Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Dear Sue, It's wonderful to hear this! And it's great about your lungs. After all you've been through, you deserve it. I'm hoping you will feel well enough to travel some one of these days. I have not yet heard from my rheumatologist's office re: my blood tessts, so I'm still HOPING he's a keeper! Time will tell, I suppose. I am finding that when I don't take medication ( Vioxx) I don't feel all that great. When I do take it, I'm better. I just don't want to have to take it and/ or something the rest of my life. Gosh- it wasn't all that long ago I took nothing except my prescription antihistamine and got along just fine :)I have little to complain about compared to many of you right now, though. Since we're about to get another snowstorm here, I'm even more envious of your weather!!! Ev, your beau must be keeping you busy ! Blessings to all- S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2001 Report Share Posted March 9, 2001 Hi .... Your doctor or maybe the nurses in the office might have forgotten to call. Try giving them a call (although I'm sure you've already thought of that) and jog their memory. HOpe the tests are ok. Let us know... About your Vioxx... I get the same way when I don't take my Celebrex. I tried to only take it every other day but about mid day I start to feel horrible. Can't move as well and I'm really tired. So, it's back to one pill every day.... I was on two a day but I can do it with only one. I'm with , Ev.... your new young man must be keeping you very busy... that's wonderful. I do hope you're feeling so much better now. Sandy... haven't heard a word from you in a while. Please let us know how you're holding up and how your mom is doing. We miss talking with you. .... same for you... how are you doing? Pop your head in and let us know. We worry about you gals. Take care, Vicki Helpful Links Info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2001 Report Share Posted March 9, 2001 It is wonderful news Sue. So glad to hear that you are doing so much better. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, Cari and >From: gide672@... >Reply-To: OurMyositis >To: OurMyositis >Subject: Re: good news >Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 05:27:46 -0000 > >Dear Sue, >It's wonderful to hear this! And it's great about your lungs. After >all you've been through, you deserve it. I'm hoping you will feel >well enough to travel some one of these days. >I have not yet heard from my rheumatologist's office re: my blood >tessts, so I'm still HOPING he's a keeper! Time will tell, I suppose. >I am finding that when I don't take medication ( Vioxx) I don't feel >all that great. When I do take it, I'm better. I just don't want to >have to take it and/ or something the rest of my life. Gosh- it >wasn't all that long ago I took nothing except my prescription >antihistamine and got along just fine :)I have little to complain >about compared to many of you right now, though. >Since we're about to get another snowstorm here, I'm even more >envious of your weather!!! >Ev, your beau must be keeping you busy ! >Blessings to all- S. > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2001 Report Share Posted March 9, 2001 Sue-- Yipee! I am happy with you! I also got good news--a copy of my recent blood work and my CPK is down to 83. It keeps going down even while I am tapering the Prednisone. I never thought I'd be able to be off the darn stuff and now it looks like that's possible. I am really excited! I still have some pain, but if I can cut even some of the meds it would be great! Love, Ann-Marie _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2001 Report Share Posted March 10, 2001 Great news Ann-Marie! So happy to hear it! Hugs, Cari and > >Reply-To: OurMyositis >To: OurMyositis >Subject: Re: Re: good news >Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 21:57:39 -0500 > >Sue-- >Yipee! I am happy with you! I also got good news--a copy of my recent >blood work and my CPK is down to 83. It keeps going down even while I am >tapering the Prednisone. I never thought I'd be able to be off the darn >stuff and now it looks like that's possible. I am really excited! I still >have some pain, but if I can cut even some of the meds it would be great! > >Love, >Ann-Marie >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Wonderful news ! -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 , This is so encouraging to hear. I will admit to having reservations about HC and worrying about it causing the adrenals to work less efficiently, but stories like these show otherwise. Thanks for sharing. > > Today I thought I put together my usual meds for work, plus supplements. Took my usual stuff at 5 a.m. or so and ate and read email then went to work. Took my 5 mgs. cortef at 9 a.m. and at 1 p.m. discovered that I forgot to put any more cortef in! Now, this is closing week for March, and I am coming down with some scummy virus, so I feel yukky already. But, I was fine! No shakes, exterior or interior. I was surprised; this isn't the first time I have had this experience. In the past I would feel very shaky when it was almost time for the dose, but I have been able to go a little longer between doses. I think, after all these months of adrenal support, that they are starting to heal. I am not there yet, but I really see light at the end of this very long tunnel. Yay! > > C. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Good for you ! That must feel so good ) ... I finally realized what others meant when they say they get the " shakes " , I just never put two and two together. Last night when it was almost time to take my last dose of HC, I was getting heart palps and shaky. Now I know why, my body was telling me it was time. Dana G In the past I would feel very shaky when it was almost time for the dose, but I have been able to go a little longer between doses. I think, after all these months of adrenal support, that they are starting to heal. I am not there yet, but I really see light at the end of this very long tunnel. Yay! > > C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 It is my understanding, , that it is pharmacologic doses, i.e. the larger doses drs. use that are a problem. When you have AF you use physiologic doses, and my doc confirmed this, to rest the adrenals so that they can recover and work normally again. This can take some time. What the HC does is take over the adrenal function until you no longer need the HC and your own adrenals start to perform as they should. I do believe that this is starting to happen with me. I am still hypo, but the doc has given me 5 grains of Armour to " play with " so that I can increase if needed. Don't be afraid of HC; your body makes it, you need it to function. It will actually help heal your adrenal glands, on the dosage that is right for you and with enough time. C. <<<<< , This is so encouraging to hear. I will admit to having reservations about HC and worrying about it causing the adrenals to work less efficiently, but stories like these show otherwise. Thanks for sharing. >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks, Val! I coudn't have done this without you here and the thyroid boards. I was at my wits end when I joined last summer and was desperate for information. Now I have a dr. that is willing to work WITH me instead of dictating to me and respects my knowledge and research, and that is such a relief. I hope to become a normal sized person someday, lol! Val, I hope that you are doing better; I was encouraged by the fact that your numbers are better; it seems that T3 is what you need all around! Maybe after a while you will be able to use a small of amount of Armour, but who knows? You evidently have needs that are unique to you and your body. Glad to hear you have more energy! That is definitely a bonus! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 : " I will admit to having reservations about HC and worrying about it causing the adrenals to work less efficiently, but stories like these show otherwise. " I had reservations too. I was diagnosed in August. I was stage 6. When I started joining adrenal lists, I couldn't believe people were taking HC. It just registered as " steroids " in my mind. Then throughout the months, I saw people getting a lot of relief while I still mostly felt like crap. i also starting understanding the difference between what they were doing and what most doctors prescribe. My ND has been doing other things for my adrenals. Last month when I retested, I think I moved from stage 6 to stage 5, but it took many months. Let me tell you, stage 5 doesn't feel any better than stage 6 either! I started HC 9 days ago. I had a tough time the first several days, because my body was demanding more as I started taking it. Once I realized (with all of Val's help) what was happening, it was easy to just listen to my body to dose. The last 2 days I have been on 20 mg, and I feel wonderful! I really wish I had done this some time ago. -Olif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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