Re: What to do? I'm at a loss...

[Guest guest]

I am sure someone here will give you actual studies to site. In addition to

that I would just go to your doctor and say " This is my goal. I have never

felt better and I know what I am doing. I am going to follow the protocol

of Dommisse, and Mercola (make up names if you have to LOL) and we

are going to treat to the FT3. My goal is to get it to the upper part of

the range for optimal health, not just getting by. Either you will help me

or I will find a doc who will. I am willing to sign a release stating you

warned me of any side effects if you are willing to write the Rx. And I

would like a statement in my file stating that I requested XYZ treatment and

you refused. "

You sure look hashi's to me. Youa re doing the right thing. Treat until

you feel good! And have those adrenals checked as well.

in AZ (who just volunteered to head to the doctor with a friend and

fight her case for proper treatment if need be)

Mom to Kayla(9), Jenna(8), (7), (6), (5), (4), Junie(3),

Jillian (11 months)

http://members.cox.net/bettendorf

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Arizona_Thyroid_Groups

>

> Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> NORMAL! I am so upset and worried!

> a

[Guest guest]

I am sure someone here will give you actual studies to site. In addition to

that I would just go to your doctor and say " This is my goal. I have never

felt better and I know what I am doing. I am going to follow the protocol

of Dommisse, and Mercola (make up names if you have to LOL) and we

are going to treat to the FT3. My goal is to get it to the upper part of

the range for optimal health, not just getting by. Either you will help me

or I will find a doc who will. I am willing to sign a release stating you

warned me of any side effects if you are willing to write the Rx. And I

would like a statement in my file stating that I requested XYZ treatment and

you refused. "

You sure look hashi's to me. Youa re doing the right thing. Treat until

you feel good! And have those adrenals checked as well.

in AZ (who just volunteered to head to the doctor with a friend and

fight her case for proper treatment if need be)

Mom to Kayla(9), Jenna(8), (7), (6), (5), (4), Junie(3),

Jillian (11 months)

http://members.cox.net/bettendorf

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Arizona_Thyroid_Groups

>

> Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> NORMAL! I am so upset and worried!

> a

[Guest guest]

OH a, your situation can be so common. Docs are TSH-idiots!!

Once you begin treatment with Armour, the TSH is USELESS, and I am

assuming this doc was looking at your TSH!! You, not your doc, are

CORRECT that it's your free T3 that needs attention. And you want

that to be in the upper part of the range, if not slightly above, NO

MATTER WHERE it puts your TSH.

Check out the article in our FILES section by Dommisse and see if

that will help. There are other articles which may be useful, too.

And the bottom line is to DITCH that doc if he continues to insist

that you decrease to 2 grains!!!! What a bunch of CROCK!!! Check out

the Top Doc lists in the LINKS section.

Also, until you get a new doc (if necessary), you can get more Armour

from smart-drugs.com, or generic Armour from Mexico to tide you over

until you can more Armour.

Also, with you having Hashi's, it is imperative to get that free T3

where it needs to be. Without it, it allows the Hashi's to have

control!!

Keep us informed, please!

Janie aka ThyroDiva

-

> 11/17/2003 TSH .01 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1.1 (.8 - 1.8) Free T3 320

> (230 - 420)

>

> Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> NORMAL! I am so upset and worried! I have asked her to give me a

> call to discuss this because I obviously do not want my dosage

> reduced. Since my antibiodies were elevated, I'm pretty sure I

have

> Hashimoto's thryoiditis, which really started showing up when my

> pregnancy ended in November of last year. My main concern is that

my

> Free hormones are right smack in the middle of the normal range, so

> how can I convince her that my thyroid is not " too supressed " , as

she

> is saying? Anyone have any references that I can cite for her?

What

> do you guys think?

>

> Thanks in advance for any help!

> a

[Guest guest]

OH a, your situation can be so common. Docs are TSH-idiots!!

Once you begin treatment with Armour, the TSH is USELESS, and I am

assuming this doc was looking at your TSH!! You, not your doc, are

CORRECT that it's your free T3 that needs attention. And you want

that to be in the upper part of the range, if not slightly above, NO

MATTER WHERE it puts your TSH.

Check out the article in our FILES section by Dommisse and see if

that will help. There are other articles which may be useful, too.

And the bottom line is to DITCH that doc if he continues to insist

that you decrease to 2 grains!!!! What a bunch of CROCK!!! Check out

the Top Doc lists in the LINKS section.

Also, until you get a new doc (if necessary), you can get more Armour

from smart-drugs.com, or generic Armour from Mexico to tide you over

until you can more Armour.

Also, with you having Hashi's, it is imperative to get that free T3

where it needs to be. Without it, it allows the Hashi's to have

control!!

Keep us informed, please!

Janie aka ThyroDiva

-

> 11/17/2003 TSH .01 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1.1 (.8 - 1.8) Free T3 320

> (230 - 420)

>

> Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> NORMAL! I am so upset and worried! I have asked her to give me a

> call to discuss this because I obviously do not want my dosage

> reduced. Since my antibiodies were elevated, I'm pretty sure I

have

> Hashimoto's thryoiditis, which really started showing up when my

> pregnancy ended in November of last year. My main concern is that

my

> Free hormones are right smack in the middle of the normal range, so

> how can I convince her that my thyroid is not " too supressed " , as

she

> is saying? Anyone have any references that I can cite for her?

What

> do you guys think?

>

> Thanks in advance for any help!

> a

[Guest guest]

OH a, your situation can be so common. Docs are TSH-idiots!!

Once you begin treatment with Armour, the TSH is USELESS, and I am

assuming this doc was looking at your TSH!! You, not your doc, are

CORRECT that it's your free T3 that needs attention. And you want

that to be in the upper part of the range, if not slightly above, NO

MATTER WHERE it puts your TSH.

Check out the article in our FILES section by Dommisse and see if

that will help. There are other articles which may be useful, too.

And the bottom line is to DITCH that doc if he continues to insist

that you decrease to 2 grains!!!! What a bunch of CROCK!!! Check out

the Top Doc lists in the LINKS section.

Also, until you get a new doc (if necessary), you can get more Armour

from smart-drugs.com, or generic Armour from Mexico to tide you over

until you can more Armour.

Also, with you having Hashi's, it is imperative to get that free T3

where it needs to be. Without it, it allows the Hashi's to have

control!!

Keep us informed, please!

Janie aka ThyroDiva

-

> 11/17/2003 TSH .01 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1.1 (.8 - 1.8) Free T3 320

> (230 - 420)

>

> Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> NORMAL! I am so upset and worried! I have asked her to give me a

> call to discuss this because I obviously do not want my dosage

> reduced. Since my antibiodies were elevated, I'm pretty sure I

have

> Hashimoto's thryoiditis, which really started showing up when my

> pregnancy ended in November of last year. My main concern is that

my

> Free hormones are right smack in the middle of the normal range, so

> how can I convince her that my thyroid is not " too supressed " , as

she

> is saying? Anyone have any references that I can cite for her?

What

> do you guys think?

>

> Thanks in advance for any help!

> a

[Guest guest]

a,

I'd demand to remain on the current dosage. Stating that symptoms are

being relieved and cutting the dosage will only cause symptoms to

return....

...... dont' go into a panic... you can get meds on your own to maintain

your dose while you work on your current doc to get things straight of

find a better doc....

IMHO.

Topper ()

On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 00:21:35 -0000 " nnaanitsirk "

writes:

> Hi guys - I read frequently but rarely post, although I have learned

> so much and finally started feeling better these past few months. I

> need your expert opinoins on my most recent labs, but first, a brief

> profile. I've suspected hypo for may years but only recently got

> diagnosed when a TSH of 121 got my Dr.'s attention.

> Unmedicated labs before I was diagnosed:

>

> 12/2000 TSH 1.78 (normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 03/2002 TSH .4 (normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 04/05/2003 TSH .04 (Normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 04/10/2003 TSH .11 (Normal range .4 - 5.5) AND Free T4 1.1 (.8 -

> 1.8); Free T3 285 (230 - 420)

>

> ***05/24/2003 TSH 121 (.4 - 5.5) After this, my doctor started me on

>

> Armour 1 grain daily

>

> 07/11/2003 TSH 7.49 (.4 - 5.5) Thyroglobulin Antibodies 2.4 (under 2

>

> is normal range); No Free's tested, even though I requested it.

> Dose

> increased to 2 grains a day.

>

> 08/23/2003 TSH 2.69 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1 (.8 - 1.8)Free T3 228 (230

> -

> 420), Upon my request, Dr. let me increase to 3 grains because my T3

>

> is still low.

>

> 11/17/2003 TSH .01 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1.1 (.8 - 1.8) Free T3 320

> (230 - 420)

>

> Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> NORMAL! I am so upset and worried! I have asked her to give me a

> call to discuss this because I obviously do not want my dosage

> reduced. Since my antibiodies were elevated, I'm pretty sure I have

>

> Hashimoto's thryoiditis, which really started showing up when my

> pregnancy ended in November of last year. My main concern is that

> my

> Free hormones are right smack in the middle of the normal range, so

>

> how can I convince her that my thyroid is not " too supressed " , as

> she

> is saying? Anyone have any references that I can cite for her? What

>

> do you guys think?

>

> Thanks in advance for any help!

> a

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

a,

I'd demand to remain on the current dosage. Stating that symptoms are

being relieved and cutting the dosage will only cause symptoms to

return....

...... dont' go into a panic... you can get meds on your own to maintain

your dose while you work on your current doc to get things straight of

find a better doc....

IMHO.

Topper ()

On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 00:21:35 -0000 " nnaanitsirk "

writes:

> Hi guys - I read frequently but rarely post, although I have learned

> so much and finally started feeling better these past few months. I

> need your expert opinoins on my most recent labs, but first, a brief

> profile. I've suspected hypo for may years but only recently got

> diagnosed when a TSH of 121 got my Dr.'s attention.

> Unmedicated labs before I was diagnosed:

>

> 12/2000 TSH 1.78 (normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 03/2002 TSH .4 (normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 04/05/2003 TSH .04 (Normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 04/10/2003 TSH .11 (Normal range .4 - 5.5) AND Free T4 1.1 (.8 -

> 1.8); Free T3 285 (230 - 420)

>

> ***05/24/2003 TSH 121 (.4 - 5.5) After this, my doctor started me on

>

> Armour 1 grain daily

>

> 07/11/2003 TSH 7.49 (.4 - 5.5) Thyroglobulin Antibodies 2.4 (under 2

>

> is normal range); No Free's tested, even though I requested it.

> Dose

> increased to 2 grains a day.

>

> 08/23/2003 TSH 2.69 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1 (.8 - 1.8)Free T3 228 (230

> -

> 420), Upon my request, Dr. let me increase to 3 grains because my T3

>

> is still low.

>

> 11/17/2003 TSH .01 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1.1 (.8 - 1.8) Free T3 320

> (230 - 420)

>

> Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> NORMAL! I am so upset and worried! I have asked her to give me a

> call to discuss this because I obviously do not want my dosage

> reduced. Since my antibiodies were elevated, I'm pretty sure I have

>

> Hashimoto's thryoiditis, which really started showing up when my

> pregnancy ended in November of last year. My main concern is that

> my

> Free hormones are right smack in the middle of the normal range, so

>

> how can I convince her that my thyroid is not " too supressed " , as

> she

> is saying? Anyone have any references that I can cite for her? What

>

> do you guys think?

>

> Thanks in advance for any help!

> a

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

a,

I'd demand to remain on the current dosage. Stating that symptoms are

being relieved and cutting the dosage will only cause symptoms to

return....

...... dont' go into a panic... you can get meds on your own to maintain

your dose while you work on your current doc to get things straight of

find a better doc....

IMHO.

Topper ()

On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 00:21:35 -0000 " nnaanitsirk "

writes:

> Hi guys - I read frequently but rarely post, although I have learned

> so much and finally started feeling better these past few months. I

> need your expert opinoins on my most recent labs, but first, a brief

> profile. I've suspected hypo for may years but only recently got

> diagnosed when a TSH of 121 got my Dr.'s attention.

> Unmedicated labs before I was diagnosed:

>

> 12/2000 TSH 1.78 (normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 03/2002 TSH .4 (normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 04/05/2003 TSH .04 (Normal range .4 - 5.5)

>

> 04/10/2003 TSH .11 (Normal range .4 - 5.5) AND Free T4 1.1 (.8 -

> 1.8); Free T3 285 (230 - 420)

>

> ***05/24/2003 TSH 121 (.4 - 5.5) After this, my doctor started me on

>

> Armour 1 grain daily

>

> 07/11/2003 TSH 7.49 (.4 - 5.5) Thyroglobulin Antibodies 2.4 (under 2

>

> is normal range); No Free's tested, even though I requested it.

> Dose

> increased to 2 grains a day.

>

> 08/23/2003 TSH 2.69 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1 (.8 - 1.8)Free T3 228 (230

> -

> 420), Upon my request, Dr. let me increase to 3 grains because my T3

>

> is still low.

>

> 11/17/2003 TSH .01 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1.1 (.8 - 1.8) Free T3 320

> (230 - 420)

>

> Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> NORMAL! I am so upset and worried! I have asked her to give me a

> call to discuss this because I obviously do not want my dosage

> reduced. Since my antibiodies were elevated, I'm pretty sure I have

>

> Hashimoto's thryoiditis, which really started showing up when my

> pregnancy ended in November of last year. My main concern is that

> my

> Free hormones are right smack in the middle of the normal range, so

>

> how can I convince her that my thyroid is not " too supressed " , as

> she

> is saying? Anyone have any references that I can cite for her? What

>

> do you guys think?

>

> Thanks in advance for any help!

> a

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi -

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I needed to hear that I am

doing the right thing. Even my friends and loved ones look at me

weird when I question the doctor's treatment and they worry that I am

overdosing myself or something. Sometimes I just feel so alone in

this whole thing and although I have all the info I need I seem to

have a hard time expressing/and or explaning it when I'm put on the

spot - even when I have my " folder of info " that I bring to every

appointment, LOL. Your friend is very lucky to have you to advocate

for her!

Thanks again,

a

>You are doing the right thing. Treat until

> you feel good! And have those adrenals checked as well.

>

> in AZ (who just volunteered to head to the doctor with a

friend and

> fight her case for proper treatment if need be)

>

> Mom to Kayla(9), Jenna(8), (7), (6), (5), (4),

Junie(3),

> Jillian (11 months)

> http://members.cox.net/bettendorf

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Arizona_Thyroid_Groups

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants to

> > reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> > NORMAL! I am so upset and worried!

> > a

[Guest guest]

Don't doctors have that to their advantage that us poor thyrofogbrains can't

think straight unless we are properly medicated. If I were a lazy doc I

would want all my patients to be undertreated thyroid. What a simple job.

Nobody ever argues. a, just move to AZ and we will get you all set

up!!

ThyroKnight

in AZ

Mom to Kayla(9), Jenna(8), (7), (6), (5), (4), Junie(3),

Jillian (11 months)

http://members.cox.net/bettendorf

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Arizona_Thyroid_Groups

> Hi -

>

> Thanks so much for the encouragement. I needed to hear that I am

> doing the right thing. Even my friends and loved ones look at me

> weird when I question the doctor's treatment and they worry that I am

> overdosing myself or something. Sometimes I just feel so alone in

> this whole thing and although I have all the info I need I seem to

> have a hard time expressing/and or explaning it when I'm put on the

> spot - even when I have my " folder of info " that I bring to every

> appointment, LOL. Your friend is very lucky to have you to advocate

> for her!

>

> Thanks again,

> a

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the encouragement, Topper. Much appreciated!

a

> a,

>

> I'd demand to remain on the current dosage. Stating that symptoms

are

> being relieved and cutting the dosage will only cause symptoms to

> return....

>

> ..... dont' go into a panic... you can get meds on your own to

maintain

> your dose while you work on your current doc to get things straight

of

> find a better doc....

>

> IMHO.

>

> Topper ()

>

> On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 00:21:35 -0000 " nnaanitsirk " <misskris@w...>

> writes:

> > Hi guys - I read frequently but rarely post, although I have

learned

> > so much and finally started feeling better these past few

months. I

> > need your expert opinoins on my most recent labs, but first, a

brief

> > profile. I've suspected hypo for may years but only recently got

> > diagnosed when a TSH of 121 got my Dr.'s attention.

> > Unmedicated labs before I was diagnosed:

> >

> > 12/2000 TSH 1.78 (normal range .4 - 5.5)

> >

> > 03/2002 TSH .4 (normal range .4 - 5.5)

> >

> > 04/05/2003 TSH .04 (Normal range .4 - 5.5)

> >

> > 04/10/2003 TSH .11 (Normal range .4 - 5.5) AND Free T4 1.1 (.8 -

> > 1.8); Free T3 285 (230 - 420)

> >

> > ***05/24/2003 TSH 121 (.4 - 5.5) After this, my doctor started me

on

> >

> > Armour 1 grain daily

> >

> > 07/11/2003 TSH 7.49 (.4 - 5.5) Thyroglobulin Antibodies 2.4

(under 2

> >

> > is normal range); No Free's tested, even though I requested it.

> > Dose

> > increased to 2 grains a day.

> >

> > 08/23/2003 TSH 2.69 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1 (.8 - 1.8)Free T3 228

(230

> > -

> > 420), Upon my request, Dr. let me increase to 3 grains because my

T3

> >

> > is still low.

> >

> > 11/17/2003 TSH .01 (.4 - 5.5) Free T4 1.1 (.8 - 1.8) Free T3 320

> > (230 - 420)

> >

> > Here is my dilemma - nurse just called and said my doctor wants

to

> > reduce me back to 2 grains daily, and I AM JUST STARTING TO FEEL

> > NORMAL! I am so upset and worried! I have asked her to give me

a

> > call to discuss this because I obviously do not want my dosage

> > reduced. Since my antibiodies were elevated, I'm pretty sure I

have

> >

> > Hashimoto's thryoiditis, which really started showing up when my

> > pregnancy ended in November of last year. My main concern is

that

> > my

> > Free hormones are right smack in the middle of the normal range,

so

> >

> > how can I convince her that my thyroid is not " too supressed " , as

> > she

> > is saying? Anyone have any references that I can cite for her?

What

> >

> > do you guys think?

> >

> > Thanks in advance for any help!

> > a

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Does Dr. J take Cigna insurance? I'd drive there in a heartbeat if

you told me that he will get my T3 up to the high end of the range as

long as I am not showing any ill effects. I will delve more into the

Lowe's web stuff and see if I can find some good evidence. Thanks for

the tip.

a

> > Are you the Janie that moderates the Colorado thyroid support

> group?

>

> Yup. If you don't find a good one in Denver, try Juetersonke in

> Colorado Springs.

>

> If your doc did this to you based on your TSH, she is IGNORANT and

> TYPICAL!!!! GRRRRRR

>

> I found out about treatment for Hashi's by studying the work of the

> Lowe's in Boulder--they make it clear that if you do not get to

that

> optimal free T3 level, you will only allow the Hashi's to maintain

> control. It makes sense.

>

> Janie aka ThyroDiva

[Guest guest]

>I need MORE Armour, not less!

A+ observation!!!!!!!!

Janie aka ThyroDiva

[Guest guest]

I don't know what he takes, but they take my insurance. He also has

a Nurse Practitioner, Judith, whom I see, that I have trained to

IGNORE the TSH!! She laughs about it, but we have an agreement!!

They are in north Colo. Springs---I highly recommend them. I also

get a years worth of Armour at a time from her, and she is adament

that I am the superior part of the treatment, not her!!

Janie aka ThyroDiva

> Does Dr. J take Cigna insurance? I'd drive there in a heartbeat

if

> you told me that he will get my T3 up to the high end of the range

as

> long as I am not showing any ill effects. I will delve more into

the

> Lowe's web stuff and see if I can find some good evidence. Thanks

for

> the tip.

>

> a

>

>

> > > Are you the Janie that moderates the Colorado thyroid support

> > group?

> >

> > Yup. If you don't find a good one in Denver, try Juetersonke in

> > Colorado Springs.

> >

> > If your doc did this to you based on your TSH, she is IGNORANT

and

> > TYPICAL!!!! GRRRRRR

> >

> > I found out about treatment for Hashi's by studying the work of

the

> > Lowe's in Boulder--they make it clear that if you do not get to

> that

> > optimal free T3 level, you will only allow the Hashi's to

maintain

> > control. It makes sense.

> >

> > Janie aka ThyroDiva

[Guest guest]

That sounds wonderful. If my doc won't cooperate I'll give them a

call and check on the insurance thing. I am so happy that you are

getting good treatment!

> > > > Are you the Janie that moderates the Colorado thyroid support

> > > group?

> > >

> > > Yup. If you don't find a good one in Denver, try Juetersonke in

> > > Colorado Springs.

> > >

> > > If your doc did this to you based on your TSH, she is IGNORANT

> and

> > > TYPICAL!!!! GRRRRRR

> > >

> > > I found out about treatment for Hashi's by studying the work of

> the

> > > Lowe's in Boulder--they make it clear that if you do not get to

> > that

> > > optimal free T3 level, you will only allow the Hashi's to

> maintain

> > > control. It makes sense.

> > >

> > > Janie aka ThyroDiva

[Guest guest]

Ha ha, CO is too cold!! Sorry honey!! You know your cold self would enjoy

the weather here!! It was 78 degrees today!!

in AZ

> I am laughing and crying at the same time! That is so true... and the

> funniest thing is that in my last post, I almost asked you to let me

> know if you ever moved here to Colorado, LOL! Never even occured to

> me that my thyrofog brain was impeding my treatment. Would you

> believe that I used to be one of the best debaters in law school?

> Before I dropped out, that is. Debating was the only thing I was

> good at! Now look at me...can't even think my way out of a paper bag

> when I'm talking to someone! I'm 29 years old but I feel like I'm

> pushin' 79. I need MORE Armour, not less!

>

> a

>

>

> > Don't doctors have that to their advantage that us poor

> thyrofogbrains can't

> > think straight unless we are properly medicated. If I were a lazy

> doc I

> > would want all my patients to be undertreated thyroid. What a

> simple job.

> > Nobody ever argues. a, just move to AZ and we will get you

> all set

> > up!!

> >

> > ThyroKnight

> > in AZ

> > Mom to Kayla(9), Jenna(8), (7), (6), (5), (4),

> Junie(3),

> > Jillian (11 months)

> > http://members.cox.net/bettendorf

> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Arizona_Thyroid_Groups

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > > Hi -

> > >

> > > Thanks so much for the encouragement. I needed to hear that I am

> > > doing the right thing. Even my friends and loved ones look at me

> > > weird when I question the doctor's treatment and they worry that

> I am

> > > overdosing myself or something. Sometimes I just feel so alone in

> > > this whole thing and although I have all the info I need I seem to

> > > have a hard time expressing/and or explaning it when I'm put on

> the

> > > spot - even when I have my " folder of info " that I bring to every

> > > appointment, LOL. Your friend is very lucky to have you to

> advocate

> > > for her!

> > >

> > > Thanks again,

> > > a

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Don't like the cold weather, huh? Well, phooey! Guess I'll start

hinting to my husband how great AZ is! Maybe I'll use the cost-

effectiveness approach and point out how much we could save on having

a warm-weather wardrobe for both of us and our 1-yr old daughther -

YEAR ROUND! hehe You've got lots of kiddos - you know what I mean!

Buying all those sizes as they grow and for all the different seasons

really adds up! But I'm thinking he will just look at me like I am

crazy. Can't imagine why, tee-hee!

a in CO (where the CO stands for COld!)

> > > Don't doctors have that to their advantage that us poor

> > thyrofogbrains can't

> > > think straight unless we are properly medicated. If I were a

lazy

> > doc I

> > > would want all my patients to be undertreated thyroid. What a

> > simple job.

> > > Nobody ever argues. a, just move to AZ and we will get

you

> > all set

> > > up!!

> > >

> > > ThyroKnight

> > > in AZ

> > > Mom to Kayla(9), Jenna(8), (7), (6), (5),

(4),

> > Junie(3),

> > > Jillian (11 months)

> > > http://members.cox.net/bettendorf

> > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Arizona_Thyroid_Groups

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi -

> > > >

> > > > Thanks so much for the encouragement. I needed to hear that I

am

> > > > doing the right thing. Even my friends and loved ones look

at me

> > > > weird when I question the doctor's treatment and they worry

that

> > I am

> > > > overdosing myself or something. Sometimes I just feel so

alone in

> > > > this whole thing and although I have all the info I need I

seem to

> > > > have a hard time expressing/and or explaning it when I'm put

on

> > the

> > > > spot - even when I have my " folder of info " that I bring to

every

> > > > appointment, LOL. Your friend is very lucky to have you to

> > advocate

> > > > for her!

> > > >

> > > > Thanks again,

> > > > a

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yeah! Its freezing here in South Florida too... Got all the way

down to 60 last night... Holy Crap was I cold!!!!!!!!! LOL

Bobby

Boynton Beach, FL

[Guest guest]

Yeah! Its freezing here in South Florida too... Got all the way

down to 60 last night... Holy Crap was I cold!!!!!!!!! LOL

Bobby

Boynton Beach, FL

[Guest guest]

Yeah! Its freezing here in South Florida too... Got all the way

down to 60 last night... Holy Crap was I cold!!!!!!!!! LOL

Bobby

Boynton Beach, FL

[Guest guest]

Ooh just saw the weather forcast for here. Right now it's about 30.

Storm headed our way. Winter storm advisory with blowing snow. About

1 - 3 " expected. Tomorrow our HIGH will be 19 with a low of 8. A

couple of days it was near 70. Ah as they say tis a pleasure to live

in Co.

Louise

> Yeah! Its freezing here in South Florida too... Got all the way

> down to 60 last night... Holy Crap was I cold!!!!!!!!! LOL

>

>

> Bobby

> Boynton Beach, FL

[Guest guest]

Ooh just saw the weather forcast for here. Right now it's about 30.

Storm headed our way. Winter storm advisory with blowing snow. About

1 - 3 " expected. Tomorrow our HIGH will be 19 with a low of 8. A

couple of days it was near 70. Ah as they say tis a pleasure to live

in Co.

Louise

> Yeah! Its freezing here in South Florida too... Got all the way

> down to 60 last night... Holy Crap was I cold!!!!!!!!! LOL

>

>

> Bobby

> Boynton Beach, FL

[Guest guest]

Hi Bobby,

So you are cold at 60 degrees, what would you be at 9 degrees?

That's our high today. Its supposed to be minus 7 degrees tonight.

We've got a blanket of nice white snow. Its so nice and clean

(fresh) looking!

Zina in Montana

> Yeah! Its freezing here in South Florida too... Got all the way

> down to 60 last night... Holy Crap was I cold!!!!!!!!! LOL

>

>

> Bobby

> Boynton Beach, FL

[Guest guest]

Hi Bobby,

So you are cold at 60 degrees, what would you be at 9 degrees?

That's our high today. Its supposed to be minus 7 degrees tonight.

We've got a blanket of nice white snow. Its so nice and clean

(fresh) looking!

Zina in Montana

> Yeah! Its freezing here in South Florida too... Got all the way

> down to 60 last night... Holy Crap was I cold!!!!!!!!! LOL

>

>

> Bobby

> Boynton Beach, FL

[Guest guest]

Hi Bobby,

So you are cold at 60 degrees, what would you be at 9 degrees?

That's our high today. Its supposed to be minus 7 degrees tonight.

We've got a blanket of nice white snow. Its so nice and clean

(fresh) looking!

Zina in Montana

> Yeah! Its freezing here in South Florida too... Got all the way

> down to 60 last night... Holy Crap was I cold!!!!!!!!! LOL

>

>

> Bobby

> Boynton Beach, FL