Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Here, here! My next appointment is December 17. I'm just excited knowing I'm going to feel better in the next few days! And I'm definitely going to pay more attention to how I feel next time, rather than think I'm just being a whiner. RE: weight gain Hi Holly, Yes it sounds reasonable...don't be surprised if in a matter of weeks you are down to 1 5mg. 1 time a day. Stay on top of how you feel and never ever hesitate to call him and request labs. When do you see him again? Also, don't be surprised after going off for a few days and back on at a lower dose if you do feel some hyper symptoms. You may want to give them a few days to settle down and let your body adjust. If after a week to 10 days you are still feeling real hyper, call him and request new labs. Heres to feeling good! Jody _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp <http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 I will talk to him about that. I've heard they have really good results with it. Dr. Rihda Arem in his book the Thyroid Solution mentions a modification of this, which is as he sees his patients heading for hypo, he will lower their ATD dose, and add like the lowest dose of levoxyl (?) to it. They're not completely blocked, but he takes some of the burden off with the replacement hormone. RE: weight gain Hi Holly, I am so glad you called him today! I can't remember what dose of which atd you are on, but it is definately time to cut it. You sure do have a reason for feeling so bad! Have you talked to your doctor about using BRT (block and replace therapy) on you? That would still block your thyroid and give it time to rest and heal while still giving you enough thyroid hormone to feel good and stay out of hypO hell. It is the main treatment in many European countries with much success. Just an idea Oh, they do use this treatment at Buffalo Childrens Hospital in Buffal, NY for the little ones diagnosed with thyroid problems. TTYL and hope you feel better soon. Jody _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp <http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Awww Holly, go ahead and whine with the rest of us J _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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