new member

[Guest guest]

take her to another doctor... ask the endo that your dad knows who he could recommend or if he could do it... she IS hypo and you're NOT imagining things. freakin doctors.... *bangs head into desk*

good luck,

New Member

Hi everyone. My name is and I have a 22 month old daughter Kaitlin who is in the process, we hope, of being diagnosed. Since Christmas we have noticed that our daughter's hair is thinning and falling out. She is also very tired all the time. She wakes up in the morning and after naps and it is as if she never got any sleep. She gets frequent infections and it seems like they take twice as long to resolve. If she needs to be treated with antibiotics it usually takes 2-3 rounds before the infection clears up.About 3 weeks ago her doctor (family pract.) ordered blood work for her. We were told that thyroid conditions in children her age wer relatively rare so when the first set of results came back they repeated the process. We were told that it was a "false positive". However when I spoke with the doctor to get the results I was a bit shocked. I have done enought research in the past 3 weeks that I know the results are not accurate. Her T3/T4 ratio is within "normal" range however her TSH was 9.6 My father happens to know an endocrinologist that he works with and gave the results to him. He believes that she is hypothyroid, especially since she is showing so many of the symptoms. Here's the problem...Our dr. won't give us a referral to a ped. endocrinologist because he BELIEVES that NOTHING IS WRONG!!! I have been so frustrated. Of course I will take Kaitlin in myself however it would be nice to have insurance because I know specialist are expensive.Sorry this is so long but I just needed to vent with others who would understand my frustration.I look forward to learning more from the group and I'm sure glad I found you guys.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group...I am a 4 year survivor...Mastecomy, Chemo and Radiation

and was working at the time in 2002. in Delaware..and lost my Mom suddenly only

4 months after I found out I had cancer...It was hard to go on but I did and I

also found my boyfriend.. Retired and moved to North Carolina in 2004 to be near

boyfriends dad...He passed on in March of 2006...but life goes on...I miss going

to the new Cancer Center in Delaware which was near the college I work at...I

was lucky to find another Dr close by where I live now...Take care...

Betsy (North Carolina

Note: forwarded message attached.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group...I am a 4 year survivor...Mastecomy, Chemo and Radiation

and was working at the time in 2002. in Delaware..and lost my Mom suddenly only

4 months after I found out I had cancer...It was hard to go on but I did and I

also found my boyfriend.. Retired and moved to North Carolina in 2004 to be near

boyfriends dad...He passed on in March of 2006...but life goes on...I miss going

to the new Cancer Center in Delaware which was near the college I work at...I

was lucky to find another Dr close by where I live now...Take care...

Betsy (North Carolina

Note: forwarded message attached.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group...I am a 4 year survivor...Mastecomy, Chemo and Radiation

and was working at the time in 2002. in Delaware..and lost my Mom suddenly only

4 months after I found out I had cancer...It was hard to go on but I did and I

also found my boyfriend.. Retired and moved to North Carolina in 2004 to be near

boyfriends dad...He passed on in March of 2006...but life goes on...I miss going

to the new Cancer Center in Delaware which was near the college I work at...I

was lucky to find another Dr close by where I live now...Take care...

Betsy (North Carolina

Note: forwarded message attached.

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie –

I didn’t really know much about my breast cancer until I went to my

oncologist. My surgeon was great, had a good attitude and wonderful bedside

manner, but he wasn’t very informative and I didn’t know what questions to

ask. I had gone on the Internet a little bit, but what I was reading was

scaring me too much. It wasn’t until after I saw my onc that I came across

this group. Between my onc and the group I’ve learned a lot…and knowledge

is power. It made me feel more in control. I hope you have a good

oncologist and one of the best pieces of advice I’ve seen here – if your not

comfortable with you doctor…get a second opinion.

New Member

Good Morning;

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on August 8th after having a

mastectomy and lymph node removal. It has been a very frustrating

experience for me. I have been waiting to hear from the cancer center

and discovered that the surgeon failed to send them my information

for a referral. I don't know much about my cancer. I do know that

there were two tumors with one being " the size of an orange " as the

surgeon put it. He stated that the cancer has been there for quite a

long time, that there were 2 types and that I would need aggressive

chemotherapy and radiation. I am finding it rather difficult to have

so little information. I am the type of person who needs to know as

much information as possible and right now feel that I know basically

nothing. I am very happy to have found this group and have gained

valuable information from the postings. I am hoping that today will

be the day that I hear from the cancer center and things will begin

happening.

Laurie

" Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

Les Brown

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie –

I didn’t really know much about my breast cancer until I went to my

oncologist. My surgeon was great, had a good attitude and wonderful bedside

manner, but he wasn’t very informative and I didn’t know what questions to

ask. I had gone on the Internet a little bit, but what I was reading was

scaring me too much. It wasn’t until after I saw my onc that I came across

this group. Between my onc and the group I’ve learned a lot…and knowledge

is power. It made me feel more in control. I hope you have a good

oncologist and one of the best pieces of advice I’ve seen here – if your not

comfortable with you doctor…get a second opinion.

New Member

Good Morning;

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on August 8th after having a

mastectomy and lymph node removal. It has been a very frustrating

experience for me. I have been waiting to hear from the cancer center

and discovered that the surgeon failed to send them my information

for a referral. I don't know much about my cancer. I do know that

there were two tumors with one being " the size of an orange " as the

surgeon put it. He stated that the cancer has been there for quite a

long time, that there were 2 types and that I would need aggressive

chemotherapy and radiation. I am finding it rather difficult to have

so little information. I am the type of person who needs to know as

much information as possible and right now feel that I know basically

nothing. I am very happy to have found this group and have gained

valuable information from the postings. I am hoping that today will

be the day that I hear from the cancer center and things will begin

happening.

Laurie

" Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

Les Brown

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie –

I didn’t really know much about my breast cancer until I went to my

oncologist. My surgeon was great, had a good attitude and wonderful bedside

manner, but he wasn’t very informative and I didn’t know what questions to

ask. I had gone on the Internet a little bit, but what I was reading was

scaring me too much. It wasn’t until after I saw my onc that I came across

this group. Between my onc and the group I’ve learned a lot…and knowledge

is power. It made me feel more in control. I hope you have a good

oncologist and one of the best pieces of advice I’ve seen here – if your not

comfortable with you doctor…get a second opinion.

New Member

Good Morning;

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on August 8th after having a

mastectomy and lymph node removal. It has been a very frustrating

experience for me. I have been waiting to hear from the cancer center

and discovered that the surgeon failed to send them my information

for a referral. I don't know much about my cancer. I do know that

there were two tumors with one being " the size of an orange " as the

surgeon put it. He stated that the cancer has been there for quite a

long time, that there were 2 types and that I would need aggressive

chemotherapy and radiation. I am finding it rather difficult to have

so little information. I am the type of person who needs to know as

much information as possible and right now feel that I know basically

nothing. I am very happy to have found this group and have gained

valuable information from the postings. I am hoping that today will

be the day that I hear from the cancer center and things will begin

happening.

Laurie

" Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

Les Brown

[Guest guest]

kristine - drink alot of water - LOTS--i made some

soup which i put in the freezer on the days that i

might not want to cook...do some cardio---for me it

wasn't that grim...i was able to do pretty much what i

needed to do (including driving my son every morning

to camp)

it does suck--but the meds i took to ward off side

effects worked - no nausea, my blood work stayed good

and i didn't loose any weight. good luck to you - we

all have different experiences with chemo - but for

me, it was tolerable...even went out every day to get

my treat at the amazing french bakery across the

street.

Marisa

--- reikiandthenreiki

wrote:

> Hello to you all,

> I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two

> surgeries -- lump plus

> lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second

> excision. Now

> chemo will begin on Friday. The first four

> treatments are A/C plus

> taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does

> it vary widely, how

> folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know

> about the hair. The

> onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that

> way too; and also

> kind of be practical, be prepared best possible.

> It's all happening

> pretty fast. Any advisories?

> with thanks and best wishes,

> e, head spinning in land

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi e,

Everyone has different side effects from chemo. It depends on the individual and

also the chemo you are getting. There are all kinds of drugs now to help with

nausea,. should you get it. If one doesn't work let the onc know and have him

give you something else. You will be in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Hello to you all,

I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump plus

lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely, how

folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair. The

onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and also

kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

pretty fast. Any advisories?

with thanks and best wishes,

e, head spinning in land

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[Guest guest]

Hi e,

Everyone has different side effects from chemo. It depends on the individual and

also the chemo you are getting. There are all kinds of drugs now to help with

nausea,. should you get it. If one doesn't work let the onc know and have him

give you something else. You will be in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

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new member

Hello to you all,

I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump plus

lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely, how

folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair. The

onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and also

kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

pretty fast. Any advisories?

with thanks and best wishes,

e, head spinning in land

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[Guest guest]

My experience was a little better than some and a little worse then others.

Probably part of my problem with the nausea was because I couldn’t drink the

amount of water they suggest. Every time I got a couple of glasses in me it

would come back up. I had to sip and it just didn’t wash the chemo out like

is wanted. My first treatment wasn’t too bad. I was in bed by the 3rd day

but back up on the 5th. By my 4th treatment, though, I was in bed for eight

days. I lost 20 lbs. (much needed) during that time. However, the nausea

for me was the worst. I didn’t have the headaches, constipation and other

things some of the other women have had. I didn’t have mouth sores, but

have heard that eating ice chips or Popsicles during the chemo treatment

helps a lot with that.

Good luck! You’re in my prayers,

new member

Hello to you all,

I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump plus

lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely, how

folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair. The

onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and also

kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

pretty fast. Any advisories?

with thanks and best wishes,

e, head spinning in land

[Guest guest]

> new member

>

> Hello to you all,

> I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump

plus

> lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

> chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

> taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely,

how

> folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair.

The

> onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and

also

> kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

> pretty fast. Any advisories?

> with thanks and best wishes,

> e, head spinning in land

>

> Hi e,

I had my first round of the same type of Chemo you will be having on

the 10th of August. Wasn't really awful, nausea was controlled with

drugs from the dr. I did loose about 8 pounds--nothing tasted good--

that I really couldn't afford to loose, but gained all but 2 back

so all in all not to bad. I did have some problems with my white

blood count and had to take 2 extra Neupogen shots (have to give

them myself, what a pain) but that all resolved and I actually feel

pretty much normal now. Lost my hair on Monday and that was a

bummer, made it so much more real for some reason. Next round is

tomorrow so will see how this one goes.

Best of Luck to you on Friday and I will be thinking and praying for

all to go well for you.

in Denver

>

>

[Guest guest]

> new member

>

> Hello to you all,

> I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump

plus

> lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

> chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

> taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely,

how

> folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair.

The

> onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and

also

> kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

> pretty fast. Any advisories?

> with thanks and best wishes,

> e, head spinning in land

>

> Hi e,

I had my first round of the same type of Chemo you will be having on

the 10th of August. Wasn't really awful, nausea was controlled with

drugs from the dr. I did loose about 8 pounds--nothing tasted good--

that I really couldn't afford to loose, but gained all but 2 back

so all in all not to bad. I did have some problems with my white

blood count and had to take 2 extra Neupogen shots (have to give

them myself, what a pain) but that all resolved and I actually feel

pretty much normal now. Lost my hair on Monday and that was a

bummer, made it so much more real for some reason. Next round is

tomorrow so will see how this one goes.

Best of Luck to you on Friday and I will be thinking and praying for

all to go well for you.

in Denver

>

>

[Guest guest]

> new member

>

> Hello to you all,

> I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump

plus

> lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

> chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

> taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely,

how

> folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair.

The

> onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and

also

> kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

> pretty fast. Any advisories?

> with thanks and best wishes,

> e, head spinning in land

>

> Hi e,

I had my first round of the same type of Chemo you will be having on

the 10th of August. Wasn't really awful, nausea was controlled with

drugs from the dr. I did loose about 8 pounds--nothing tasted good--

that I really couldn't afford to loose, but gained all but 2 back

so all in all not to bad. I did have some problems with my white

blood count and had to take 2 extra Neupogen shots (have to give

them myself, what a pain) but that all resolved and I actually feel

pretty much normal now. Lost my hair on Monday and that was a

bummer, made it so much more real for some reason. Next round is

tomorrow so will see how this one goes.

Best of Luck to you on Friday and I will be thinking and praying for

all to go well for you.

in Denver

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi e,

I was born in land! Anyway, I was diagnosed in March and also had

two surgeries, bialat Mastectomy plus lymp and expanders and the

installation of the port. I have had the four of A/C, I didn't really

get sick i just had a few days when I didn't have any energy, I lost

the hair on my head, legs and arm pits (Great for the summertime ha

ha!) but I still have my eyebrows and lashes and hair on my arms, go

figure! I have had two Taxol (my third is today) I had a really hard

time with the first Taxol, I had the worst bone and muscle pain I

couldn't move my arms so the Dr. sent me for an MRI and postponed my

second Taxol for a week. The second Taxol has been fine I would never

had know that I even had a treatment, I only missed 2 days of work, 1

for the treatment day and 1 a couple days later because I was tired.

So I am hoping that the last two will be the same. Stay positive, I

have had people tell me that they wouldn't leave the house and just

cry all day and can't even believe that I have worked during all of

this. Work keeps my mind off of everything! Plus I have a 3 year old

so he keeps me busy! Cancer is not going to get me! I still go on

like nothing is wrong. I still go out with my friends and when we

have a babysitter my husband and I get to go bar hopping! This hasn't

slowed me down a bit. Although people do look at me funny when I have

a beer in my hand and no hair! Everything will be just fine! and If

you ever need anything just write, the ladies on this site are great!

God bless!

from Michigan

>

> Hello to you all,

> I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump

plus

> lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

> chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

> taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely,

how

> folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair. The

> onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and also

> kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

> pretty fast. Any advisories?

> with thanks and best wishes,

> e, head spinning in land

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all, thank you to everyone for the warm welcome and advice.

Yesterday I had the pre-treatment session at the hosp and of course

got the bejeebers scared right outta me. Waaaaaaaay too much

information but also I appreciate knowing what CAN happen, what their

parameters of expectation are. So on we go. Friday is the first

treatment. I am so hoping to be one who can get on with living and

healing, yes indeed. And the feeling here in this group is strong. I

wish each of you on the same time line as me a great and gentle hug;

and to everyone else the same too!

best, e

PS laugh therapy is dear to my heart as well. I have another serious

and chronic condition and learned long ago to just keep it light....

[Guest guest]

hi lauren, im in cheboygan mi. where are you?

-- Re: new member

Hi e,

I was born in land! Anyway, I was diagnosed in March and also had

two surgeries, bialat Mastectomy plus lymp and expanders and the

installation of the port. I have had the four of A/C, I didn't really

get sick i just had a few days when I didn't have any energy, I lost

the hair on my head, legs and arm pits (Great for the summertime ha

ha!) but I still have my eyebrows and lashes and hair on my arms, go

figure! I have had two Taxol (my third is today) I had a really hard

time with the first Taxol, I had the worst bone and muscle pain I

couldn't move my arms so the Dr. sent me for an MRI and postponed my

second Taxol for a week. The second Taxol has been fine I would never

had know that I even had a treatment, I only missed 2 days of work, 1

for the treatment day and 1 a couple days later because I was tired.

So I am hoping that the last two will be the same. Stay positive, I

have had people tell me that they wouldn't leave the house and just

cry all day and can't even believe that I have worked during all of

this. Work keeps my mind off of everything! Plus I have a 3 year old

so he keeps me busy! Cancer is not going to get me! I still go on

like nothing is wrong. I still go out with my friends and when we

have a babysitter my husband and I get to go bar hopping! This hasn't

slowed me down a bit. Although people do look at me funny when I have

a beer in my hand and no hair! Everything will be just fine! and If

you ever need anything just write, the ladies on this site are great!

God bless!

from Michigan

>

> Hello to you all,

> I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump

plus

> lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

> chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

> taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely,

how

> folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair. The

> onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and also

> kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

> pretty fast. Any advisories?

> with thanks and best wishes,

> e, head spinning in land

>

[Guest guest]

hi lauren, im in cheboygan mi. where are you?

-- Re: new member

Hi e,

I was born in land! Anyway, I was diagnosed in March and also had

two surgeries, bialat Mastectomy plus lymp and expanders and the

installation of the port. I have had the four of A/C, I didn't really

get sick i just had a few days when I didn't have any energy, I lost

the hair on my head, legs and arm pits (Great for the summertime ha

ha!) but I still have my eyebrows and lashes and hair on my arms, go

figure! I have had two Taxol (my third is today) I had a really hard

time with the first Taxol, I had the worst bone and muscle pain I

couldn't move my arms so the Dr. sent me for an MRI and postponed my

second Taxol for a week. The second Taxol has been fine I would never

had know that I even had a treatment, I only missed 2 days of work, 1

for the treatment day and 1 a couple days later because I was tired.

So I am hoping that the last two will be the same. Stay positive, I

have had people tell me that they wouldn't leave the house and just

cry all day and can't even believe that I have worked during all of

this. Work keeps my mind off of everything! Plus I have a 3 year old

so he keeps me busy! Cancer is not going to get me! I still go on

like nothing is wrong. I still go out with my friends and when we

have a babysitter my husband and I get to go bar hopping! This hasn't

slowed me down a bit. Although people do look at me funny when I have

a beer in my hand and no hair! Everything will be just fine! and If

you ever need anything just write, the ladies on this site are great!

God bless!

from Michigan

>

> Hello to you all,

> I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump

plus

> lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

> chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

> taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely,

how

> folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair. The

> onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and also

> kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

> pretty fast. Any advisories?

> with thanks and best wishes,

> e, head spinning in land

>

[Guest guest]

hi lauren, im in cheboygan mi. where are you?

-- Re: new member

Hi e,

I was born in land! Anyway, I was diagnosed in March and also had

two surgeries, bialat Mastectomy plus lymp and expanders and the

installation of the port. I have had the four of A/C, I didn't really

get sick i just had a few days when I didn't have any energy, I lost

the hair on my head, legs and arm pits (Great for the summertime ha

ha!) but I still have my eyebrows and lashes and hair on my arms, go

figure! I have had two Taxol (my third is today) I had a really hard

time with the first Taxol, I had the worst bone and muscle pain I

couldn't move my arms so the Dr. sent me for an MRI and postponed my

second Taxol for a week. The second Taxol has been fine I would never

had know that I even had a treatment, I only missed 2 days of work, 1

for the treatment day and 1 a couple days later because I was tired.

So I am hoping that the last two will be the same. Stay positive, I

have had people tell me that they wouldn't leave the house and just

cry all day and can't even believe that I have worked during all of

this. Work keeps my mind off of everything! Plus I have a 3 year old

so he keeps me busy! Cancer is not going to get me! I still go on

like nothing is wrong. I still go out with my friends and when we

have a babysitter my husband and I get to go bar hopping! This hasn't

slowed me down a bit. Although people do look at me funny when I have

a beer in my hand and no hair! Everything will be just fine! and If

you ever need anything just write, the ladies on this site are great!

God bless!

from Michigan

>

> Hello to you all,

> I am in the USA. Was diagnosed in June, had two surgeries -- lump

plus

> lymph, installation of porta cath, and then a second excision. Now

> chemo will begin on Friday. The first four treatments are A/C plus

> taxol (I think). I don't know what to expect. Does it vary widely,

how

> folks feel after the treatments? Of course I know about the hair. The

> onc is very kind and positive. I want to stay that way too; and also

> kind of be practical, be prepared best possible. It's all happening

> pretty fast. Any advisories?

> with thanks and best wishes,

> e, head spinning in land

>

[Guest guest]

it was not a saliva test - it was a full blood work-up test - it was done at

8:30 pm - which if i'm correct - not sure though - the cortisol levels drop in

the evening - i'll get all my test results when i go back to the dr's. thanks

again - stacy

Re: new member

Sounds liek you had a saliva cortisoll test? It still would help us help

you if you can get a copy and tell us your results as it deoends on HOW

low you are and when as to which med is liely to work best for you.

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it was not a saliva test - it was a full blood work-up test - it was done at

8:30 pm - which if i'm correct - not sure though - the cortisol levels drop in

the evening - i'll get all my test results when i go back to the dr's. thanks

again - stacy

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Sounds liek you had a saliva cortisoll test? It still would help us help

you if you can get a copy and tell us your results as it deoends on HOW

low you are and when as to which med is liely to work best for you.

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>.it was not a saliva test - it was a full blood work-up test - it was done at

8:30 pm - which if i'm correct - not sure though - the cortisol levels drop in

the evening <<

Yes cortisl levels drop in the evening and it is very odd for a doctor to test

oyu at that time of day as the most important time is 8AM. LOL Was this per

chance an ACTH Stim test?

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[Guest guest]

>.it was not a saliva test - it was a full blood work-up test - it was done at

8:30 pm - which if i'm correct - not sure though - the cortisol levels drop in

the evening <<

Yes cortisl levels drop in the evening and it is very odd for a doctor to test

oyu at that time of day as the most important time is 8AM. LOL Was this per

chance an ACTH Stim test?

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Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

[Guest guest]

>.it was not a saliva test - it was a full blood work-up test - it was done at

8:30 pm - which if i'm correct - not sure though - the cortisol levels drop in

the evening <<

Yes cortisl levels drop in the evening and it is very odd for a doctor to test

oyu at that time of day as the most important time is 8AM. LOL Was this per

chance an ACTH Stim test?

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Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

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i'm resending my email - not sure if it went thru earlier - sorry

for the repeat if so - also like to add that my antibodies are off

the chart as well - thanks for your time and advice - i am learning

so much already! stacy

found my test results (blood work taken at 8:30 pm) (you asked me to

post results so that you could better help me) i am currently

taking 45 mg of armour

DHEA L 757.0 (1000 - 3600) ng/ml

Estradiol 172 pg/ml

Follicular phase: 20-150 pg/ml

Mid Cycle Peak: 110-450 pg/ml

Luteal Phase: 50-250 pg/ml

T 3 , Free 2.80 (1.71-3.71)pg/ ml

T 4 , Free 0.88 (0.70-1.48)ng/ dl

Progesterone 0.1 ng/ml

Follicular phase: <1 ng/ml

Luteal Phase: 8-30 ng/ml

TSH 0.82 (0.3-5.0) uIU/ml

Cortisol 4 (5-25)

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - i have a dr's apt. on

Friday. I am also going to order the canary saliva test in about 2

weeks (saving the money). thanks for all the help and support -

stacy