Guest guest Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 , have you been checked out for fibroids? Judy From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of maryebe Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 7:37 PM To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: black cohosh I think I may be starting perimenopause. I'm having mood swings, difficulty sleeping, very heavy and long periods. I didn't really expect it so early (I'm in my late 30s), but it seems like the most likely explanation since I don't have my typical thyroid symptoms and I've had my labwork done recently. I've been reading about ways to control symptoms, and am planning to start progesterone cream and considering trying black cohosh. Can these affect my thyroid? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I could have one that can't be detected on physical exam. My gyn provider suggested I just try progesterone cream before doing a vaginal ultrasound. Would a fibroid explain all the symptoms? Are there effective treatments for fibroids? I would expect the heavy bleeding with a fibroid, but not the insomnia and mood swings. thanks, > > , have you been checked out for fibroids? > > Judy > > > > > > _____ > > From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups > [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of maryebe > Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 7:37 PM > To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups > Subject: black cohosh > > > > I think I may be starting perimenopause. I'm having mood swings, > difficulty sleeping, very heavy and long periods. I didn't really > expect it so early (I'm in my late 30s), but it seems like the most > likely explanation since I don't have my typical thyroid symptoms and > I've had my labwork done recently. I've been reading about ways to > control symptoms, and am planning to start progesterone cream and > considering trying black cohosh. Can these affect my thyroid? Any > suggestions would be appreciated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hi Amy. I've never had levo trigger a hot flash and I didn't have my first one until I was 50+. I would mention your sweating episodes to the doctor next week to see if they can rule out some other things. I realize that they can start at any age, but you're young enough that I would want some other things checked too. How long do these sweating spells last and is there anything else happening at the time? My hot flash trigger is sugar and sometimes the Armour, but only if I've had simple sugars in the past day or two... JudyP All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hi Amy, Have you gone to this web site to track your thyroid and adrenals? Dr Rind even has the graphs so you can print them out and use them for personal use. www.drrind.com You can also test your adrenals with this site. http://altmedicine. about.com/ od/gettingdiagno sed/l/bl_ quiz_adrena1. htm?terms= adrenal+fatigue I know when I was taking too much armour (4 1/2 grains) I felt very clammy. Once I lowered it, I was fine. I am 51 and when winter comes, I always thought I would love the hot flashes since I was always so cold. Now I'm on armour and it actually feels great not to be freezing with the air on. Sue > > I am 37 and wonder if what I have experienced in the last 2 weeks was a hot flash. Twice - while in our 75 degree house doing routine things - I have gotten outrageously hot and had sweat just rolling down my back. Could it be a hot flash? > > I am hypothyroid and starting to chart my temps for adrenal fatigue. > > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Dr. Lanius in villeJan wrote: Which doc are you going to see?Amy Nguyen <a_b_n2001> wrote: I only take Levothroid for now. I am making an appt with a Dr who perscribes Armour next week.Jan <texasthyroid> wrote: Maybe. Armour or Cytomel is more likely to do that. Amy Nguyen <a_b_n2001> wrote: I can't really say - don't remember if it was morning or evening. I take my thyroid meds in the morning. Could the Levothroid cause the "hot flash"?Jan <texasthyroid> wrote: Is it possible that these hot flashes occurred 2-4 hours after taking thyroid meds? Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I have started charting my temps. Will look and the other. Thanksmylilsuzyqs wrote: Hi Amy,Have you gone to this web site to track your thyroid and adrenals? Dr Rind even has the graphs so you can print them out and use them for personal use. www.drrind.com You can also test your adrenals with this site. http://altmedicine. about.com/ od/gettingdiagno sed/l/bl_ quiz_adrena1. htm?terms= adrenal+fatigueI know when I was taking too much armour (4 1/2 grains) I felt very clammy. Once I lowered it, I was fine. I am 51 and when winter comes, I always thought I would love the hot flashes since I was always so cold. Now I'm on armour and it actually feels great not to be freezing with the air on.Sue>> I am 37 and wonder if what I have experienced in the last 2 weeks was a hot flash. Twice - while in our 75 degree house doing routine things - I have gotten outrageously hot and had sweat just rolling down my back. Could it be a hot flash?> > I am hypothyroid and starting to chart my temps for adrenal fatigue.> > Amy Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Judy, At my first appointment with Doc R. when he was explaining about taking my temperature I was concerned it wouldn't register correctly because at the time I was having extreme variations in feeling either hot or cold. He said about the same thing you experienced. I was going to sleep cold and waking up sweaty, and still my temps were 96.6. He called it a phenomenon and he had apparently seen it a lot. After three months on Armour my temps are around 97.4 and I'm not experiencing quite the extremes, not as hot and not as cold. I'm due for an appointment and anticipate some adjustments in meds, I'm on my initial dosages. I'm feeling 'better', but not good. It's all relative, I'm kind of up to 'just miserable' from 'mostly dead'. Carol >> I'm not sure if you're suggesting a connection, but I wanted you to know that I can be knee deep in a hot flash and still have temps running in the mid 96's... Judy> > ---------------------------------> > I have started charting my temps. Will look and the other. Thanks> > > > ---------------------------------> Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Dr. Manzanero would do this, right? > I think I may be starting perimenopause. I'm having mood swings, > difficulty sleeping, very heavy and long periods. I didn't really > expect it so early (I'm in my late 30s), but it seems like the most > likely explanation since I don't have my typical thyroid symptoms and > I've had my labwork done recently. I've been reading about ways to > control symptoms, and am planning to start progesterone cream and > considering trying black cohosh. Can these affect my thyroid? Any > suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 I think he would, but I have never been his patient, so I don't know what he will and will not do.maryebe wrote: Dr. Manzanero would do this, right?> I think I may be starting perimenopause. I'm having mood swings, > difficulty sleeping, very heavy and long periods. I didn't really> expect it so early (I'm in my late 30s), but it seems like the most> likely explanation since I don't have my typical thyroid symptoms and> I've had my labwork done recently. I've been reading about ways to> control symptoms, and am planning to start progesterone cream and> considering trying black cohosh. Can these affect my thyroid? Any> suggestions would be appreciated.> > How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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