Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients in Cheerios – whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth ingredient – next to last – is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young children who eat it is also minimal. I’m not a big advocate of boxed store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among mainstream cereals. Perhaps I’m misspeaking. I don’t know. But I do know that Cheerios is primarily oats, not wheat. From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Marcie Dingerson Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:59 PM iodine Subject: Re: Re: Many questions.... Did you know babies before the age of two should not have wheat because their little systems can not handle it, But what is one of the first foods we give them cherrios. I know I did with all three of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 oops i'm so tired going on 4 hours. Wasn't it all wheat at one time? I do remember reading that two year olds should not have cherrios because of the wheat. But heck If I can remember where I read that and what year that was put out? But still oats. I have not had it in my house in so long. I do remember when I was reading that, and I really need to find it is children under two should not have any wheat. I have been trying to think of where I read that. I have done so much research it all tends to blend. Marcie Dingerson Burger Professionals REALTOR Your Home Buying Specialist www.MarcieDingerson.com 360-292-2569 http://threeboysandglutenfree.blogspot.com/ Check out my monkey's From: Pamela Vasquez <prov31mom23@...>Subject: RE: Re: Many questions....iodine Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 8:38 PM Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients in Cheerios – whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth ingredient – next to last – is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young children who eat it is also minimal. I’m not a big advocate of boxed store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among mainstream cereals. Perhaps I’m misspeaking. I don’t know. But I do know that Cheerios is primarily oats, not wheat. From: iodinegroups (DOT) com [mailto:iodine] On Behalf Of Marcie DingersonSent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:59 PMiodinegroups (DOT) comSubject: Re: Re: Many questions... . Did you know babies before the age of two should not have wheat because their little systems can not handle it, But what is one of the first foods we give them cherrios. I know I did with all three of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 oops i'm so tired going on 4 hours. Wasn't it all wheat at one time? I do remember reading that two year olds should not have cherrios because of the wheat. But heck If I can remember where I read that and what year that was put out? But still oats. I have not had it in my house in so long. I do remember when I was reading that, and I really need to find it is children under two should not have any wheat. I have been trying to think of where I read that. I have done so much research it all tends to blend. Marcie Dingerson Burger Professionals REALTOR Your Home Buying Specialist www.MarcieDingerson.com 360-292-2569 http://threeboysandglutenfree.blogspot.com/ Check out my monkey's From: Pamela Vasquez <prov31mom23@...>Subject: RE: Re: Many questions....iodine Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 8:38 PM Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients in Cheerios – whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth ingredient – next to last – is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young children who eat it is also minimal. I’m not a big advocate of boxed store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among mainstream cereals. Perhaps I’m misspeaking. I don’t know. But I do know that Cheerios is primarily oats, not wheat. From: iodinegroups (DOT) com [mailto:iodine] On Behalf Of Marcie DingersonSent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:59 PMiodinegroups (DOT) comSubject: Re: Re: Many questions... . Did you know babies before the age of two should not have wheat because their little systems can not handle it, But what is one of the first foods we give them cherrios. I know I did with all three of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Cereal, whether organic or not, is one of the most highly processed foods on the planet, it's one of the worst things one can put in their body. Linn > > Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients > in Cheerios - whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth > ingredient - next to last - is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that > the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young > children who eat it is also minimal. I'm not a big advocate of boxed > store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial > colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among > mainstream cereals. > > > > Perhaps I'm misspeaking. I don't know. But I do know that Cheerios is > primarily oats, not wheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Actually I don't think Cheerios is one of the first foods these days. It is Mc's burgers. When my kid was less than two, her favorite thing was when we went to McD's and gave her that nice fluffy bun. Really easy to gum, and we'd all laugh! She liked the climbing gym too. Now, McD's is not only high-gluten, it is also high in transglutamase (TTG), which is added to make it " fluffy " . TTG is even worse than gluten in a lot of ways. TTG is part of your body, and pairing it with gluten sets you up for autoimmune disorders. Also, the flour is loaded with bromine, which is really ontopic for this group! Cheerios we ate too, but they were a minor thing. All oats are contaminated with wheat, except for the ones specially grown to be " gluten free " . As cereals go, it's likely one of the better ones. I'm hoping they start making it GF ... Chex cereals now have gluten-free lines, which is very convenient! On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM, Pamela Vasquez<prov31mom23@...> wrote: > > > Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients > in Cheerios – whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth > ingredient – next to last – is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that > the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young > children who eat it is also minimal. I’m not a big advocate of boxed > store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial > colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among > mainstream cereals. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Marcie Dingerson Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:54 PM iodine Subject: RE: Re: Many questions.... I do remember when I was reading that, and I really need to find it is children under two should not have any wheat. I have been trying to think of where I read that. I have done so much research it all tends to blend. Oh, I know how that goes! I’ve read so much about iodine, thyroid, radioactive iodine – that I know the basics but am confused beyond that! Whenever I want to explain something to my husband, I try to find the information so I get it right but many times it is gone. Just too much information overloading my brain these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 And that is why I am not a big advocate of those cereals. I do like homemade ones, though. If, however, one were to insist on eating store-bought cereal, Cheerios would be on my short list of ones to buy. From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of mwm1glm Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:06 AM iodine Subject: Re: Many questions.... Cereal, whether organic or not, is one of the most highly processed foods on the planet, it's one of the worst things one can put in their body. Linn .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Yea, Most tooth paste is like that, just a little bit of fluoride won't hurt?From: Pamela Vasquez <prov31mom23@...>iodine Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:38:39 PMSubject: RE: Re: Many questions.... Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients in Cheerios – whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth ingredient – next to last – is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young children who eat it is also minimal. I’m not a big advocate of boxed store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among mainstream cereals. Perhaps I’m misspeaking. I don’t know. But I do know that Cheerios is primarily oats, not wheat. From: iodinegroups (DOT) com [mailto:iodine] On Behalf Of Marcie Dingerson Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:59 PM iodinegroups (DOT) com Subject: Re: Re: Many questions... . Did you know babies before the age of two should not have wheat because their little systems can not handle it, But what is one of the first foods we give them cherrios. I know I did with all three of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Actually Oats are cross contaminated when growing with wheat. You have to get specific gluten free oats to be safe. My kids react to some oats (non GF) more than others. Steph RE: Re: Many questions.... Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients in Cheerios – whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth ingredient – next to last – is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young children who eat it is also minimal. I’m not a big advocate of boxed store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among mainstream cereals. Perhaps I’m misspeaking. I don’t know. But I do know that Cheerios is primarily oats, not wheat. From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Marcie DingersonSent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:59 PMiodine Subject: Re: Re: Many questions.... Did you know babies before the age of two should not have wheat because their little systems can not handle it, But what is one of the first foods we give them cherrios. I know I did with all three of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009  It's all grains that they should refrain from for 1 year and then there are only certain grains like rice that should be given for the next year of life. I don't believe oats are on that list nor is wheat. Steph Re: Re: Many questions... . Did you know babies before the age of two should not have wheat because their little systems can not handle it, But what is one of the first foods we give them cherrios. I know I did with all three of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Dawn.. You can do a 24 hr salvia test. Janie's website http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com has a link where you can order home kits. Some tests have a little piece of cotton that you put in your mouth to saturate with your saliva others have tubes you need to fill with spit. I'd call the company to find out which one they have. Of course an 11 yr old might find spitting in a small tube fun. http://tinyurl.com/l6ks5z Lorie > > When I take her for blood work next week what tests should I ask for?? Is there a simple way to monitor adrenal function without having to do a 24 hour urine?? Would it hurt her to take an adrenal support just as a precaution?? If so what do you recommend?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Agree, along with the "milk". I would be concerned even with raw milk for a baby. Lots of opioids. I am allergic to dairy and raw is also bothersome for me. Nonie > > Cereal, whether organic or not, is one of the most highly processed foods on the planet, it's one of the worst things one can put in their body.> > Linn> > > > >> > Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients> > in Cheerios - whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth> > ingredient - next to last - is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that> > the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young> > children who eat it is also minimal. I'm not a big advocate of boxed> > store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial> > colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among> > mainstream cereals.> > > > > > > > Perhaps I'm misspeaking. I don't know. But I do know that Cheerios is> > primarily oats, not wheat.> > > > > ------------------------------------> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yes, and most oats are processed in plants that process wheat. RE: Re: Many questions.... Cheerios is made from whole grain OATS, not wheat. There are 11 ingredients in Cheerios - whole grain oats is the first ingredient. The tenth ingredient - next to last - is wheat starch. I would venture to guess that the amount of wheat in Cheerios is minimal and that the effect on young children who eat it is also minimal. I'm not a big advocate of boxed store-bought cereals but I will step up for Cheerios. With no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and with whole grains, it is a rarity among mainstream cereals. Perhaps I'm misspeaking. I don't know. But I do know that Cheerios is primarily oats, not wheat. From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Marcie DingersonSent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:59 PMiodine Subject: Re: Re: Many questions.... Did you know babies before the age of two should not have wheat because their little systems can not handle it, But what is one of the first foods we give them cherrios. I know I did with all three of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009  LOL Re: Re: Many questions... . Did you know babies before the age of two should not have wheat because their little systems can not handle it, But what is one of the first foods we give them cherrios. I know I did with all three of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Iodine ~ it sounds so easy!... perhaps its why I’ve been so resistant. I know in actual practice, there is still some work to do, but it is IMHO well worth a try. I’m going tomorrow to get the tabs… still waiting for the drops to come in the mail. Could you recommend a good (either) multivitamin or supp that has selenium in it? I just had my last chewing tooth removed yesterday (still very swollen and owie) so I can no longer eat brazil nuts for the forseeable future. Also just got my surgery bumped (AGAIN) due to the disability dropping…. One end of the company makes a mistake and screws the other side, but its always the employee’s fault. I’m going to take this as a sign. They want me to return to work Monday, so I’m loading myself up with lots of soft food, supps, and progesterone cream. Am still a bit confused as to whether I should just start right off with iodoral 12.5 (and ramp up) along with some cortisol, or see how it goes. My adrenal saliva stress profile did come back right on the brink of lower limits, but this is while I’ve been off, too. who knows how bad it is normally when I’m back at my high stress job. Why would low thyroid have anything to do with one’s teeth? Oh and fun, the dentist just informed me I have a blocked salivary gland on the opposite side where I had my tooth pulled…. And told me to suck on some SF lemon drops to try and pry the calc out. Has anyone had this? A good friend of mine just got thru being diagnosed with breast cancer, and went the lumpectomy and radiation route, and was just informed today (3 months after treatment) that she now has some sort of ulcerative metastasized cellulatis (sp) and she is so scared…. Dr wants her back in hospital yesterday… and her family is just indignant looking for an alternate treatment …. I mentioned Dr Brownstein’s protocol to her, don’t know if she will pursue or not. I pray she will. Have already read Dr B’s book cover to cover a couple times, and its most impressive, and answers every single one of mine and my friends questions, WHY (did this happen to me) HOW (do I treat it) and WHEN (can I expect it to go away). Just for kicks I have been asking round (even to my Oral Surgeon) about iodine replacement for goiter, and they all say…. OH don’t believe everything you read on the net. Interesting too, to find Newsweek’s latest issue with with Oprah article in it at my oral surgeons office, there are NO accidents…. Does anyone know if Dr Pareja from Chicago is an iodine friendly practitioner? I would so like to have a physician help treat all this, or to help guide me along. I found a Dr Zeiger who does still take BCBS if anyone is interested…. He clearly stated when I asked (emailed him): “Unfortunately no , most integrative physicians are not in network with insurance( am in network only with BCBS and am one of the few that still do ) since most insurance companies are way behind in the learning curve on the benefit of such care…” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I don't know any definitive answers, but I too, am having alot of teeth problems. I have had to have two root canals and just broke another tooth. I have been trying to get doctors to diagnose hypothyroidism for years and they all said I didn't have it. Now I have a goiter. I asked several doctors about iodine and they all dismissed it. I was confused about Iodoral or Lugols. They are the same except one is pill, the other liquid. I choose the pills as with all the different Lugols out there, I couldn't be sure of the standards used. I bought a bottle of the Iodoaral 12.5mg and the instructions were confusing. I started at one a day and no problems. I kept increasing up to 50mg. At that point my blood pressure returned to normal when all the "meds" didn't help, but it didn't sustain it all day. So, I took the bottle with me to my chiropractor who does kinesology which is muscle testing. He told me to take that dose every 5 hours. He assured me that what you don't use, you pee out. He said you would have to take more than 500mg to have a reaction as long as you are not allergic to iodine. Since starting on that dose only a few days ago, my blood pressure has been normal. So, I have to think it is fixing something. It is easier to swallow in just a few days. Iodine plays a role in liver function and female hormones as well. It does sound so easy, but I have found other things that are so easy that doctors don't like. Big Pharma really hates cheap and easy. Nadine nel US Airways A/C Records Analyst Configuration Control 480-693-1490 HG-SSV From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of May Streetz-FeesSent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:10 PMiodine Subject: Re: Many questions.... Iodine ~ it sounds so easy!... perhaps its why I’ve been so resistant. I know in actual practice, there is still some work to do, but it is IMHO well worth a try. I’m going tomorrow to get the tabs… still waiting for the drops to come in the mail. Could you recommend a good (either) multivitamin or supp that has selenium in it? I just had my last chewing tooth removed yesterday (still very swollen and owie) so I can no longer eat brazil nuts for the forseeable future. Also just got my surgery bumped (AGAIN) due to the disability dropping…. One end of the company makes a mistake and screws the other side, but its always the employee’s fault. I’m going to take this as a sign. They want me to return to work Monday, so I’m loading myself up with lots of soft food, supps, and progesterone cream. Am still a bit confused as to whether I should just start right off with iodoral 12.5 (and ramp up) along with some cortisol, or see how it goes. My adrenal saliva stress profile did come back right on the brink of lower limits, but this is while I’ve been off, too. who knows how bad it is normally when I’m back at my high stress job. Why would low thyroid have anything to do with one’s teeth? Oh and fun, the dentist just informed me I have a blocked salivary gland on the opposite side where I had my tooth pulled…. And told me to suck on some SF lemon drops to try and pry the calc out. Has anyone had this? A good friend of mine just got thru being diagnosed with breast cancer, and went the lumpectomy and radiation route, and was just informed today (3 months after treatment) that she now has some sort of ulcerative metastasized cellulatis (sp) and she is so scared…. Dr wants her back in hospital yesterday… and her family is just indignant looking for an alternate treatment …. I mentioned Dr Brownstein’s protocol to her, don’t know if she will pursue or not. I pray she will. Have already read Dr B’s book cover to cover a couple times, and its most impressive, and answers every single one of mine and my friends questions, WHY (did this happen to me) HOW (do I treat it) and WHEN (can I expect it to go away). Just for kicks I have been asking round (even to my Oral Surgeon) about iodine replacement for goiter, and they all say…. OH don’t believe everything you read on the net. Interesting too, to find Newsweek’s latest issue with with Oprah article in it at my oral surgeons office, there are NO accidents…. Does anyone know if Dr Pareja from Chicago is an iodine friendly practitioner? I would so like to have a physician help treat all this, or to help guide me along. I found a Dr Zeiger who does still take BCBS if anyone is interested…. He clearly stated when I asked (emailed him): “Unfortunately no , most integrative physicians are not in network with insurance( am in network only with BCBS and am one of the few that still do ) since most insurance companies are way behind in the learning curve on the benefit of such care…” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 My comments are below .... Steph Re: Many questions.... Iodine ~ it sounds so easy!... perhaps its why I’ve been so resistant. I know in actual practice, there is still some work to do, but it is IMHO well worth a try. I’m going tomorrow to get the tabs… still waiting for the drops to come in the mail. Could you recommend a good (either) multivitamin or supp that has selenium in it? I just had my last chewing tooth removed yesterday (still very swollen and owie) so I can no longer eat brazil nuts for the forseeable future. Also just got my surgery bumped (AGAIN) due to the disability dropping…. One end of the company makes a mistake and screws the other side, but its always the employee’s fault. I’m going to take this as a sign. They want me to return to work Monday, so I’m loading myself up with lots of soft food, supps, and progesterone cream. <SB> A multi will not have enough selenium in it. I give my family the selenemethionine from www.vrp.com - they also sell Iodoral and ATP CoFactors. One stop shopping. Am still a bit confused as to whether I should just start right off with iodoral 12.5 (and ramp up) along with some cortisol, or see how it goes. My adrenal saliva stress profile did come back right on the brink of lower limits, but this is while I’ve been off, too. who knows how bad it is normally when I’m back at my high stress job. <SB> If I were in your condition I would start at least at 25 mgs but would get to 50 mgs ASAP. You are in crisis mode. Just get the Vit C, Seleneium ,Magnesium and Celtic Salt. Why would low thyroid have anything to do with one’s teeth? Oh and fun, the dentist just informed me I have a blocked salivary gland on the opposite side where I had my tooth pulled…. And told me to suck on some SF lemon drops to try and pry the calc out. Has anyone had this? <<SB>> Low thyroid is tied to dental issues due to the low metabolic rate of the body. A good friend of mine just got thru being diagnosed with breast cancer, and went the lumpectomy and radiation route, and was just informed today (3 months after treatment) that she now has some sort of ulcerative metastasized cellulatis (sp) and she is so scared…. Dr wants her back in hospital yesterday… and her family is just indignant looking for an alternate treatment …. I mentioned Dr Brownstein’s protocol to her, don’t know if she will pursue or not. I pray she will. Have already read Dr B’s book cover to cover a couple times, and its most impressive, and answers every single one of mine and my friends questions, WHY (did this happen to me) HOW (do I treat it) and WHEN (can I expect it to go away). <SB> Have them look into Dr. Derry's book on Iodine and breast cancer. Also check out www.breastcancerchoices.org Just for kicks I have been asking round (even to my Oral Surgeon) about iodine replacement for goiter, and they all say…. OH don’t believe everything you read on the net. Interesting too, to find Newsweek’s latest issue with with Oprah article in it at my oral surgeons office, there are NO accidents…. <SB> Conv docs are clueless on iodine. Does anyone know if Dr Pareja from Chicago is an iodine friendly practitioner? I would so like to have a physician help treat all this, or to help guide me along. I found a Dr Zeiger who does still take BCBS if anyone is interested…. He clearly stated when I asked (emailed him): <SB> Check out the practitioner list on www.breastcancerchoices.org in the Iodine section. You may find one there. Word of warning I have had mixed reviews on Dr. Bain. “Unfortunately no , most integrative physicians are not in network with insurance( am in network only with BCBS and am one of the few that still do ) since most insurance companies are way behind in the learning curve on the benefit of such care…” <SB> You are right. Most good docs don't take insurance so they are not controled by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Hey Marcie, Do you have any citations that address the link between food and OCD or is your information annecdotal with Ethan? Just wondering. Finding an article to two would be great for me to be able to share with a friend.... Tressler Healthy Transitions Life Coaching 541-791-1464 Help raise funds for Legacy Land Conservancy by searching the internet or shoping online with GoodSearch (www.goodsearch.com). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks, Stef! Just a couple more questions if you wouldn’t mind? I wrote down a few, while trying to recuperate from the 3rd (and last) tooth extraction just 5 days ago. Have really hit the wall bad over the weekend, I think I scared my husband and myself. I think this was a major over-reaction. I don’t think it was as much the extraction (though more involved then the surgeon originally thought) as much as what it did to my as yet un-treated adrenals. I have been majorly dizzy, nauseated, out of breath, and having issues like crazy with low blood sugar as well. Palpitations, very shaky, the whole nine yards. Very frightening. I cannot even drive, much less walk. My (saliva) numbers did come back real low-borderline, so I know I should be on cortisone, but when I thought I was having the thyroid surgery, I was told to stay off everything. Now I know I can’t have thyroid surgery (for a 4 cm nodule) much less any more dental surgery of any kind without treating these adrenals FIRST. I know I know I have been in denial… hoping just the supplements (mega doses of B,C, Mag) by themselves would work (they haven’t). What if anything might you guys recommend as a good starting dose (of cortef) 5 days post-op? I feel like my thyroid is crashing too, on top of being all swollen up and bruising from the surgery. I’m not on any thyroid or iodine/cortisol meds at present, nor have I been to date. I was also wondering about iodine will come into play here. Should I wait a week after cortisone therapy before starting iodine? I am being pressured to get back to work but I really don’t feel at all well right now, so was hoping the cortisone/iodine therapy might help…. I guess my biggest Q about the cortisol is: whether a “pysiologic’ dose of 25 or less will suppress your adrenals at 100%. Also, whether you are more susceptible to colds/flu while on cortisone therapy. My office is like a big petri dish, and I have already been sick since January with everything from sinusitis to near pneumonia thanks to that place. (have only been off since mid April). I’m sorry I guess I should also post this over on adrenals as well. Also re: the iodine, whether having antibodies will cause more undue stress on adrenals? Thank you…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks, Stef! Just a couple more questions if you wouldn’t mind? I wrote down a few, while trying to recuperate from the 3rd (and last) tooth extraction just 5 days ago. Have really hit the wall bad over the weekend, I think I scared my husband and myself. I think this was a major over-reaction. I don’t think it was as much the extraction (though more involved then the surgeon originally thought) as much as what it did to my as yet un-treated adrenals. I have been majorly dizzy, nauseated, out of breath, and having issues like crazy with low blood sugar as well. Palpitations, very shaky, the whole nine yards. Very frightening. I cannot even drive, much less walk. My (saliva) numbers did come back real low-borderline, so I know I should be on cortisone, but when I thought I was having the thyroid surgery, I was told to stay off everything. Now I know I can’t have thyroid surgery (for a 4 cm nodule) much less any more dental surgery of any kind without treating these adrenals FIRST. I know I know I have been in denial… hoping just the supplements (mega doses of B,C, Mag) by themselves would work (they haven’t). What if anything might you guys recommend as a good starting dose (of cortef) 5 days post-op? I feel like my thyroid is crashing too, on top of being all swollen up and bruising from the surgery. I’m not on any thyroid or iodine/cortisol meds at present, nor have I been to date. I was also wondering about iodine will come into play here. Should I wait a week after cortisone therapy before starting iodine? I am being pressured to get back to work but I really don’t feel at all well right now, so was hoping the cortisone/iodine therapy might help…. I guess my biggest Q about the cortisol is: whether a “pysiologic’ dose of 25 or less will suppress your adrenals at 100%. Also, whether you are more susceptible to colds/flu while on cortisone therapy. My office is like a big petri dish, and I have already been sick since January with everything from sinusitis to near pneumonia thanks to that place. (have only been off since mid April). I’m sorry I guess I should also post this over on adrenals as well. Also re: the iodine, whether having antibodies will cause more undue stress on adrenals? Thank you…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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