Re: new to group

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I know this is the scariest feeling, but relax. Methotrexate takes

its time. Your numbers may go up initally. Your Dr should have you

come in for blood tests about 4 days after the shot. Those numbers

may be up, but should go down from there. So don't be worried if

your 96 hour numbers rise, that is normal. Hang in there.

B

ep 3/13/01

Mommy to Angel 10/30/01

> Hi everyone

> I have found this site and found it very helpful in my days since I

returned

> from the hospital. I am ready to share my story in hopes that there

is

> someone who shares my similar situation and can enlighten me

further in what

> I should expect.

> Last week I was having somewhat severe cramping but thinking my

period was

> coming in several days I just thought I was having a bad one. Well

the next

> day I got my period and the pain continued- it just didn't seem

like normal

> pain so my husband took me to the urgent care. After examining me

and asking

> me questions the doctor asked if I could be pregnant and I said

well we are

> trying but I had a period last month and it appears this month.

Well they

> took a test and it came out postive. He told me I needed to talk

to my OB.

> When I got home I called the doctor the soonest they could get me

in was

> Monday( it was Tuesday when this all started) they said it could be

just pain

> from implantation. I have a 3 year old daughter and I did not feel

any of

> this before. I paged the doctor and told her I was concerned and

the nurse

> practioner said they would try and get me in for an ultrasound the

next day

> to make sure everything was implanted in the right spot. She

called the next

> day and told me I need to go get blood work done asap and my

ultrasound was

> scheduled for 8:00 that night. By this time my pain had pretty

much gone

> away so in my mind at this point Im thinking I miscarried. So we

did the

> ultrasound that night and my blood work had come back over 2000 hsg

which

> meant I was over 6 weeks pregnant which would mean the period I had

last

> month really wasn't a period. Well they did a vaginal ultrasound

and

> couldn't find anything in the uterus but did find a rather large

cyst on my

> ovary and a mass next to the ovary which they believed was the ep

in the

> tube. They admitted me that night but im still not in pain. My

doctor came

> in the next day and said that everyone believes i have an ep and

because they

> caught it early and it had not ruptured( which I don't know how

they knew it

> wasn't ruptured for sure) they could give me methotrexate. She

barely

> explained anything to me and i had never even known anyone who had

an ep.

> She said that my hsg level had gone down(even before the injection)-

so does

> that mean my pregnancy had ended itself? I came home on Friday-

the doctor

> didn't not even come see me that day. I had all sorts of questions

but of

> course you know Im not the only patient.

> That day I searched for any kind of information and luckily found

this site.

> I went and did blood work on Monday and tomorrow I see the doctor.

There

> isn't much info on metho. I have not been in any pain except on

Sunday I had

> bad cramping. From what it sounds like most people need multiple

doses and

> then sometimes you still end up rupturing- i am scared to death.

Well thanks

> for listening and am hoping that tomorrow the doctor will have time

for me

> and calm me and explain to me in more detail what is going on with

my body.

> Thanks Karyn

[Guest guest]

I think ishould be requird for med students to take a bed side manner

class on how to reassure your patients and answer their questions.

Customer service is definately lacking in this field because dr. are

so overwhelmed by the HMO who want dr. to spend less or lose year end

bonuses which means we as the patients suffer. I hope you get a new

dr. fast. They all can't be bad. I hope everything goes well with the

shots and please keep us informed.

-- In ectopicpregnancy@y..., jklanc3@a... wrote:

> Thank

> My numbers did go up but then on the 7th day they went down but not

to what

> she wanted them to so i had to have another shot last night and

then im going

> to have another shot on Friday. Im basically trusting she knows

what she is

> doing. I want to switch doctors but i know its not practical until

i resolve

> this whole ep. she does not

> tell me anything and has no time for my questions. She is not who

delivered

> my first child- we have moved since and i have found this one and

> unfortunatley am not happy. There is nothing worse than feeling

lost. Bye

> for now.

[Guest guest]

,

B is right. It can take some time for your #s to drop but they should start.

Just keep an good eye on them. M

lrbarone@... wrote: Hi ,

I know this is the scariest feeling, but relax. Methotrexate takes

its time. Your numbers may go up initally. Your Dr should have you

come in for blood tests about 4 days after the shot. Those numbers

may be up, but should go down from there. So don't be worried if

your 96 hour numbers rise, that is normal. Hang in there.

B

ep 3/13/01

Mommy to Angel 10/30/01

> Hi everyone

> I have found this site and found it very helpful in my days since I

returned

> from the hospital. I am ready to share my story in hopes that there

is

> someone who shares my similar situation and can enlighten me

further in what

> I should expect.

> Last week I was having somewhat severe cramping but thinking my

period was

> coming in several days I just thought I was having a bad one. Well

the next

> day I got my period and the pain continued- it just didn't seem

like normal

> pain so my husband took me to the urgent care. After examining me

and asking

> me questions the doctor asked if I could be pregnant and I said

well we are

> trying but I had a period last month and it appears this month.

Well they

> took a test and it came out postive. He told me I needed to talk

to my OB.

> When I got home I called the doctor the soonest they could get me

in was

> Monday( it was Tuesday when this all started) they said it could be

just pain

> from implantation. I have a 3 year old daughter and I did not feel

any of

> this before. I paged the doctor and told her I was concerned and

the nurse

> practioner said they would try and get me in for an ultrasound the

next day

> to make sure everything was implanted in the right spot. She

called the next

> day and told me I need to go get blood work done asap and my

ultrasound was

> scheduled for 8:00 that night. By this time my pain had pretty

much gone

> away so in my mind at this point Im thinking I miscarried. So we

did the

> ultrasound that night and my blood work had come back over 2000 hsg

which

> meant I was over 6 weeks pregnant which would mean the period I had

last

> month really wasn't a period. Well they did a vaginal ultrasound

and

> couldn't find anything in the uterus but did find a rather large

cyst on my

> ovary and a mass next to the ovary which they believed was the ep

in the

> tube. They admitted me that night but im still not in pain. My

doctor came

> in the next day and said that everyone believes i have an ep and

because they

> caught it early and it had not ruptured( which I don't know how

they knew it

> wasn't ruptured for sure) they could give me methotrexate. She

barely

> explained anything to me and i had never even known anyone who had

an ep.

> She said that my hsg level had gone down(even before the injection)-

so does

> that mean my pregnancy had ended itself? I came home on Friday-

the doctor

> didn't not even come see me that day. I had all sorts of questions

but of

> course you know Im not the only patient.

> That day I searched for any kind of information and luckily found

this site.

> I went and did blood work on Monday and tomorrow I see the doctor.

There

> isn't much info on metho. I have not been in any pain except on

Sunday I had

> bad cramping. From what it sounds like most people need multiple

doses and

> then sometimes you still end up rupturing- i am scared to death.

Well thanks

> for listening and am hoping that tomorrow the doctor will have time

for me

> and calm me and explain to me in more detail what is going on with

my body.

> Thanks Karyn

[Guest guest]

-Maureen,

Welcome to the group. I am sure you will get many answers to all of

the questions you have. I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling right

after 4 years. You said you are not regulated on your levoxyl and

that some days you feel worse than others.

Do you take your pill everyday at the same time on an empty stomach?

You are not suppose to eat for about an hour after you take the pill.

Are you still going to your Endo? He should be regulating your dose.

I drink calcium fortified o.j. everyday. I haven't had any problems.

What did you hear about that?

, N.Y.

TT: 08/29/02

RAI: 10/08/02

-- In Thyca , " maureen_jensik "

wrote:

> Hello. I just joined this group today because I'm tired of

> explaining my situation to people who have no idea what I'm talking

> about. I am hoping to find some people with whom I can talk about

> my thyroid cancer with and also tap into some of the new findings

in

> the area of thyroid cancer.

>

> I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in January of 2000 when I was

> 21. So, I am almost 4 years post surgery but I still don't feel

any

> better. I've never actually been regulated on a replacement

> hormone. Currently I'm on 150mcg of Levoyxl.

>

> It seems that I tire easily and can take days to recover. Some

days

> are good and others aren't so good. I learn of new things that can

> counter the effects of thyroid replacement hormone. Today, for

> example, I read that Calcium fortified orange juice can affect

> thyroid replacement hormones.

>

> I guess I would just like to know what other people do. I would

> like to know if it's always going to be like this.

>

> Maureen

[Guest guest]

~

I am still seeing my endo. I moved up here to Washington in January

and was taking 175mcg. Around March I started having real

troubles. I was literally walking into walls. It landed me in

urgent care and the docs said it was because I was on too high a

dosage. They lowered me to 150. Just had my blood drawn again 2

weeks ago and they say they want me back up to 175. I reminded them

of my stint in urgent care and now they want me to alternate 150 and

175 every day. Is this normal? I understand I could fall inbetween

the two dosages but wouldn't I take 150mcg and a 5 mcg or something?

I do take my pill every morning on an empty stomach. I really try

and stick to a routine so that I have a constant to compare my

results with. But, I'm wondering, if I've not been regulated for 4

years isn't it possible that my metabolism is slowly coming back to

life and a few months ago 175 wasn't good but now it is?

About the OJ. I was reading various website information about drugs

that can interfere with thyroid replacement. It said that Calcium

is a drug that shouldn't be taken with thyroid replacement and it

mentioned Calcium Fortified OJ as a side note. I don't know how

true this is but I'm trying to figure out what I could be doing

wrong.

Maureen

WA

> > Hello. I just joined this group today because I'm tired of

> > explaining my situation to people who have no idea what I'm

talking

> > about. I am hoping to find some people with whom I can talk

about

> > my thyroid cancer with and also tap into some of the new

findings

> in

> > the area of thyroid cancer.

> >

> > I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in January of 2000 when I

was

> > 21. So, I am almost 4 years post surgery but I still don't feel

> any

> > better. I've never actually been regulated on a replacement

> > hormone. Currently I'm on 150mcg of Levoyxl.

> >

> > It seems that I tire easily and can take days to recover. Some

> days

> > are good and others aren't so good. I learn of new things that

can

> > counter the effects of thyroid replacement hormone. Today, for

> > example, I read that Calcium fortified orange juice can affect

> > thyroid replacement hormones.

> >

> > I guess I would just like to know what other people do. I would

> > like to know if it's always going to be like this.

> >

> > Maureen

[Guest guest]

-Maureen,

I can't answer your questions about the doses of your Levoxyl but

maybe someone else on this site can help with those questions.

I THINK the problem with the calcium and calcium fortified o.j. is

that you are not supposed to take it until atleast 3 hours after you

take the pill. I was told not to take my vitamin's until atleast 3

hours after because it can affect the absorbtion of the pill.

I hope you get the anwers you are looking for. I am 1 year post RAI

and am in preparation for my scan (low iodine diet etc.). If you have

any more questions, please ask them. Someone here will probably be

able to relate to your situation.

Good luck and be well! :-)

-- In Thyca , " maureen_jensik "

wrote:

> ~

>

> I am still seeing my endo. I moved up here to Washington in

January

> and was taking 175mcg. Around March I started having real

> troubles. I was literally walking into walls. It landed me in

> urgent care and the docs said it was because I was on too high a

> dosage. They lowered me to 150. Just had my blood drawn again 2

> weeks ago and they say they want me back up to 175. I reminded

them

> of my stint in urgent care and now they want me to alternate 150

and

> 175 every day. Is this normal? I understand I could fall

inbetween

> the two dosages but wouldn't I take 150mcg and a 5 mcg or something?

>

> I do take my pill every morning on an empty stomach. I really try

> and stick to a routine so that I have a constant to compare my

> results with. But, I'm wondering, if I've not been regulated for 4

> years isn't it possible that my metabolism is slowly coming back to

> life and a few months ago 175 wasn't good but now it is?

>

> About the OJ. I was reading various website information about

drugs

> that can interfere with thyroid replacement. It said that Calcium

> is a drug that shouldn't be taken with thyroid replacement and it

> mentioned Calcium Fortified OJ as a side note. I don't know how

> true this is but I'm trying to figure out what I could be doing

> wrong.

>

> Maureen

> WA

>

> > > Hello. I just joined this group today because I'm tired of

> > > explaining my situation to people who have no idea what I'm

> talking

> > > about. I am hoping to find some people with whom I can talk

> about

> > > my thyroid cancer with and also tap into some of the new

> findings

> > in

> > > the area of thyroid cancer.

> > >

> > > I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in January of 2000 when I

> was

> > > 21. So, I am almost 4 years post surgery but I still don't

feel

> > any

> > > better. I've never actually been regulated on a replacement

> > > hormone. Currently I'm on 150mcg of Levoyxl.

> > >

> > > It seems that I tire easily and can take days to recover. Some

> > days

> > > are good and others aren't so good. I learn of new things that

> can

> > > counter the effects of thyroid replacement hormone. Today, for

> > > example, I read that Calcium fortified orange juice can affect

> > > thyroid replacement hormones.

> > >

> > > I guess I would just like to know what other people do. I

would

> > > like to know if it's always going to be like this.

> > >

> > > Maureen

[Guest guest]

I don't know about alternating, but I take .137 of synthroid. As

synthroid does not come in that dose, I take a .125 and 1/2 of a .025

every day. I do know that Levoxyl does come in more varied strengths

because when I was hospitalilzed for something else they gave me one

pill of .137 which my doc said was levoxyl( that's apparently what

that hospital carries even though I have heard you are not supposed

to switch brands unless doc orders you to).

Delicate Soul Anne

now they want me to alternate 150 and

> 175 every day. Is this normal? I understand I could fall

inbetween

> the two dosages but wouldn't I take 150mcg and a 5 mcg or

something>

> Maureen

> WA

>

[Guest guest]

> .... and now they want me to alternate 150 and

> 175 every day. Is this normal? I understand I could fall inbetween

> the two dosages but wouldn't I take 150mcg and a 5 mcg or something?

It is typical to alternate doses.....lots of us do it (I alternated

the .150 and .175mg dose for years just as you are currently prescribed).

> I do take my pill every morning on an empty stomach. I really try

> and stick to a routine so that I have a constant to compare my

> results with. But, I'm wondering, if I've not been regulated for 4

> years isn't it possible that my metabolism is slowly coming back to

> life and a few months ago 175 wasn't good but now it is?

When you say you have not been regulated, do you know the results of

your bloodwork? (i.e. TSH, Tg, T4, T3, etc). If not, it might be a

good idea to obtain your records so you know what your results are.

> About the OJ. I was reading various website information about drugs

> that can interfere with thyroid replacement. It said that Calcium

> is a drug that shouldn't be taken with thyroid replacement and it

> mentioned Calcium Fortified OJ as a side note. I don't know how

> true this is but I'm trying to figure out what I could be doing

> wrong.

This is correct. You should avoid taking calcium supplements at the

same time as your thyroid medication. If you are gulping down your

meds with Calcium Fortified OJ it could be interfering with absorption.

Marilyn

Dx in 1994, papillary w/follicular variant & lung metastases.

Positive scans in '94,'95,'96,'97,'98. 435mCi's RAI.

Clean scans '99,'00,'02,'03...the last two scans w/Thyrogen.

[Guest guest]

Hi, Maureeen-

-- In Thyca , " maureen_jensik " wrote:

> I am still seeing my endo. I moved up here to Washington in January

> and was taking 175mcg.

Where in Washington are you?

> now they want me to alternate 150 and

> 175 every day. Is this normal? I understand I could fall inbetween

> the two dosages but wouldn't I take 150mcg and a 5 mcg or something?

Actually, they should be able to give you one strength and have you

take half pills (or no pills) some days. I take 150mcg every day

other than Friday, when I take half a pill, to average out to

140mcg/day. Since T4 takes a long time to get in or out of your

system, you can do this.

> I do take my pill every morning on an empty stomach. I really try

> and stick to a routine so that I have a constant to compare my

> results with. But, I'm wondering, if I've not been regulated for 4

> years isn't it possible that my metabolism is slowly coming back to

> life and a few months ago 175 wasn't good but now it is?

One key thing is your TSH level. Has it been tested lately, and do

you know what it is? That's the starting point for your doctor to

determine if you are taking the correct amount of T4. Usually, they

keep our TSH low (slightly hyperthyroid), at < 0.1.

> About the OJ. I was reading various website information about drugs

> that can interfere with thyroid replacement. It said that Calcium

> is a drug that shouldn't be taken with thyroid replacement and it

> mentioned Calcium Fortified OJ as a side note. I don't know how

> true this is but I'm trying to figure out what I could be doing

> wrong.

Calcium isn't a problem, but iron, soy, and cacium (or things enriched

with them like the OJ) should be taken about 4 hours away from your

T4. Here are some posts that talk about how to take your T4,

including the calcium issue:

Levothyroxine (T4) - HOW TO TAKE IT, HOW TO STORE IT

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/34509

Calcium and T4

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/24626

Syntrhoid's word on calcium

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/35055

Nutritionist word on Calcium and T4

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/34980

Cheers,

Alisa

Currently - TSH 0.02, 140mcg Levoxyl

2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA

3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!!

4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos

5/28/2002: 100 mCi RAI

12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!!

Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my posts:

Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472

My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872

My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873

LID stuff - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430

[Guest guest]

> I I have heard you are not supposed to switch brands unless doc

orders > you to).

>

> Delicate Soul Anne

Yep, we should stick to one brand, rather than switching when you get

refills. You may need different doses of different brands - they are

not interchangeable, even though they all contain T4. So, if you do

change for any reason, you should have your TSH tested 6-8 weeks later.

Cheers,

Alisa

Currently - TSH 0.02, 140mcg Levoxyl

2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA

3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!!

4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos

5/28/2002: 100 mCi RAI

12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!!

Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my posts:

Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472

My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872

My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873

LID stuff - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430

[Guest guest]

Hi Alisa

I am in Spokane.

Thanks for the posts on what to avoid when taking thyroid

replacement. Sometimes I wonder how much of my feeling bad is a

result of interference with things I'm not supposed to be taking

along with my levoxyl.

I have copies of my latest blood work right here (dated 9-17) and it

says my TSH is 10.72. My thyroglobulin is <0.9

Maureen

>

> > I am still seeing my endo. I moved up here to Washington in

January

> > and was taking 175mcg.

>

> Where in Washington are you?

>

> > now they want me to alternate 150 and

> > 175 every day. Is this normal? I understand I could fall

inbetween

> > the two dosages but wouldn't I take 150mcg and a 5 mcg or

something?

>

> Actually, they should be able to give you one strength and have you

> take half pills (or no pills) some days. I take 150mcg every day

> other than Friday, when I take half a pill, to average out to

> 140mcg/day. Since T4 takes a long time to get in or out of your

> system, you can do this.

>

> > I do take my pill every morning on an empty stomach. I really

try

> > and stick to a routine so that I have a constant to compare my

> > results with. But, I'm wondering, if I've not been regulated

for 4

> > years isn't it possible that my metabolism is slowly coming back

to

> > life and a few months ago 175 wasn't good but now it is?

>

> One key thing is your TSH level. Has it been tested lately, and do

> you know what it is? That's the starting point for your doctor to

> determine if you are taking the correct amount of T4. Usually,

they

> keep our TSH low (slightly hyperthyroid), at < 0.1.

>

> > About the OJ. I was reading various website information about

drugs

> > that can interfere with thyroid replacement. It said that

Calcium

> > is a drug that shouldn't be taken with thyroid replacement and

it

> > mentioned Calcium Fortified OJ as a side note. I don't know how

> > true this is but I'm trying to figure out what I could be doing

> > wrong.

>

> Calcium isn't a problem, but iron, soy, and cacium (or things

enriched

> with them like the OJ) should be taken about 4 hours away from your

> T4. Here are some posts that talk about how to take your T4,

> including the calcium issue:

>

> Levothyroxine (T4) - HOW TO TAKE IT, HOW TO STORE IT

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/34509

>

> Calcium and T4

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/24626

>

> Syntrhoid's word on calcium

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/35055

>

> Nutritionist word on Calcium and T4

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/34980

>

>

> Cheers,

> Alisa

>

> Currently - TSH 0.02, 140mcg Levoxyl

> 2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA

> 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer -

BENIGN!!

> 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos

> 5/28/2002: 100 mCi RAI

> 12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!!

> Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my

posts:

> Radioactive Girl -

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472

> My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872

> My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873

> LID stuff - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430

[Guest guest]

> Hi Alisa

>

> I am in Spokane.

Ah...the SUNNY side of the state :-)

> Thanks for the posts on what to avoid when taking thyroid

> replacement. Sometimes I wonder how much of my feeling bad is a

> result of interference with things I'm not supposed to be taking

> along with my levoxyl.

Could be a whole lot..

> I have copies of my latest blood work right here (dated 9-17) and it

> says my TSH is 10.72. My thyroglobulin is <0.9

That TSH is WAY too high. Like I said, they usually keep it < 0.1 for

us, and " normal " is between 0.3 and 3.04, so you are definitely hypo.

No WONDER you feel lousy.

It could very well be because of issues with taking your T4, or that

you need a higher dose. I'd see if your endo will give you another

blood test in about 6-8 weeks, and make sure in the meantime that

you're taking the meds correctly. Then, s/he can adjust your TSH as

needed.

Cheers,

Alisa

Currently - TSH 0.02, 140mcg Levoxyl

2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA

3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!!

4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos

5/28/2002: 100 mCi RAI

12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!!

Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my posts:

Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472

My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872

My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873

LID stuff - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430

[Guest guest]

Hi, Maureen,

I'm also an " in-between " dose person.

I went from 150 every day, to 150 on 6 days + 75 (1/2 pill) on the 7th day,

to 150 on 6 days.

I usually take my pill in the wee hours, so I can eat as soon as I get up

[except for the 1 day/week I now take Fosamax].

bj

Re: New to group

> and now they want me to alternate 150 and

> 175 every day. Is this normal? I understand I could fall inbetween

> the two dosages but wouldn't I take 150mcg and a 5 mcg or something?

>

[Guest guest]

About alternating doses-I take one dose 5 days a week and a different

dose on tuesdays and thursdays. I've always had to play with days and doses for

10 years.

My endo says it's very common and whatever it takes to feel best, that's what

we do.

Hope alternating doses will work for you too. We are all different and

standard doses just don't match everybody....

Lin in Pa.

[Guest guest]

WELCOME to the group !!!

I am sure that it's hard with your son in the hospital, but think of it this

way, you CAN control weight watchers, even when you can't control other things

in your life!!!! )

Keep snacks with you for when/if you get stuck at the hospital for hours. Also I

know that here in the middle of nowhere USA where I live the hospital cafeteria

lists the fat, cal, fiber, sodium etc. for each item on the menu, which makes

counting points simple.

Good luck,

Moe

234/207/199

To my Christian friends, remember you may be the only Bible your neighbor reads.

new to group

I am new to the group. I have had a sick son (in the hospital) etc...

so I have been delayed in posting my intro. This week will be week #5

for me--and honestly I have not done well the past 3 weeks. However,

I KNOW I will get back on track! Umm I have lost 4.2. I started off

weighing 337.6

--

Stepping boldly in the land God has given me,

www.xanga.com/toraanne

[Guest guest]

I joined about 8 weeks ago. I am close to your age. I am 46 (just turned 46).

I'm divorced rather say single. I have two grown children and 2 grand babies.

I have 2 jobs. One full and one part. I try to walk every day and work out 2

days at the gym. In addition I go dancing every opportunity I get. I think

this is a great site and am getting lots of good advice from all of you. Its

really nice talking to people that are in your situation.

I have not made my 10 % goal and don't expect to. I will however, keep chugging

along. My 10% was 19 pds. I've only lost 10. I want to lose an additional 50

pounds and though that might seem like much to others that is like losing 200

pounds to me.

Thanks for your support

Cindy Oakes pgmr_64804@...> wrote:

HI,

I joined the group last week and would like to introduce myself. I am 44,

married, 2 grown kids, have a full time job and then trying to get fit takes up

the rest of my time.

I have been on WW since October 2004 and have lost just over 50 pounds. I am

almost to goal but it seems to take a lot longer just to loose one pound these

days.

I am serious about staying on WW and never give myself any fee days or free

meals or permission to cheat. I do slip up sometimes but then I hate myself and

get right on track.

I go the the gym every day. I do some weights about 4 days a week and some form

of cardio every day.

That is about all I can say about me.

Bye Cindy

[Guest guest]

Gail,

The tiny bumps under the skin and itching brings " hives " to my mind--something

you are allergic to????

Arline

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> Subject: New to group

> To: VulvarDisorders

> Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008, 4:01 AM

> Hello! I joined the BV group and someone there mentioned

> this group. I

> was excited that there was a group for these kinds of

> problems also. I

> had always assumed that my problem was BV but some things

> never added

> up. I don't have a smell.. there is not always

> discharge. The biggest

> problem I have is with itching and irritation (the

> irritation is

> mostly from my scratching the itch!) The itch gets

> especially bad

> around the clitoris. I get tiny splits of skin occasionally

> and

> sometimes feel bumps or lumps under places that itch. Can

> anyone tell

> me how to find a doctor in Las Vegas who is knowledgeable

> about

> vulvar/vaginal problems and can actually figure out what I

> have?

>

> Gail in Vegas

>

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