Guest guest Posted August 17, 2000 Report Share Posted August 17, 2000 Arlene, If you want your soap more translucent try hot process. Also, if your soap is not shiny, try using canola oil in your recipe. It makes the soap glossy. To find instructions for hot process go to the links section of Kathy 's site. www.silverlink.net/~timer. I recommend crockpot method. It is super easy. Marilyn in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 In a message dated 9/25/01 4:04:39 PM Central Daylight Time, arbuch@... writes: Hi Marcia, You asked me about evening primrose oil and flaxseed, which my naturopath has me taking. I had some problems associated with my Graves' which most of you have not had. Instead of being loose in the bowels, I have been constipated, severely. This was all new to me, and my regular doctor said that the endocrine system is very tricky and can cause you to go either way. So, the Ev. primrose and flaxseed were for this problem. Most of you may not want to use this, if you have the other problem... Hope this helps, Arlene in CA Arlene, I also was constipated which freaked the doctors out along with weight gain..Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 Hi Kim, Sending lots of prayers from the west coast for your mama! Also, re: constipation Yes, because of this problem, we had all thought perhaps I was hypo before my blood tests, though I had so many of the other hyper symptoms. I had no idea at the time what thyroid storm was, so when I went through this (in the middle of a camping trip), I thought for sure I had had a heart attack. But the constipation has continued for more than 10 months now. The naturopath has me on this for the constipation: buffered C (has magnesium in it also) acidophilis Evening primrose flaxseed a homeopathic called pulsatilla 30c and a daily " pack " consisting of a heated piece of flannel with castor oil on top, and hot water bottle for 45 minutes a day while I meditate. After being constipated for 10 months, I have been becoming more normal lately. With all the above procedures, however, it was mostly getting to " normal " levels of thyroid which made the most difference. When I went hypo, I went back to being constipated again. My sister with Graves' had the same response in her body, as I have had, and she was also constipated, instead of the other way... Hope this helps you, Arlene Re: ArleneIn a message dated 9/25/01 4:04:39 PM Central Daylight Time, arbuch@... writes: Hi Marcia, You asked me about evening primrose oil and flaxseed, which my naturopath has me taking. I had some problems associated with my Graves' which most of you have not had. Instead of being loose in the bowels, I have been constipated, severely. This was all new to me, and my regular doctor said that the endocrine system is very tricky and can cause you to go either way. So, the Ev. primrose and flaxseed were for this problem. Most of you may not want to use this, if you have the other problem... Hope this helps, Arlene in CA Arlene, I also was constipated which freaked the doctors out along with weight gain..Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Pam, you are definitely bad! I would wish Graves' on some of my doctors too. Actually, I have had this Graves' now for over a year and a half, but I didn't go to the allopathic physician for 11 months after my first thyroid storm, because I tried to take care of it myself (which I really didn't feel I could, without diagnostic tests, etc., and this is why I went to the doctor's) I only went on the PTU in May, and then by August I was hypo, thanks to the doctor turning me out without any help. I believe, if she had monitored me properly, I may have been able to go off PTU by Aug-Sept. But because I went so hypo (thanks, Doc) it took me three months to get that straightened out. And then one month for me to be not-freaked about going off PTU since I fear those thyroid storms. We'll see what is going to happen. I don't have my hopes up yet, because I have had too many of these ups and downs (of my goiter too ;~) Arlene Arlene > Wow, sounds like things are going so well for you now. Congratulations ! > This is so great. It seems like just the other day you were brand new to all of this. > How long has it been now ? I shall keep my fingers crossed for you eyes. I wish this on no > one. Not even some doctors, who shall remain nameless, that I am afraid , I do wish Graves > on. Bad me :-( > -Pam- > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 Hi Pam, You and I sound like we are taking those same small steps to try to stay in recovery...I sound like a 12-step-er! ;~) Yes, I also have less money now, but am trying, trying, to let go of my expectations, and " chill " as advised. Besides reading more books, and finally getting my house properly cleaned up and doing some very heavy spring cleaning, I too am doing lots of gardening. I think my need to clean my house, attic & yard, was a metaphor for cleaning up my inside house too and has helped in my healing! Arlene Original Message ----- From: " Pam " <pladd@...> <hyperthyroidism > Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 5:25 PM Subject: Arlene > Arlene, > I hope things are still going well for you. I had to laugh at your comment about your 'To > Do' list. I re labeled mine. They now say...this week, this season, and the best > one...this year! Close enough ! > > I also find myself saying ... I am sorry, I can not do that..I wish you would have asked > sooner, I would have been happy to schedule it in. I am now scheduling weekends for > myself. I have worked 7 days a week forever. And looked at my neighbors sitting in their > homes in the evening and on weekends and wondered what was wrong with them. Joke was on > me... I am starting to think it is OK to not work every minute of my life. It does not > make me lazy, or not wanting to get ahead. > > Yes, I have less money, and can't get that darn TSI, but would I ever have reached > remission if I had continued working every day ? > > It was not until I started cutting back my hours that all this wonderful stuff started > happening. So I shall continue my personal prescription of sitting on my butt, and puttzin > in the garden once in awhile. > > -Pam- > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 Yes, it's good to hear from you again, Arlene! What a time you've had! Phew! Take good care! Hugs, Peta x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 Hi Pam! , it sounds like you are still in remission! I THINK I am also, but don't know yet. I had tremendous stress since my last appointment in early April. But at that time I was doing so well, the endo said I could come back in 4 months instead of two. The day of my operation, I asked what my blood test results had been, because I asked them to also do my TSH and free T4 along with all the other blood work. They told me my TSH was low (.28) but my free T4 (1.24) was good. Of course the operation itself and the healing was extremely traumatic, too, so it may have thrown me off even more. I still have some palpitations and my nails are slightly ridged, horizontally, and I have some shortness of breath, though that might be caused by being unable to exercise. I will find out how I am doing at the end of next month, when I have my endo appointment. But interestingly, I had opposite digestive problems from everyone else on this board, which my incompetent GP ascribed to my Graves'. Uh uh...it was the ovarian cyst! Great hearing from you, Old Pam! Arlene PS: My HMO (health maintenance organization) went bankrupt the day after my surgery! Can't change doctors at this time... Arlene Welcome home Arlene ! OM Gosh ! I am so sorry to hear what you have been through ! I have wondered and wondered, and lately even been considering that maybe we would never know. Some folks do just move on and you never know. 6 weeks now. I am assuming it takes longer to get to where it doesn't hurt ? How are you doing ? And is your remission still holding ? As I remember you were just at remission when we last spoke. I took my last PTU on Jan. 28th ! Have been very patient waiting for 'completely ' normal, and just now am working on my next diagnosis...whatever it may turn out to be. Boy, if it's not one thing , it's another. :-( I am just so happy you are back with us. We can get through this together. -Pam L - the old Pam... Pam B and I are now known as 'The Pams' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 Arlene, so sorry about your mother..I missed what is wrong with her? Are you from Memphis? Maybe she will still pull out of the coma..Kim > Subj: Re: OT to Arlene (was Re: Elaine, please tell me...) > > Date: 1/20/03 3:00:26 PM Central Standard Time > From: <A HREF= " mailto:arbuch@... " >arbuch@...</A> > Reply-to: <A HREF= " mailto:hyperthyroidism " >hyperthyroidism </A\ > > <A HREF= " mailto:hyperthyroidism " >hyperthyroidism </A\ > > Sent from the Internet > > > > Thanks, Christy, > My e-mail is arbuch@.... My Mother is now in a coma and there is no > hope anymore. I am praying for her release. > Arlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I have been in contact with Ron via email. She had her surgery yesterday and it was 12.5 hours. I guess Dr. Boachie changed his mind about doing it in 2 days if it was going to be over 6 hours. She is fused from T4 - L4. She is in a stepdown room and visiting hours are all day. Jill, maybe you'll get the opportunity to stop in and say "hi" to Arlene. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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