New Member

[Guest guest]

hey welcome. and WOW. 5 kids! that's got to be cardio and wt lifting!

and 4 weeks. you are through the hardest part. congrats

-lee

>

>Reply-To: bodyforlife

>To: bodyforlife

>Subject: New Member

>Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 18:29:37 -0000

>

>Hello All,

>My name is Tami I am a 36 year old mother of 5 WONDERFUL children

>between the ages of 2 to 18. I have about 45lbs to lose to be back

>where I was after 3 kids, but after the last two it has been near to

>impossible. I am on week 4 day 1 today. My workouts are awsome and

>make me feel great. My menu can use a little help. I had my body fat

>tested at the gym when I first began and it was a whopping 42% I am

>5ft 61/2 and weighed in at 172. I came home to my husband crying that

>I was half fat.

>

>I know I will complete this challange and make it my new life style

>for myself and my whole family. By the way my one cheat and what I

>crave the most is sunflower seeds. I had some yesterday so that

>should hold me for a few days at least.

>

>Have a great day

>Tami

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Nick,

Welcome to the group! I only just joined myself, but already I'm getting a

lot out of it. The motivation alone of being *near* so many other BFLers is

fantastic.

I can relate to your story quite a bit actually. Both of my parents are out

of shape, eating right was never really stressed, miserable life all due to

my weight...I too found an old journal...It wasn't pretty. I'm 20 now and

taking control. I'm beginning my 11th week of my first challenge and am

still going strong.

You're going to get a lot of support from this group.

As far as your injury is concerned, be confident knowing you can work around

the affects of it, so don't let that drag you down!

Well, that's it. Take care and let us know of your progress!

-Steve A.

new member

First of all I'd like to say hello to all the existing members of this

listserve. I've been reading your posts now for about 5 days and the

support i have seen here is phenomenal (is that spelled correctly?). Allow

me to introduce myself.

My name is Nick .

[Guest guest]

Rob,

Welcome aboard and congrats on your progress.

As a Marine veteran, I want to thank you for serving in our esteemed

military forces.

Noah

[Guest guest]

Rob,

Welcome to our family! You will find tons of support and great

advice here. We really are like a family and are always glad to

welcome new members. Congrats on your success so far. Keep up the

good work!

Jen B.

C6W12D3

> Hi everyone. I am Rob Schlicht. I am a 28 year old Army Officer

> stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. I am currently on my first Body-

> for-LIFE challenge, day four of week six. I have lost a total of

six

> pounds so far, shedding eleven pounds of fat and gaining five of

> muscle.

> I bought my BFL book right after this past New Year's Eve, not

as

> part of a resolution, but because I noticed around Christmas that I

> had become quite soft, ballooning up to 205 lbs. I tried out the

> program before my challenge, and lost eight pounds before I talked

my

> wife into starting a challenge with me. Now I am down to 191 (15%

> bf), and have definitely changed my physique for the better.

>

> I wish everyone continued success in their endeavors. God bless.

>

> Rob

[Guest guest]

Hi

l am wondering if maybe your neck is out if it is this

could result in migranes, have you ever considered

going to a chiropractor, l used to get terrible

headaches and since l have been going to see a chiro

they have gone. Take care from ruth

--- kjb595 wrote:

> Hi my name is and I just joined this group. I

> will try and

> make this short. I suffer from daily chronic

> migraines. I have had

> them for 7yrs now and no longer have a doctor to

> treat them. I am a

> 24yr old female with 2 children (7yrs and 15mos) and

> this makes it

> very hard on me cause there mother is never there

> always in bed.

>

> I am just hoping for some suggestions on a doc or

> any other that

> could help. I live in southwest Michigan and would

> especially love

> to hear from others in Michigan. Thanks and sorry

> this is so long.

>

> Your Friend In Pain,

> , MI

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

No need to apologize, that was short and all of us have times we

ramble on. I think that Ruth's suggestion about a chiropractor is a

good one. It's worth trying, but don't just go to anybody, try to get

whatever info you can about them, even if that means calling them and

asking them yourself and seeing how they answer. Some give free

initial consultations so you can meet the doc and see if you like

them or not - and ask lots of questions. I realize that can be a lot

of aggravation and hard to do, but it could make a big difference.

The best way to find a chiro is by personal reference really if you

know someone who really likes their chiropractor. I'm saying all of

this because I made a major mistake with my chiropractor, and he

created more pain, he never relieved any. But don't worry too much, I

have a tendency to get the wrong doctors if I pick them out myself!

Now dentists I'm great at. I can just look through a few ads, pick

one, and they turn out to be really great. And the dentists other

people have referred me to were terrible! Strange...

Welcome to the group,

Stark

> Hi my name is and I just joined this group. I will try and

> make this short. I suffer from daily chronic migraines. I have had

> them for 7yrs now and no longer have a doctor to treat them. I am a

> 24yr old female with 2 children (7yrs and 15mos) and this makes it

> very hard on me cause there mother is never there always in bed.

>

> I am just hoping for some suggestions on a doc or any other that

> could help. I live in southwest Michigan and would especially love

> to hear from others in Michigan. Thanks and sorry this is so long.

>

> Your Friend In Pain,

> , MI

[Guest guest]

I use to have migrains and tried everything to get rid of them. The

doctor prescribed zomig for them which worked but was to expensive for

me to afford. I am now taking clonidine which is a high blood pressure

medication but is also used for other thing my headachs are now gone and

the good thing is a months supply of the medication only cost me $14.00

mabe you could find a doctor and ask to try the medication. I was so

suprised that something finally worded the pills were originally

prescriped for hot flashes as I have hepatitis C and can't take hormone

pills the clonidine did not help the hot flashes but I noticed within a

week I no longer got headachs. I have tried pain pills and everything

else for the migrains but this worked it may be worth a try it can't hurt.

Pamm

[Guest guest]

Hi Ella,

My name is and I am 32 and have had chronic pain since

the age of about 20. I also have a very rare condition called

Engellmans disease. Basically it has caused my skull to be 5 times

thicker then normal. I also have ACM and hydrocephalus and have a

shunt in my back which is tied off and one in my head which is

functioning. I have been going to a pain clinic now for six years and

both of them have been wonderful.

As for you pain and medication I would suggest asking for the

duragesic patch. Because it is a patch it shouldn't irritate you

stomach like oral meds may do. Plus it lasts anywhere from 48 to 72

hours so it gives you constant pain control. You can take a short

acting med if you need to for breakthrough pain.

Welcome to the group. I know how tough it is to be so young and

be in so much pain. Hopefully the pain clinic and you new dx. will be

the answer to your prayers.

Hang in there,

[Guest guest]

Welcome,

I am sorry to hear of your back troubles. I also suffer from

back pain though mine is due to a lumbar shunt, frequent spinal

taps, scar tissue and a vertabrae out of place. I have been in pain

for 12 years now though only in back pain for about 5 years. Before

it was severe headaches due to a rare bone disease that made my

skull super thick. I have been going to a pain clinic for 6 years

now and they really help keep my pain managable. That is

especially important as I have two very small kids ages 3 & 7

months. I am 32.

I also enjoy doing needle work and crafts. I have been unable

to sit up and do my needlework as it also causes an increase in my

back pain as well as neck pain as I also have had a laminectomy of

c1 & c2 so I have learned to do a lot of stuff lying down. I even

use the computer lying down. I use a laptop. Just a suggestion to

be able to keep doing at least some of the stuff you enjoy.

I personally don't think anyone can predict how long you will be

in pain. It sounds like you may have some options left surgery wise

and everyone heals at different rates. Vicodin is not a very stong

pain med and in a lot of people will only last for 3-4 hours. A

long acting pain med may be better for you at this point so that you

have a constant level of pain control. Right now since you only can

take it every six hours, you are playing catch up to your pain so

you don't get very good pain control. The key to good pain control

is to take the meds before the pain becomes unbearable. Are you

going to a pain clinic? If so then ask them if you could go on a

long acting med such as oxycontin or the duragesic patch or MS

contin. Then you can also be given a short acting med such as

vicodin to control any breakthrough pain. Another problem with pain

management is that your body builds up a tolerance to narcotics and

over time it takes more medication to get the same amount of pain

control you were getting in the beginning. The problem with vicodin

is that it contains acetametophin (tylenol) which at high doses or

taken on a regular basis for an extended period of time can cause

liver damage. Vicodin is better for short term pain control such as

after a surgical procedure.

I certainly understand being frustrated about not being able to

do the things you use to. I became disabled at the age of 23. All

my life I wanted to be a nurse and graduated from nursing school at

the age of 20. I had all sorts of plans on what kind of nursing I

wanted to do (I wanted to be a flight nurse on the helicopters) and

was expecting to be able to return to my dreams after my first brain

surgery. I finally had to accept that that part of my life was over

and that my life would never be the same. I am happy with my life

though and am very blessed.

Hang in there. I think if you are able to get some better pain

control, then you may very well be able to return to at least some

of the things you enjoy doing. That and learn to pace yourself.

Believe me that is a hard thing to learn. At least for me. I tend

to overdo when I feel well.

Again welcome,

> I just joined this group, and wanted to introduce

> myself. My name is Judy, I'm 50 years old, married,

> no kids, but lots of cats and house bunnies. I live

> in a small town, and I'm a medical librarian at the

> local hospital. I love to read, garden, quilt,

> needlepoint, and weave --- and I've had to give most

> of these up in the last year due to a pain issue. I

> have severe sciatica which prevents me from sitting

> for more than 20-30 minutes at a time. The cause of

> it was determined to be from a herniated disc, and I

> had surgery in February, which worked for about a

> week. The disc then reherniated, and I had a second

> surgery at the end of April. I'm still in serious

> pain. My surgeon is re-evaluating me in a couple of

> weeks (2 months post-surgery) to see if I've improved

> any, which, unfortunately, I haven't. Right now,I'm

> taking Vicodin every 6 hours - trouble is, it only

> works for about 3 hours, and then I'm right back in

> pain. Various people have told me various stories -

> some folk say the pain will be better in a couple of

> months, some say it can take up to a year, and 1

> person (an anesthesiologist here who runs the Pain

> Clinic) told me it will never get better and I'm going

> to be looking at life-long pain control with something

> stronger than Vicodin. Anyone else have the same

> issue??? I'm getting pretty discouraged, and I just

> want my life back.

>

> Judy

>

> =====

> Your secret bunny friend

> " no home's complete without a rabbit! "

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 07/19/2002 11:59:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lellah62@... writes:

> . I am a 25 year old with degenerative disc disease and spinal arthritis. I

> am a recent widow and mother of four. I am having problem walking again.

Welcome to the group Becca. I hope you will find all the members as

informative, helpful, caring, and supportive as have I.

Please accept my sympathies on the death of your husband. My thoughts and

prayers will be with you and your children.

{{{And Pain-free Wishes}}}

Carol

" In the little decisions of life, use your mind; in the big decisions, use

your heart " [author unknown]

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 07/21/2002 10:40:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

pixx6@... writes:

> I'm hoping I have found a place to vent, and to hear others with similar

> issues, I can identify and not feel so alone.

Welcome to the group, Debbie. You have found the right place. I hope you

find the members to be as informative, helpful, supportive, and caring as I

have.

{{{And Pain-free Wishes}}}

Carol

" In the little decisions of life, use your mind; in the big decisions, use

your heart " [author unknown]

[Guest guest]

For most of us, 15 lbs of weight is the least of our problems. The other

questions you asked are probably more important: do I need more iron?

hydorcortisone? why can't I sleep? etc. You and your doctor need to do some

testing to see what might be adjusted.

Good luck.

M.

vickyhebbe wrote:

Okay why am I not getting anymore emails. I did what it said to do

about the bouncing account. I restarted my account. And since then have

posted a question but I haven't gotten any replies. What's Up!

Vicky

[Guest guest]

"TG100"? Thyroglobulin? Bovine or porcine? Or was it the one from sheep?Marina Zakarian wrote: Hello.My name is Marina. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about 10 years ago by Dr. nick when a small lump showed up on my throat. After a year of treatment he recommended surgery to remove a 'goiter'. I basically stopped taking Synthroid and didn't have the surgery. (My mother DID have half of her thyroid removed and I wasnt going there - period).The node has been there but small and not annoying. I have always been petite and weight has never been issue until last year when i gained weight, hair was falling out, etc. I ordered Synthroid from Mexico (had no insurance at the time) and self medicated. I

was taking 1mg per day. My hair loss stopped.I am now seeing Dr. Raphaella Vallera. The node was byopsed and benign (awful experience by the way). Initial tests showed TSH high and was put on .75 - next 8 week same test results - then to .35 - same results - too high. Yesterday she stated I had two options: go off Levoxyl all together or go off Levoxyl and on Armour. I opted for Armour for the mere reason that I had taken TG100 for many years and loved it.I start Armour tomorrow. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

sheep

Hello.

>

> My name is Marina. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about 10

> years ago by Dr. nick when a small lump showed up on my

> throat. After a year of treatment he recommended surgery to remove

> a 'goiter'. I basically stopped taking Synthroid and didn't have

> the surgery. (My mother DID have half of her thyroid removed and I

> wasnt going there - period).

>

> The node has been there but small and not annoying. I have always

> been petite and weight has never been issue until last year when i

> gained weight, hair was falling out, etc. I ordered Synthroid from

> Mexico (had no insurance at the time) and self medicated. I was

> taking 1mg per day. My hair loss stopped.

>

> I am now seeing Dr. Raphaella Vallera. The node was byopsed and

> benign (awful experience by the way). Initial tests showed TSH

high

> and was put on .75 - next 8 week same test results - then to .35 -

> same results - too high. Yesterday she stated I had two options:

go

> off Levoxyl all together or go off Levoxyl and on Armour. I opted

> for Armour for the mere reason that I had taken TG100 for many

years

> and loved it.

>

> I start Armour tomorrow.

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Which hormones is he prescribing for you and at what doses? He is known for prescribing progesterone instead of estrogen, thinking that it will convert to estrogen. Unfortunately, with hypos, many of those conversions do not take place the way they are expected to.Martha Lovejoy wrote: Hotze Health and Wellness Clinic - very expensive, however.Marti> Hi Marti!! Which doctor in Houston prescribed> compounded hormones and Armour? I am in Houston on the> west side.>> --- Martha Lovejoy wrote:>>> Jan tells me I am to introduce myself.>>>> I am 60, from Houston, been in menopause for ten>>

years and was>> diagnosed hypothyroid in 1997. After a long time on>> Synthroid and>> Prempro, I am trying Armour and compounded hormones>> in an attempt to>> feel better.>>>> I have already found that my cholesterol (which was>> 327 when I started>> on Mevacor in 1987) has finally greatly improved on>> Armour. For the>> first time this last lab, it was well below 200,>> even though I cut my>> dose of Lipitor (which I've been on for nine years)>> from 80 to 40 mg.>>>> My energy is better, but I still have hot flashes,>> which were pretty>> well controlled with Prempro.>>>> I am looking for any info, suggestions and support>> that can help me.>>>> Marti __________________________________________________Do You

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[Guest guest]

Are you also on testosterone and DHEA? 17-beta estradiol (Estrace) is bio-identical. (It is also more expensive than the compounds that I get from WI.)Martha Lovejoy wrote: I have just upped my estrogen. You are right - he upped the progesterone first. When that did not work, we are starting a gradual increase in the estrogen to achieve the proper level. I am giving the place til the end of this year to make a difference. If I'm still symptomatic at that point, I think I'll go back to female drugs that are covered by insurance! I will never go back toi Synthroid, however.MartiOn Jul 29, 2006, at 1:37 PM, Jan

wrote:> Which hormones is he prescribing for you and at what doses? He is > known for prescribing progesterone instead of estrogen, thinking that > it will convert to estrogen. Unfortunately, with hypos, many of those > conversions do not take place the way they are expected to.>> Martha Lovejoy wrote: Hotze Health and Wellness > Clinic - very expensive, however.>>>> Marti>>>> >>>> > Hi Marti!! Which doctor in Houston prescribed>> > compounded hormones and Armour? I am in Houston on the>> > west side.>> >>> > --- Martha Lovejoy wrote:>> >>> >> Jan tells me I am to introduce myself.>> >>>> >> I am 60, from Houston, been in menopause for ten>> >> years and

was>> >> diagnosed hypothyroid in 1997. After a long time on>> >> Synthroid and>> >> Prempro, I am trying Armour and compounded hormones>> >> in an attempt to>> >> feel better.>> >>>> >> I have already found that my cholesterol (which was>> >> 327 when I started>> >> on Mevacor in 1987) has finally greatly improved on>> >> Armour. For the>> >> first time this last lab, it was well below 200,>> >> even though I cut my>> >> dose of Lipitor (which I've been on for nine years)>> >> from 80 to 40 mg.>> >>>> >> My energy is better, but I still have hot flashes,>> >> which were pretty>> >> well controlled with Prempro.>> >>>> >> I am looking for any info,

suggestions and support>> >> that can help me.>> >>>> >> Marti __________________________________________________>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Marti. I think you'll really like this group. I've learned so much in such a short period of time. I'm in Plano.I'm 53 years old and was diagnosed hypothyroid at the age of 18. I've been suffering on and off on synthetic thyroid replacement until just one week ago when I switched to Armour. I'm going back and forth a little while I work up to the correct dosage, but I must say that I already feel better than I have in the past 10 years. My cholesterol is high too. Do you think the Armour will help me with that? I've also started exercising again now that I have a little energy and that should help too. I won't take lipitor or any of those drugs so I've got to find a natural way to get the numbers down.Glad to have you here... Judy new memberJan tells me I am to introduce myself.I am 60, from Houston, been in menopause for ten years and was diagnosed hypothyroid in 1997. After a long time on Synthroid and Prempro, I am trying Armour and compounded hormones in an attempt to feel better.I have already found that my cholesterol (which was 327 when I started on Mevacor in 1987) has finally greatly improved on Armour. For the first time this last lab, it was well below 200, even though I cut my dose of Lipitor (which I've been on for nine years) from 80 to 40 mg.My energy is better, but I still have hot flashes, which were pretty well controlled with Prempro.I am looking for any info, suggestions and support that can help me.Marti

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[Guest guest]

Are you depressed? I'm so tired of the doctors passing out anti-depressants simply because they can't figure out what the real problem is. I've been offered anti-depressants 3 times by 3 different doctors in the past 6 years. I have not taken any yet. I'll let the others speak to your TSH because I'm really just learning about the labs, but I know that a lot of my issues that were used to diagnose 'Depression' are going now that I'm on the Armour. My daughter was not as lucky and is now stuck on 225mg of Effexor.

And yes, testing of the Free Ts will tell you a lot more... Judy

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He believes that I have "classic anxiety syndrome" and gave me antidepressants. The side effects were horrible, and I had to stop taking them. They switch me to another one, and the same thing happened, so I am back to square one. My doctor will not prescribe any other blood tests, because he says that I don't need them.My husband goes to an endo, but he will not see me because my TSH is in the normal range. So, I am looking into having blood work done through someone else so that I can find out if this is an actual thyroid problem.Am I correct that I need a Free T4, Free T3 and Antithyroid Antibodies test?

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[Guest guest]

No, I don't believe that I am depressed. I have suffered with depression in the

past, and

this is unlike anything that I have experienced before. I have been happy with

my doctor

in the past, but I am not happy with this. I have had some very stressful

things going on

in my life recently, and though I think that stress might cause some of these

symptoms, I

don't think that it is causing all of them. He just saw that my TSH level was

normal to him,

and decided it had to be something else, in my opinion.

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello everyone. I am a new member from Amarillo. I have not been

diagnosed, but I have

> several symptoms that I am concerned about. Hair loss, brain fog,

irritability, mood

> swings, insomnia, feeling cold when it's hot outside, strange

sensation in neck, etc.

--- Welcome to the board -

--- All you list are hypo symptoms plus possible problems with your

thyroid gland itself. I have not had experience with nodules or such

issues with the gland that cause physical problems. Others will have

suggestions for you about your symptoms.

> I went to my doctor and he checked my TSH. It was 2.27 (range of

0.4 - 4.0), and since it

> was right in the middle of the range, told me that it was not my

thyroid.

--- Old school knee-jerk reaction. The new, endo-endorsed range has

been narrowed (4 years ago) but the labs haven't changed their

values. Even the endo revision report said that with symptoms you

should treat at 2.0 or 2.50. And it still doesn't give the real

picture. The TSH is a pituitary hormone sent to stimulate the

thyroid, and it doesn't measure the output of the thyroid - the T4

and T3 in circulation. T4 converts to T3 which is the usable T in

your cells. You need the Free T4 and Free T3 measured to see what's

going on. Many of us feel like h*ll unless the TSH is supressed.

We're all different on this board and have different meds needs at

different times. The disease tends to be ever-changing. You also

need the antibodies test - they cause all sorts of problems and

exacerbate symptoms. The docs who know what they are doing also do

sex hormone tests, iron and iron utilization tests, and vitamin and

mineral tests, as well as adrenal status. It all can get messed up

when you have this disease, and it all can contribute to your

feeling bad. It all needs to be addressed at the same time.

>He says that the

> insurance companies stopped paying him for the T4 tests, so he

quit giving them.

--- Nothing like having the best interests of the patient in mind.

> Upon examination, by thyroid is not enlarged, so he did not want

to send me for an ultrasound.

--- Others will have opinions on that.

> He believes that I have " classic anxiety syndrome " and gave me

antidepressants. The side

> effects were horrible, and I had to stop taking them. They switch

me to another one, and

> the same thing happened, so I am back to square one. My doctor

will not prescribe any

> other blood tests, because he says that I don't need them.

--- You are where so many of us have been. You aren't crazy, you

need a new doc. JMHO. I was prescribed anti-depressants and anti-

anxiety agents for years. After 19 months with the right doc,

Armour, adrenal support, sex hormone support, iron and other vitamin

and mineral support, and a good diet, plus stress reduction and lots

of rest, I'm much better. My mind and body are more peaceful again.

I get tired, but I rest and get up and get back at it. Hopefully

down the road, I will be able to do even more and have to rest less

and less.

> My husband goes to an endo, but he will not see me because my TSH

is in the normal

> range. So, I am looking into having blood work done through

someone else so that I can

> find out if this is an actual thyroid problem.

>

> Am I correct that I need a Free T4, Free T3 and Antithyroid

Antibodies test? Thanks in

> advance.

>

--- Most of us would probably say avoid the endo route, as they seem

to be rigid in their training and attitude and are TSH worshippers.

Most just whip out the pad and write scrips for $ynthroid. If you

don't get well fast, then you are depressed, or just have anxiety,

and they whip out the pad for a-d's. Most of us have had better

experiences with general practice docs who have open minds to

whatever helps their patients, and treat by symptoms instead of

labs. The best docs seem to be those with spouses or family who have

been sick and have gotten better on Armour or at least a more open-

minded regimen. Some folks are taking Armour or a combo of Armour

and maybe a synthetic. Yes, you need those extra tests, and probably

sex hormones and iron related tests and iron utilization tests. Also

a test for your adrenal health. Iron problems seem to go hand in

hand with thyroid problems and can make you feel really bad, too.

--- JMHO, but sticking a patient on certain a-d's when their

adrenals are shot, and so sick from the un- or under-treated hypo

condition, can make you feel awful. I was really sick from going

down that road.

--- I'm not a medical professional. This is all JMHO from experience.

Sara

[Guest guest]

Luan,

I think Armour stinks too. I've been through Amarillo area in the summer and - Whew! The air was almost green! Guess it could have been money...

When I was little in OKC and they used to have the old oil derricks you could smell oil and when we asked our Mom what that smell was she used to say 'money' too. HaHa!

Carol

> Hello my name is frankie I had my thyroid removed a little over a year > ago. Still working out the meds I am up to 200 mg. I still have some > things that are just not right. I would like to talk to someone who has > had tyroid problems and has had a baby. > Mansfield, Tx > > > > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

I did my student teaching in a little town in Wyoming. We had a pig

farm in one direction, a natural gas " well " in another (rotten egg

smell) and a sulphur mine in a third... every morning we would take a

sniff and decide what kind of money we were smelling that day, unless

the wind happened to come from the fourth side, which was rare.

Marti

> Luan,

>

> I think Armour stinks too.  I've been through Amarillo area in the

> summer and - Whew! The air was almost green!  Guess it could have been

> money...

>

> When I was little in OKC and they used to have the old oil derricks

> you could smell oil and when we asked our Mom what that smell was she

> used to say 'money' too.  HaHa! 

>

[Guest guest]

Judy,

No I don't remember her. If I saw her face maybe, I'm awlful with remembering names.

Did you go to Dr. Huey?? How did you like him & her???

Joni

[Texas_Thyroid_ Groups] Re: New Member

Another new member here...not a new member to thyroid troubles, however. Judy...I am in your area. I live in Spring also! And trust me, in the last 15 years I think I've seen just about every endo on this side of town. None of them worth a hoot, in my opinion. I'm trying to do a little research and see if I can find SOMEBODY who will listen to me rather than toss prescriptions my way. Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say, "Hi, neighbor!">> Hi. My name is Judy and I am new to the group. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 4 years ago but have not been successful with finding a doctor in The Woodlands/Spring area to work with me in maintaining my levels. Any

suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.> > judy>

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Oh wait.....I have the Houston drs list in a file!! If you want the

names, just say so and I'll send them in your direction!

Sue

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> Thanks Judy, I'd be interested to hear how things go. I saw my 5th

> endo last week and she told me that she prescribes only Synthroid, no

> Armour. She said Armour is " unstable " and oftentimes " unsafe " . Huh?

> She also said adrenals work, or they don't...there is no such thing

> as " adrenal fatigue " . As the old saying goes, I'm so sick and tired

> of being sick and tired I'm ready to spit nails. And cry. Or both.

> I am going to order an adrenal saliva test and see what turns up.

> Anyway, let me know how things turn out

>

> Chris

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Did you check the Doctor list here in 'Files'?

>> Thanks Judy, I'd be interested to hear how things go. I saw my 5th > endo last week and she told me that she prescribes only Synthroid, no > Armour. She said Armour is "unstable" and oftentimes "unsafe". Huh? > She also said adrenals work, or they don't...there is no such thing > as "adrenal fatigue". As the old saying goes, I'm so sick and tired > of being sick and tired I'm ready to spit nails. And cry. Or both. > I am going to order an adrenal saliva test and see what turns up. > Anyway, let me know how things turn out > > Chris>