Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Doesn't she. I think she's been spendin too much time with the copywriters when she was 'sposed to be graphically designin. And I think the juicing thing, with wheatgrass preferably, helps your digestive/absorbtion problems. Get you a juicer . And if your realy bad, juice some garilc with it, ....wheeeww, it's radioactive. Ben Re: question Tish,You always explain everything so thoroughly! Thank you for that! Your note made me realize that maybe part of the reason my triglycerides are up is because of hypothyroidism. That, and the continual digestive problems. Please tell me that blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestive problems can clear up once a person has been on an optimal dose of Armour for awhile~Thanks.> > > > Is there any relation between hypo-thyroid and diabetes?> _____________________> > Yes there is. In hypothyroidism, you can develope blood sugar > problems that eventually lead to insulin resistance. When there is > not enough thyroid in the blood, the adrenals eventually become weak > and do not make sufficient cortisol. Without this, then the body is > unable to properly regulate blood sugar and unable to use it. > Insulin resistance can develope from this over time. Also, when > thyroid levels are low, pancreatic output declines. I am one of > those. Hypos are very susceptible to developing leaky gut or > digestive system dammage. The lining of the intestines must be > replaced every 4 days. But, in hypothyroidism this is slowed down > and eventually the digestive system looses it's integrity. Stomach > acid and digestive enzymes are low in hypothyroidism leading to the > inability to fight off pathogens and eventually lead to parasitic, > bacterial and fungal infections in the digestive system. All these > things lead to lots of inflammation, which affects the pancreas and > works to overburden the adrenals to put out lots of cortisol to help > control the inflammation and increase healing. This then can lead to > blood sugar problems. Hypothyroidism also causes the build up of > polysacharrides in cells. Polysacharrides are sugars and they are > oxidative and damaging to tissues and lead to premature aging of > cells in the body. As cells age, they become more insulin resistant.> > Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Dear , Diabetics are automatically hypothyroid. The reason is that if you cannot get glucose into cells, then the reaction that converts T4 to T3 and T2 to give you energy and to burn fat does not take place. You might benifit tremendously from some low dose adrenal support. To learn about this, get Willian McK Jeffries " Safe Uses of Cortisol " Usually, adrenal support is 10 to 20 mg of cortisol a day in 4 evenly divided doses. You can get this on the web in IsoCort (my favorite) or Nutri+meds adrenal. IsoCort contains 2.5 mg of cortisol per pill and Nutri+meds about 4 to 5 mg per pill. The adrenals make 35 ot 40 mg a day of cortisol and you cannot overdose on anything less. The brain knows what you are taking and tells your adrenals to drop production by any amount extra that the body does not need. In this way, it keeps blood levels normal or at or below 35 to 40 mg. Your symptoms of poor sleep and being tired in the morning are classic low adrenal. Cortisol from the adrenals has a cyclic action in the day and this is what creates your circadian rythem and sleep, melatonin and sleep cycle. Cortisol needs to be at it's highest level one hour after waking. This is usually double of the rest of the day. Then it tapers down throughout the day to it's lowest level sometime between 12:00 to 3:00 in the morning. This cycle is needed for melatonin production and for preparing the body for sleep. In adrenal fatigue this cycle is lost and so you loose your sleep cycle. Also, since demand is highest in the morning, that is the most common time for weak adrenals to not be able to meed demand. Then you feel terrible. I am so familiar with this as I am a sufferer. I totally lost my sleep cycle when I bbegan thyroid therapy and could not sleep more than an hour or two a night ro several months. Also, I feel bad in the mornings when I am stressed of tired. Lack of sleep itself doubles adrenal demands in the daytime. It's a big adrenal stressor and at the same time this can keep you from sleeping. It's a very cruel thing. Sickness and stress also can double adrenal needs. As for your blood sugar problems, have you considered Metformin and chromium? They both improve insuin and blood sugar function. Studies done with chromium, found that diabetes patients were able to drop insulin doses by as much as half. They recommend 400 mcg a day and did not get results on less. Metformin seems to make cells work properly with respect to insulin sensitivity. An herb that you might look into is Banaba http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/banaba.htm It is quite potent. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Dear , Diabetics are automatically hypothyroid. The reason is that if you cannot get glucose into cells, then the reaction that converts T4 to T3 and T2 to give you energy and to burn fat does not take place. You might benifit tremendously from some low dose adrenal support. To learn about this, get Willian McK Jeffries " Safe Uses of Cortisol " Usually, adrenal support is 10 to 20 mg of cortisol a day in 4 evenly divided doses. You can get this on the web in IsoCort (my favorite) or Nutri+meds adrenal. IsoCort contains 2.5 mg of cortisol per pill and Nutri+meds about 4 to 5 mg per pill. The adrenals make 35 ot 40 mg a day of cortisol and you cannot overdose on anything less. The brain knows what you are taking and tells your adrenals to drop production by any amount extra that the body does not need. In this way, it keeps blood levels normal or at or below 35 to 40 mg. Your symptoms of poor sleep and being tired in the morning are classic low adrenal. Cortisol from the adrenals has a cyclic action in the day and this is what creates your circadian rythem and sleep, melatonin and sleep cycle. Cortisol needs to be at it's highest level one hour after waking. This is usually double of the rest of the day. Then it tapers down throughout the day to it's lowest level sometime between 12:00 to 3:00 in the morning. This cycle is needed for melatonin production and for preparing the body for sleep. In adrenal fatigue this cycle is lost and so you loose your sleep cycle. Also, since demand is highest in the morning, that is the most common time for weak adrenals to not be able to meed demand. Then you feel terrible. I am so familiar with this as I am a sufferer. I totally lost my sleep cycle when I bbegan thyroid therapy and could not sleep more than an hour or two a night ro several months. Also, I feel bad in the mornings when I am stressed of tired. Lack of sleep itself doubles adrenal demands in the daytime. It's a big adrenal stressor and at the same time this can keep you from sleeping. It's a very cruel thing. Sickness and stress also can double adrenal needs. As for your blood sugar problems, have you considered Metformin and chromium? They both improve insuin and blood sugar function. Studies done with chromium, found that diabetes patients were able to drop insulin doses by as much as half. They recommend 400 mcg a day and did not get results on less. Metformin seems to make cells work properly with respect to insulin sensitivity. An herb that you might look into is Banaba http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/banaba.htm It is quite potent. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Dear , Diabetics are automatically hypothyroid. The reason is that if you cannot get glucose into cells, then the reaction that converts T4 to T3 and T2 to give you energy and to burn fat does not take place. You might benifit tremendously from some low dose adrenal support. To learn about this, get Willian McK Jeffries " Safe Uses of Cortisol " Usually, adrenal support is 10 to 20 mg of cortisol a day in 4 evenly divided doses. You can get this on the web in IsoCort (my favorite) or Nutri+meds adrenal. IsoCort contains 2.5 mg of cortisol per pill and Nutri+meds about 4 to 5 mg per pill. The adrenals make 35 ot 40 mg a day of cortisol and you cannot overdose on anything less. The brain knows what you are taking and tells your adrenals to drop production by any amount extra that the body does not need. In this way, it keeps blood levels normal or at or below 35 to 40 mg. Your symptoms of poor sleep and being tired in the morning are classic low adrenal. Cortisol from the adrenals has a cyclic action in the day and this is what creates your circadian rythem and sleep, melatonin and sleep cycle. Cortisol needs to be at it's highest level one hour after waking. This is usually double of the rest of the day. Then it tapers down throughout the day to it's lowest level sometime between 12:00 to 3:00 in the morning. This cycle is needed for melatonin production and for preparing the body for sleep. In adrenal fatigue this cycle is lost and so you loose your sleep cycle. Also, since demand is highest in the morning, that is the most common time for weak adrenals to not be able to meed demand. Then you feel terrible. I am so familiar with this as I am a sufferer. I totally lost my sleep cycle when I bbegan thyroid therapy and could not sleep more than an hour or two a night ro several months. Also, I feel bad in the mornings when I am stressed of tired. Lack of sleep itself doubles adrenal demands in the daytime. It's a big adrenal stressor and at the same time this can keep you from sleeping. It's a very cruel thing. Sickness and stress also can double adrenal needs. As for your blood sugar problems, have you considered Metformin and chromium? They both improve insuin and blood sugar function. Studies done with chromium, found that diabetes patients were able to drop insulin doses by as much as half. They recommend 400 mcg a day and did not get results on less. Metformin seems to make cells work properly with respect to insulin sensitivity. An herb that you might look into is Banaba http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/banaba.htm It is quite potent. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Thanks again, Tish, for the help. I have tried Metformin aka Glucophage and it did not lower my sugar levels, but it did make me terribly sick. I take a product called Anti-diabetic powder from India. You can learn more about it at the health and yoga link: http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/product/diabetic.html This stuff lowered my blood sugar from the high 500's (it was @ 580 or so) to the upper 100's in less than two weeks. Shortly after that, my sugar levels were down to normal. I also take a product from Kal called Blood Sugar Defense. I've attached the info. about this product. It contains chromium and other " goodies " to help lower/stabilize my sugar levels. The only product I use from the doc is starlix which is what I take with meals to keep my blood sugar levels from skyrocketing when I eat. Of course, when I eat a diet filled with veggies/fruit and whole grains verses enriched products, my sugar levels don't sky rocket when I eat, but I'm not always that good. -) I will look into the adrenal supplements and seriously consider trying them. I need all the help that I can get and all the sleep that I can get. Thanks for the info. You are such a " walking encyclopedia " and I mean that as a compliment! At 10:41 AM 11/19/2004, you wrote: Dear , Diabetics are automatically hypothyroid. The reason is that if you cannot get glucose into cells, then the reaction that converts T4 to T3 and T2 to give you energy and to burn fat does not take place. You might benifit tremendously from some low dose adrenal support. To learn about this, get Willian McK Jeffries " Safe Uses of Cortisol " Usually, adrenal support is 10 to 20 mg of cortisol a day in 4 evenly divided doses. You can get this on the web in IsoCort (my favorite) or Nutri+meds adrenal. IsoCort contains 2.5 mg of cortisol per pill and Nutri+meds about 4 to 5 mg per pill. The adrenals make 35 ot 40 mg a day of cortisol and you cannot overdose on anything less. The brain knows what you are taking and tells your adrenals to drop production by any amount extra that the body does not need. In this way, it keeps blood levels normal or at or below 35 to 40 mg. Your symptoms of poor sleep and being tired in the morning are classic low adrenal. Cortisol from the adrenals has a cyclic action in the day and this is what creates your circadian rythem and sleep, melatonin and sleep cycle. Cortisol needs to be at it's highest level one hour after waking. This is usually double of the rest of the day. Then it tapers down throughout the day to it's lowest level sometime between 12:00 to 3:00 in the morning. This cycle is needed for melatonin production and for preparing the body for sleep. In adrenal fatigue this cycle is lost and so you loose your sleep cycle. Also, since demand is highest in the morning, that is the most common time for weak adrenals to not be able to meed demand. Then you feel terrible. I am so familiar with this as I am a sufferer. I totally lost my sleep cycle when I bbegan thyroid therapy and could not sleep more than an hour or two a night ro several months. Also, I feel bad in the mornings when I am stressed of tired. Lack of sleep itself doubles adrenal demands in the daytime. It's a big adrenal stressor and at the same time this can keep you from sleeping. It's a very cruel thing. Sickness and stress also can double adrenal needs. As for your blood sugar problems, have you considered Metformin and chromium? They both improve insuin and blood sugar function. Studies done with chromium, found that diabetes patients were able to drop insulin doses by as much as half. They recommend 400 mcg a day and did not get results on less. Metformin seems to make cells work properly with respect to insulin sensitivity. An herb that you might look into is Banaba http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/banaba.htm It is quite potent. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Thanks again, Tish, for the help. I have tried Metformin aka Glucophage and it did not lower my sugar levels, but it did make me terribly sick. I take a product called Anti-diabetic powder from India. You can learn more about it at the health and yoga link: http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/product/diabetic.html This stuff lowered my blood sugar from the high 500's (it was @ 580 or so) to the upper 100's in less than two weeks. Shortly after that, my sugar levels were down to normal. I also take a product from Kal called Blood Sugar Defense. I've attached the info. about this product. It contains chromium and other " goodies " to help lower/stabilize my sugar levels. The only product I use from the doc is starlix which is what I take with meals to keep my blood sugar levels from skyrocketing when I eat. Of course, when I eat a diet filled with veggies/fruit and whole grains verses enriched products, my sugar levels don't sky rocket when I eat, but I'm not always that good. -) I will look into the adrenal supplements and seriously consider trying them. I need all the help that I can get and all the sleep that I can get. Thanks for the info. You are such a " walking encyclopedia " and I mean that as a compliment! At 10:41 AM 11/19/2004, you wrote: Dear , Diabetics are automatically hypothyroid. The reason is that if you cannot get glucose into cells, then the reaction that converts T4 to T3 and T2 to give you energy and to burn fat does not take place. You might benifit tremendously from some low dose adrenal support. To learn about this, get Willian McK Jeffries " Safe Uses of Cortisol " Usually, adrenal support is 10 to 20 mg of cortisol a day in 4 evenly divided doses. You can get this on the web in IsoCort (my favorite) or Nutri+meds adrenal. IsoCort contains 2.5 mg of cortisol per pill and Nutri+meds about 4 to 5 mg per pill. The adrenals make 35 ot 40 mg a day of cortisol and you cannot overdose on anything less. The brain knows what you are taking and tells your adrenals to drop production by any amount extra that the body does not need. In this way, it keeps blood levels normal or at or below 35 to 40 mg. Your symptoms of poor sleep and being tired in the morning are classic low adrenal. Cortisol from the adrenals has a cyclic action in the day and this is what creates your circadian rythem and sleep, melatonin and sleep cycle. Cortisol needs to be at it's highest level one hour after waking. This is usually double of the rest of the day. Then it tapers down throughout the day to it's lowest level sometime between 12:00 to 3:00 in the morning. This cycle is needed for melatonin production and for preparing the body for sleep. In adrenal fatigue this cycle is lost and so you loose your sleep cycle. Also, since demand is highest in the morning, that is the most common time for weak adrenals to not be able to meed demand. Then you feel terrible. I am so familiar with this as I am a sufferer. I totally lost my sleep cycle when I bbegan thyroid therapy and could not sleep more than an hour or two a night ro several months. Also, I feel bad in the mornings when I am stressed of tired. Lack of sleep itself doubles adrenal demands in the daytime. It's a big adrenal stressor and at the same time this can keep you from sleeping. It's a very cruel thing. Sickness and stress also can double adrenal needs. As for your blood sugar problems, have you considered Metformin and chromium? They both improve insuin and blood sugar function. Studies done with chromium, found that diabetes patients were able to drop insulin doses by as much as half. They recommend 400 mcg a day and did not get results on less. Metformin seems to make cells work properly with respect to insulin sensitivity. An herb that you might look into is Banaba http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/banaba.htm It is quite potent. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Dear , Thanks for the personal info and link. I will put that in my memory banks. I have never known anyone who used Metformin, but read lots of good stuff about it. Maybe it's mostly drug company hype. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Dear , Thanks for the personal info and link. I will put that in my memory banks. I have never known anyone who used Metformin, but read lots of good stuff about it. Maybe it's mostly drug company hype. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Dear , Thanks for the personal info and link. I will put that in my memory banks. I have never known anyone who used Metformin, but read lots of good stuff about it. Maybe it's mostly drug company hype. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Heck yes, -- Also, your cholesterol probably dropped a little after you quit smoking, because smoking totally raises cholesterol. Yet another reminder as to why smoking is a crummy idea. Even though I am close to a normal weight, my total cholesterol came back as 177, my good cholesterol was low, and the naturopathic MD started freaking out. He put me on Niacin, Red Yeast Rice, and Fish Oil immediately. One of the reasons that *I* know the good cholesterol came back low is that I cut out a few goitrogenics and most of my carbohydrates in order to help my thyroid. I used to eat a homemade spinach salad at least four times a week. Well, it backfired. I've added a ton of fiber to my diet, and I am studying up on the Pritikin eating plan. Getting to the point of this post-- when I told my endocrinologist that the naturopathic doctor was going full boar on alternative vitamins for high cholesterol, he said, in this horrified voice, " you KNOW your cholesterol is out of whack because your thyroid is still not optimized, right? " Courtenay. Tish, You always explain everything so thoroughly! Thank you for that! Your note made me realize that maybe part of the reason my triglycerides are up is because of hypothyroidism. That, and the continual digestive problems. Please tell me that blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestive problems can clear up once a person has been on an optimal dose of Armour for awhile~ Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Heck yes, -- Also, your cholesterol probably dropped a little after you quit smoking, because smoking totally raises cholesterol. Yet another reminder as to why smoking is a crummy idea. Even though I am close to a normal weight, my total cholesterol came back as 177, my good cholesterol was low, and the naturopathic MD started freaking out. He put me on Niacin, Red Yeast Rice, and Fish Oil immediately. One of the reasons that *I* know the good cholesterol came back low is that I cut out a few goitrogenics and most of my carbohydrates in order to help my thyroid. I used to eat a homemade spinach salad at least four times a week. Well, it backfired. I've added a ton of fiber to my diet, and I am studying up on the Pritikin eating plan. Getting to the point of this post-- when I told my endocrinologist that the naturopathic doctor was going full boar on alternative vitamins for high cholesterol, he said, in this horrified voice, " you KNOW your cholesterol is out of whack because your thyroid is still not optimized, right? " Courtenay. Tish, You always explain everything so thoroughly! Thank you for that! Your note made me realize that maybe part of the reason my triglycerides are up is because of hypothyroidism. That, and the continual digestive problems. Please tell me that blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestive problems can clear up once a person has been on an optimal dose of Armour for awhile~ Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Heck yes, -- Also, your cholesterol probably dropped a little after you quit smoking, because smoking totally raises cholesterol. Yet another reminder as to why smoking is a crummy idea. Even though I am close to a normal weight, my total cholesterol came back as 177, my good cholesterol was low, and the naturopathic MD started freaking out. He put me on Niacin, Red Yeast Rice, and Fish Oil immediately. One of the reasons that *I* know the good cholesterol came back low is that I cut out a few goitrogenics and most of my carbohydrates in order to help my thyroid. I used to eat a homemade spinach salad at least four times a week. Well, it backfired. I've added a ton of fiber to my diet, and I am studying up on the Pritikin eating plan. Getting to the point of this post-- when I told my endocrinologist that the naturopathic doctor was going full boar on alternative vitamins for high cholesterol, he said, in this horrified voice, " you KNOW your cholesterol is out of whack because your thyroid is still not optimized, right? " Courtenay. Tish, You always explain everything so thoroughly! Thank you for that! Your note made me realize that maybe part of the reason my triglycerides are up is because of hypothyroidism. That, and the continual digestive problems. Please tell me that blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestive problems can clear up once a person has been on an optimal dose of Armour for awhile~ Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Wouldn't that be nice? But you'd never be able to walk through doorways face-on again. Courtenay. I'd love a pair of wings; then I could fly anywhere. > ...get a prescription filled at Walgreens for a new body! I love > that. Can't you just imagine going in and ordering the deluxe model? > I know I can. But, I'd want some modifications. Like gills, for > instance. > > Courtenay. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Tish, are all diabetics hypoT? I just spoke with a friend of mine up in Dallas, and her hubby is Type 1 diabetes, for 40 yrs. He's also very sick right now, and they've tested him for everything......and have no clue, but really breathless, and eyes looking sunk in. You can bet they've not tested any thyroid antibodies, I'm sure. Hmmm, wonder if there is anything in particular I could send her that would show her what to look for and see if she recognizes anything since the dr's are stumbling in the dark with him? SandyE~Houston On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:41:43 -0000 " lkwetter " wrote: > > Dear , > Diabetics are automatically hypothyroid. The reason is that if you > cannot get glucose into cells, then the reaction that converts T4 to > T3 and T2 to give you energy and to burn fat does not take place. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Tish, are all diabetics hypoT? I just spoke with a friend of mine up in Dallas, and her hubby is Type 1 diabetes, for 40 yrs. He's also very sick right now, and they've tested him for everything......and have no clue, but really breathless, and eyes looking sunk in. You can bet they've not tested any thyroid antibodies, I'm sure. Hmmm, wonder if there is anything in particular I could send her that would show her what to look for and see if she recognizes anything since the dr's are stumbling in the dark with him? SandyE~Houston On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:41:43 -0000 " lkwetter " wrote: > > Dear , > Diabetics are automatically hypothyroid. The reason is that if you > cannot get glucose into cells, then the reaction that converts T4 to > T3 and T2 to give you energy and to burn fat does not take place. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Thanks Jan, I will forward this to her. :-) SandyE~Houston On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 11:31:44 -0800 (PST) Jan wrote: > There are some folks who are both Type I and Type II. That has got >to be a b*tch to treat. > > Besides hypothyroidism, he should be tested for other auto-immune >disorders. > > Diabetics are very prone to all kinds of infections, too. Those >infections can be bacterial, viral or fungal. Systemic yeast is a big >problem with diabetics. > > While anemia is not common in men, he might want to have his levels >checked. If he has been on a restricted diet for a long time, he >could be anemic. Besides a CBC, ferritin and B12 should be run. > > I understand that Marina is very good with oddball diabetic >(not thyroid) problems. She is expensive and takes no insurance. But >if he is at the end of his rope, he might want to see what she comes >up with. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Thanks Jan, I will forward this to her. :-) SandyE~Houston On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 11:31:44 -0800 (PST) Jan wrote: > There are some folks who are both Type I and Type II. That has got >to be a b*tch to treat. > > Besides hypothyroidism, he should be tested for other auto-immune >disorders. > > Diabetics are very prone to all kinds of infections, too. Those >infections can be bacterial, viral or fungal. Systemic yeast is a big >problem with diabetics. > > While anemia is not common in men, he might want to have his levels >checked. If he has been on a restricted diet for a long time, he >could be anemic. Besides a CBC, ferritin and B12 should be run. > > I understand that Marina is very good with oddball diabetic >(not thyroid) problems. She is expensive and takes no insurance. But >if he is at the end of his rope, he might want to see what she comes >up with. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Ah well, they say everything is a trade off, right? (^..^)~~ > Wouldn't that be nice? But you'd never be able to walk through > doorways face-on again. > > Courtenay. > > > > >I'd love a pair of wings; then I could fly anywhere. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 VERY big relationship. I believe that chronically low thyroid creates a condition called Syndrome X, which sets the body up for diabetes. It basically starts out as cellular resistance, not only to thyroid hormone, but then becomes resistant to the absorption of anything that we need absorbed into our cells, blood sugar being one of them. This is insulin resistance and involves a big chain reaction. My PERSONAL opinion is that hypothyroidism starts this ball rolling. question Is there any relation between hypo-thyroid and diabetes?Thanks for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 VERY big relationship. I believe that chronically low thyroid creates a condition called Syndrome X, which sets the body up for diabetes. It basically starts out as cellular resistance, not only to thyroid hormone, but then becomes resistant to the absorption of anything that we need absorbed into our cells, blood sugar being one of them. This is insulin resistance and involves a big chain reaction. My PERSONAL opinion is that hypothyroidism starts this ball rolling. question Is there any relation between hypo-thyroid and diabetes?Thanks for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 What do you mean, rules? Like things that you can do to make it work? Or what jobs you can handle with Still's? It depends on how your disease affects you- for me I couldn't go back to school (to study), I have neuro problems with this, loss of short term memory, headache, ect... Other than that my job is stay at home mom and I can handle that, just need a nap at least 4 days a week but my kids have adapted to this- they understand when I can't do stuff, or that we need to do stuff mostly in the morning when I'm doing better... What's everyone else's experience? -beth Fotis wrote: does anyone know if there is any " helpfull " rules for studies, jobs etc... for people with Still's disease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Fotis, Everyone has always told me including the doctor that you have to pace yourself. Don't do too much even on a day when you feel good. You have to find what works for you. So far, I have not been able to work even part-time without becoming very ill. Others go back to their lives with little problem each of us is unique. Lynn -- Question Hello ppl does anyone know if there is any " helpfull " rules for studies, jobs etc... for people with Still's disease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Fotis, I have worked on and off over the years at some very physical jobs as well as business administration. I would say to stay away from stressful environments as that seems to make my Stills worse. Hope this answers what you were asking, Melt ----- Original Message ----- From: Fotis Hello ppl does anyone know if there is any " helpfull " rules for studies, jobs etc... for people with Still's disease? ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.8 - Release Date: 2/14/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 , My primary care physician sent me to a pulmonologist who I see from time to time -- and my asthma isn't all that bad. Makes sense to go to someone who sees many more asthma patients, and can stay on top of the field. (Plus she has ample Advair samples!) H. I just had a quick question for all of you. Do you see your family physician in regards to your asthma or do you see a specialist? I've been thinking that maybe it's time that I seek a specialist instead of seeing my family doctor because I feel like she isn't aware of the latest treatments that are available and that might be of help to me. Just wanted to see what you guys view was on the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 , My primary care physician sent me to a pulmonologist who I see from time to time -- and my asthma isn't all that bad. Makes sense to go to someone who sees many more asthma patients, and can stay on top of the field. (Plus she has ample Advair samples!) H. I just had a quick question for all of you. Do you see your family physician in regards to your asthma or do you see a specialist? I've been thinking that maybe it's time that I seek a specialist instead of seeing my family doctor because I feel like she isn't aware of the latest treatments that are available and that might be of help to me. Just wanted to see what you guys view was on the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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