hypothyroidism

[Guest guest]

Hi Angie, you are poorly treated/undertreated. There is a very active

thyroid group in England, which you can find from

http://www.geocities.com/thyroide Have you read Durrant Peatfield MD's

book, The Great Thyroid Scandal?

Gracia

> I visited my GP in England who does not seem to sympathise with

> Hypo condition---fortunately my Throxin level has been increased

> because I had a recent blood test --I have been very scared as my

> weight has increased despite a lot of exerecise at the gymn but of

> late I keep dropping off to sleep in the daytime, I have reduced

> energy, my face is numb most of the time and my feet and hands feel

> cold.

>

> I also get depressed and upset and weepy easily.

>

> Please can someone tell me if they have suffered these problems

> and been able to get improvement through other means that the normal

> prescribed thyroxine drugs from the Doctor.

>

> thanks

>

> Angie

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi Angie & Welcome! Only have a minute or so...gotta get ready for work.

sorry for what you're going through. I did a lot better when my doctor added

Cytomel. I was just taking the thyroxine, but adding the Cytomel seemed to

really make a difference.

Also, a lot of people do better taking armour...the natural thyroid hormone.

Here's a quick link. Wish I had time to tell you more...hopefully someone else

will jump in.

http://thyroid.about.com/library/drugs/bl-drugs.htm

Take care & keep in touch! Hugs, sheila

andyswayz <andyswayz@...> wrote:

I visited my GP in England who does not seem to sympathise with

Hypo condition---fortunately my Throxin level has been increased

because I had a recent blood test --I have been very scared as my

weight has increased despite a lot of exerecise at the gymn but of

late I keep dropping off to sleep in the daytime, I have reduced

energy, my face is numb most of the time and my feet and hands feel

cold.

I also get depressed and upset and weepy easily.

Please can someone tell me if they have suffered these problems

and been able to get improvement through other means that the normal

prescribed thyroxine drugs from the Doctor.

thanks

Angie

[Guest guest]

I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED IN

READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK YOU

ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

and the disease process.

[Guest guest]

what are your questions?

Re: Hypothyroidism

>

> I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK YOU

>

> ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

>

> Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> and the disease process.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and thank you for responding. As I have stated earlier I have a

couple of questions to ask you about hypothyroidism and how it affects you.

First, when were you diagnosed with this condition? How does it affect your

everyday life? What types of treatments have you had or what kinds of

medications are you taking? And are you having any ethical, legal or

legislative issues concerning or pertaining to your condition? Once again thank

you so much for responding and I will be looking forward to hearing from you

soon.

<veetee@...> wrote:what are your questions?

Re: Hypothyroidism

>

> I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK YOU

>

> ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

>

> Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> and the disease process.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sherrita,

I was finally diagnosed in the U.K. December 2004. Unfortunately, I could

not get a diagnosis within the N.H.S. My physical symptoms were completely

ignored by G.P.'s at my health centre. After collapsing twice in two months

with massive unrelenting migraines, dizziness and lightheadedness sitting

and standing, I was finally referred to an endocrinologist after my first

collapse. I patiently waited a further two weeks, then rang to find out when

I might expect an appointment. I was told by the secretary to the

endocrinologist he did not plan to see me, as my blood results were normal.

I collapsed again shortly after that with continuing extreme unrelenting

fatigue, visual disturbances, hearing loss, continuing migraines,

breathlessness, stiff and aching joints, bloated body, yellow skin, puffy

face, enlarged tongue, further hair loss on my head and loss of pubic hair

and no growth of hair in my armpits, slow speech, hoarse voice,

forgetfulness etc.

My diagnosis was arrived at through a private doctor in the end. Now I face

the problem of the NHS doctor's refusal to sign for me to receive my

prescriptions free, as she said my results were normal, but she is prepared

to give me prescriptions for thyroxin. I have put in official complaints

against the hospital, and the paramedic service who treated me appallingly

after my second collapse at home. Needless to say the hospital response and

paramedic response has left something to be desired, so I have sought legal

advice. I will still complain against the G.P.'s but have not done so yet.

Before treatment, I slept 10-12 hours at a stretch. Went to bed tired woke

up the same way. Dry eyes that stuck to my eyelids when I fell asleep (still

do). Extremely dry throat (still have it now). Slow pulse 40 beats a minute

before treatment, also a slow heart beat evidenced by an angiogram two weeks

after starting T4. Stiff joints especially knees. Rapid thumping heart if I

bent over to put my shoes on, heartbeat not felt at other times when placing

the palm of my hand to my chest. Frequent upper respiratory infections that

did not respond to antibiotics once the infection had gone to the chest.

Enlarged goitre, tender to the touch at times. Hair loss had been my problem

for ten years prior to diagnosis. I still lose hair, and I have greyed

extensively almost overnight. Loss of eyebrows over same period as loss of

hair on the head. Blood pressure always in the hypertensive range for years

and years prior to diagnosis. Accumulation of fluid in all my tissues,

especially upper chest, upper arms and tummy. Swollen feet and ankles, cold

feet like ice, then much later cold hands. Drier coarser skin prior to

treatment (still fairly dry) Dry thin hair on my head. Brain fog, and

depression. Massive weight gain two stones in less than two years. There is

more, but small stuff like lifelong dry heels and heel pain now greatly

improved since T4 treatment.

Due to my tongue continuing to swell, fluid building back up, brain fog etc.

during my last dose, I was put up to 200 mgs of T4 and 20mgs T3 separately.

What I am currently battling with is depression, quite crushing at times. I

am off work indefinitely on the order of my employers who have arranged for

me a occupational health assessment. I was recently recalled for further

blood tests following a blood test done in December 2004. I am told I have

too much calcium in my blood now. I take most of the B vitamins daily and a

host of other supplements to support my digestive system and general health

etc.

Hope the above information is useful for you.

Incidentally, I do not often come across anyone with my mother's maiden

name!

Sincerely,

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

>

>

> >

> > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK

YOU

> >

> > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> >

> > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > and the disease process.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi

Thank you so much for responding to the questions I asked you. I hope that you

continue to do well with your condition and I wish you much happiness and

success. Good Luck

<veetee@...> wrote:

Hi Sherrita,

I was finally diagnosed in the U.K. December 2004. Unfortunately, I could

not get a diagnosis within the N.H.S. My physical symptoms were completely

ignored by G.P.'s at my health centre. After collapsing twice in two months

with massive unrelenting migraines, dizziness and lightheadedness sitting

and standing, I was finally referred to an endocrinologist after my first

collapse. I patiently waited a further two weeks, then rang to find out when

I might expect an appointment. I was told by the secretary to the

endocrinologist he did not plan to see me, as my blood results were normal.

I collapsed again shortly after that with continuing extreme unrelenting

fatigue, visual disturbances, hearing loss, continuing migraines,

breathlessness, stiff and aching joints, bloated body, yellow skin, puffy

face, enlarged tongue, further hair loss on my head and loss of pubic hair

and no growth of hair in my armpits, slow speech, hoarse voice,

forgetfulness etc.

My diagnosis was arrived at through a private doctor in the end. Now I face

the problem of the NHS doctor's refusal to sign for me to receive my

prescriptions free, as she said my results were normal, but she is prepared

to give me prescriptions for thyroxin. I have put in official complaints

against the hospital, and the paramedic service who treated me appallingly

after my second collapse at home. Needless to say the hospital response and

paramedic response has left something to be desired, so I have sought legal

advice. I will still complain against the G.P.'s but have not done so yet.

Before treatment, I slept 10-12 hours at a stretch. Went to bed tired woke

up the same way. Dry eyes that stuck to my eyelids when I fell asleep (still

do). Extremely dry throat (still have it now). Slow pulse 40 beats a minute

before treatment, also a slow heart beat evidenced by an angiogram two weeks

after starting T4. Stiff joints especially knees. Rapid thumping heart if I

bent over to put my shoes on, heartbeat not felt at other times when placing

the palm of my hand to my chest. Frequent upper respiratory infections that

did not respond to antibiotics once the infection had gone to the chest.

Enlarged goitre, tender to the touch at times. Hair loss had been my problem

for ten years prior to diagnosis. I still lose hair, and I have greyed

extensively almost overnight. Loss of eyebrows over same period as loss of

hair on the head. Blood pressure always in the hypertensive range for years

and years prior to diagnosis. Accumulation of fluid in all my tissues,

especially upper chest, upper arms and tummy. Swollen feet and ankles, cold

feet like ice, then much later cold hands. Drier coarser skin prior to

treatment (still fairly dry) Dry thin hair on my head. Brain fog, and

depression. Massive weight gain two stones in less than two years. There is

more, but small stuff like lifelong dry heels and heel pain now greatly

improved since T4 treatment.

Due to my tongue continuing to swell, fluid building back up, brain fog etc.

during my last dose, I was put up to 200 mgs of T4 and 20mgs T3 separately.

What I am currently battling with is depression, quite crushing at times. I

am off work indefinitely on the order of my employers who have arranged for

me a occupational health assessment. I was recently recalled for further

blood tests following a blood test done in December 2004. I am told I have

too much calcium in my blood now. I take most of the B vitamins daily and a

host of other supplements to support my digestive system and general health

etc.

Hope the above information is useful for you.

Incidentally, I do not often come across anyone with my mother's maiden

name!

Sincerely,

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

>

>

> >

> > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK

YOU

> >

> > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> >

> > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > and the disease process.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi

Thank you so much for responding to the questions I asked you. I hope that you

continue to do well with your condition and I wish you much happiness and

success. Good Luck

<veetee@...> wrote:

Hi Sherrita,

I was finally diagnosed in the U.K. December 2004. Unfortunately, I could

not get a diagnosis within the N.H.S. My physical symptoms were completely

ignored by G.P.'s at my health centre. After collapsing twice in two months

with massive unrelenting migraines, dizziness and lightheadedness sitting

and standing, I was finally referred to an endocrinologist after my first

collapse. I patiently waited a further two weeks, then rang to find out when

I might expect an appointment. I was told by the secretary to the

endocrinologist he did not plan to see me, as my blood results were normal.

I collapsed again shortly after that with continuing extreme unrelenting

fatigue, visual disturbances, hearing loss, continuing migraines,

breathlessness, stiff and aching joints, bloated body, yellow skin, puffy

face, enlarged tongue, further hair loss on my head and loss of pubic hair

and no growth of hair in my armpits, slow speech, hoarse voice,

forgetfulness etc.

My diagnosis was arrived at through a private doctor in the end. Now I face

the problem of the NHS doctor's refusal to sign for me to receive my

prescriptions free, as she said my results were normal, but she is prepared

to give me prescriptions for thyroxin. I have put in official complaints

against the hospital, and the paramedic service who treated me appallingly

after my second collapse at home. Needless to say the hospital response and

paramedic response has left something to be desired, so I have sought legal

advice. I will still complain against the G.P.'s but have not done so yet.

Before treatment, I slept 10-12 hours at a stretch. Went to bed tired woke

up the same way. Dry eyes that stuck to my eyelids when I fell asleep (still

do). Extremely dry throat (still have it now). Slow pulse 40 beats a minute

before treatment, also a slow heart beat evidenced by an angiogram two weeks

after starting T4. Stiff joints especially knees. Rapid thumping heart if I

bent over to put my shoes on, heartbeat not felt at other times when placing

the palm of my hand to my chest. Frequent upper respiratory infections that

did not respond to antibiotics once the infection had gone to the chest.

Enlarged goitre, tender to the touch at times. Hair loss had been my problem

for ten years prior to diagnosis. I still lose hair, and I have greyed

extensively almost overnight. Loss of eyebrows over same period as loss of

hair on the head. Blood pressure always in the hypertensive range for years

and years prior to diagnosis. Accumulation of fluid in all my tissues,

especially upper chest, upper arms and tummy. Swollen feet and ankles, cold

feet like ice, then much later cold hands. Drier coarser skin prior to

treatment (still fairly dry) Dry thin hair on my head. Brain fog, and

depression. Massive weight gain two stones in less than two years. There is

more, but small stuff like lifelong dry heels and heel pain now greatly

improved since T4 treatment.

Due to my tongue continuing to swell, fluid building back up, brain fog etc.

during my last dose, I was put up to 200 mgs of T4 and 20mgs T3 separately.

What I am currently battling with is depression, quite crushing at times. I

am off work indefinitely on the order of my employers who have arranged for

me a occupational health assessment. I was recently recalled for further

blood tests following a blood test done in December 2004. I am told I have

too much calcium in my blood now. I take most of the B vitamins daily and a

host of other supplements to support my digestive system and general health

etc.

Hope the above information is useful for you.

Incidentally, I do not often come across anyone with my mother's maiden

name!

Sincerely,

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

>

>

> >

> > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK

YOU

> >

> > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> >

> > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > and the disease process.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,its Sherrita again. I just wanted to know if you knew of any online

chat groups that I could go to for hypothyroidism. Thanks again for all of your

help.

Have a good day

<veetee@...> wrote: Hi Sherrita,

I was finally diagnosed in the U.K. December 2004. Unfortunately, I could

not get a diagnosis within the N.H.S. My physical symptoms were completely

ignored by G.P.'s at my health centre. After collapsing twice in two months

with massive unrelenting migraines, dizziness and lightheadedness sitting

and standing, I was finally referred to an endocrinologist after my first

collapse. I patiently waited a further two weeks, then rang to find out when

I might expect an appointment. I was told by the secretary to the

endocrinologist he did not plan to see me, as my blood results were normal.

I collapsed again shortly after that with continuing extreme unrelenting

fatigue, visual disturbances, hearing loss, continuing migraines,

breathlessness, stiff and aching joints, bloated body, yellow skin, puffy

face, enlarged tongue, further hair loss on my head and loss of pubic hair

and no growth of hair in my armpits, slow speech, hoarse voice,

forgetfulness etc.

My diagnosis was arrived at through a private doctor in the end. Now I face

the problem of the NHS doctor's refusal to sign for me to receive my

prescriptions free, as she said my results were normal, but she is prepared

to give me prescriptions for thyroxin. I have put in official complaints

against the hospital, and the paramedic service who treated me appallingly

after my second collapse at home. Needless to say the hospital response and

paramedic response has left something to be desired, so I have sought legal

advice. I will still complain against the G.P.'s but have not done so yet.

Before treatment, I slept 10-12 hours at a stretch. Went to bed tired woke

up the same way. Dry eyes that stuck to my eyelids when I fell asleep (still

do). Extremely dry throat (still have it now). Slow pulse 40 beats a minute

before treatment, also a slow heart beat evidenced by an angiogram two weeks

after starting T4. Stiff joints especially knees. Rapid thumping heart if I

bent over to put my shoes on, heartbeat not felt at other times when placing

the palm of my hand to my chest. Frequent upper respiratory infections that

did not respond to antibiotics once the infection had gone to the chest.

Enlarged goitre, tender to the touch at times. Hair loss had been my problem

for ten years prior to diagnosis. I still lose hair, and I have greyed

extensively almost overnight. Loss of eyebrows over same period as loss of

hair on the head. Blood pressure always in the hypertensive range for years

and years prior to diagnosis. Accumulation of fluid in all my tissues,

especially upper chest, upper arms and tummy. Swollen feet and ankles, cold

feet like ice, then much later cold hands. Drier coarser skin prior to

treatment (still fairly dry) Dry thin hair on my head. Brain fog, and

depression. Massive weight gain two stones in less than two years. There is

more, but small stuff like lifelong dry heels and heel pain now greatly

improved since T4 treatment.

Due to my tongue continuing to swell, fluid building back up, brain fog etc.

during my last dose, I was put up to 200 mgs of T4 and 20mgs T3 separately.

What I am currently battling with is depression, quite crushing at times. I

am off work indefinitely on the order of my employers who have arranged for

me a occupational health assessment. I was recently recalled for further

blood tests following a blood test done in December 2004. I am told I have

too much calcium in my blood now. I take most of the B vitamins daily and a

host of other supplements to support my digestive system and general health

etc.

Hope the above information is useful for you.

Incidentally, I do not often come across anyone with my mother's maiden

name!

Sincerely,

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

>

>

> >

> > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK

YOU

> >

> > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> >

> > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > and the disease process.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yes, a site called About.com have various chatlines/forums for a variety of

health conditions including hypothyroidism.

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

> >

> >

> > >

> > > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> > INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK

> YOU

> > >

> > > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> > > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > > and the disease process.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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> > >

[Guest guest]

Thanks alot, have a good and blessed day

<veetee@...> wrote:Yes, a site called About.com

have various chatlines/forums for a variety of

health conditions including hypothyroidism.

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

> >

> >

> > >

> > > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> > INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK

> YOU

> > >

> > > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> > > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > > and the disease process.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Val its me again I have a couple of more questions for you and anyone else

who wants to answer. What are some ethical issues related to hypothyroidism?

What are the projected home care needs of adults suffering with this disorder?

What are the usual family concerns, such as coping, teaching needs, financies,

etc.? What is the emotional impact for this disorder?

<veetee@...> wrote:Yes, a site called About.com

have various chatlines/forums for a variety of

health conditions including hypothyroidism.

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

> >

> >

> > >

> > > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> > INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE. THANK

> YOU

> > >

> > > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am doing

> > > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > > and the disease process.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sherrita,

As far as ethical issues go, my beef with the medical profession is the

unhelpful hurdles you have to go through to get a diagnosis. Very often

people are ill for sometime to varying degrees over several years, even

decades before they approach doctors with this diverse set of symptoms that

can mimic so many conditions. Very often only the single and cheapest test

is done, TSH which is next to worthless in telling a doctor or

endocrinologist how much of the more active hormone T3 you are getting at

CELLULAR level, very very important. If you are lucky and complain long

enough, money might be spent on the more expensive tests which will

sometimes prove to the patient, they DID know something was wrong. Once you

are treated, you are at the tyranny of doctors messing with your dosages

very often leaving people undertreated and ill for a long time. Neither

doctors or endocrinologists these days in my opinion, know much about the

thyroid they know more about diabetes, and approach thyroid deficiency in

the same 'one size fits all' approach.

I do not have home care issues, but generally once the thyroid is 'fixed'

people make adjustements for things like tiredness and forgetfulness etc.

For many depression headaches and dizziness are ever present with this

condition. We spend an awful lot on supplementary vitamins and other none

prescription pills to feel almost 100% The additional costs to this disorder

is the extra medicine and for me personally time off work despite treatment.

There is a lot more I could say, but will leave it here.

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

> > >

> > >

> > > >

> > > > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> > > INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE.

THANK

> > YOU

> > > >

> > > > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am

doing

> > > > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > > > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > > > and the disease process.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Thank you for responding and if you feel the need to go more into detail please

feel free. And that goes for anyone else who wants to express themselves.

Thanks again

<veetee@...> wrote:

Hi Sherrita,

As far as ethical issues go, my beef with the medical profession is the

unhelpful hurdles you have to go through to get a diagnosis. Very often

people are ill for sometime to varying degrees over several years, even

decades before they approach doctors with this diverse set of symptoms that

can mimic so many conditions. Very often only the single and cheapest test

is done, TSH which is next to worthless in telling a doctor or

endocrinologist how much of the more active hormone T3 you are getting at

CELLULAR level, very very important. If you are lucky and complain long

enough, money might be spent on the more expensive tests which will

sometimes prove to the patient, they DID know something was wrong. Once you

are treated, you are at the tyranny of doctors messing with your dosages

very often leaving people undertreated and ill for a long time. Neither

doctors or endocrinologists these days in my opinion, know much about the

thyroid they know more about diabetes, and approach thyroid deficiency in

the same 'one size fits all' approach.

I do not have home care issues, but generally once the thyroid is 'fixed'

people make adjustements for things like tiredness and forgetfulness etc.

For many depression headaches and dizziness are ever present with this

condition. We spend an awful lot on supplementary vitamins and other none

prescription pills to feel almost 100% The additional costs to this disorder

is the extra medicine and for me personally time off work despite treatment.

There is a lot more I could say, but will leave it here.

Val

Re: Hypothyroidism

> > >

> > >

> > > >

> > > > I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGONISED AS HYPOTHYROID AND I WOULD BE VERY

> > > INTERESTED IN READING YOUR PROJECT AND OR ANY INFO THAT YOU HAVE.

THANK

> > YOU

> > > >

> > > > ritahenry11 <ritahenry11@...> wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Hi, I am a nursing student at Bethune-Cookman College, and I am

doing

> > > > a term project on hypothyroidism. If possible can anyone assist me

> > > > by answering a few questions, about the condition, the management,

> > > > and the disease process.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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[Guest guest]

You need to take synthroid..

Amy <amy.wheat@...> wrote: I have just found out that my

thyroid is low about 3weeks ago. My

docter gave me sythyoid and I took for 3 days and then I went to the

Health food store and bought kelp and guggle. Both have helped but I

ended up with a Huge rash on stomach, butt and legs. I stopped taking

the guggle because that was one of the side effects. This past week

all the symptoms of the low thyroid came back. My husband and step

mom tell me just to take the sythoid. I want to find a natural

solution. I have been doing alot of research. Can someone help me?

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[Guest guest]

If you want to stay natural maybe you could try a low

dose of Armour. You have to give the medicine time to

do it's job though. Don't do like I did jumping from

one thing to another and not giving it enough time to

work. I KNOW THAT YOU WANT TO FEEL BETTER NOW! It

takes time though. Synthroid takes about 6 weeks to

work. I'm not a pro I've just been hypo. for 1 year.

--- Puneet kumar <kumarpuneet2004@...> wrote:

> You need to take synthroid..

>

> Amy <amy.wheat@...> wrote: I have

> just found out that my thyroid is low about 3weeks

> ago. My

> docter gave me sythyoid and I took for 3 days and

> then I went to the

> Health food store and bought kelp and guggle.

> Both have helped but I

> ended up with a Huge rash on stomach, butt and

> legs. I stopped taking

> the guggle because that was one of the side

> effects. This past week

> all the symptoms of the low thyroid came back. My

> husband and step

> mom tell me just to take the sythoid. I want to

> find a natural

> solution. I have been doing alot of research.

> Can someone help me?

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Amy,

You wrote:

> ... I have been doing alot of research. Can someone help me?

If you " have been doing a lot of research " you should already know to

stay away from concentrated sources of iodine until you stabilize other

thyroid treatments, and that synthroid takes about six weeks to reach

equilibrium and several adjustments of that level (with about six weeks

each) to stabilize your treatment.

Chuck B.

[Guest guest]

Has your doctor given you any insight as to WHY your thyroid

production is low?

Is autoimmune disease suspected? or is it something else.

How long do you believe it has been going on?

I know that many folks in this group, don't think that the " why "

is necessarily important, but I do believe it makes a difference

and it can help you decide where to start as far as treating it

goes.

There are many reasons why our metabolism gets out of

whack, ranging from tumors, to poor living habits, to underlying

disease...

So, I would start by asking myself...what was going on at the time

I first noticed a problem, and kind of backtrack from there, and

see if you can relate it to something.

There is always a " why " if you look hard enough.

[Guest guest]

http://www.armourthyroid.com

> You need to take synthroid..

>

> Amy <amy.wheat@...> wrote: I have just found out that

> my thyroid is low about 3weeks ago. My

> docter gave me sythyoid and I took for 3 days and then I went to the

> Health food store and bought kelp and guggle. Both have helped but I

> ended up with a Huge rash on stomach, butt and legs. I stopped taking

> the guggle because that was one of the side effects. This past week

> all the symptoms of the low thyroid came back. My husband and step

> mom tell me just to take the sythoid. I want to find a natural

> solution. I have been doing alot of research. Can someone help me?

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

or armour! (I meant T4/T3)

Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

http://www.armourthyroid.com

> You need to take synthroid..

>

> Amy <amy.wheat@...> wrote: I have just found out that

> my thyroid is low about 3weeks ago. My

> docter gave me sythyoid and I took for 3 days and then I went to the

> Health food store and bought kelp and guggle. Both have helped but I

> ended up with a Huge rash on stomach, butt and legs. I stopped taking

> the guggle because that was one of the side effects. This past week

> all the symptoms of the low thyroid came back. My husband and step

> mom tell me just to take the sythoid. I want to find a natural

> solution. I have been doing alot of research. Can someone help me?

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[Guest guest]

I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (chronic hypothyroidism, basically)

and also have candida. I have never read that thyroid problems and

candida occur in tandem, but I've never really looked it up. That's

quite interesting. Anyway, I have to take thyroid hormones for the

rest of my life in order to keep my metabolism functioning.

When I was diagnosed with the thyroid problem, I thought for sure

the hormone pill would solve all the problems I was having. But now

I think that the candida diet and supplements are a necessary part

of regaining my balance. I didn't notice any significant changes

after I started taking the hormone pills.

You should probably get a test to see if your antibodies are

attacking your thyroid (I forget what that test is called) to see if

you have a chronic condition. Other thyroid tests can simply tell

you whether or not you have a low thyroid hormone count.

Hope this helps a little.

>

>

> Hello all,

>

> I am concerned that I am " pre-clinical " hypothyroid

> and understand that Candidiasis and hypothyroidism

> often appear in tandem (in certain people, I suppose).

>

>

> I am one of those guys who was always overly warm even

> on freezing days (my wife hates me for this...). Now,

> I find my hands and feet are always much colder than

> normal to the point of occassional discomfort. I also

> noticed a little more difficulty swallowing of late.

>

> I noted in Crook's book that this is not uncommon and

> that many Candida patients are helped with some

> thyroid growth factor. My last thyroid test (blood

> work) was done over a year ago. Are there any other

> tests I should have done to check this? Other than the

> TSH test, are there other " indicator " type tests than

> should be run?

>

> Thanks to all!

>

> BW

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim, thanks for the reply. I feel like I am going nuts, when I had my

thyroid test done a few months ago it came back normal, then all of a sudden all

these things were happening too me. It happened so quickly, is that normal,

and what about the weight gain will that come off once I start medication. I

feel like I cant make it too I see the doctor next tuesday. I am ripping my

scalp apart, the side of my face is bleeding from the itching.

MyraAnne Healey

dba JP-Online

64 Abijah Bridge Road

Weare New Hampshire 03281

_WWW.JPOnlineinNH.com_ (http://www.jponlineinnh.com/)

603.529-7441

603-529-7739 Fax

JPMyra@...

[Guest guest]

Yep, everything you described are hypothyroid symptoms. And most of

them should resolve when your levels get to where they are right for

you. This is referred to as your personal set point.

Most people feel thier best when their levels are in the mid to upper

half of the " normal " range. Not just " anywhere " in the normal range.

To help you find your set point you can write the symptoms or any

probelms you are having the day of labs. Then put those with your labs

when you get them back. (Always get a hard/paper copy of the actual

lab report.) Over time you will be able to look back over your notes

and labs and be able to see at what lab levels you felt your best.

Best wishes,

Kim

[Guest guest]

Getting your thyroid levels up to the right levels for you should also help with

the weight gain.

If you can't wait til your drs appt, I would call their office and see if they

are in or have an on call dr you can speak with. Or just go in to the ER. It

sounds like you are in a tough spot right now and need more immediate attention.

Try the doc's office then try the ER. Itching til you bleed? You need help!

Get on the phone.

Let me know what happens.

Kim

Re: Re: Hypothyroidism

Hi Kim, thanks for the reply. I feel like I am going nuts, when I had my

thyroid test done a few months ago it came back normal, then all of a sudden all

these things were happening too me. It happened so quickly, is that normal,

and what about the weight gain will that come off once I start medication. I

feel like I cant make it too I see the doctor next tuesday. I am ripping my

scalp apart, the side of my face is bleeding from the itching.

MyraAnne Healey

dba JP-Online

64 Abijah Bridge Road

Weare New Hampshire 03281

_WWW.JPOnlineinNH.com_ (http://www.jponlineinnh.com/)

603.529-7441

603-529-7739 Fax

JPMyra@...

[Guest guest]

Does that mean the weight gain will come off Kim? I pput some vitamin E on

my hair line and some of my scalp it seemed to help. The biggest thing that is

bothering me is the weight gain and no energy for anything.

MyraAnne Healey

dba JP-Online

64 Abijah Bridge Road

Weare New Hampshire 03281

_WWW.JPOnlineinNH.com_ (http://www.jponlineinnh.com/)

603.529-7441

603-529-7739 Fax

JPMyra@...