Questions/concerns from snoopydance (was Re: Susie-Berkey water filter + Cipro

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Note: I changed the subject as this has the topic has really switched

With these groups, you really have to look at it from the perspective that this

is like a cafeteria, you need to pick and choose what seems to fit your

situation and what might work for you - working with your doctor. As far as the

" quite taking synthetic " , some of us cannot tolerate the natural thyroid

hormones as they are derived from pork. So, that is not an absolute.

You do need to get basic things like iron and vitamin D tested. As far as

adrenals, that's something one might consider if you have a very negative

reaction when you start thyroid hormone or you have symptoms that strongly

indicate such. Not everyone with thyroid issues has adrenal issues. However,

by the time many of us find this group, we have many hormonal imbalances. But,

we are all different.

As far as calcium, many of us actually have a big imbalance with too much

calcium and not enough magnesium. Doctors can test levels of both.

I have found when working with a new doctor, you need to prioritize your

concerns. For example, if you really feel your thyroid is your biggest issue,

then ask them to consider treating that first. Explain your symptoms that you

think are indicative of thyroid problems - that might help the doctor consider

other things (e.g., chronic infections, etc.). Ask them what other things they

will look at and treat. If you have labs going into the appointment, that can

help you get started quicker.

Various doctors take various approaches to treating patients. Some will first

get hormones balanced, others want to treat infections and other want to treat

toxins. In my experience there is no perfect approach. It really is one

step/issue at a time. And, it does take time for your body to adjust to the

treatments and for you to see improvements. Most doctors will take an

incremental approach. Although, the basic such as low iron and vitamin D are

something that can be used along with other treatments.

Good luck and do let the group know how things go with new doctor, etc.

B.

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> > > Would you mind telling me what your recaction to Levoquinn was? I had

> > surgery wednesday and they gave me two IV's full of levoquinn - yuck...I

> > was twitching unconrollably for hours and not sure what it was ....I

> > knew it was either the Levoquinn or the blood thinner they gave me a

> > shot of. Do you have ay suggestions for me on how to get that stuff out

> > of my syster....I've been drinking a ton of water .....

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> > > Re: Susie-Berkey water filter + Cipro

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> > > Other fluoroquinolones include Avelox and Tequin.

> > > I had a hideous reaction to Levaquin.

> > > It was not an allergic reaction, but an untreatable toxic reaction. It

> > was in fact fluoride poisoning.

> > > I think we need to avoid recommending specific drugs. This is out of

> > the scope of this group.

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