Re: Help! Tapazole, PTU & Rash

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am 42 years old and I was on Tapazole for about 7 months, and yes, I did

have a rash in the beginning and so I went to another doctor for allergies and

I got an RX for Allergo, an antihistimine and I over came the rash and now my

TSH is at 3.57 being off of the Tapazole for 3.5 weeks so far. I did

experience a bit of a withdrawal for most of that time which the doctors of

course say does not happen, bulls---!

I have a bit of Graves eye disease and I know RAI can make that worse. I am

taking mainly 2mg. of copper a day and of course, calcium since I already have

osteoprosis

from all this. So that is how I got around the rash, and yes, I think the

Tapazole did help me to this point. I did gain weight though, 105lbs. to

132lbs. now it is off to the gym after work. Hang in there, this past year

with this new disease I worked full time in real estate at a new homes

subdivision, remodeled our new house ( moved too!) and now I am going to beat

this disease.

Hugs,

Sheri Lynn

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[Guest guest]

SheriLyn:

Do you have a thyroid nodule or goiter?

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[Guest guest]

gayle,

i had a rash before starting tapazole, after being on tapazole for

about 1 week, the itchyness and rash disappeared.was also experiencing hair

loss, since tapazole my hair grew back, curly and thick like it use to be.

takes awhile for tapazole to kick in....give it time.

sandy

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[Guest guest]

Notta, I checked out just fine and lucky for that due to irradiation of my

thymus gland as an infant, big mistake. I have been sick all my life, so this

is just another hurddle to jumped over and hope for a break to sail into 50

years old in another 7 years.

I am a copper believer, at 2mg. a day so far I think it is helping along with

no more morning coffee. My heart can really raced up and hurt along with the

breathless

veil that scares the rest of the wind out of me, I hate that feeling!

Take Care,

Sheri Lynn

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[Guest guest]

I was diagnosed about a month ago with Graves hyperthyroidism. Only symptoms I

had were high pulse rate and weight loss. However I had been exercising and

eating properly with the intention of loosing weight anyways. HyperT probably

just made it easier. I am now at the weight that's normal for me and feel

great. Anyways, Dr started me on Tapazole and 3 week later I broke out in an

itching skin rash which dr said would take about a week to go away. He switched

me to PTU. As of today I quit it too til the rash goes away. I don't know if

PTU is causing the rash also - only been on it a week.

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> I read 's letter in Natural Health and have been following this bb. Prior

to my diagnosis I had been taking a supplement that had 15 mg zinc but no

copper. Also was preceeded by a year and a half of studying almost everynight

and weekend to get my nursing registration back. For a week now I have been

taking supplements that include 5 mg copper and 15 mg zinc. My dr says that if

the PTU doesn't work that we may have to consider RAI. After what I've read on

the Internet in other bb's about what happens to people after RAI, I DON'T WANT

IT! I have been perfectly healthy all my life and can't believe this is

happening.

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> Has anyone had rashes with Tapazole or PTU? If you had RAI, would you do it

if you had to do it over again. Please help! (I am 44 years old if that helps

anything.)

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> I live in a small northern city in Alberta, Canada so there is little in the

way of naturopaths, etc. We do have 2 natural food stores.

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> Gayle in Alberta

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[Guest guest]

I was diagnosed about a month ago with Graves hyperthyroidism. Only symptoms I

had were high pulse rate and weight loss. However I had been exercising and

eating properly with the intention of loosing weight anyways. HyperT probably

just made it easier. I am now at the weight that's normal for me and feel

great. Anyways, Dr started me on Tapazole and 3 week later I broke out in an

itching skin rash which dr said would take about a week to go away. He switched

me to PTU. As of today I quit it too til the rash goes away. I don't know if

PTU is causing the rash also - only been on it a week.

>

> I read 's letter in Natural Health and have been following this bb. Prior

to my diagnosis I had been taking a supplement that had 15 mg zinc but no

copper. Also was preceeded by a year and a half of studying almost everynight

and weekend to get my nursing registration back. For a week now I have been

taking supplements that include 5 mg copper and 15 mg zinc. My dr says that if

the PTU doesn't work that we may have to consider RAI. After what I've read on

the Internet in other bb's about what happens to people after RAI, I DON'T WANT

IT! I have been perfectly healthy all my life and can't believe this is

happening.

>

> Has anyone had rashes with Tapazole or PTU? If you had RAI, would you do it

if you had to do it over again. Please help! (I am 44 years old if that helps

anything.)

>

> I live in a small northern city in Alberta, Canada so there is little in the

way of naturopaths, etc. We do have 2 natural food stores.

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> Gayle in Alberta

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[Guest guest]

Hi! I am a member of this group, but have not had time to write anything as I

recently started graduate school. I have, however, been reading everything

and wanting to write. Your letter has prompted me to respond, as your

situation sounds so similar to what I went through a few years ago. I also

was diagnosed w/Graves hyper-T, but did not want to take any medication. I

researched alternative treatments, but had to see a regular (allopathic)

physician while I was doing this because I was told that my symptoms (weight

loss, rapid heartbeat, etc.) were just the tip of the iceberg, and that my

condition could lead to muscle wasting, and worse.

My physician said I could take RAI or some medicine. I rejected the RAI off

the bat--it sounded so drastic and seemed irreversible. I told the dr. that I

would not even consider it, and to go w/the more conservative treatment. So I

started on a beta blocker to calm my heart, and then took a low dose of

Tapezol. Meanwhile, I was seeing a complementary physician, who started me on

acupuncture and supplements/herbs/nutrition therapy. He said that in China,

90 percent of thyroid cases are resolved this way. He also said that women's

hormonal changes can precipitate an episode of thyroid dysfunction, and that

estrogen lowers the thyroid, while progesterone raises the thryoid levels. As

for diet, he said that broccoli and tofu lower thyroid levels.

I stopped using the progesterone cream I had been using, went for about 4

acupuncture sessions and tried to eat the proscribed foods. Soon I had to

decrease my antithyroid medication, as my thyroid levels were getting low! In

about 6 mos. I had weaned myself off of all of the medicine; my thyroid levels

have been normal for about a year.

I know this doesn't answer your questions about the rash, but maybe it will

give you some other ideas. Let me know how you are doing.

AntJoan

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[Guest guest]

Hi Gayle,

I had RAI last December and am now on synthroid to supposedly to get my levels

correct, it still is not right. The positives are that I no longer have the

itchy skin which by the way I had on PTU and major night sweats, racing

heartbeat and irratic speach and tremors! I think overall I am feeling better

but having joined this group and having read s ideas and other positive

responses to holistic methods I would say hold off on the RAI. I rushed into

it because I am eager to have a baby and the doctors assured me that the RAI

was the quickest, safest route!!!

If I were you I would seek out a naturopath and try the holistic method first.

Good luck and hang in there.

Take care

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