Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Welcome !!! Glad you came to join us. There's lots of help and support here for ya! where u from? how much do you want to loose? I'm Amy in CA and i need to loose around 160 lbs. but we'll see when i get closer what i'm happy with. welcome aboard! Amy 318/310/290/160 > Hello everyone, > My name is ...I'm 19 and wanting to not just lose weight > but really get in shape. I'm basically looking for any advice and > support that anyone can give me. I'd be nice to have someone to > talk to bout this stuff. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Welcome !!! Glad you came to join us. There's lots of help and support here for ya! where u from? how much do you want to loose? I'm Amy in CA and i need to loose around 160 lbs. but we'll see when i get closer what i'm happy with. welcome aboard! Amy 318/310/290/160 > Hello everyone, > My name is ...I'm 19 and wanting to not just lose weight > but really get in shape. I'm basically looking for any advice and > support that anyone can give me. I'd be nice to have someone to > talk to bout this stuff. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Hi Well you have just found yourself a whole group of people to talk to about that stuff, lol. How about helping us out by telling us a bit more about yourself, like your weight, height and what your goals are. That way we will know best how to advise you. Good luck and Welcome to the best support group on the web. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Hi Well you have just found yourself a whole group of people to talk to about that stuff, lol. How about helping us out by telling us a bit more about yourself, like your weight, height and what your goals are. That way we will know best how to advise you. Good luck and Welcome to the best support group on the web. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Hi Well you have just found yourself a whole group of people to talk to about that stuff, lol. How about helping us out by telling us a bit more about yourself, like your weight, height and what your goals are. That way we will know best how to advise you. Good luck and Welcome to the best support group on the web. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2003 Report Share Posted April 24, 2003 > , Well you have come to the right place! :-) Welcome! I'm Gena, 38 and I have a 19 yr old daughter! At my heaviest I was 284, so far down to 207. The basics are just learn to eat right, healthy portions, lots of water and regular exercise. I suggest going back and reading old posts and posting often to learn more. Take care, Gena > Hello everyone, >    My name is ...I'm 19 and wanting to not just lose weight > but really get in shape. I'm basically looking for any advice and > support that anyone can give me. I'd be nice to have someone to > talk to bout this stuff. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 , Welcome, incase I hadn't said that already. I'm Gena, 38 married 20 yrs in July. We have 2 girls, Niki 19 and Cassie 13. At my heaviest I was 284, I 'm 5'3 " . My daughter Niki is in the army is 5'6 " and weighs 150. They do so much physical training that she is solid muscle. Once you start exercising, be sure to take muscle gain into account. It's not always what you see on the scale. Go by how you look and how your clothes work. With diabetes especially, exercise is very important. So do what you can,park farther away, take stairs instead of elevators, go for walks, things like that. It all adds up. I have just worked on habits and lifestyle and I do the treadmill or go for walks, try to at least 4 days a week. Water is very important too. You should try to drink your body weight in ounces a day. Just work up to it slowly. I look forward to hearing how you are doing. Gena > yeah I guess that info could help...lol Let's see...I'm 19...well, I > will be May 8th, about 5'6 " ..last doctor visit I weighed 174. My long > term goal is to be around 135-140. At my smallest I weighed 129 and > my friends and family told me I looked sickly so I don't want to be > there again. I tend to have a problem exercising because there isn't > really anywhere to do it here but I'm in the process of " building " a > room for myself. So when that is finished I'll have a place to go > to. Oh, another important piece of info about myself...I am a type 1 > diabetic. That is a HUGE part of me wanting to get in shape....well, > I think I've talked enough for now...hehe  " Sue H. " > wrote:Hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 , Yes! It can be done! Just make little changes like I said in habits and behaviors and lifestyle. Things you can do for life. You can do it!!! Gena :-) > Gena, Well, that's encouraging to see how well you are doing!  It > helps to see that it can be done...thanks! > > > > , > Well you have come to the right place! :-) Welcome! I'm Gena, 38 and I > have a 19 yr old daughter! At my heaviest I was 284, so far down to > 207. The basics are just learn to eat right, healthy portions, lots of > water and regular exercise. I suggest going back and reading old posts > and posting often to learn more. > > Take care, > Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 , Yes! It can be done! Just make little changes like I said in habits and behaviors and lifestyle. Things you can do for life. You can do it!!! Gena :-) > Gena, Well, that's encouraging to see how well you are doing!  It > helps to see that it can be done...thanks! > > > > , > Well you have come to the right place! :-) Welcome! I'm Gena, 38 and I > have a 19 yr old daughter! At my heaviest I was 284, so far down to > 207. The basics are just learn to eat right, healthy portions, lots of > water and regular exercise. I suggest going back and reading old posts > and posting often to learn more. > > Take care, > Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 , Yes! It can be done! Just make little changes like I said in habits and behaviors and lifestyle. Things you can do for life. You can do it!!! Gena :-) > Gena, Well, that's encouraging to see how well you are doing!  It > helps to see that it can be done...thanks! > > > > , > Well you have come to the right place! :-) Welcome! I'm Gena, 38 and I > have a 19 yr old daughter! At my heaviest I was 284, so far down to > 207. The basics are just learn to eat right, healthy portions, lots of > water and regular exercise. I suggest going back and reading old posts > and posting often to learn more. > > Take care, > Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 Welcome!!!!! I think a good majority of our posts come through in the mornings. I get the feeling that a lot of people post from work. I know I do the majority of my emails in the morning as well, so I would imagine you'll have a good welcoming tomorrow morning. =) Lyn New here... Is there some sort of welcoming comitee for newcomers to this group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 Don't know about welcome committees, but welcome! It's always great seeing (so to speak) new faces! Jon " Do not wait for ideal circumstances, nor the best opportunities; they will never come. " - Janet E. Stuart New here... Is there some sort of welcoming comitee for newcomers to this group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 Don't know about welcome committees, but welcome! It's always great seeing (so to speak) new faces! Jon " Do not wait for ideal circumstances, nor the best opportunities; they will never come. " - Janet E. Stuart New here... Is there some sort of welcoming comitee for newcomers to this group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 Don't know about welcome committees, but welcome! It's always great seeing (so to speak) new faces! Jon " Do not wait for ideal circumstances, nor the best opportunities; they will never come. " - Janet E. Stuart New here... Is there some sort of welcoming comitee for newcomers to this group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Greetings Newbie: Glad to have you join this group. I too have had the same 'classic' symptoms of vagal Afib and limped along on antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers and anticoagulants. Then I joined this group, read most of the 'files' information and saw the lead about beta-blockers being contraindicated for vagal Afib. The beta- blockers, in particular, were causing me to feel so fatigued that I could barely get off the couch. On my own I tried to lower my dosage of beta-blockers and within a few days I got most of my energy back. My cardiologist leaned more toward the " rate " control idea than the " rhythm " control factor in controlling the Afib, but his attitude was, " Whatever works for you. " Unfortunately I had a secondary problem of 'essential tremor' mostly in my hands and when I tried getting off of beta-blockers totally this problem came back,(the standard treatment for essential tremor happens to be beta-blockers). Now I am down to only 50 mg of Atenolol/D and I can tolerate that well enough. The best antiarrhythmic I've found so far happens to be Tambocor, 100 mg/x2. I maintain a very stable INR,(2.5), with 5 mg 4 days a week and 7.5 mg the other 3 days. I eventually want to try PVA as a more permanent 'fix' but so far my present combination of drugs at least allows me a more normal life than I had before. My only suggestion to you is that you search for the right combinations of drugs that work for you until you find a better alternative. Good luck. S. > Glad to have found my way here. Have wrestled with bouts of A-Fib now > for four years (six electro-conversions in that time) and have > experienced some life changes - including my career path - as a > result. > > From what I've recently read, I'm a textbook case of vagal mediated A- > Fib: first onset at age 40, occurances take place at night while in > bed (especially if I lay on my left side or stomach) or in " at rest " > mode after dinner or excercise. Unfortunately, I do not convert back > on my own or with medication. I've required electric current and > usually 2-4 " shocks " before regaining normal sinus rhythm. > > Knowing this, it now seems contrary to be treated with a beta > blocker, yet my cardiologist has recently prescribed 120mgs of > sotalol twice daily to help prevent another episode. Does anyone out > there with a similar experience have advise to dispense? I'm also > wondering about diet and lifestyle behaviors that can help one remain > physically active and adventurous while avoiding that " squirrel in > the rib cage " result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Greetings Newbie: Glad to have you join this group. I too have had the same 'classic' symptoms of vagal Afib and limped along on antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers and anticoagulants. Then I joined this group, read most of the 'files' information and saw the lead about beta-blockers being contraindicated for vagal Afib. The beta- blockers, in particular, were causing me to feel so fatigued that I could barely get off the couch. On my own I tried to lower my dosage of beta-blockers and within a few days I got most of my energy back. My cardiologist leaned more toward the " rate " control idea than the " rhythm " control factor in controlling the Afib, but his attitude was, " Whatever works for you. " Unfortunately I had a secondary problem of 'essential tremor' mostly in my hands and when I tried getting off of beta-blockers totally this problem came back,(the standard treatment for essential tremor happens to be beta-blockers). Now I am down to only 50 mg of Atenolol/D and I can tolerate that well enough. The best antiarrhythmic I've found so far happens to be Tambocor, 100 mg/x2. I maintain a very stable INR,(2.5), with 5 mg 4 days a week and 7.5 mg the other 3 days. I eventually want to try PVA as a more permanent 'fix' but so far my present combination of drugs at least allows me a more normal life than I had before. My only suggestion to you is that you search for the right combinations of drugs that work for you until you find a better alternative. Good luck. S. > Glad to have found my way here. Have wrestled with bouts of A-Fib now > for four years (six electro-conversions in that time) and have > experienced some life changes - including my career path - as a > result. > > From what I've recently read, I'm a textbook case of vagal mediated A- > Fib: first onset at age 40, occurances take place at night while in > bed (especially if I lay on my left side or stomach) or in " at rest " > mode after dinner or excercise. Unfortunately, I do not convert back > on my own or with medication. I've required electric current and > usually 2-4 " shocks " before regaining normal sinus rhythm. > > Knowing this, it now seems contrary to be treated with a beta > blocker, yet my cardiologist has recently prescribed 120mgs of > sotalol twice daily to help prevent another episode. Does anyone out > there with a similar experience have advise to dispense? I'm also > wondering about diet and lifestyle behaviors that can help one remain > physically active and adventurous while avoiding that " squirrel in > the rib cage " result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Greetings Newbie: Glad to have you join this group. I too have had the same 'classic' symptoms of vagal Afib and limped along on antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers and anticoagulants. Then I joined this group, read most of the 'files' information and saw the lead about beta-blockers being contraindicated for vagal Afib. The beta- blockers, in particular, were causing me to feel so fatigued that I could barely get off the couch. On my own I tried to lower my dosage of beta-blockers and within a few days I got most of my energy back. My cardiologist leaned more toward the " rate " control idea than the " rhythm " control factor in controlling the Afib, but his attitude was, " Whatever works for you. " Unfortunately I had a secondary problem of 'essential tremor' mostly in my hands and when I tried getting off of beta-blockers totally this problem came back,(the standard treatment for essential tremor happens to be beta-blockers). Now I am down to only 50 mg of Atenolol/D and I can tolerate that well enough. The best antiarrhythmic I've found so far happens to be Tambocor, 100 mg/x2. I maintain a very stable INR,(2.5), with 5 mg 4 days a week and 7.5 mg the other 3 days. I eventually want to try PVA as a more permanent 'fix' but so far my present combination of drugs at least allows me a more normal life than I had before. My only suggestion to you is that you search for the right combinations of drugs that work for you until you find a better alternative. Good luck. S. > Glad to have found my way here. Have wrestled with bouts of A-Fib now > for four years (six electro-conversions in that time) and have > experienced some life changes - including my career path - as a > result. > > From what I've recently read, I'm a textbook case of vagal mediated A- > Fib: first onset at age 40, occurances take place at night while in > bed (especially if I lay on my left side or stomach) or in " at rest " > mode after dinner or excercise. Unfortunately, I do not convert back > on my own or with medication. I've required electric current and > usually 2-4 " shocks " before regaining normal sinus rhythm. > > Knowing this, it now seems contrary to be treated with a beta > blocker, yet my cardiologist has recently prescribed 120mgs of > sotalol twice daily to help prevent another episode. Does anyone out > there with a similar experience have advise to dispense? I'm also > wondering about diet and lifestyle behaviors that can help one remain > physically active and adventurous while avoiding that " squirrel in > the rib cage " result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 I have just signed onto the group as well and am currently on Sotalol 120mg twice daily. I started the Sotalol just last Thursday at 80mg twice daily before my cardioversion. I was diagnosed roughly 5 years ago and have undergone a variety of treatments since. I am only 45 years old and have also undergone a career change since my a-fib. I continue to keep active by swimming and using exercise machines like cross trainers and bikes. I just had a pacemaker inserted six weeks ago and a cardioversion this past Friday. Like you I am somewhat a symtomatic and when I do notice episodes its at night laying down. Keep in touch Bob --- In AFIBsupport , " " <john_s2385@h...> wrote: > Greetings Newbie: Glad to have you join this group. I too have had > the same 'classic' symptoms of vagal Afib and limped along on > antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers and anticoagulants. Then I joined > this group, read most of the 'files' information and saw the lead > about beta-blockers being contraindicated for vagal Afib. The beta- > blockers, in particular, were causing me to feel so fatigued that I > could barely get off the couch. > > On my own I tried to lower my dosage of beta-blockers and within a > few days I got most of my energy back. My cardiologist leaned more > toward the " rate " control idea than the " rhythm " control factor in > controlling the Afib, but his attitude was, " Whatever works for you. " > > Unfortunately I had a secondary problem of 'essential tremor' mostly > in my hands and when I tried getting off of beta-blockers totally > this problem came back,(the standard treatment for essential tremor > happens to be beta-blockers). Now I am down to only 50 mg of > Atenolol/D and I can tolerate that well enough. The best > antiarrhythmic I've found so far happens to be Tambocor, 100 mg/x2. > I maintain a very stable INR,(2.5), with 5 mg 4 days a week and 7.5 > mg the other 3 days. > > I eventually want to try PVA as a more permanent 'fix' but so far my > present combination of drugs at least allows me a more normal life > than I had before. My only suggestion to you is that you search for > the right combinations of drugs that work for you until you find a > better alternative. Good luck. > > S. > > > > > Glad to have found my way here. Have wrestled with bouts of A-Fib > now > > for four years (six electro-conversions in that time) and have > > experienced some life changes - including my career path - as a > > result. > > > > From what I've recently read, I'm a textbook case of vagal mediated > A- > > Fib: first onset at age 40, occurances take place at night while in > > bed (especially if I lay on my left side or stomach) or in " at > rest " > > mode after dinner or excercise. Unfortunately, I do not convert > back > > on my own or with medication. I've required electric current and > > usually 2-4 " shocks " before regaining normal sinus rhythm. > > > > Knowing this, it now seems contrary to be treated with a beta > > blocker, yet my cardiologist has recently prescribed 120mgs of > > sotalol twice daily to help prevent another episode. Does anyone > out > > there with a similar experience have advise to dispense? I'm also > > wondering about diet and lifestyle behaviors that can help one > remain > > physically active and adventurous while avoiding that " squirrel in > > the rib cage " result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi , Nice to see you here:-))))) Love Chris Hello everyone, I am new here and somewhat confused on where to go and what to do. I have been looking for some kind of thyroid support system where i can talk to people that know what i am going through. i have tried to educate myself on this disease, but I am sure I have a long way to go. Anyway my name is and I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. hopefully i can concentrate enough to figure my way around here. Be Blessed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi , Nice to see you here:-))))) Love Chris Hello everyone, I am new here and somewhat confused on where to go and what to do. I have been looking for some kind of thyroid support system where i can talk to people that know what i am going through. i have tried to educate myself on this disease, but I am sure I have a long way to go. Anyway my name is and I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. hopefully i can concentrate enough to figure my way around here. Be Blessed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi , Nice to see you here:-))))) Love Chris Hello everyone, I am new here and somewhat confused on where to go and what to do. I have been looking for some kind of thyroid support system where i can talk to people that know what i am going through. i have tried to educate myself on this disease, but I am sure I have a long way to go. Anyway my name is and I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. hopefully i can concentrate enough to figure my way around here. Be Blessed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi . Welcome. We're a support group here, on thyroid, so I hope you've found the right place!!! hehehehehe Our aim here is to help folks to learn more about the thyroid, meds and such, and how their thyroid function is affecting their health and what kinds of things you can do to make things better. We share our research and our stories and our shoulders... and even some tears. There are noooo silly questions... well, some... like no matter how many ask I'll never post a pic of myself... Oh.. thyroid, we're here about thyroid.... hehehehehehee Sometimes we're silly, sometimes we're sad, sometimes passionate about a topic, sometimes clueless... but most of the time we're pretty curious and eager to learn and to share. So if you're looking for folks that understand what it's like... that's us. If you're looking for a place to ask questions and get some decent answers in a language that makes sense... that's us... If you're having a crummy day and feel rotten and just need to let it all out without being judged.... well that's us too. We'll talk about just about anything... from bad trips to the bathroom, to lost suppers, to chilly feets, to falling hair, to lost libidos.... The only firm rules is no ads, no bad language and no starting fights... That all said... jump on in and tell us what's up... .Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid problem or dealing with symptoms that you suspect are thyroid related? Are you on meds? Any questions that are rattling around in your head that you need to lay down someplace? We'll take a crack at 'em.... Topper () On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:15:17 -0000 "shekinahgloray" writes: Hello everyone, I am new here and somewhat confused on where to go and what to do. I have been looking for some kind of thyroid support system where i can talk to people that know what i am going through. i have tried to educate myself on this disease, but I am sure I have a long way to go. Anyway my name is and I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. hopefully i can concentrate enough to figure my way around here. Be Blessed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi . Welcome. We're a support group here, on thyroid, so I hope you've found the right place!!! hehehehehe Our aim here is to help folks to learn more about the thyroid, meds and such, and how their thyroid function is affecting their health and what kinds of things you can do to make things better. We share our research and our stories and our shoulders... and even some tears. There are noooo silly questions... well, some... like no matter how many ask I'll never post a pic of myself... Oh.. thyroid, we're here about thyroid.... hehehehehehee Sometimes we're silly, sometimes we're sad, sometimes passionate about a topic, sometimes clueless... but most of the time we're pretty curious and eager to learn and to share. So if you're looking for folks that understand what it's like... that's us. If you're looking for a place to ask questions and get some decent answers in a language that makes sense... that's us... If you're having a crummy day and feel rotten and just need to let it all out without being judged.... well that's us too. We'll talk about just about anything... from bad trips to the bathroom, to lost suppers, to chilly feets, to falling hair, to lost libidos.... The only firm rules is no ads, no bad language and no starting fights... That all said... jump on in and tell us what's up... .Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid problem or dealing with symptoms that you suspect are thyroid related? Are you on meds? Any questions that are rattling around in your head that you need to lay down someplace? We'll take a crack at 'em.... Topper () On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:15:17 -0000 "shekinahgloray" writes: Hello everyone, I am new here and somewhat confused on where to go and what to do. I have been looking for some kind of thyroid support system where i can talk to people that know what i am going through. i have tried to educate myself on this disease, but I am sure I have a long way to go. Anyway my name is and I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. hopefully i can concentrate enough to figure my way around here. Be Blessed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi . Welcome. We're a support group here, on thyroid, so I hope you've found the right place!!! hehehehehe Our aim here is to help folks to learn more about the thyroid, meds and such, and how their thyroid function is affecting their health and what kinds of things you can do to make things better. We share our research and our stories and our shoulders... and even some tears. There are noooo silly questions... well, some... like no matter how many ask I'll never post a pic of myself... Oh.. thyroid, we're here about thyroid.... hehehehehehee Sometimes we're silly, sometimes we're sad, sometimes passionate about a topic, sometimes clueless... but most of the time we're pretty curious and eager to learn and to share. So if you're looking for folks that understand what it's like... that's us. If you're looking for a place to ask questions and get some decent answers in a language that makes sense... that's us... If you're having a crummy day and feel rotten and just need to let it all out without being judged.... well that's us too. We'll talk about just about anything... from bad trips to the bathroom, to lost suppers, to chilly feets, to falling hair, to lost libidos.... The only firm rules is no ads, no bad language and no starting fights... That all said... jump on in and tell us what's up... .Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid problem or dealing with symptoms that you suspect are thyroid related? Are you on meds? Any questions that are rattling around in your head that you need to lay down someplace? We'll take a crack at 'em.... Topper () On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:15:17 -0000 "shekinahgloray" writes: Hello everyone, I am new here and somewhat confused on where to go and what to do. I have been looking for some kind of thyroid support system where i can talk to people that know what i am going through. i have tried to educate myself on this disease, but I am sure I have a long way to go. Anyway my name is and I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. hopefully i can concentrate enough to figure my way around here. Be Blessed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 >Thank you for your warm welcome. yes I was diagnosed with severe graves/hyper last year. By the time I was diagnosed I was in thyroid storm and my heart was in bad shape. i am only 39 and it has been a roller coaster ride for me this past year. I also had a very large goiter that was wrapped around my throat. All this in just a matter of a few months. Like I said i ended up in thyroid storm and hospitalized for awhile. I was put on heart meds (beta blockers) and of course very high dosages of PTU. Surgery of course was my only option but they couldnt do it until my heart and my hyperthyroidism was stabilzed. Anyway 5 hours of surgery and a complete thyroidectomy. The goiter wrapped around my jaw, esaphogus and trachea. So needless to say my surgery was a bit difficult. But thank God because when i was first diagnosed docs said I should have been dead because my heart was so bad and thyroid storm is not good. So now here I am in between hypo/hyper who knows right now. I have gone up and down and just have had major probs getting me stable since surgery. I am still on heart meds and levoxyl. Plus I take many different vitamins. selenium, biotin, magnesium, super B etc...but the battle of severe symptoms gets so bad for me. The fatigue, and foggy brain is one of the worse. But also the lack of sleep I just don't sleep which makes symptoms worse. So right now I am trying to deal with anxiety learning breathing exercises and yoga. Hopefully this will help me. lately i have been feeling veru discouraged and this is why i searched you guys out. it's so hard to talk to people that have no idea what your going through and right now I am just really down. I am just tired of being sick and tired you know??? Anyway i am trying to hang on, my faith helps me but these days even that is being tried. But God's grace is sufficient. Anyway that is me for now. Just looking for some support and understanding. I refuse to allow this to destroy me and I refuse to get tied up into depression etc...that is my battle right now. I guess the long term makes me feel very angry and discouraged. especially when i feel so bad I don't even want to get out of bed. Just the thought of battling this all my life. That's the hardest thing. Anyone one feel like that? anyway thank you so much for welcoming me here. be Blessed, > Hi . Welcome. > > We're a support group here, on thyroid, so I hope you've found the right > place!!! hehehehehe > > Our aim here is to help folks to learn more about the thyroid, meds and > such, and how their thyroid function is affecting their health and what > kinds of things you can do to make things better. > > We share our research and our stories and our shoulders... and even some > tears. > > There are noooo silly questions... well, some... like no matter how many > ask I'll never post a pic of myself... Oh.. thyroid, we're here about > thyroid.... hehehehehehee > > Sometimes we're silly, sometimes we're sad, sometimes passionate about a > topic, sometimes clueless... but most of the time we're pretty curious > and eager to learn and to share. > > So if you're looking for folks that understand what it's like... that's > us. > If you're looking for a place to ask questions and get some decent > answers in a language that makes sense... that's us... > If you're having a crummy day and feel rotten and just need to let it all > out without being judged.... well that's us too. > > We'll talk about just about anything... from bad trips to the bathroom, > to lost suppers, to chilly feets, to falling hair, to lost libidos.... > The only firm rules is no ads, no bad language and no starting fights... > > That all said... jump on in and tell us what's up... .Have you been > diagnosed with a thyroid problem or dealing with symptoms that you > suspect are thyroid related? Are you on meds? Any questions that are > rattling around in your head that you need to lay down someplace? We'll > take a crack at 'em.... > > Topper () > > On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:15:17 -0000 " shekinahgloray " > <shekinahgloray@y...> writes: > Hello everyone, > > I am new here and somewhat confused on where to go and what to > do. I have been looking for some kind of thyroid support system where > i can talk to people that know what i am going through. i have tried > to educate myself on this disease, but I am sure I have a long way to > go. Anyway my name is and I just wanted to say hello and > introduce myself. hopefully i can concentrate enough to figure my way > around here. Be Blessed, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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