Guest guest Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Welcome ! *waves* " Kris <discochic90@...> " <discochic90@...> wrote:Hi...My name is . I'm 24 and I take Lexapro 10 mgs in the am. I have Bipolar so i take Depakote 250 mgs 2xs a day and Seropuel 25 mgs at night. I have had a very positive experience so far with Lexapro. I have been on it for about 3 weeks! The only side effect i have noticed is I get drowsy about an hr after I take it. I took Zoloft for about 2 wks and absolutely hated it!!!! It made me have panick attacks and feel terrible. This has totally helped! I look forward to more posts and I am glad there are groups like this out there for those of us who must deal with taking meds! Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 In a message dated 9/22/2005 7:49:24 PM, catalinawildrose@... writes: >I took the Sunrider herbs for six months....I never could get up to >the full dose because of the herx. So, I eventually gave it up.... >After that, I felt so much better for years....maybe 4 or 5 years! I >know it works, but I can't afford it. Please tell me how you do it!! > We are on very low income. Dear Vicki, With Sunrider, there is no such thing as the full dose. We take what we can afford. Sunrider is so concentrated and so powerful that some Sunrider herbal products are better than no Sunrider. I don't think I could call what you were going through a herx, although I know it feels like it. What you were going through was most likely a cleansing, and your body's reaction to getting rid of toxins. It's very unpleasant and sometimes you go through what they call " retracing " when old symptoms return - even symptoms from before you had Lyme because our body has a memory. If you ride out this cleansing, you get to new levels of health. That is why you were feeling well for such a long time. If you start out with the Starterpack I or II, you automatically get a 20 percent discount and automatically become a Preferred Customer. The Starterpack II gives you a nice amount of Sunrider products to get started. Once you have spent $500 over the course of however long it takes, you get a 40 percent discount and can upgrade your account to a Distributor account, if you choose to. Then you start to get rebate checks from the company on your purchases or anyone who you share it with. Sunrider does not advertise. They rely on word of mouth for that and they pay us to teach others about these foods and how to prepare them. I have attended numerous seminars and have a wealth of information to share with those who want to learn more about it. You can order on line or over the phone, once you have opened an account. In my opinion, if money is a problem, the Nuplus Regular and the Calli tea are the most important part of this program. If you can afford a bottle of Quinary 100 caps and a Sunnydew, you've got the whole program. Nourish- Nuplus Balance - Quinary Cleanse -Calli and the Sunnydew is just to give it that sweet taste, and will nourish the spleen and the pancreas. You can also use the Sunnydew on cuts, burns, insect bites, and on any kind of skin irritations or facial breakouts. No more purchases of Bactine or burn ointments are necessary. It's amazing how much money we basically throw away on junk each month, i.e, a pack of gum, a newspaper that we don't have time to read, a magazine, a candybar. If we took this money and threw the change we get into a cookie jar, and gave up a couple of useless purchases each month, we would have enough money for at least a box of Calli, or a Nuplus 10 pack. Also, being a Sunrider, it's about using replacement products. Instead of drinking soda which is so unhealthy for us Lymies, we drink Calli or Fortune Delight, or Vitafruit. One bag or packet of tea makes 8-12 cups. The Sunnydew added to cold water (just a few drops is so concentrated) that it can make a fruity drink. The Sunrider Superclean is an environmentally friendly cleaner. One tiny capful to a whole large spray bottle makes the best cleaner you can find. I don't have to buy Windex, Fantastic, Lysol cleaner or Mr. Clean because this replaces it. One sample bottle lasts me for six months. I save a lot of money this way. There are many other replacement products that Sunrider sells that allow me to put my saved money into the food, which keeps us healthy. Also, I wash my produce in the Sunsmile Fruit and Vegetable Rinse and my produce doesn't go bad and I know what I'm eating is pesticide and herbicide free. This too is important in keeping our bodies healthier. I hope This gives you an idea on how we can afford to eat these precious herbal foods. I hope you will give it another try. Please feel free to call me with any questions, or e-mail me privately, and if you give me you phone number, I will call you back. I have unlimited long distance. All my best, Rauch (732) 946-2216 my.sunrider.com/susanrauch Sue Rauch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hi Vicki, I always say where there is a will there is a way. When I was really sick, I could not afford much stuff either. My charge cards were to the max with products trying to get well. I joined an MLM company because the products sounded good, and was totally not into selling either. They told me I could make some money if I wanted to. I took products for 8 months and then something amazing happened. I was so excited about getting well, I could not shut up, and I was telling everyone. I still was not interested in doing it as a business because I already had a job. Finally I realized I was telling everyone on the planet about what had helped me regain my life. Now I do it part time and make enough for my whole family and grandparents to be taking products, also money left over. If you would have told me I would be working for a direct marketing company selling wellness products 2 years ago I would not have believed it. The person who hooked me up into the company helped me build my business quite a bit, and I even got to go on a cruise last year, the first real vacation in 22 years. I have people who are in wheelchairs that are home bound doing this business. So I know your pain, I have been there, I also know that you must never accept defeat, and if you want to take Sunrider products, then you need to start taking them, and then telling everyone you meet about them!!! -- [ ] Hi I'm new! I would love to purchase Sunrider items, but I find it cost prohibitive. I'm not a salesperson, so I won't even get on that boat!! I actually WAS on that boat in the late 80's....trying to deal with what they called " Fibrocitis " and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I now know that I had Lyme disease all along! (Actually, I picked it up in 1970....35 years of Lyme disease) I took the Sunrider herbs for six months....I never could get up to the full dose because of the herx. So, I eventually gave it up.... After that, I felt so much better for years....maybe 4 or 5 years! I know it works, but I can't afford it. Please tell me how you do it!! We are on very low income. Then, stresses in my life beyond my control reactivated the Lyme (at least that's what I think happened). I have since (1994 or so)been extremely ill. I have been disabled since 1999. I took Heparin shots for a year and a half for the hypercoagulation. Then, this past Feb. I finally got the Lyme diagnosis. I've been on Doxycycline, Metronidazole (Flagyl), and Rocephin. Also taking Samento. Recently tried colloidal silver. I'm still having some nasty herxes. I do prefer alternative treatments that not only kill the Lyme but build up my system as well. We are looking into a Rife Machine. Has anyone tried this therapy? The antibiotics have been so very hard on my system! Sorry to unload! I would welcome any comments or help you can give! Thank you, Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Please keep in mind you can buy these products from anyone involved in the company. You do NOT have to buy from anyone on Lyme Aid and you DO NOT have to buy these products at all! You can search for more information about the company and folks who sell the products using http://www.google.com/ . If you choose to buy products from a member of Lyme Aid please do all ordering and discussion of monetary payments OFF list. Thank you. Robynn -owner Re: [ ] Hi I'm new! In a message dated 9/22/2005 7:49:24 PM, catalinawildrose@... writes: >I took the Sunrider herbs for six months....I never could get up to >the full dose because of the herx. So, I eventually gave it up.... >After that, I felt so much better for years....maybe 4 or 5 years! I >know it works, but I can't afford it. Please tell me how you do it!! > We are on very low income. Dear Vicki, With Sunrider, there is no such thing as the full dose. We take what we can afford. Sunrider is so concentrated and so powerful that some Sunrider herbal products are better than no Sunrider. I don't think I could call what you were going through a herx, although I know it feels like it. What you were going through was most likely a cleansing, and your body's reaction to getting rid of toxins. It's very unpleasant and sometimes you go through what they call " retracing " when old symptoms return - even symptoms from before you had Lyme because our body has a memory. If you ride out this cleansing, you get to new levels of health. That is why you were feeling well for such a long time. If you start out with the Starterpack I or II, you automatically get a 20 percent discount and automatically become a Preferred Customer. The Starterpack II gives you a nice amount of Sunrider products to get started. Once you have spent $500 over the course of however long it takes, you get a 40 percent discount and can upgrade your account to a Distributor account, if you choose to. Then you start to get rebate checks from the company on your purchases or anyone who you share it with. Sunrider does not advertise. They rely on word of mouth for that and they pay us to teach others about these foods and how to prepare them. I have attended numerous seminars and have a wealth of information to share with those who want to learn more about it. You can order on line or over the phone, once you have opened an account. In my opinion, if money is a problem, the Nuplus Regular and the Calli tea are the most important part of this program. If you can afford a bottle of Quinary 100 caps and a Sunnydew, you've got the whole program. Nourish- Nuplus Balance - Quinary Cleanse -Calli and the Sunnydew is just to give it that sweet taste, and will nourish the spleen and the pancreas. You can also use the Sunnydew on cuts, burns, insect bites, and on any kind of skin irritations or facial breakouts. No more purchases of Bactine or burn ointments are necessary. It's amazing how much money we basically throw away on junk each month, i.e, a pack of gum, a newspaper that we don't have time to read, a magazine, a candybar. If we took this money and threw the change we get into a cookie jar, and gave up a couple of useless purchases each month, we would have enough money for at least a box of Calli, or a Nuplus 10 pack. Also, being a Sunrider, it's about using replacement products. Instead of drinking soda which is so unhealthy for us Lymies, we drink Calli or Fortune Delight, or Vitafruit. One bag or packet of tea makes 8-12 cups. The Sunnydew added to cold water (just a few drops is so concentrated) that it can make a fruity drink. The Sunrider Superclean is an environmentally friendly cleaner. One tiny capful to a whole large spray bottle makes the best cleaner you can find. I don't have to buy Windex, Fantastic, Lysol cleaner or Mr. Clean because this replaces it. One sample bottle lasts me for six months. I save a lot of money this way. There are many other replacement products that Sunrider sells that allow me to put my saved money into the food, which keeps us healthy. Also, I wash my produce in the Sunsmile Fruit and Vegetable Rinse and my produce doesn't go bad and I know what I'm eating is pesticide and herbicide free. This too is important in keeping our bodies healthier. I hope This gives you an idea on how we can afford to eat these precious herbal foods. I hope you will give it another try. Please feel free to call me with any questions, or e-mail me privately, and if you give me you phone number, I will call you back. I have unlimited long distance. All my best, Rauch (732) 946-2216 my.sunrider.com/susanrauch Sue Rauch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 In a message dated 9/23/2005 2:50:56 AM, morningsunranch@... writes: > I took products for 8 months and then something amazing happened. I was so excited about getting well, I could not shut up, and I was telling everyone. I still was not interested in doing it as a business because I already had a job. Finally I realized I was telling everyone on the planet about what had helped me regain my life. Now I do >it part time and make enough for my whole family and grandparents to be taking >products, also money left over. , I never heard it put so well as the way you explained it. That is exactly what happened to me. Once you feel well, you are so excited you want to help the world. Whenever I meet a sick person, I just want to let them know that Sunrider is out there and can help them regain their health. This is not a company making false claims, but people who have experienced going from being bedridden to running up stairs without being winded. There is nothing more exciting than this, so you can't help talking about it. I am so glad you got to go on that cruise, . We went on one too and it was our first vacation in many years and I found it so relaxing, and believe me, that was good for my health too. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 In a message dated 9/23/2005 2:57:34 AM, Robynn@... writes: >Please keep in mind you can buy these products from anyone involved in >the company. You do NOT have to buy from anyone on Lyme Aid and you DO NOT >have to buy these products at all! You can search for more information about >the company and folks who sell the products using http://www.google.com/ . Robynn, You are absolutely right. Free will is a wonderful thing. You can buy Sunrider or Mannatech products from a total stranger or not buy them at all. However, if I had intentions of purchasing these products and I had a choice of purchasing from someone who had recovered from the same illness that I have, and had knowledge about what worked well for recovery, I would surely want to purchase the products from that person, so they could counsel me properly, especially if they were taking the time to share their knowledge and experience with the people on this list. It's just good karma. Sue Rauch my.sunrider.com/susanrauch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hi Sue, I wonder sometimes if there has always been this many sick people, or is it that now I am listening more, and have something to offer. It seems I cannot go 1 day without meeting someone that really needs help. People are just blindly going through life, trusting their doctors, and eating garbage, and believing that if anything goes wrong they will go to the doctor, get a pill and then everything will be ok. I will ask people how their health is, they will say " Oh, I am really healthy " , then further in the conversation they tell me they are on 5 different meds. Companies that are trying to go against the flow with alternatives will always take alot of flak, that is just the way of the world. Remember when you first heard of desk top computers, people thought they would never get popular. Now we have computers in our phones!!! Technology is going so fast, and yet we are the sickest we have every been as a nation, obviously drugs are not the answer. Keep up the good work, maybe you'll get another vacation. -------Original Message------- From: Poeticsue@... , I never heard it put so well as the way you explained it. That is exactly what happened to me. Once you feel well, you are so excited you want to help the world. Whenever I meet a sick person, I just want to let them know that Sunrider is out there and can help them regain their health. This is not a company making false claims, but people who have experienced going from being bedridden to running up stairs without being winded. There is nothing more exciting than this, so you can't help talking about it I am so glad you got to go on that cruise, . We went on one too and it was our first vacation in many years and I found it so relaxing, and believe me, that was good for my health too. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 , It's very true about our population becoming sicker and sicker. It has a lot to do with our neglect of our planet. Years ago, when the soil was richer, there were more farmers who cared about the land and rotated the crops, our produce was richer in nutrients. I can remember when we first moved from New York out to New Jersey, the most thrilling part of our move was having direct access to home grown NJ tomatoes. They were so juicy and sweet, it was like the best food we'd ever tasted. Today, NJ tomatoes still rate, but in no way do they taste as good as they did in the years that passed. People are not getting the nutrients from food in general, as they did years ago. To make matters worse, there are fewer farms because the builders in NJ and other states have been bought out by builders of developments and big business. That's how Lyme became so rampant in NJ and other states. We have so many displaced deer in my area that when driving at night, especially, you have to drive very slowly in my neighborhood. The whole balance of nature is disturbed. Then of course we have the fact that people don't enjoy the great outdoors as much and are stuck behind computers all day. Despite the fact that running on the grass in NJ is dangerous because of ticks, children don't know about free play anymore, and only scheduled play with soccer games and other sports activities. Play now is not stress free. My summers as a child were spent running around our backyard and getting into mischief. We had a ball going up to the country, row boating and playing on the swing outside our bungalow. Children today and of this past generation have grown up with stress play as an outlet, with parents cheering in the background, so proud of there athletic child. That makes for a generation of sicker people, coupled with eating processed and unhealthy food. If they get a disease like Lyme, they need all the help they can get, and I'm sure glad that we can help some of them. Take care. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 > From: " Kindscher > > I wonder sometimes if there has always been this many sick people, or is it > that now I am listening more, and have something to offer. It seems I cannot > go 1 day without meeting someone that really needs help. , When you have a purpose in mind (selling in this instance) your mind opens to possibilities you would otherwise not have noticed. And a major sales approach with MLM company's is to sell by telling others of your own helpful experience with the products. So, it's absolutely natural that once you became a salesperson for the company, you'd be telling people about your good experiences. It's like that with anything. For example, some people think negatively all the time. And, some people think positively. If we're anticipating that good fortune will arrive today, we'll be looking for it. Or, if we expect bad luck, we'll be on the watch for that. My own experience in self-employment is similar to yours. I naturally tend to want to help people. And I've had to learn to respect people's boundaries.....just because something helps me doesn't mean they're interested. But when I'm focusing more on selling a particular product or service, I'm much more likely to be talking about it to people a lot. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 Sue, It is the price we pay for progress. It is a very sad state, but the good news is that if you work really hard at it, you can get healthy, or stay healthy. It does require alot more work, and does cost more. I think more people need to start getting back into gardening even on a small scale and doing things like community garden and stuff like that when personal gardens are not possible. It is really scarry to be raising children in this day and time and to think about their children that they will have. The gene pool is getting worse and worse and will not get better unless people wake up and change their lifestyles before having kids. -- Re: [ ] Hi I'm new! , It's very true about our population becoming sicker and sicker. It has a lot to do with our neglect of our planet. Years ago, when the soil was richer, there were more farmers who cared about the land and rotated the crops, our produce was richer in nutrients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 You are mostly right with what you say, except when I meet someone who is hurting I never think about selling anything. I think perhaps if I can help them regain just a little of what they have lost, then that will be a very good thing. I told people about these products for many months and never made a dime because I was not doing it for the money. Then the person who had been collecting the money told me, if you make some money then you can give it to those that have need. Ever since then I never felt bad about the fact that I offer a service to a company and get paid for it, in the process of that people get their lives back, what an awesome job I have!! The other thing that I have learned is that when someone opens up to you about your health, and you are working daily with them on these issues, you become really close. Now when I meet someone that I know I can help, I also realize Ijust met a friend for life, that is very exciting. I now have friends all over the USa, and even in other countries. I can travel almost anywhere and I would have a place to stay, how cool is that!! -------Original Message------- From: bluesky , When you have a purpose in mind (selling in this instance) your mind opens to possibilities you would otherwise not have noticed. And a major sales approach with MLM company's is to sell by telling others of your own helpful experience with the products. So, it's absolutely natural that once you became a salesperson for the company, you'd be telling people about your good experiences. It's like that with anything. For example, some people think negatively all the time. And, some people think positively. If we're anticipating that good fortune will arrive today, we'll be looking for it. Or, if we expect bad luck, we'll be on the watch for that. My own experience in self-employment is similar to yours. I naturally tend to want to help people. And I've had to learn to respect people's boundaries.....just because something helps me doesn't mean they're interested. But when I'm focusing more on selling a particular product or service, I'm much more likely to be talking about it to people a lot. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Hi Vicki... I just began treatment with the Rife machine after over 6 years of failed antibiotic treatments. I would love to answer any questions you have about treatment with the Rife Machine. I have been using it for a little over a month and it is definantly different than anything I have tried. I have also tried collidal silver, ozone water, etc....so it sounds like we've both been down similar roads. Feel free to contact me about it. jjewwelss@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Before I would seek additonal medical help, which may distract from the problem, do the diet. No sugar in any form, high protien, green veggies and low carb. What medication was prescribed? Good luck but please don't think you will cure this with medication. Diet and anti-fungal supplements are a proven cure. Steve > > > Hi! My name is Michele and I was told last night that I have candida. The > doctor diagnosed me just with a questionnaire, on which I scored a 98. He > prescribed medication and a very strict diet. > > I am not fully convinced that I have this, so next week I am seeking a > second opinion with another ENT (my main problems is lightheadedness/spacey > feeling and a crunching/crackling in my ears when I swallow) and am going to > ask him if he can do an eustachian tube dysfunction test. > > I just wondered what all of your symptoms were, how you got diagnosed, etc? > > ~ Michele > > > > > > > > > > . > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 It's also important to rotate antifungals monthly. I did use prescriptions as part of the rotation, but was sure to mostly use natural antifungals. You HAVE to cure your leaky gut or the candida will come back. Get the lactulose-mannitol test to check whether or not you have intestinal permeability. I had the ear-crackling thing too. That can be caused by candida. You are lucky to have a doc who will actually diagnose it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 What is the lactulose-mannitol test and how do you get one? Patti _____ From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On Behalf Of ~susan w~ Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 10:27 AM candidiasis Subject: Re: Re: Hi I'm new! It's also important to rotate antifungals monthly. I did use prescriptions as part of the rotation, but was sure to mostly use natural antifungals. You HAVE to cure your leaky gut or the candida will come back. Get the lactulose-mannitol test to check whether or not you have intestinal permeability. I had the ear-crackling thing too. That can be caused by candida. You are lucky to have a doc who will actually diagnose it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Michele, Steve and I have similar beliefs. Heal yourself with diet. I think his diet plan is great especially when starting out to kill off the candidiasis As your body heals it needs proteins. My books explains some other things that may be compromising your immune system. It is FREE as a Pdf download at: www.fixourfood.com Pass it on smkahoo <smkahoo@...> wrote: Before I would seek additonal medical help, which may distract from the problem, do the diet. No sugar in any form, high protien, green veggies and low carb. What medication was prescribed? Good luck but please don't think you will cure this with medication. Diet and anti-fungal supplements are a proven cure. Steve > > > Hi! My name is Michele and I was told last night that I have candida. The > doctor diagnosed me just with a questionnaire, on which I scored a 98. He > prescribed medication and a very strict diet. > > I am not fully convinced that I have this, so next week I am seeking a > second opinion with another ENT (my main problems is lightheadedness/spacey > feeling and a crunching/crackling in my ears when I swallow) and am going to > ask him if he can do an eustachian tube dysfunction test. > > I just wondered what all of your symptoms were, how you got diagnosed, etc? > > ~ Michele > > > > > > > > > > . > --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I agree with Steve, and add that medication may not only distract from treatment, but it probably will significantly increase your toxin burden. This additional load requires energy that your body could be using for recovery. Duncan > > Posted by: " smkahoo " smkahoo@... smkahoo > Date: Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:20 am (PDT) > > Before I would seek additonal medical help, which may distract from > the problem, do the diet. No sugar in any form, high protien, green > veggies and low carb. What medication was prescribed? > > Good luck but please don't think you will cure this with medication. > Diet and anti-fungal supplements are a proven cure. > > Steve > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I agree with that you have to cure the leaky gut or the candida will come back. Not because leaky gut causes candida, but because both candida and leaky gut are caused by bowel dysbiosis, not curing the leaky gut indicates that you still have dysbiosis. Good news is the gut heals pretty quickly, something like mouth lining. Incidentally it's not necessary to take glutamine, an amino acid, to speed gut healing; the undenatured whey you're probably taking for glutathione increase anyway contains quite a lot of it. Duncan > Posted by: " ~susan w~ " peacefulmeow@... peacefulmeow > Date: Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:43 am (PDT) > > It's also important to rotate antifungals monthly. I did use > prescriptions as part of the rotation, but was sure to mostly use > natural antifungals. You HAVE to cure your leaky gut or the candida > will come back. Get the lactulose-mannitol test to check whether or > not you have intestinal permeability. > > I had the ear-crackling thing too. That can be caused by candida. > You are lucky to have a doc who will actually diagnose it! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Hi I'm new my name is Clare. I live in Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Clare. My name is Toni and I also live in Texas. Welcome to the group. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi to all the new people. I'm Ila and my age is 48 yrs.. My whole family has had this disease on my fathers side and I knew it was only a matter of time before it hit me. I am the youngest one to have it though. I've had it at least 12 yrs. but was only dx about 8 months ago. I've been dx with everything but RA, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia to being nuts in the head before a doctor actually took the time to listen and check me over and not rely on blood work to determine what was wrong with me. She is still my doctor and will be as long as she is in practice. I go to my first non male rheumy on Dec 20th. The last male rheumy I went to told me I needed a psych doctor that there was nothing wrong with me even though that day my hands were about twice their normal size and there were nodules the size of almonds on three of my fingers. I've given up on male doctors, but that's just me, some of you may have good luck with them. I don't contribute much that is useful to the list, just try to throw in a little humor once in awhile because that is how I deal with the day to day living with this awful mess they call a life. If I didn't laugh I'd be crying and I refuse to feel sorry for myself. There is always someone who has it worse than me. This is a wonderful supportive group, certainly more so than my family as they really understand what I am going through on a day to day basis and I thank my higher power/God each and every day that every member of this group is here. Until the next laugh .......................... Ila in Maine mailto:sewcraftyila@... Owner:JEFLOVERS/ MOD:sewmurkot/ http://www.ChippewaCabinDesigns.com " Life's a journey, not a destination " Tyler (Aerosmith) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 > > Hi Clare. My name is Toni and I also live in Texas. Welcome to the > group. > > Toni > Toni,thanks for your kindness. Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 > > Hi Clare. My name is Toni and I also live in Texas. Welcome to the > group. > > Toni > Toni,thanks for your kindness. Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hi , Welcome to the forum, your story is similar to mine- and many others. I too did not do well on thyroxine. Can you tell us what your last TSH was- together with range. Many docs tend to undermedicate which doesn't help. most healthy folk have a TSh of around 1.0- so that is what docs should be aiming for. The whole endocrine system is linked with the thyroid being the master gland that controls metabolism- so if inadequately medicated it can throw all the other systems out too- with a tendency for heavy periods, or even the opposite! Sadly mine got so bad that I ended up with a hysterectomy, but that was before I realised that there was more to the thyroid system than T4 alone. Do not accept 'it's your age dear' or 'menopause' when it may really be your thyroid. there is much that you can do. to help yourself, but you may also need other thyroid meds to get there. Get a free e-mail account with Hotmail. Sign-up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hi , 200mcg is the same as ug All the more reason to be banging on the door- you child needs you fit and well! > thyroid treatment > From: yvonnefinancial@...> Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 21:46:56 +0000> Subject: Re: hi I'm new!> > > > > > I'm off out today to get some Selenium - I'm a bit confused though as you say 200mcgs - I'm assuming that this is the same as 200ug which is supposed to deliver 200mg - I'll ask in Holland and Barrett if I don't hear back. )> that's about the extent of my treatment. I've not been there banging on the door as I've got a young child who wears me out -> > Thank you again. x x x> > >> > Did you mean to write something ????> > > > > > > > Luv - Sheila> > > > > > > > From: thyroid treatment > > [mailto:thyroid treatment ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: 06 July 2010 10:37> > thyroid treatment > > Subject: Re: hi I'm new!> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com> > Version: 8.5.439 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2980 - Release Date: 07/05/10> > 18:36:00> >> > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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