoughts on this subject very well. He said, " Graves' disease is not a

disease in the normal sense of the word...It the final result of MANY things

gone wrong " .

So you see, this did not happen over night, and that is why it will not get

better as fast as you would like. There is no magic product or pill that

will fix you.

But given time, you definatly will get better. I promise. For me it was a

combination of things that made me ill, and a combination of life style

changes and good basic nutrition, plus my anti thyroid drugs, that have

finally 'fixed ' me. :-)

-Pam L -

July 12, 2002

In a message dated 7/12/2002 12:38:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, pam@... writes:

Lets see, here are the ones I suspect for me, in no particular order:

For me, I think the causes were hormone fluctuation, a multi-vitamin that I got for free that promised to "lower metabolism," Siberian Ginseng and Progest--I think all of these things at once caused the imbalance.

AntJoan

July 12, 2002

In a message dated 7/12/2002 1:37:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time, pladd@... writes:

So you see, this did not happen over night, and that is why it will not get

better as fast as you would like

My Graves seemed to come on almost "overnight"--I started feeling sick in March--nighttime fevers, extreme weakness, heart racing and palpitations, constant appetite and weight loss, anger and irritability. I was diagnosed in May, and was cured by September--and have been fine for almost 5 years. I don't know if I got better so quickly because I was diagnosed relatively early in the disease, or if I had an uncomplicated case--or if what I did--ATDs, beta blockers, acupuncture, diet and supplements--was really effective. Or maybe I was just lucky (?) Anyway, my point is that it IS possible to get well quickly.

AntJoan

July 12, 2002

In my opinion I think STRESS activated the Graves. Since I removed the

stress and altered my attitude and changed my diet I've improved

considerably! It happens for different reasons for different people.

Mona

CAUSES?

> Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to hyper or

> hypothyroidism?

> Thanks!

>

July 12, 2002

Yep - I think a long period of stress was what did it for me.

CAUSES?

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> > Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to hyper or

> > hypothyroidism?

> > Thanks!

> >

July 12, 2002

Hi

For me, I think stress over an extended period of time (approx 9 years)

and menopause triggered Graves.

Kate

catherineirenecorn wrote:

Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to hyper

or

hypothyroidism?

Thanks!

July 12, 2002

It does seem pretty obvious that it can be hormone related, as two major triggers are pregnancy and menopause. That is probably why so many more women get it than men.

-----Original Message-----From: Kate Fraser [mailto:Fraserk@...]Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 10:01 AMhyperthyroidism Subject: Re: CAUSES?

Hi For me, I think stress over an extended period of time (approx 9 years) and menopause triggered Graves. Kate catherineirenecorn wrote: Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to hyper or hypothyroidism? Thanks!

July 12, 2002

I'd willing share the privilege...:-)

Pam Brisse wrote:

It

does seem pretty obvious that it can be hormone related, as two major triggers

are pregnancy and menopause. That is probably why so many more women get

it than men. -----Original

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From: Kate Fraser [mailto:Fraserk@...]

Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002

10:01 AM

hyperthyroidism

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CAUSES?

Hi

For me, I think stress over an extended period of time (approx 9 years)

and menopause triggered Graves.

Kate

catherineirenecorn wrote:

Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to

hyper or

hypothyroidism?

Thanks!

July 12, 2002

I know! Maybe if more men got it, they would do more research on how to cure it.

Re: CAUSES? Hi For me, I think stress over an extended period of time (approx 9 years) and menopause triggered Graves. Kate catherineirenecorn wrote: Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to hyper or hypothyroidism? Thanks!

July 12, 2002

It sounds like we all agree. I too think my Graves was caused by hormones

(birth control pills) and stress. I started having symtoms when I was 17

years old, but they were mild. However, when I was twenty-seven I had a

severe case of Graves and I think stress was what made it worse. I was going

to school full-time, plus working full time and had some personal problems.

I am certain that these combinations caused it to get out of control.

July 12, 2002

But I have to admit that there's a guy (1 of only 3) in my husband's office

who has Graves Disease. And he makes the phrase 'ditzy blond' take

on a whole new meaning. He acts as a guide for me. If I find

myself as out of it as he is, I know my levels are off. Originally

I was very very depressed to think that that was my future! I'd suggest

to him that maybe a check would help but he really is quite happy just

as he is.

:-)

K

Pam Brisse wrote:

I

know! Maybe if more men got it, they would do more research on how to cure

it.

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From: Kate Fraser [mailto:Fraserk@...]

Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002

10:18 AM

hyperthyroidism

Subject: Re:

CAUSES?

I'd willing share the privilege...:-)

Pam Brisse wrote:

It

does seem pretty obvious that it can be hormone related, as two major triggers

are pregnancy and menopause. That is probably why so many more women get

it than men. -----Original

Message-----

From: Kate Fraser [mailto:Fraserk@...]

Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002

10:01 AM

hyperthyroidism

Subject: Re:

CAUSES?

Hi

For me, I think stress over an extended period of time (approx 9 years)

and menopause triggered Graves.

Kate

catherineirenecorn wrote:

Does anyone know of anycauses natural or not to

hyper or

hypothyroidism?

Thanks!

July 12, 2002

- did anyone ever take the time to tell you that you were 'not

superwoman'? A friend did for me when I was doing the

same - school & work & raising 3 kids & buying house & moving & etc....

It helped me a lot. I was able to let go and do just a couple of

things that were most important. But later on I got dragged in again

and had an intolerable situation at work with no recourse, no faith in

myself that I could get a better job, and all that stuff. That's

what finally dragged me down, I'm sure. But you know, I'm 5'4" and

I never weighed over 105lb from the time I became adult (except for 3 pregnancies).

Anyway, the long and the short of it is that we have to remember that we

only have one body, with one mind, and only two hands, feet, eyes, etc.

We are not superwomen! I frequently need reminding and tell myself

that all the time now. My stress hasn't gone away, but it has changed.

And so have I. I can't control the things that seem to happen over

and over in my family, but I can control how I react.

How about everyone else?

Tmmw71@... wrote:

It sounds like we all agree. I too think my

Graves was caused by hormones

(birth control pills) and stress. I started having symtoms when

I was 17

years old, but they were mild. However, when I was twenty-seven

I had a

severe case of Graves and I think stress was what made it worse.

I was going

to school full-time, plus working full time and had some personal problems.

I am certain that these combinations caused it to get out of control.

July 12, 2002

Yes, I have been told that I am not Superwomen frequently. You know how it

goes though, you can tell someone that until your blue in the face and they

don't learn until something makes them slow down. Like you I am 5'4 and

don't weigh much. I have a very hard time just relaxing, but I am learning!!

Take care.

July 12, 2002

I'm 5' 8" - It's still very stressful from up here!! - Peta

July 13, 2002

Hello Kate

Do tell - how do you control how you react????

Re: CAUSES?

- did anyone ever take the time to tell you that you were 'not superwoman'? A friend did for me when I was doing the same - school & work & raising 3 kids & buying house & moving & etc.... It helped me a lot. I was able to let go and do just a couple of things that were most important. But later on I got dragged in again and had an intolerable situation at work with no recourse, no faith in myself that I could get a better job, and all that stuff. That's what finally dragged me down, I'm sure. But you know, I'm 5'4" and I never weighed over 105lb from the time I became adult (except for 3 pregnancies). Anyway, the long and the short of it is that we have to remember that we only have one body, with one mind, and only two hands, feet, eyes, etc. We are not superwomen! I frequently need reminding and tell myself that all the time now. My stress hasn't gone away, but it has changed. And so have I. I can't control the things that seem to happen over and over in my family, but I can control how I react. How about everyone else? Tmmw71@... wrote: It sounds like we all agree. I too think my Graves was caused by hormones (birth control pills) and stress. I started having symtoms when I was 17 years old, but they were mild. However, when I was twenty-seven I had a severe case of Graves and I think stress was what made it worse. I was going to school full-time, plus working full time and had some personal problems. I am certain that these combinations caused it to get out of control.

July 13, 2002

How are you learning to relax??

Re: CAUSES?

> Yes, I have been told that I am not Superwomen frequently. You know how

it

> goes though, you can tell someone that until your blue in the face and

they

> don't learn until something makes them slow down. Like you I am 5'4 and

> don't weigh much. I have a very hard time just relaxing, but I am

learning!!

> Take care.

>

July 13, 2002

Hi , this link might give you some ideas how to relax and heal:

http://www.healthy.net/wellness/mindbody/

Pam B.

" Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans " - Lennon

Re: CAUSES?

How are you learning to relax??

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July 14, 2002

Thanks very much, Pam. I shall investigate forthwith and hope to be laid

back in no time.

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> How are you learning to relax??

>

> -

>

July 16, 2002

Hi

I try very hard to keep distance - not to react to things that are

not directly involving them. And even those things that affect me

directly I try to take the time to think first and react later. I'm

certainly not always successful but am getting better at identifying the

things I NEED to react to vs the thintgs I WANT to react to.

Kate

Alison wrote:

Hello

Kate Do tell - how do you control

how you react????