Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 You sent this to the breast cancer group. I haven't seen any other posts from you yet but I haven't gotten through all my email. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com New member I just wrote a letter and sent it out for people to respond but not sure if I did this right. Im confused because im not sure where this is going. --------------------------------- Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 you probably posted to the list, and now we'll be able to respond to your questions...i remember the first time i joined a list, I wasn't sure how it worked or what would go on...you'll catch on quickly... so ask us whatever you need to ask...we are all at vvarious stages of the breast cancer journey---long-time survivors to newly diagnosed, to loved ones of women who have breast cancer... threr is a collective wisdom here, i think...and whatever you need to know, someone here will be able to answer, or will be able to point you in the right direction... marisa dx april 25, 2006 stage 1, er, pr, her2 + a/c taxoctere currently getting herceptin... sheesh, when will it end...i hate this... > > I just wrote a letter and sent it out for people to respond but not sure if I did this right. Im confused because im not sure where this is going. > > > --------------------------------- > Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Welcome sooz. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com New member My name is sooz and I live in Darwin, the Top End of Australia. I was diagnosed in September last year. Mostly I am very positive about my experience. I am not sure how much I will contribute to this List, but I am here to learn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.10/626 - Release Date: 1/14/2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 hiya i am sandy i live in adelaide, welcome to this group sure is full of good info and we all have different experince and ideas, plus help is always at hand, sandy in oz Susie Ripper rippas@...> wrote: My name is sooz and I live in Darwin, the Top End of Australia. I was diagnosed in September last year. Mostly I am very positive about my experience. I am not sure how much I will contribute to this List, but I am here to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi Sooz and welcome - that's what we're all hear for - to learn - so you're in the right place. Ellen > > My name is sooz and I live in Darwin, the Top End of Australia. > > I was diagnosed in September last year. Mostly I am very positive > about my experience. I am not sure how much I will contribute to this > List, but I am here to learn. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Hi All, My name is Dottie, I am 59 years old and married to Joe who is 76. I have had hypothyroid for over 16 years now. I am presently taking Levothyroxine 25 mcg once a day. This is maintaining my blood work at where the MD wants it to be. I had the left half of my thyroid removed in ~1967. It was Non-Functioning Thyroid Adenoma. Since I had the right side remaining, they did not put me on medication at that time. June 23, 2005 I was diagnosed with SLE (lupus) and OA (osteoarthritis). I take Plaquenil 200 mg twice a day for this as well as two different anti-inflammatory medicines for the OA, Mobic and Ultracet. Which of these I take is depending on how bad the pain is On a bad day I will take the Mobic 15 mg. once a day and the Ultracet at night. For the past ~8 months or so I have been having very cold hands and feet which are worse usually by evening. I orginally thought it might be SLE related disease called Reynolds. After reading some of the things in your files, I now believe it might be thyroid related. Would love to be able to get rid of these cold hands and feet. I started a diet last February and have been able to loose 25 pounds so far. I was at 164.7 and am now at 140. I have been stuck at 140 for over one month now and it is driving me crazy. Because of 3 past back injuries and the OA, I am limited as to what types of exercise I can do. I usually do lots of walking at a brisk pace. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Dottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hi Dottie... 25 mcg is a really small dose.. I'd venture to say that a good part of what is happening with you right now is that your thyroid hormone levels are too low and you need a higher dose. Do you have copies of your labs, with ranges, that you can share with us? It would let us see what the doc has been testing and why he's giving you such a small dose (at that amount it typically doesn't do much more than lower your own production and make you feel worse, not better) It's just catching up with you now... at least that's my guess... Topper () On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:07:34 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) "dottie.h@..." writes: Hi All, My name is Dottie, I am 59 years old and married to Joe who is 76. I have had hypothyroid for over 16 years now. I am presently taking Levothyroxine 25 mcg once a day. This is maintaining my blood work at where the MD wants it to be. I had the left half of my thyroid removed in ~1967. It was Non-Functioning Thyroid Adenoma. Since I had the right side remaining, they did not put me on medication at that time. June 23, 2005 I was diagnosed with SLE (lupus) and OA (osteoarthritis). I take Plaquenil 200 mg twice a day for this as well as two different anti-inflammatory medicines for the OA, Mobic and Ultracet. Which of these I take is depending on how bad the pain is On a bad day I will take the Mobic 15 mg. once a day and the Ultracet at night. For the past ~8 months or so I have been having very cold hands and feet which are worse usually by evening. I orginally thought it might be SLE related disease called Reynolds. After reading some of the things in your files, I now believe it might be thyroid related. Would love to be able to get rid of these cold hands and feet. I started a diet last February and have been able to loose 25 pounds so far. I was at 164.7 and am now at 140. I have been stuck at 140 for over one month now and it is driving me crazy. Because of 3 past back injuries and the OA, I am limited as to what types of exercise I can do. I usually do lots of walking at a brisk pace. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Dottie __.__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 The last time I was at her office, there was a snag with getting the blood reports while I was there. They came after I left. I have to call her and get a copy. Dottie -- Re: New Member Hi Dottie... 25 mcg is a really small dose.. I'd venture to say that a good part of what is happening with you right now is that your thyroid hormone levels are too low and you need a higher dose. Do you have copies of your labs, with ranges, that you can share with us? It would let us see what the doc has been testing and why he's giving you such a small dose (at that amount it typically doesn't do much more than lower your own production and make you feel worse, not better) It's just catching up with you now... at least that's my guess... Topper () On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:07:34 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) "dottie.h@..." writes: Hi All, My name is Dottie, I am 59 years old and married to Joe who is 76. I have had hypothyroid for over 16 years now. I am presently taking Levothyroxine 25 mcg once a day. This is maintaining my blood work at where the MD wants it to be. I had the left half of my thyroid removed in ~1967. It was Non-Functioning Thyroid Adenoma. Since I had the right side remaining, they did not put me on medication at that time. June 23, 2005 I was diagnosed with SLE (lupus) and OA (osteoarthritis). I take Plaquenil 200 mg twice a day for this as well as two different anti-inflammatory medicines for the OA, Mobic and Ultracet. Which of these I take is depending on how bad the pain is On a bad day I will take the Mobic 15 mg. once a day and the Ultracet at night. For the past ~8 months or so I have been having very cold hands and feet which are worse usually by evening. I orginally thought it might be SLE related disease called Reynolds. After reading some of the things in your files, I now believe it might be thyroid related. Would love to be able to get rid of these cold hands and feet. I started a diet last February and have been able to loose 25 pounds so far. I was at 164.7 and am now at 140. I have been stuck at 140 for over one month now and it is driving me crazy. Because of 3 past back injuries and the OA, I am limited as to what types of exercise I can do. I usually do lots of walking at a brisk pace. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Dottie __.__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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