Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I have had half my thyroid removed in 2002 because of nodules and am currently on Synthroid and Cytomel. I was not given any other meds. Charla Kulcak South Texas Medical Clinics pager 1-, #1386 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I have Hashimotos since 2001? I KNOW I've had it since probably high school (20+years) On Armour 90mg, Levoxyl 75mcg Was offered Zoloft (or one of those anti-depressants) for low sex drive. Have B12 deficiency, high cholesterol. Stomach problems, anemia, osteopenia...... Lynn At 05:22 AM 6/30/2004 +0000, you wrote: >Hi, All! > >We would like to get a brief response from all members, including >those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current >treatment. Then answer the following question. > >How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed >for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment: > >antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, >diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills >such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out? > >Thanks! > > >Jan Texas Thyroid Groups > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I have Hashimotos since 2001? I KNOW I've had it since probably high school (20+years) On Armour 90mg, Levoxyl 75mcg Was offered Zoloft (or one of those anti-depressants) for low sex drive. Have B12 deficiency, high cholesterol. Stomach problems, anemia, osteopenia...... Lynn At 05:22 AM 6/30/2004 +0000, you wrote: >Hi, All! > >We would like to get a brief response from all members, including >those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current >treatment. Then answer the following question. > >How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed >for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment: > >antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, >diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills >such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out? > >Thanks! > > >Jan Texas Thyroid Groups > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I have Hashimotos since 2001? I KNOW I've had it since probably high school (20+years) On Armour 90mg, Levoxyl 75mcg Was offered Zoloft (or one of those anti-depressants) for low sex drive. Have B12 deficiency, high cholesterol. Stomach problems, anemia, osteopenia...... Lynn At 05:22 AM 6/30/2004 +0000, you wrote: >Hi, All! > >We would like to get a brief response from all members, including >those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current >treatment. Then answer the following question. > >How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed >for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment: > >antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, >diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills >such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out? > >Thanks! > > >Jan Texas Thyroid Groups > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 > How uncanny! I had NOT seen your post, at the time that I posted my problem > of " opposite reactions " to different things! This is just freaky! > > >>>> , I can't find the post you referred to but I can say that I personally have to be very, very careful with meds. My Doc Rx'd an opiate based cough medicine for me once, told me it would knock me out cold, and what do you think? I walked the floors all night long with insomnia.No more opiates for me! -Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 > How uncanny! I had NOT seen your post, at the time that I posted my problem > of " opposite reactions " to different things! This is just freaky! > > >>>> , I can't find the post you referred to but I can say that I personally have to be very, very careful with meds. My Doc Rx'd an opiate based cough medicine for me once, told me it would knock me out cold, and what do you think? I walked the floors all night long with insomnia.No more opiates for me! -Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 > How uncanny! I had NOT seen your post, at the time that I posted my problem > of " opposite reactions " to different things! This is just freaky! > > >>>> , I can't find the post you referred to but I can say that I personally have to be very, very careful with meds. My Doc Rx'd an opiate based cough medicine for me once, told me it would knock me out cold, and what do you think? I walked the floors all night long with insomnia.No more opiates for me! -Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I have not had anything prescribed improperly. When I mentioned some problems to my gynecologist, she said it is probably a thyroid and did a blood test, which she forwarded to my internist, who, in turn, called me and told me to come in for a check-up and prescribed medicine: Synthroid, generic: levoxyl. I have had no problems since. I think I must be very fortunate. Thanks for watching out for us. I hope you can help the people who are not so fortunate to have the medical care that I do. By the way, I live in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and my physicians are in Montgomery County, land.Jan wrote: Hi, All!We would like to get a brief response from all members, including those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current treatment. Then answer the following question.How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment:antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out?Thanks!Jan Texas Thyroid Groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I have not had anything prescribed improperly. When I mentioned some problems to my gynecologist, she said it is probably a thyroid and did a blood test, which she forwarded to my internist, who, in turn, called me and told me to come in for a check-up and prescribed medicine: Synthroid, generic: levoxyl. I have had no problems since. I think I must be very fortunate. Thanks for watching out for us. I hope you can help the people who are not so fortunate to have the medical care that I do. By the way, I live in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and my physicians are in Montgomery County, land.Jan wrote: Hi, All!We would like to get a brief response from all members, including those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current treatment. Then answer the following question.How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment:antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out?Thanks!Jan Texas Thyroid Groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I have not had anything prescribed improperly. When I mentioned some problems to my gynecologist, she said it is probably a thyroid and did a blood test, which she forwarded to my internist, who, in turn, called me and told me to come in for a check-up and prescribed medicine: Synthroid, generic: levoxyl. I have had no problems since. I think I must be very fortunate. Thanks for watching out for us. I hope you can help the people who are not so fortunate to have the medical care that I do. By the way, I live in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and my physicians are in Montgomery County, land.Jan wrote: Hi, All!We would like to get a brief response from all members, including those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current treatment. Then answer the following question.How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment:antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out?Thanks!Jan Texas Thyroid Groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Have you found the thyroid support site for land? There is no site for the DC metro area. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/landThyroid/ DT Storm wrote: I have not had anything prescribed improperly. When I mentioned some problems to my gynecologist, she said it is probably a thyroid and did a blood test, which she forwarded to my internist, who, in turn, called me and told me to come in for a check-up and prescribed medicine: Synthroid, generic: levoxyl. I have had no problems since. I think I must be very fortunate. Thanks for watching out for us. I hope you can help the people who are not so fortunate to have the medical care that I do. By the way, I live in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and my physicians are in Montgomery County, land.Jan wrote: Hi, All!We would like to get a brief response from all members, including those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current treatment. Then answer the following question.How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment:antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out?Thanks!Jan Texas Thyroid Groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Have you found the thyroid support site for land? There is no site for the DC metro area. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/landThyroid/ DT Storm wrote: I have not had anything prescribed improperly. When I mentioned some problems to my gynecologist, she said it is probably a thyroid and did a blood test, which she forwarded to my internist, who, in turn, called me and told me to come in for a check-up and prescribed medicine: Synthroid, generic: levoxyl. I have had no problems since. I think I must be very fortunate. Thanks for watching out for us. I hope you can help the people who are not so fortunate to have the medical care that I do. By the way, I live in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and my physicians are in Montgomery County, land.Jan wrote: Hi, All!We would like to get a brief response from all members, including those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current treatment. Then answer the following question.How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment:antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out?Thanks!Jan Texas Thyroid Groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Have you found the thyroid support site for land? There is no site for the DC metro area. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/landThyroid/ DT Storm wrote: I have not had anything prescribed improperly. When I mentioned some problems to my gynecologist, she said it is probably a thyroid and did a blood test, which she forwarded to my internist, who, in turn, called me and told me to come in for a check-up and prescribed medicine: Synthroid, generic: levoxyl. I have had no problems since. I think I must be very fortunate. Thanks for watching out for us. I hope you can help the people who are not so fortunate to have the medical care that I do. By the way, I live in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and my physicians are in Montgomery County, land.Jan wrote: Hi, All!We would like to get a brief response from all members, including those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current treatment. Then answer the following question.How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment:antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out?Thanks!Jan Texas Thyroid Groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I've been diagnosis Hashimoto's Disease / Thyroiditis! Meds I'm on = ..137mg Levoxyl /not working 200mg Celebrex/ muscle/bone (arthisis pain) last 3yrs. 200mg Effexor / Depression (since the onset Of having my thyroid removed) 2mg Mavik/ High Blood Pressure (since Dec.) Nexium/ Gurd-Acid Reflux( since Dec.) Combivent Inhaler/ Asthma (just diagnosis) With all of these and I still feel like a;dslkjad;!!!!!!!!!!!!!! prior to diagnosis I quit smoking for 5 yrs. I started gaining weight so I started smoking again, couldn't breath so I stopped smoking again, thought it was because of the smoking that I couldn't breath and I felt like cr--- but I still feel like af;dlij after a year of not smoking and Now I really really want to smoke a cig...!!!!!!!! Waiting on call from the Doc., who is suppose to be looking at my lab work! I will be calling him back this afternoon! (I don't have a vehicle during the week to go to Dr. Launis in ville right now!) Thanks for letting me vent! SouthWest of Ft. Worth TX West of Granbury Roxanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Hi Jan, Hashimoto's? Not sure but I think they said I had a multinodular goiter when I was first diagnosed. I believe they ran antibodies when I saw Dorfman one time. I became hypo in '92. I went through a lot of stresses and I believe went hyper first, I was really skinny, started panic attacks and then went hypo and became huge. I was put on 100mcg of Synthroid and told to see a psychiatrist for my panic attacks/depression. He put me on Prozac, Zantac for my stomach, later Topranil (sp) I think it was and I honestly can't remember what else. I took Soma too for my back because I had such horrible back pain. I also took a lot of Xanax and pheneragen for my stomach. I can remember falling asleep on my desk at work during lunch hour. I would come home and go to bed. In '94, I finally thought enough.. I quit all the psychs, the meds and weaned off of everything except synthroid with the help of my GP and quit working. Synthroid was lowered to .88mcg, then .88 and .75mcg, then .75 and .50 alternating and I started feeling hypo again. Went to Miklius, was able to get Armour prescribed for me, but was lowered down to 60mg from 90mg. My FT4 was flagged low once at .77. I got her to run FT3 the last time and that was also low at 252 in January. I've been undertreated for a long time. Started panic attacks again in '01 and struggled with that a bit. Even though I had hypo symptoms and complained, was given tests for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, (ANA screen?), and a B12 test. Had none of those. Would not up my dose. Internist put me on paxil, then lexapro last year. Couldn't function, felt miserable, weaned myself off of that. I upped my dose on my own to 102mg Armour, just saw a new dr. and now I'm upped to 2 grains of Armour and maybe more, will see how I do. Whew! Dallas, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Hi, Jan: Hashi's Hypothyroid w/low DHEA and probably fatigued adrenals Currently: 1 grain Armour, 5-10 mg DHEA, 2.5 mg hydrocortisone 4x day (to come) Previously while undertreated for many years the following were prescribed to deal with (mask) the symptoms: low dose birth control pills anti-depressants SSRI's (several kinds) tricyclic anti-depressant (NO thanks!) anti-anxiety pills NSAIDS Pain pills (narcotic/tylenol) Bladder pills to supposedly build up the bladder lining And even an anti-narcolepsy pill for energy (only took a couple of those -- sheesh!) Best of health to one and all. > Hi, All! > > We would like to get a brief response from all members, including > those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current > treatment. Then answer the following question. > > How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed > for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment: > > antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, > diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills > such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out? > > Thanks! > > > Jan Texas Thyroid Groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 > - > > Is it possible that your Free T3 and Free T4 levels are not yet optimized? Does your doctor even test Free T3 and Free T4? I note that you sell large size fashions, but only take 100 mcg of Levoxyl. If you are indeed a large lady, you may be quite undermedicated on that dose. > I think you are right, In high school I never had a weight problem until my thyroid got all outta whack I gradually started gaining weight and my mental/motor functions started to suffer. My doctor rans tests and found that my thyroid gland had virtually stopped functioning. I have a new doctor now, so I'm not sure what she tested me for, but I'll get a copy of my blood work results when i got back on the 13th of July, so I should know something then. I know that high blood pressure runs in my family, both parents, all of my grandparents and my older brother suffers from it as well as stomach problems. I've read that anemia is often the result of hypothyroidism and my bladder problem is a result of my weight. I think bad genetics are to blame more than anything. The only thing I haven't developed yet is diabetes and cancer, 2 other diseases that hits my family hard. But I will ask my doctor about the Armour and see what she has to say about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 > - > > Is it possible that your Free T3 and Free T4 levels are not yet optimized? Does your doctor even test Free T3 and Free T4? I note that you sell large size fashions, but only take 100 mcg of Levoxyl. If you are indeed a large lady, you may be quite undermedicated on that dose. > I think you are right, In high school I never had a weight problem until my thyroid got all outta whack I gradually started gaining weight and my mental/motor functions started to suffer. My doctor rans tests and found that my thyroid gland had virtually stopped functioning. I have a new doctor now, so I'm not sure what she tested me for, but I'll get a copy of my blood work results when i got back on the 13th of July, so I should know something then. I know that high blood pressure runs in my family, both parents, all of my grandparents and my older brother suffers from it as well as stomach problems. I've read that anemia is often the result of hypothyroidism and my bladder problem is a result of my weight. I think bad genetics are to blame more than anything. The only thing I haven't developed yet is diabetes and cancer, 2 other diseases that hits my family hard. But I will ask my doctor about the Armour and see what she has to say about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 The first doctor I went to DID get a TSH and, I think, T4. My TSH was 1.59, I think. I forget what the T4 was. I had put myself on beta estradiol 17 (and feeling better, at least to some extent) thinking I was pre menopausal. He said, no, it wasn't my thyroid and prescribed some antidepressant. (Though I was anxious and not really depressed at that time.) I forget which one. I took it about three weeks but then quit when I decided the risks outweighed any possible benefit. Not that I saw any. I went to Dr. Manzanero next, we tested for TSH, FT3 and FT4. My numbers were still in a range where most people feel pretty good. He did, I think the next time I went in, decide to try me on low dose cortef and armour as my symptoms were clearly hypothyroid. I THINK he later tested me for antibodies but I don't remember for sure. (No, if he did.) Interestingly enough, getting on Armour made the estradiol superfluous and I was able to get off that. I am still not 'right' but much better, I think. Terijo We would like to get a brief response from all members, including those who do not live in Texas. State your diagnosis and current treatment. Then answer the following question. How many of you have had the following drugs improperly prescribed for you instead of adequate thyroid treatment: antidepressants, statins, NSAIDS, anti-anxiety meds, sleeping pills, diet drugs, amphetamines, pain pills, female hormones, stomach pills such as Nexium. . . .what am I leaving out? Thanks! Jan Texas Thyroid Groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hey Roxanne, That's ok! <G> Yes I did post saying how it went. He told me to take 2 grains. Said I might need more than that based on my results today but I'll do this dose for 2 weeks or so and see how I feel. I was really impressed, he has so much knowledge. I can't tell you how great he is. I would definitely go see him. I feel so relieved. Dallas, TX > Hey , Is that what Dr. Launis put you on? How was your visit, if I > missed your email on your appt. I applogize! > > Roxanne > SW of Ft.Worth > W. of Granbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hey Roxanne, That's ok! <G> Yes I did post saying how it went. He told me to take 2 grains. Said I might need more than that based on my results today but I'll do this dose for 2 weeks or so and see how I feel. I was really impressed, he has so much knowledge. I can't tell you how great he is. I would definitely go see him. I feel so relieved. Dallas, TX > Hey , Is that what Dr. Launis put you on? How was your visit, if I > missed your email on your appt. I applogize! > > Roxanne > SW of Ft.Worth > W. of Granbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hi, I was just wanted to make sure that you are getting the correct tests done. Don't even worry about the Total T3 or Total T4, only about the Free T3 and Free T4 (and TSH if the Doc insists). These are the active form of the hormones being used by your body. I believe that if you keep these two at the upper end of the spectrum you will be able to get off of all of your meds except your thyroid. I realize that it is MY opinion and MY experience, but it is worth a try. Don't forget, have a FREE T3 & FREE T4 blood test done and go from there. I would also try going on Armour if you aren't allergic to pork. It is the best out there for hypothyroidism. Good luck and keep us posted! Becky > Hello Jan, > > Just to answer your question, I do take Levoxyl 100mcg for hypothyroid and I also take Nexium 40mg(Reflux,GERD), Reglan 5mg (Reflux), Norvasc 10mg(High blood pressure), Niferex Forte` Iron Capsules 2x a day(Anemia), Ditropan XL 10mg(Bladder), Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg(Blood Pressure), Zyrtec-D 120mg(Allergies), Albuterol 17G(Asthma). I'm only 35 so this is insane, but keeps me functioning. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Haha! Exactly! Still on the pain pills and anti-anxieties but that'll take a little time. I hope eventually an optimal dose of Armour will chase off the need for those. Oinks~ > Well, Big Pharm is going to miss your buck$. This is why they hate Armour so much. " The Pig " has killed their " Cash Cow. " > > Oink! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 I am trying to answer some poll questions. Can't seem to get in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Not that I love the synthetic T4s anyway, but I'm just wondering if the Nexium killing all your stomach acid is helping to do in the effects of your thyroid hormone, when it hits your digestive tract. I have the gird also, but I have had to quit these types of meds (other than a little tums every now and then), and that's why I quit them. Re: Roll Call for All Members of Texas Thyroid Groups-Informal Research > I've been diagnosis Hashimoto's Disease / Thyroiditis! > Meds I'm on = > .137mg Levoxyl /not working > 200mg Celebrex/ muscle/bone (arthisis pain) last 3yrs. > 200mg Effexor / Depression (since the onset Of having my thyroid removed) > 2mg Mavik/ High Blood Pressure (since Dec.) > Nexium/ Gurd-Acid Reflux( since Dec.) > Combivent Inhaler/ Asthma (just diagnosis) > > With all of these and I still feel like a;dslkjad;!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > prior to diagnosis I quit smoking for 5 yrs. I started gaining weight so I > started smoking again, couldn't breath so I stopped smoking again, thought > it was because of the smoking that I couldn't breath and I felt like cr--- > but I still feel like af;dlij after a year of not smoking and Now I really > really want to smoke a cig...!!!!!!!! > > Waiting on call from the Doc., who is suppose to be looking at my lab work! > I will be calling him back this afternoon! (I don't have a vehicle during > the week to go to Dr. Launis in ville right now!) > > Thanks for letting me vent! > > SouthWest of Ft. Worth TX > West of Granbury > Roxanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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