Guest guest Posted January 25, 2000 Report Share Posted January 25, 2000 ha! the surgery. i was all for it until............... i saw pictures of the scars and read that some incisions heal nicely, while others form a ridged four to six inch scar. also, even under the care of a professional surgeon who has performed many of these particular surgeries, a mishap can happen and they could bruise your voice box or whatever..... permanently damaging your voice... ok can you tell i was the type of person who thought y2k would bring rioting in the streets of every town? so, take everything i say with a grain of salt and good luck to everyone with their form(s) of treatment (did i mention that i have not even decided what to do?) wa state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2000 Report Share Posted January 25, 2000 i was aware that having one autoimmune disorder can put you at risk for others. why lupus? why not ms? not that i am looking foward to ANY other autoimmune disorder, but i just wanted to know what you know. also, i did not know that the risk was very high. is it? mary from wa state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2000 Report Share Posted January 25, 2000 Doug, I spoke for myself and my condition and my history when I said that I feel lupus would be the next logical progression for me. I say this based on my multiple autoimmune diseases and two personal friends that I know that have had this progression. I'm sorry that I seemed to alarm you. Again I am only speaking for myself and my body and maybe it was best left unsaid. MA Re: RAI > > > My endo ssays surgery is no longer used for people with Graves as it risks > the life of the patient. He is a relatively young man and very open to " new > ideas " . He says the decision is a relatively new one and many things in > print still refer to surgery for Graves as an alternative method. I wonder > is there are M.D>'s who are not yet informed about the removal of surgery > from the list of options for treating Graves Disease. > Peace and Light, > > in FLorida > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Save 50% at MotherNature.com! See site for details. 1/766/5/_/6563/_/948762530/ -- Create a poll/survey for your group! -- vote?listname=hyperthyroidism & m=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2000 Report Share Posted March 30, 2000 >This is a follow up on my previous post. Dr. Gong at Buffalo will >be able to test our blood to determine the effects of ionizing >radiation once he has finished studies on the 3 groups who >contacted him first. none of the other studies are related to >ours. The cost will be somewhere around $50. Private insurance >would likely pay but not medicare or medicaid. >Dr. Gong explained how RAI came into use based on studies in the >early 60's which were inaccurately analyzed. When the defense >department began working on Star Wars, then President Reagan >asked all low dose radiation studies to be reviewed. That's when >they realized that the neutrons in question do not leave us. they >stay. I'd found this out when I contaminated our nuclear >chemistry department at work for months after my ablation. >Anyway, he said nuclear regulatory commission finally released >this info, saying that low dose ionizing radiation, is mutagenic >in late 99. I found a report on this recently but never knew the >history behind it. Coming out of the blue it struck me as odd. >now it makes sense. I'm leaving town within the hour but will >get back to researching this next week. I'd appreciate hearing >from anyone who has seen these studies. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 , how high of a dosage did they give you? What is happening to you today that is making you feel bad? Betty In a message dated 5/13/2003 5:01:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, indianladybug@... writes: > > i had the rai treatment yesterday(feeling bad today)...my drs found that i > was hyper about three years ago with a multi-noduler goiter. i was on > medication for about two years while i was breastfeeding. i was off the > medication about a year PS If your are expecting an answer from me, and you don't get it, please email me back with a friendly reminder. " To err is human; to forgive, divine. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 No one is against anything when it is the only solution. Those who are refusing RAI have alternatives. It appears that you did not, I am assuming you did not want surgery, so your choice was cut and dry. I am not familiar with any boards or forums that are specific to RAI but there surely must be. I will see if I can find one. Elaine A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. --Mark Twain Hello mlopem On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, you wrote > Is everyone on this board completely against RAI? I have > Hyperthyroidism caused by a multinodular goiter...NOT BY GRAVES > DISEASE. I am aware that some with Graves Disease who try the > medications and also some who don't, will go into remission. Sounds > great to me but for my particular problem, I was told that medication > would only take care of my symptoms while i was on the drugs and that > the drugs themselves are serious medications that can cause problems > as well. I was told that once i stopped the drugs my symptoms would > return and only get worse and my only options were RAI or surgery. I > have done a lot of research on my own and based on that and my age > (31, and ready to get pregnant with another child), i drew the same > conclusions...so I went ahead with the RAI on March 2th. It is very > scary and disheartening to hear (on this board) that after RAI there > is an increased risk of getting cancer and other horrible things. I > have been told by my endo that that is not the case. Based on what I > have read I have found no evidence of that either. Not that it is > not true, but for someone who just had RAI and for others that may be > considering it, I would love to know a website or the name of a study > that would show me that information. Am I completely off the mark > here? Just kept feeling like I had done so much research and made > what I thought was an informed decision and everytime i see the words > RAI on this board all I see is gloom and doom. I still think I made > the right decision?! Thanks! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Although many of the posters are also dealing with cancer, it is apparent that all reasons for RAI are under discussion at http://www.healthboards.com/cgi/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics & forum=Thyroid+Dis\ orders & number=118 You might want to give it a look and then perhaps sign on and post. Elaine The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents, and the second half by our children. --Clarence Darrow Hello ETM On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, you wrote > No one is against anything when it is the only solution. Those > who are refusing RAI have alternatives. It appears that you did > not, I am assuming you did not want surgery, so your choice was > cut and dry. I am not familiar with any boards or forums that > are specific to RAI but there surely must be. I will see if I > can find one. > Elaine > A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is > putting on its shoes. --Mark Twain > Hello mlopem > On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, you wrote >> Is everyone on this board completely against RAI? I have >> Hyperthyroidism caused by a multinodular goiter...NOT BY GRAVES >> DISEASE. I am aware that some with Graves Disease who try the >> medications and also some who don't, will go into remission. Sounds >> great to me but for my particular problem, I was told that medication >> would only take care of my symptoms while i was on the drugs and that >> the drugs themselves are serious medications that can cause problems >> as well. I was told that once i stopped the drugs my symptoms would >> return and only get worse and my only options were RAI or surgery. I >> have done a lot of research on my own and based on that and my age >> (31, and ready to get pregnant with another child), i drew the same >> conclusions...so I went ahead with the RAI on March 2th. It is very >> scary and disheartening to hear (on this board) that after RAI there >> is an increased risk of getting cancer and other horrible things. I >> have been told by my endo that that is not the case. Based on what I >> have read I have found no evidence of that either. Not that it is >> not true, but for someone who just had RAI and for others that may be >> considering it, I would love to know a website or the name of a study >> that would show me that information. Am I completely off the mark >> here? Just kept feeling like I had done so much research and made >> what I thought was an informed decision and everytime i see the words >> RAI on this board all I see is gloom and doom. I still think I made >> the right decision?! Thanks! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Thank you...I will check it out! Re: RAI Although many of the posters are also dealing with cancer, it is apparent that all reasons for RAI are under discussion at http://www.healthboards.com/cgi/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics & forum=Thyroid+Dis\ orders & number=118 You might want to give it a look and then perhaps sign on and post. Elaine The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents, and the second half by our children. --Clarence Darrow Hello ETM On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, you wrote > No one is against anything when it is the only solution. Those > who are refusing RAI have alternatives. It appears that you did > not, I am assuming you did not want surgery, so your choice was > cut and dry. I am not familiar with any boards or forums that > are specific to RAI but there surely must be. I will see if I > can find one. > Elaine > A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is > putting on its shoes. --Mark Twain > Hello mlopem > On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, you wrote >> Is everyone on this board completely against RAI? I have >> Hyperthyroidism caused by a multinodular goiter...NOT BY GRAVES >> DISEASE. I am aware that some with Graves Disease who try the >> medications and also some who don't, will go into remission. Sounds >> great to me but for my particular problem, I was told that medication >> would only take care of my symptoms while i was on the drugs and that >> the drugs themselves are serious medications that can cause problems >> as well. I was told that once i stopped the drugs my symptoms would >> return and only get worse and my only options were RAI or surgery. I >> have done a lot of research on my own and based on that and my age >> (31, and ready to get pregnant with another child), i drew the same >> conclusions...so I went ahead with the RAI on March 2th. It is very >> scary and disheartening to hear (on this board) that after RAI there >> is an increased risk of getting cancer and other horrible things. I >> have been told by my endo that that is not the case. Based on what I >> have read I have found no evidence of that either. Not that it is >> not true, but for someone who just had RAI and for others that may be >> considering it, I would love to know a website or the name of a study >> that would show me that information. Am I completely off the mark >> here? Just kept feeling like I had done so much research and made >> what I thought was an informed decision and everytime i see the words >> RAI on this board all I see is gloom and doom. I still think I made >> the right decision?! Thanks! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 I agree with Pam. Not being much of a hypochondriac I wasn't too much into monitoring and let my endocrinologist do the walking through the yellow pages with his tests. I took both PTU and Tapazole over time. I had two bouts. I went into remission both times. HOWEVER, I did suffer from TED prior to the second bout, and TED does not necessarily run the same course as Graves. I wasn't about to consider RAI and the remote possibility that it might exacerbate the TED. Both now appear to be under control, although they both could be hiding in the wings for another entrance and I am well aware of that. I was on a short regimen of prednisone and then did undergo orbital radiation to correct double vision. I am holding my own and hope to continue to do so. I have always admitted that I prefer being hyper to being hypo (my two sisters are both hypo and on synthroid). My basic personality trait is to be hyperactive and not laid back. Hyper works better for me <grin> so long as I am aware of the associated problems that can occur. That does not mean I am counting my heartbeats every hour to see if I am in danger-mode. Elaine In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -- Luther King Jr. Hello pam On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, you wrote > Hi there, > I had RAI last November and am feeling wonderful, have a good healthy and happy life and have put all this behind me. I read all these horror stories about gross things that can happen but I am an > intelligent human being who did my research well and based on all the evidence (hard), I chose the RAI. I also have several friends who have had RAI years ago and they are totally fine. I am sure > that many of the people on the line love monitoring their every heartbeat but I have other things to do with my active life and so think positive and move on. I do not think of any of this junk > unless I am reading some of the e mails about the horrors of the radiation. The doses are so small nowadays that administered in right hands you are safe. I think the thing I would make sure is > that you get a good endo who knows what he or she is doing. Sometimes a little knowledge--- and some people on this line throw around stuff that is not necessarily true and fear causing. > I know I am totally in the minority here but sometimes these things just have to be said. Every case is different and if RAI is suggested and you do the research, consider the alternatives etc. > then -- move along. > If a possible pregnancy exists then I would do my research in that area extensively!! Good luck . Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Hi M, Studies show that ATDs also reduce hyperthyroidism and the size of nodules in toxic multinodular goiter. many people are on ATDs for this. And the College of American Pathologists recommends an iodine free diet as an effective way of reducing both nodules and hyperthyroidism, especially in early toxic multinodular goiter. I am against RAI when used to destroy the thyroid unless it's the only remaining option and all other avenues have been exhausted. Besides the safety issues, the hypothryoidism can be worse than the hyperthyroidism. Take care, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 You shouldn't be pressured into doing RAI asap as it's less effective if you do it within six months of stopping anti-thyroid drugs anyway. You have time to think and decide. Nissa RAI >hello all, > >Has anyone complete RAI successfully, without any significant side >effects. Also, what is the typical course of action if you get a >rash that may be attibutable to your meds? My doctor wants me to stop >taking the meds and do the iodine therapy. I am not ready to do >that. The problem is I do have heart paplatations and elevated liver >enzymes. At first I thought the rash was attributable to the >METHIMAZOLE that I was taking but now I am not so sure. I stopped >them this past friday and the itching seemed to stop but now it's >back. So, I am wondering if the itch creme I used just temporarily >halted my itching. I also am supposed to have a procedure done to >get rid of a serious case of fibroids. The endo doc says I should >not have this procedure done ( my endo doc called it elective >surgery! -- my gyno thinks I need to get rid of them before they >cause other damage -- ??) while I am hyperT. He says I have Graves, >I do not yet show any goiter but I keep imaging my neck will grow if >I don't do what he says. I had a scan and they say my uptake was 75 >when it should be about 20. I would prefer to get better with meds >and vitamins and nutrition. My sister in hypo and I figure I will >eventually go that way anyhow. And then I can take replacement >therapy, in which case, I read, the weight gain may not be as >significant. Is it true that almost everyone becomes overweight >after this procedure? I am 5'1 aprrox 130lb right now and have only >weighed 142 at the most? > >I am thinking of getting a second opinion, but my primary care >physician is out of town. Dr. Endocrine seems to want to hurry up >and do this ASAP. I hate having to be contrary but it seems I may >not have an option.... > >Can someone help me. Is there any positive feedback for RAI. I do >get tired of feeling like I am going to have a heart attack at any >minute and my body itches something awful at times. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 I think if you're wondering how many people really do 'well' after RAI, then you should check out the ladies who are hypoT on www.about.com on the hypothyroidism board. There are a few who say they are 'optimal', but there are many more who are really giving Dr Phil a hard time right now, as weight is always an issue with people who have no thyroids that function. I certainly wouldn't be in any hurry to do away with mine. If you're having problems, before you do anything rash, like scheduling RAI, do a ton of research. For everybody who says they're wonderful, there are many who aren't. You have a tough choice to make here. I was diagnosed with hyperT/Graves back in Nov/Dec of 2001. I've lived with it for 2 years and have been overmedicated and been made hypoT. Let me tell ya, I wouldn't trade it for hyperT for NO amount of money. Been there, done that, ain't happening again. I just refuse to be told that a gland that is so important is that unimportant and that a pill a day for the rest of my life will suffice. That is bullcrap! It don't work that way for everybody, and it'd be my luck, I'd be one who ended up needing more than what an Endo would think I needed, so....... Thanks, but NO Thanks! Now, you also need to read something there at the same website that stated that Obesity seems to plague people with HypoT. I wish I'd read the article now, but I have been having a crisis at my house and have just been too wrapped up in other things. While there may be some who do well after doing RAI, I'd tend to also just lurk and see how many people really do feel their best on 'replacement' thyroid meds, and how many have weight issues. I feel like we do have a choice in all this, and as long as the meds are watched and bloodwork is done, then the ATD's can help and do work. I've been on them for almost 2 yrs. I wouldn't do it any other way. Sandy~Houston On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:37:06 -0400 " Nissa Kagle " <nissa@...> wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hi Pam, I just wanted to say that I'm glad you are feeling good! It is also good to hear that you were put on thyroid hormone promptly, as so many aren't. My treatment of choice is medication, and I am feeling good as well. I am on a very low dose (25mg PTU), and am planning a pregnancy. RAI was not for me, as I was too scared of the risks, such as increased thyroid eye disease in 30% of people, along with weight gain, as well as the difficulty so many people have in stabilizing post-RAI (again, about 30%). Many (if not most) thyroid patients receive sub-optimal treatment, and suffer as a result. I found it safer to save my thyroid so that I wouldn't be at the mercy of a doctor or a medication, not knowing how things would turn out for me, and knowing I couldn't change my mind if it wasn't good. I hope you continue to be one of the lucky ones. At 08:17 PM 9/23/2003, you wrote: >Hi there, >I had RAI last November and all is well so far. But, I really did not have >huge symptoms. My liver enzymes were elevated and I did have palpitations >and my hair did fall out a bit and I guess I was/am a hyper personality >--- but compared to some on the line I had it pretty good. I have noticed >no difference in my life since the RAI. I feel good but I did before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Hi, I've been away and not sure if anyone replied, but having had RAI, I would never recommend it. At least 10 large studies show that weight gain after permanent hypothyroidism for the treatment of hyperT is related to significant weight gain. On average, people gain 30 lbs but 70 lbs or more is not unusual. More importantly, there is no reason to destroy your thyroid for a condition that's caused by a defective immune system. People who develop rashes are generally treated systemically with diphenhydramine rather than prescribed topical creams. Also, rashes are generally related to inappropriately high doses and so are liver enzymes. And people who react to one ATD generally do fine on the other provided the proper dose is used. Most people become euthyroid within 6-8 weeks on ATDs and the dose is then reduced....at this time you should not be a surgical risk. RAI on the other hands temporarily worsens symptoms, often for up to 12 weeks because of the immune stimulation and the thyroid hormone and antibodies released from dying thyroid cells. Twelve years after RAI, I still struggle with fluctuating antibody levels and fluctuating thryoid diseases. Before I began addressing the immune dysfunction, I developed several other autoimmune diseases and pretibial myxedema. The risk for thyroid eye disease is also increased after RAI. take care, elaine Please visit my web site at http://daisyelaine_co.tripod.com/gravesdisease/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 In a message dated 9/26/2003 3:42:29 PM Central Daylight Time, daisyelaine@... writes: > http://daisyelaine_co.tripod.com/gravesdisease/ > Thanks Elaine, I am pretty convinced I need to find another endocrine doctor. As soon as my primary care physician returns I will be seeking a new referral to get one. Again thanks and I will keep everyone posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Hi , 12 years after RAI, I still don't have stable thyroid hormone levels. I'm either too hot or too cold and I have to take a different dose of thyroid hormone everyday. I too thought that thyroid replacement hormone would work well, but this hasn't been the case. I frequently have hyper and hypo symptoms at the same time and never feel as good as I did before. RAI also causes autoimmune thyroid disease in peole who use it for thyroid cancer and toxic multinodular goiter. The thyroid antibodies induced by RAI influence thyroid hormone levels, and this is responsible for much of the fluctuating. The Wickham Study and the ative Study both show increased cancer mortality from radioiodine. There are many conflicting studies and the use of RAI is still a matter of much debate but it is the least expensive therapy. I'd choose surgery over RAI if your hyperthyroidism can't be controlled with a low iodine diet and ATDs. The College of American Pathologists recommends a low iodine diet as the first approach. Take care, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Please don't do RAI. I did it 3 times and it almost killed me. Granted it was for thyroid cancer and higher doses but the long and the short of it is that this radioactive form goes to all the places that inorganic non-radioactive forms do which is every gland and mucosal lining. Please read my webpage on RAI www.naturalthyroidchoices.com You can also check out the atomic women website - they have done RAI for graves. http://www.geocities.com/ibayoa/index.html RAI > I'm scheduled for RAI at the end of the month. Is there anything I > need to know because my doctor is very vague when I ask questions. My > concern right now is the rapid heartbeat, hairloss, heat intolerance, > tremors associated with Grave's disease. > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 RAI can be very unhealthy in the long run as people lose their metabolic stability and usually gain weight. Impaired metabolism leads to foreign (inadequately digested foods) proteins that trigger inflammation. The body humors, now contaminated, become acidic and thus produces ideal conditions for the development of diseases including cancer. Some trauma such as a divorce, death or financial situation can trigger irregular and rapid heart beats. This can be controlled with medications and by the addition of potassium. Bio-feedback brain wave training has been beneficial for many. This is often a temporary situation that can return to normal with little medical intervention. You should do your homework before you subject yourself to this treatment which I consider barbaric. I'm not a Dr. but I have researched this after a friend had undergone the procedure. It has ruined her life. There are a large number of doctors that agree with my position. Caveat Emptor! > > I'm scheduled for RAI at the end of the month. Is there anything I > need to know because my doctor is very vague when I ask questions. My > concern right now is the rapid heartbeat, hairloss, heat intolerance, > tremors associated with Grave's disease. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I can't give advice on the RAI except to say that I wouldn't (DIDN"T) do it. I have had graves for over 5 years and with these same symptoms, along with insomnia (except for hair loss - I had chemo to get that!) Anyway today I have minimal incidences with symptoms because I use herbs to manage the graves while I am trying to saturate with iodine. I'm up to 75mgs daily and as long as I take my herb tea concoction in the morning I am fine all day. RAI I'm scheduled for RAI at the end of the month. Is there anything I need to know because my doctor is very vague when I ask questions. My concern right now is the rapid heartbeat, hairloss, heat intolerance, tremors associated with Grave's disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 hey sweetie, i'm sandi blair. have you looked at www.stopthethyroidmadness.com yet? i would also suggest that you check out the thyroidless group too. many on that group have had RAI or have chosen not to and are doing really well using alternative choices! and, stephanie, the moderator of this 'iodine' group, also has had RAI (3 or 4X). most everyone i know who has had RAI will probably strongly suggest that you try the alternatives available to you FIRST. i also had RAI almost 30 years ago and would have chosen not to if i had known that it probably wasn't necessary with iodine supplementing and changing some other 'things' i put in my mouth! good faith! sincerely, with love, sandi"w.rod77" <w.rod77@...> wrote: I'm scheduled for RAI at the end of the month. Is there anything I need to know because my doctor is very vague when I ask questions. My concern right now is the rapid heartbeat, hairloss, heat intolerance, tremors associated with Grave's disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi ~ What herbs do you use? thanks, ~ R. -----Original Message-----From: iodine [mailto:iodine ]On Behalf Of WallickSent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:28 PMiodine Subject: Re: RAI I can't give advice on the RAI except to say that I wouldn't (DIDN"T) do it. I have had graves for over 5 years and with these same symptoms, along with insomnia (except for hair loss - I had chemo to get that!) Anyway today I have minimal incidences with symptoms because I use herbs to manage the graves while I am trying to saturate with iodine. I'm up to 75mgs daily and as long as I take my herb tea concoction in the morning I am fine all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 , What is your herb tea concoction? Have you ever used essiac (sp?) tea? Do any herbal teas help with energy level? BGod Bless America!One nation under God RAI I'm scheduled for RAI at the end of the month. Is there anything I need to know because my doctor is very vague when I ask questions. My concern right now is the rapid heartbeat, hairloss, heat intolerance, tremors associated with Grave's disease. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1432 - Release Date: 5/14/2008 7:49 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 cindy, hi! i take Vitamin B-Complex Sublingual - it boasts a 'boost of energy'! i get it at walmart. sandi B <clb13135@...> wrote: , What is your herb tea concoction? Have you ever used essiac (sp?) tea? Do any herbal teas help with energy level? BGod Bless America!One nation under God RAI I'm scheduled for RAI at the end of the month. Is there anything I need to know because my doctor is very vague when I ask questions. My concern right now is the rapid heartbeat, hairloss, heat intolerance, tremors associated with Grave's disease. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1432 - Release Date: 5/14/2008 7:49 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I take that too! :-) I think my real issue is that I have not yet committed to NO wheat - NO sweets! Not sure if I'm gluten intolerant or not, but after 2 weeks without any, I felt good and lost a few pounds (a deck chair off the Titanic... I'm 100 lbs overweight). I fell off the wagon and started eating everything again after my initial 2 weeks. now, I'm SO tired again. BGod Bless America!One nation under God RAI I'm scheduled for RAI at the end of the month. Is there anything I need to know because my doctor is very vague when I ask questions. My concern right now is the rapid heartbeat, hairloss, heat intolerance, tremors associated with Grave's disease. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1432 - Release Date: 5/14/2008 7:49 AM No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1434 - Release Date: 5/15/2008 7:24 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 you are so funny! start over again today! love, sandi B <clb13135@...> wrote: I take that too! :-) I think my real issue is that I have not yet committed to NO wheat - NO sweets! Not sure if I'm gluten intolerant or not, but after 2 weeks without any, I felt good and lost a few pounds (a deck chair off the Titanic... I'm 100 lbs overweight). I fell off the wagon and started eating everything again after my initial 2 weeks. now, I'm SO tired again. BGod Bless America!One nation under God RAI I'm scheduled for RAI at the end of the month. Is there anything I need to know because my doctor is very vague when I ask questions. My concern right now is the rapid heartbeat, hairloss, heat intolerance, tremors associated with Grave's disease. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1432 - Release Date: 5/14/2008 7:49 AM No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1434 - Release Date: 5/15/2008 7:24 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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