Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 I hear ya! and I'm thinkin about it! I was was trying to get myself off of birth control pills for 3 months before doing anything different - just trying to figure out what exactly is affecting what! and then will probably have the Free T3 and Free T4 run and see what the numbers are. thanks! > In a message dated 9/27/2004 5:35:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, > saltillo@g... writes: > > > This is just my personal opinion, but if you got up to 3 grains, I > > think your life would change dramatically. It did for me and I lost > > weight, too. > > > > chiming in...i started losing the weight at 3 1/2 grains. > cindi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 I have to chime in here because I did lose weight almost right away after switching to Armour, BUT that was because I had adrenal issues that I was not dealing with. I have kept that weight off though and am now addressing the adrenal issues - I hope. I also find that at about 3.5 grains my carb craving switch gets turned off. Jen R. -- Re: Re: Question In a message dated 9/27/2004 12:23:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, jaybriggs@... writes: > > Just wanted to chime in here and say that I have NEVER HEARD OF > ANYONE losing weight after only 2 weeks of thyroid meds of any kind! > > I agree with this. I think it takes quite a while to get the metabolism balanced...and even then, I think losing weight can be difficult for a thyroid patient. I'll take this opportunity to recommend Shoman's new book " The Thyroid Diet " which tackles this issue. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Shomon has a Thyroid Diet book that you might want to check into. (I haven't read it but I guess she says mini meals don't help and is more for a low glucose diet.) Louise > > Thank you so much for answering! I have been on Armour for 6 weeks > now...only on 2 grains for 2 weeks, before that I was on 1 grain for > 4 weeks....my dr. said (at my last appt 2 weeks ago) that my body > made T-4 but it didn't regulate it or something like that....he also > said w/my diet that I have been on and the exercise I do that w/in a > couple of weeks (which makes a total of 6 weeks on armour) that I > should start losing(he didn't say fast, but said I should see a > difference)... He is totally all about taking armour so that is why I > was wondering what he thought would be the benefit of taking > both...If you can understand my ramblings..LOL please help! Thanks, > Zina > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hi, Zina, Yes, I remember you! I don't know what to tell you. Hopefully others have chimed in to help already. BUt good to see you and I hope you'll be losing weight soon. I was wondering. Do you seem to crave carbs? I have a book that a pharmacist recommended to me. I haven't finished reading it and I haven't started the diet. But it sounds really good if you tend to crave carbs. It's especially for us who do that. If you're interested, I'll send you the title. in Va. I don't know if y'all remember me...I was a ww leader and lost my job because of weight gain because of my thyroid. I found a Dr. from this site. After 2 yrs of having Hashimotos(or longer) and not being treated..he treated me. I started on 1 grain of Armour. I took that for 1 month....no major changes....He raised it to 2 grains...I have been taking 2 grains now for 2 weeks. I have alot more energy than I did.....I haven't lost any weight....He said he thought I would lose w/in a week to 2 weeks....I called and talked w/the nurse this morning. She said(after discussing w/DR.) that she would call in prescription for Synthroid and to take 1 grain of armour w/it...She may have said 50mg of Synthroid(does that sound right??) anyway I am suppose to call her back and let her know... do I want to continue as is or try this for the weightloss...What do y'all think and why would this make a difference for me??? Thank you, Zina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 About 9 years ago I had to have my left overy removed. I had a huge cyst and was in pain. Sinse I have went to the doctor. I said I know its weird but my overy thats not there is hurting. I thought I was nuts for it to hurt when I didnt have it anymore. I found out its normal to have the pain and it not be there anymore. It sometimes still hurts me for a few minutes at a time. Like a sharp pain. Now I just egnore it..lol fran Soldiers who have lost arms and legs in battle report 'phantom pain' from the missing limbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 This is something you should discuss with your doctor or nurse practitioner, but my understanding is that you should try to keep it between 90 and 110. question what is the normal range for blood sugar. i have no idea and thought it would be a good thing to know. yesterday mine was around 73 grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 In a message dated 2/22/2005 9:49:10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, grace@... writes: what is the normal range for blood sugar. i have no idea and thought it would be a good thing to know. Hi Grace, Here are blood sugar goals as set by the Joslin Diabetes Center. However, your doctor may have different numbers for you. You should ask your doctor what he considers normal. _http://www.joslin.org/education/library/wbggoal.shtml_ (http://www.joslin.org/education/library/wbggoal.shtml) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 thats what i was wondering. it got down to 76 the other night and i didnt feel right. thank you. i will make sure i ask the doc about it. It just never came up I guess i am still waiting to have her decide it was all a mistake. not gonna happen i know but hope springs eternal. grace RE: questionshould try to keep it between 90 and 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 thank you ----- Original Message ----- From: ERWachter@... Hi Grace, Here are blood sugar goals as set by the Joslin Diabetes Center. However, your doctor may have different numbers for you. You should ask your doctor what he considers normal. _http://www.joslin.org/education/library/wbggoal.shtml_ (http://www.joslin.org/education/library/wbggoal.shtml) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 This is an individual matter. Discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist. question about metaformin, does it work better if i take it before i eat or after or does it matter. grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 No, I would think I am still a diabetic. The reason being: If I go back to my old way of eating (lots of starch) my pancreas would slow down again and my bg's will go up. You have to protect that little pancreas at all times!!! If I eat a small potato I make sure I eat it with protein and a salad. The potato kind of gets absorbed with the protein and salad and it doesn't spike me. It has been an interesting journey! I think I am healither now than I was before Diabetes. That's just my opinion. Winifred Hey there Winifred... OK, here's an interesting question and one I've been thinking about for a while... If you're not taking any meds, and you're controlling your BG through diet and you still eat the things you like from time to time (potatos, rice, chocolate... I know some members have just fainted) then.. and here's the doosie... are you technically not diabetic any more??? Because I firmly believe you can reverse the condition I honesly believe that the answer to this question is " Yes " . But I'm still going to put on my flak jacket because I can already feel the storm of protest coming! ttfn > Dear , > > Yes, I still take my cranberry pills, vitamin C, and a low grade > anti-biotic every night before bed. Can't be without my cranberry > pills! I agree with what you said about controlling your diabetes. It > is what you eat! I was diagnosed three years ago and my bg is that of a > non-diabetic now because I changed the foods I ate. If something makes > your sugar go up - stop eating it. My last A1C test was 5.6. > > Winifred Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Ah, bless those little potatos Well, the other day we were out with friends at Chili's and I just thought, knickers to it... so I ate the nacho's and the shanghai chicken and I had the fully loaded mash with the steak... my BG 2hrs later was 140.... and didn't get any higher... maybe next time I'll have dessert as well!! > > > No, I would think I am still a diabetic. The reason being: If I go back > to my old way of eating (lots of starch) my pancreas would slow down > again and my bg's will go up. You have to protect that little pancreas > at all times!!! If I eat a small potato I make sure I eat it with > protein and a salad. The potato kind of gets absorbed with the protein > and salad and it doesn't spike me. > > It has been an interesting journey! I think I am healither now than I > was before Diabetes. That's just my opinion. > > Winifred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 That's terrific. Do you take any supplements? Winifred Ah, bless those little potatos Well, the other day we were out with friends at Chili's and I just thought, knickers to it... so I ate the nacho's and the shanghai chicken and I had the fully loaded mash with the steak... my BG 2hrs later was 140.... and didn't get any higher... maybe next time I'll have dessert as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Yeah, a bunch... especially mulberry & fenugreek. My results (while not typical... wow, I sound like a Cortislim advert!), do seem to suggest that you can indeed improve the bodies sensitivity and use of insulin by taking certain vitamins & supplements. > That's terrific. Do you take any supplements? > > Winifred > ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 In a message dated 3/22/2005 10:30:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kittynicekitty@... writes: I'm just an ole' lady of 57 Hi Becky, Don't consider yourself old. I'm 62 and still a young " chick " . I've got too much to do to even think of being old. LOL hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hi Becky, I posted my list in the 'Files' section (just for you hugs), even created a wee folder for it. It contains everything I currently take and that seem to be doing the trick. good luck > > S., please post your whole list as soon as possible so I can go > research it at our new huge Whole Foods. We can choose or not choose > to go on your path, but your research is fascinating. I have to go see > my doctor tomorrow, so time is of the essence in case he recommends > yet more diabetes drugs. I am currently willing to take metformin > along with some supplements and see what works. > > Hugs, > Becky Carver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hi Becky, and good luck. We're all different and results will almost never be typical. But for me, the natural alternative has enabled me to through the meds in the bin and given what I've since found out about them, I'm more than happy to be off them! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you > ...I posted my list in the 'Files' section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 lol....Well, I'm catching up with ya. I turn 53 years old this coming Saturday March 26th. Today I had a deep cleaning of my teeth and a root canal and repair of a broken tooth. The doctor gave me vicodin and a prescription mouth wash for gingivitis. I had thought the vicodin might aggravate some of the effects of my blood pressure meds (drowsiness), but it didn't seem to. It actually is helping deal with the pain. My bp is up a bit from this dentist visit though. I'm not surprised: anxiety, pain, worry. Ken GreyEagle -- Re: Re: Question In a message dated 3/22/2005 10:30:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kittynicekitty@... writes: I'm just an ole' lady of 57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Once a diabetic, always a diabetic. The only " cure " is an islet cell transplant, and even that doesn't always work. (And then one still has to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of one's life, so either way one still has a chronic condition.) RE: Question No, I would think I am still a diabetic. The reason being: If I go back to my old way of eating (lots of starch) my pancreas would slow down again and my bg's will go up. You have to protect that little pancreas at all times!!! If I eat a small potato I make sure I eat it with protein and a salad. The potato kind of gets absorbed with the protein and salad and it doesn't spike me. It has been an interesting journey! I think I am healither now than I was before Diabetes. That's just my opinion. Winifred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 jsexton wrote: > how do you guys get past the taste of some of those cereals for low carb and diet. the flax and stuff taste to me like bark. > Is it something that i just have to get used to. Why not eat something without carbs instead? Egg, steak, fish, chicken, turkey, etc. ....IRene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Some people enjoy eating cereal for breakfast... I dont like to eat just meat all the time... I get sick of meat... and sick of eggs... Angelia in OR ----- Original Message ----- From: " Irene de Villiers " > Why not eat something without carbs instead? > Egg, steak, fish, chicken, turkey, etc. > ..IRene > -- > Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 i have problems with my cholestrol so i try to keep the eggs at a minimum and i dont really like eggs that much anyway so it isnt a hard ship. when i first went on the atkins diet i was eating eggs about three days a week and my numbers were way up. grace Re: question jsexton wrote: > how do you guys get past the taste of some of those cereals for low carb and diet. the flax and stuff taste to me like bark. > Is it something that i just have to get used to. Why not eat something without carbs instead? Egg, steak, fish, chicken, turkey, etc. ...IRene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 I've been eating Bran Chex. They aren't bad. I add hazelnut, cinnamon or vanilla sugar free syrup to them for flavor. I also eat just regular old oatmeal or Cream of Wheat. I add the syrups to those too. I can get other flavor syrups if I get bored with the ones I'm using. Aazari The Art of Jolie E. Bonnette http://www.aazari.com/ Art Protection League http://www.artprotectionleague.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 jsexton wrote: > i have problems with my cholestrol so i try to keep the eggs at a minimum and i dont really like eggs that much anyway so it isnt a hard ship. when i first went on the atkins diet i was eating eggs about three days a week and my numbers were way up. > grace Grace, I do not know the Atkins diet. Were you eating Extra-virgin Olive oil with every meal/snack? And walnuts and other " good " fats in place of saturated, hydrogenated, transfat etc? I have been eating 5 eggs a day for over a year. My cholesterol is coming down nicely. It's the fats and carbs I have changed to achieve that. Eggs will not change your cholesterol either way - well the maybe they will improve it actually per the studies, a German one in particular proved that. You will probably find it on PubMed. Skip eggs if you like but you'd need to change other things to get cholesterol down. Dr Perricone's book " The Perricone Prescription " has good anti-inflammatory diet issues. One of the biggest problems is artificial sweeteners, diet pop for example. Those are a real no-no. It's not only eating the good things that matters - it's also avoiding the harmful ones. Sadly diet pop is not attacked and healthy stuff like eggs gets a wrong rap :-) We are in such a tricky world bombarded by commercial interests to confuse us too. Good luck! Namaste, Irene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc; AASCA; MCSSA; D.I.Hom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Well, first they will lay you on a table, tape wires to your head, turn the machine on and your right leg will jerk, then your left, and then.....NO NO NO, I'm just kidding !!!!!!!! I guess it's different for different people. For me, I was weighed, they took my blood pressure, and then when I actually got to see the doctor, he had this book that had pictures of exactly what the choices are, like Lap band, the RNY open and laproscopic, which I am having the laproscopic RNY on the 18th of this month. They tell you everything that is involved, the risks, and they also will tell you if you are a good canidate for the proceedure. When you leave, the nurse will probably explain that she will get all the testing that is required by your insurance lined up and send you on what seems like a wild goose chase, but DO NOT give up. For some it's an easy process, mine should have been , but I jumped through more flaming hoops than anyone from a circus act, but I finally got my approval. The one thing to keep saying through everything is DO NOT GIVE UP, don't let them win.....fight !!!! > > TOMMOROW I HAVE MY FIRST DOCTORS CONSULTAION CAN U GUYS LET ME KNOW > WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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