Re: Allergic Reaction to Tap

[Guest guest]

Hi Techie,

There are many people who couldnt' take one but did fine on the other

drug...so don't give up hope yet! Did you get your labs done? How was your

white count and liver panel?

I don't know a lot about the allergic reactions, but have read several

boards where they talk about it not being the drug but the filler they use

to put it together...if that is the case you may do just fine on PTU (a

different drug company) or even the generic for of TAP (much cheaper!).

I hope others in the know will pop in and talk with you about this.

Don't give up!

Jody

_________________________________________________________________

Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Guest guest]

Hi Techie,

There are many people who couldnt' take one but did fine on the other

drug...so don't give up hope yet! Did you get your labs done? How was your

white count and liver panel?

I don't know a lot about the allergic reactions, but have read several

boards where they talk about it not being the drug but the filler they use

to put it together...if that is the case you may do just fine on PTU (a

different drug company) or even the generic for of TAP (much cheaper!).

I hope others in the know will pop in and talk with you about this.

Don't give up!

Jody

_________________________________________________________________

Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Guest guest]

Hi Techie,

There are many people who couldnt' take one but did fine on the other

drug...so don't give up hope yet! Did you get your labs done? How was your

white count and liver panel?

I don't know a lot about the allergic reactions, but have read several

boards where they talk about it not being the drug but the filler they use

to put it together...if that is the case you may do just fine on PTU (a

different drug company) or even the generic for of TAP (much cheaper!).

I hope others in the know will pop in and talk with you about this.

Don't give up!

Jody

_________________________________________________________________

Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Guest guest]

Hi Techi,

Sorry to hear about the hives. I have read in many places that if you are

allergic to

one, you are most likely not allergic to the other. I'm sure Elaine will know. I

have also

'talked' to lots of gals here in cyberland, that had to switch, and most were

fine. So

keep a positive thought.

The PTU has to be at least every 8 hr., so if they failed to tell you, like

they did me,

here you go.

It also tastes really bad, so you will learn how to get it down, using a

'fling' type

technique soon.

I have see some of the young crazy gals, that were too hyper to think at the

time, choose

RAI because they didn't like the taste. Go figure ! Personally, I didn't notice

it so much

after the first month or so. At first , it seemed like I tasted it all day. This

was

perhaps before I really learned how to 'fling' it.

And thanks for your observation about you eyes on Tap, one small bright note

for me.

-Pam-

[Guest guest]

Hi Techi,

Sorry to hear about the hives. I have read in many places that if you are

allergic to

one, you are most likely not allergic to the other. I'm sure Elaine will know. I

have also

'talked' to lots of gals here in cyberland, that had to switch, and most were

fine. So

keep a positive thought.

The PTU has to be at least every 8 hr., so if they failed to tell you, like

they did me,

here you go.

It also tastes really bad, so you will learn how to get it down, using a

'fling' type

technique soon.

I have see some of the young crazy gals, that were too hyper to think at the

time, choose

RAI because they didn't like the taste. Go figure ! Personally, I didn't notice

it so much

after the first month or so. At first , it seemed like I tasted it all day. This

was

perhaps before I really learned how to 'fling' it.

And thanks for your observation about you eyes on Tap, one small bright note

for me.

-Pam-

[Guest guest]

Hey Pam,

I never really noticed the bad taste of PTU either, until one day I popped

it in my mouth without my water handy LOL...won't make that mistake again.

I drink a full 8 ounce glass of water with it so I don't keep what little

taste is occasionally noticeable.

Jody

_________________________________________________________________

Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Guest guest]

Hey Pam,

I never really noticed the bad taste of PTU either, until one day I popped

it in my mouth without my water handy LOL...won't make that mistake again.

I drink a full 8 ounce glass of water with it so I don't keep what little

taste is occasionally noticeable.

Jody

_________________________________________________________________

Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the support Jody. I didn't get any bloodwork done at this

point. Is it that important to get them done? I am hoping that the

reactions was from the bush that I trimmed on the weekend but my GP

and endo doesn't seem to think so because the rashes are pretty much

all over so they said it is something systemic, something that I had

inhaled or ingested. I was even thinking of being sneaky and going

back on the Tap but on a lower dose and see how my body will react to

it. I am not sure that I can get generic Tap here in Vancouver

though. But I will certainly try PTU first.

Hoping for the best,

Techie

> Hi Techie,

> There are many people who couldnt' take one but did fine on the

other

> drug...so don't give up hope yet! Did you get your labs done? How

was your

> white count and liver panel?

>

> I don't know a lot about the allergic reactions, but have read

several

> boards where they talk about it not being the drug but the filler

they use

> to put it together...if that is the case you may do just fine on

PTU (a

> different drug company) or even the generic for of TAP (much

cheaper!).

>

> I hope others in the know will pop in and talk with you about this.

> Don't give up!

> Jody

>

> _________________________________________________________________

> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at

http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the support Jody. I didn't get any bloodwork done at this

point. Is it that important to get them done? I am hoping that the

reactions was from the bush that I trimmed on the weekend but my GP

and endo doesn't seem to think so because the rashes are pretty much

all over so they said it is something systemic, something that I had

inhaled or ingested. I was even thinking of being sneaky and going

back on the Tap but on a lower dose and see how my body will react to

it. I am not sure that I can get generic Tap here in Vancouver

though. But I will certainly try PTU first.

Hoping for the best,

Techie

> Hi Techie,

> There are many people who couldnt' take one but did fine on the

other

> drug...so don't give up hope yet! Did you get your labs done? How

was your

> white count and liver panel?

>

> I don't know a lot about the allergic reactions, but have read

several

> boards where they talk about it not being the drug but the filler

they use

> to put it together...if that is the case you may do just fine on

PTU (a

> different drug company) or even the generic for of TAP (much

cheaper!).

>

> I hope others in the know will pop in and talk with you about this.

> Don't give up!

> Jody

>

> _________________________________________________________________

> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at

http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the support Jody. I didn't get any bloodwork done at this

point. Is it that important to get them done? I am hoping that the

reactions was from the bush that I trimmed on the weekend but my GP

and endo doesn't seem to think so because the rashes are pretty much

all over so they said it is something systemic, something that I had

inhaled or ingested. I was even thinking of being sneaky and going

back on the Tap but on a lower dose and see how my body will react to

it. I am not sure that I can get generic Tap here in Vancouver

though. But I will certainly try PTU first.

Hoping for the best,

Techie

> Hi Techie,

> There are many people who couldnt' take one but did fine on the

other

> drug...so don't give up hope yet! Did you get your labs done? How

was your

> white count and liver panel?

>

> I don't know a lot about the allergic reactions, but have read

several

> boards where they talk about it not being the drug but the filler

they use

> to put it together...if that is the case you may do just fine on

PTU (a

> different drug company) or even the generic for of TAP (much

cheaper!).

>

> I hope others in the know will pop in and talk with you about this.

> Don't give up!

> Jody

>

> _________________________________________________________________

> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at

http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Guest guest]

Thanks Pam. I have noticed a slight bad taste with the Tap as well,

or maybe coz I have had a cold these past few days as well. My endo

told me about having to take PTU every 8 hrs, I think that was one of

her pitches for trying to lean me towards having RAI again bec PTU is

a bit " inconvenient " . But I was firm in telling her that I wanted to

try PTU. I am really believing that the ATDs are working for me even

though I haven't had any blood work yet to prove it. A few people

though have commented that I look liked I had gained a bit of weight,

probably only 2 lbs. I haven't really weighed myself yet but my

gauge is the size of my wrist and it seems to have filled up a little

bit. I guess I don't wanna really weigh myself just in case I didn't

gain any and would be a bit disappointed so I will wait until after

the bloodwork in 10 days. I hope the hives clear up too as we have

to attend my husband's Christmas party this weekend!

Thanks again for your support.

Techie

> Hi Techi,

> Sorry to hear about the hives. I have read in many places that if

you are allergic to

> one, you are most likely not allergic to the other. I'm sure Elaine

will know. I have also

> 'talked' to lots of gals here in cyberland, that had to switch, and

most were fine. So

> keep a positive thought.

> The PTU has to be at least every 8 hr., so if they failed to tell

you, like they did me,

> here you go.

> It also tastes really bad, so you will learn how to get it down,

using a 'fling' type

> technique soon.

> I have see some of the young crazy gals, that were too hyper to

think at the time, choose

> RAI because they didn't like the taste. Go figure ! Personally, I

didn't notice it so much

> after the first month or so. At first , it seemed like I tasted it

all day. This was

> perhaps before I really learned how to 'fling' it.

> And thanks for your observation about you eyes on Tap, one small

bright note for me.

> -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Techi,

What kind of bushes....plant person here.

-Pam-

[Guest guest]

Techi,

What kind of bushes....plant person here.

-Pam-

[Guest guest]

Techi,

What kind of bushes....plant person here.

-Pam-

[Guest guest]

Are you taking any cold medicine??

Amy

Re: Allergic Reaction to Tap

Thanks Pam. I have noticed a slight bad taste with the Tap as well,

or maybe coz I have had a cold these past few days as well. My endo

told me about having to take PTU every 8 hrs, I think that was one of

her pitches for trying to lean me towards having RAI again bec PTU is

a bit " inconvenient " . But I was firm in telling her that I wanted to

try PTU. I am really believing that the ATDs are working for me even

though I haven't had any blood work yet to prove it. A few people

though have commented that I look liked I had gained a bit of weight,

probably only 2 lbs. I haven't really weighed myself yet but my

gauge is the size of my wrist and it seems to have filled up a little

bit. I guess I don't wanna really weigh myself just in case I didn't

gain any and would be a bit disappointed so I will wait until after

the bloodwork in 10 days. I hope the hives clear up too as we have

to attend my husband's Christmas party this weekend!

Thanks again for your support.

Techie

> Hi Techi,

> Sorry to hear about the hives. I have read in many places that if

you are allergic to

> one, you are most likely not allergic to the other. I'm sure Elaine

will know. I have also

> 'talked' to lots of gals here in cyberland, that had to switch, and

most were fine. So

> keep a positive thought.

> The PTU has to be at least every 8 hr., so if they failed to tell

you, like they did me,

> here you go.

> It also tastes really bad, so you will learn how to get it down,

using a 'fling' type

> technique soon.

> I have see some of the young crazy gals, that were too hyper to

think at the time, choose

> RAI because they didn't like the taste. Go figure ! Personally, I

didn't notice it so much

> after the first month or so. At first , it seemed like I tasted it

all day. This was

> perhaps before I really learned how to 'fling' it.

> And thanks for your observation about you eyes on Tap, one small

bright note for me.

> -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Are you taking any cold medicine??

Amy

Re: Allergic Reaction to Tap

Thanks Pam. I have noticed a slight bad taste with the Tap as well,

or maybe coz I have had a cold these past few days as well. My endo

told me about having to take PTU every 8 hrs, I think that was one of

her pitches for trying to lean me towards having RAI again bec PTU is

a bit " inconvenient " . But I was firm in telling her that I wanted to

try PTU. I am really believing that the ATDs are working for me even

though I haven't had any blood work yet to prove it. A few people

though have commented that I look liked I had gained a bit of weight,

probably only 2 lbs. I haven't really weighed myself yet but my

gauge is the size of my wrist and it seems to have filled up a little

bit. I guess I don't wanna really weigh myself just in case I didn't

gain any and would be a bit disappointed so I will wait until after

the bloodwork in 10 days. I hope the hives clear up too as we have

to attend my husband's Christmas party this weekend!

Thanks again for your support.

Techie

> Hi Techi,

> Sorry to hear about the hives. I have read in many places that if

you are allergic to

> one, you are most likely not allergic to the other. I'm sure Elaine

will know. I have also

> 'talked' to lots of gals here in cyberland, that had to switch, and

most were fine. So

> keep a positive thought.

> The PTU has to be at least every 8 hr., so if they failed to tell

you, like they did me,

> here you go.

> It also tastes really bad, so you will learn how to get it down,

using a 'fling' type

> technique soon.

> I have see some of the young crazy gals, that were too hyper to

think at the time, choose

> RAI because they didn't like the taste. Go figure ! Personally, I

didn't notice it so much

> after the first month or so. At first , it seemed like I tasted it

all day. This was

> perhaps before I really learned how to 'fling' it.

> And thanks for your observation about you eyes on Tap, one small

bright note for me.

> -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Are you taking any cold medicine??

Amy

Re: Allergic Reaction to Tap

Thanks Pam. I have noticed a slight bad taste with the Tap as well,

or maybe coz I have had a cold these past few days as well. My endo

told me about having to take PTU every 8 hrs, I think that was one of

her pitches for trying to lean me towards having RAI again bec PTU is

a bit " inconvenient " . But I was firm in telling her that I wanted to

try PTU. I am really believing that the ATDs are working for me even

though I haven't had any blood work yet to prove it. A few people

though have commented that I look liked I had gained a bit of weight,

probably only 2 lbs. I haven't really weighed myself yet but my

gauge is the size of my wrist and it seems to have filled up a little

bit. I guess I don't wanna really weigh myself just in case I didn't

gain any and would be a bit disappointed so I will wait until after

the bloodwork in 10 days. I hope the hives clear up too as we have

to attend my husband's Christmas party this weekend!

Thanks again for your support.

Techie

> Hi Techi,

> Sorry to hear about the hives. I have read in many places that if

you are allergic to

> one, you are most likely not allergic to the other. I'm sure Elaine

will know. I have also

> 'talked' to lots of gals here in cyberland, that had to switch, and

most were fine. So

> keep a positive thought.

> The PTU has to be at least every 8 hr., so if they failed to tell

you, like they did me,

> here you go.

> It also tastes really bad, so you will learn how to get it down,

using a 'fling' type

> technique soon.

> I have see some of the young crazy gals, that were too hyper to

think at the time, choose

> RAI because they didn't like the taste. Go figure ! Personally, I

didn't notice it so much

> after the first month or so. At first , it seemed like I tasted it

all day. This was

> perhaps before I really learned how to 'fling' it.

> And thanks for your observation about you eyes on Tap, one small

bright note for me.

> -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Ah.. Amy has just reminded me. I have a bad cold. Does anyone know

whether it is safe to take any cold medicines when you are on PTU and

beta blockers ? Unfortunately I only seem to get voicemail when I

contact my doctor right now.

Katy (miserable, with dripping nose and running eyes) :0(

> Are you taking any cold medicine??

>

> Amy

]

[Guest guest]

Ah.. Amy has just reminded me. I have a bad cold. Does anyone know

whether it is safe to take any cold medicines when you are on PTU and

beta blockers ? Unfortunately I only seem to get voicemail when I

contact my doctor right now.

Katy (miserable, with dripping nose and running eyes) :0(

> Are you taking any cold medicine??

>

> Amy

]

[Guest guest]

Ah.. Amy has just reminded me. I have a bad cold. Does anyone know

whether it is safe to take any cold medicines when you are on PTU and

beta blockers ? Unfortunately I only seem to get voicemail when I

contact my doctor right now.

Katy (miserable, with dripping nose and running eyes) :0(

> Are you taking any cold medicine??

>

> Amy

]

[Guest guest]

All I know is I got really sick when I took cold meds and was on tapazole.

There is a warning on most drugs...

amy

Re: Allergic Reaction to Tap

Ah.. Amy has just reminded me. I have a bad cold. Does anyone know

whether it is safe to take any cold medicines when you are on PTU and

beta blockers ? Unfortunately I only seem to get voicemail when I

contact my doctor right now.

Katy (miserable, with dripping nose and running eyes) :0(

> Are you taking any cold medicine??

>

> Amy

]

[Guest guest]

All I know is I got really sick when I took cold meds and was on tapazole.

There is a warning on most drugs...

amy

Re: Allergic Reaction to Tap

Ah.. Amy has just reminded me. I have a bad cold. Does anyone know

whether it is safe to take any cold medicines when you are on PTU and

beta blockers ? Unfortunately I only seem to get voicemail when I

contact my doctor right now.

Katy (miserable, with dripping nose and running eyes) :0(

> Are you taking any cold medicine??

>

> Amy

]

[Guest guest]

All I know is I got really sick when I took cold meds and was on tapazole.

There is a warning on most drugs...

amy

Re: Allergic Reaction to Tap

Ah.. Amy has just reminded me. I have a bad cold. Does anyone know

whether it is safe to take any cold medicines when you are on PTU and

beta blockers ? Unfortunately I only seem to get voicemail when I

contact my doctor right now.

Katy (miserable, with dripping nose and running eyes) :0(

> Are you taking any cold medicine??

>

> Amy

]

[Guest guest]

Pam, I think it's called the butterfly bush. It still had some dried

flowers on it.

> Techi,

> What kind of bushes....plant person here.

> -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Pam, I think it's called the butterfly bush. It still had some dried

flowers on it.

> Techi,

> What kind of bushes....plant person here.

> -Pam-