A tid bit of interesting news - Hello everyone!

August 26, 2004

I wanted to say hello to everyone. It's been awhile since I have

posted. Been through the ringer a bit. My Grammie passed away on Aug

9th from her very short battle with cancer (some of you may remember).

I was able to spend a couple of days at the hospital with her before

she died. I held her hand, told her I loved her etc... It was very

bitter sweet.

We found a poem book of hers when we went to her apt. to collect a few

keepsakes. On the first page she had a little quote that said, " We are

here for a good time, not a long time. " Well, today when I was waiting

in the car for my husband and 3 year old to return from a quick run

into the store, I was stressed out (we are packing and moving back to

Texas from Canada on Tuesday), and my 2 year old was wailing in the

car. Just when I thought I would lose it, a song came on the radio and

was singing that same quote. I had never heard that song before (and I

am a big music buff). It's by Trooper, an old Canadian band. Do you

think it was a sign? I do . I thanked my Grammie for it and felt

better even as my teething 2 year old wailed on lol. ANyway, just

thought I'd share that and another little interesting tid bit. I went

and had my eyes checked today. I feared that they were really bad by

now, since it has been 4 1/2 years since I had them checked. I have

vistually stopped wearing my glasses because they have been bothering

me. ANyway, the eye doctor had this peculiar look on his face. He went

over and over some of the typical eye tests etc... I started to panic

thinking he saw a tumor or something dreadful. So I asked if

everything was okay and he told me he'd explain in a minute. Oh boy!

Well, guess what? He told me my eyesight had improved significantly.

In fact, I have 20/20 vision with the exception of a worsening

astigmatism. I asked him if this was common and he said he does NOT

see it much. I was floored. Could it be the Armour? Wouldn't that be

wonderful!!!

As far as my Armour dosages etc..., I was up to 2 grains at one point

and was going hyper, so I backed down to 1 3/4 grains. Then I started

getting heart palps etc... almost everyday, so I went over my vitals

and I was still hyper. I am now down to 1 1/2 grains and doing fairly

well. I have added 8 pellets of isocort to my schedule, and I think

that the isocort has helped me out and thus the hyperness from the

higher doses of Armour? Maybe my thyroid is trying to kick back into

gear? Who knows, but I am managing much better and I even look like

the old me again. I still have some battles with acne. DOn't really

know how to eliminate that. I am just hoping that that will eventually

go away when my stress levels come down. I DO NOT plan on moving again

for awhile lol. 3 HUGE cross country moved in 1 1/2 years would be

enough to turn anyone into a big flaming zit lol. Okay, I better go.

SO much to do and so little time! Take care everyone, and I will post

again once I get to Texas. It's going to be a loooooooong drive with

the kiddos lol.

August 26, 2004

Hi !! Yes, yes, yes, I do also believe that was a sign! So

very sweet, too. My dad did the same thing with me after he passed

away. I am so sorry about your dear Grammie, but it appears you have

gotten the wonderful message you needed. )

As far as your hyper....even though you are on Isocort, make sure

you get your Ferritin tested. A low Ferritin can cause the exact

same symptoms. It happened to me. Once I corrected my Ferritin, I

was able to rise again past the 2 grains. I've never needed adrenal

support....and if I hadn't have tested my Ferritin, I might have

made the wrong assumption. I fear that too many folks are quick to

assume that situations like yours are adrenal related, when in fact,

they could be Ferritin related. This is NOT to say you don't need

Isocort. But it's always good to rule out other issues, too, before

covering them up with something you " may " not need.

Janie )

> I wanted to say hello to everyone. It's been awhile since I have

> posted. Been through the ringer a bit. My Grammie passed away on

Aug

> 9th from her very short battle with cancer (some of you may

remember).

> I was able to spend a couple of days at the hospital with her

before

> she died. I held her hand, told her I loved her etc... It was very

> bitter sweet.

>

> " We are here for a good time, not a long time. " Just when I

thought I would lose it, a song came on the radio and

> was singing that same quote. I had never heard that song before

(and I am a big music buff). It's by Trooper, an old Canadian band.

Do you

> think it was a sign? I do . > As far as my Armour dosages

etc..., I was up to 2 grains at one point

> and was going hyper, so I backed down to 1 3/4 grains. Then I

started

> getting heart palps etc... almost everyday, so I went over my

vitals

> and I was still hyper. I am now down to 1 1/2 grains and doing

fairly

> well. I have added 8 pellets of isocort to my schedule, and I think

> that the isocort has helped me out and thus the hyperness from the

> higher doses of Armour?

August 26, 2004