Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I'm checking in from MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, where we'll be stationed for the next 3 years. Just letting you all know we made it safely and the cat did, too. We move into our new home on Monday, and we'll be using temporary furniture until the end of July when our shipment of stuff finally gets here. I had my thyroid levels checked on May 31st, but never got the actual results, the doc just said they were too high (hypo) and that I needed an adjustment, however, since we were in the midst of moving, and I had no way to know when I'd be able to get a refill on my meds and all my other meds were packed, I couldn't adjust the dose myself, couldn't see a doc to get anything done, and just had to wait til we got here and got checked in to medical to get an appointment. Finally, I got an appointmet, but the soonest they could see me was a couple of weeks from now, so I'm stuck. I don't want to adjust the dose right now, because I want to know where I really am, not a skewed level based on my own increase for less than the six week minimum to show results. *sigh* I've got major brain fog, big-time mood swings toward depression, and that tingling "falling asleep" feeling is back in my arms randomly, my ankles are swollen again, and of course the constipation is back but not terrible because of the stress (I have some slight IBS issues, and stress causes diarrhea for me, which is almost a good thing right now). I just can't wait until my appointment in a couple weeks, meet my new doc (she's an OBGYN so she should be knowledgeable about thyroid issues and everyone says she's really good, keep your fingers and toes crossed for me that she is a good thyroid doc because I really don't have many options out here on base in Japan!) I guess if she's not good, I can find a way to prove it to her that I know what I'm talking about. I proved it to my last doc and to myself that what I've learned from all of you and the books I've read, and applied to my own situation, works and that my TSH needs to be close to 1.0 for me to be fully functional. Anyway, I'm going to go, need to go look at vehicles before the Typhoon hits, we passed our Japanese license exams yesterday so we can get a car now finally! Woohoo! All this walking, in the humidity and heat, and the hypothyroid condition, well let's just say I'm more than ready for a vehicle, but have decided that the walking is good for me too. LOL! See www.Lane.com for updates about our experiences in Japan. See http://stewartlane.com/gallery/ for photos of our move, hotel, housing, and Japan! Be sure to check at the bottom of every set of pictures for page numbers indicating there are more pages in the set of pictures. See www.IwakuniMCAS.com for information about Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 , I am so glad you made it safely. Can't wait till your back on line again. So how was your 4th ? Mine was great. Went to a snoozer family thing then went to friends and had a great time. I have been getting shots in my back that I thought at first were helping but now the pain is back, so I go in on Monday the 10th for more and hopefully thses take hold. So what is it like in Japan ? How is the Food ? what are the prices like there ? I guess now you have to learn Japanese . Well I hope to talk to you soon. Don't for get you want to chat you added me to your messenger list and I am usually up really late. Hugggssss Tina Tina JJOIPPKOOUNUJOP'IUJK0--9UTINA MK-099-99\OP'[-0 I]9IKI099 U[ Hi Everyone! I'm checking in from MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, where we'll be stationed for the next 3 years. Just letting you all know we made it safely and the cat did, too. We move into our new home on Monday, and we'll be using temporary furniture until the end of July when our shipment of stuff finally gets here. I had my thyroid levels checked on May 31st, but never got the actual results, the doc just said they were too high (hypo) and that I needed an adjustment, however, since we were in the midst of moving, and I had no way to know when I'd be able to get a refill on my meds and all my other meds were packed, I couldn't adjust the dose myself, couldn't see a doc to get anything done, and just had to wait til we got here and got checked in to medical to get an appointment. Finally, I got an appointmet, but the soonest they could see me was a couple of weeks from now, so I'm stuck. I don't want to adjust the dose right now, because I want to know where I really am, not a skewed level based on my own increase for less than the six week minimum to show results. *sigh* I've got major brain fog, big-time mood swings toward depression, and that tingling "falling asleep" feeling is back in my arms randomly, my ankles are swollen again, and of course the constipation is back but not terrible because of the stress (I have some slight IBS issues, and stress causes diarrhea for me, which is almost a good thing right now). I just can't wait until my appointment in a couple weeks, meet my new doc (she's an OBGYN so she should be knowledgeable about thyroid issues and everyone says she's really good, keep your fingers and toes crossed for me that she is a good thyroid doc because I really don't have many options out here on base in Japan!) I guess if she's not good, I can find a way to prove it to her that I know what I'm talking about. I proved it to my last doc and to myself that what I've learned from all of you and the books I've read, and applied to my own situation, works and that my TSH needs to be close to 1.0 for me to be fully functional. Anyway, I'm going to go, need to go look at vehicles before the Typhoon hits, we passed our Japanese license exams yesterday so we can get a car now finally! Woohoo! All this walking, in the humidity and heat, and the hypothyroid condition, well let's just say I'm more than ready for a vehicle, but have decided that the walking is good for me too. LOL! See www.Lane.com for updates about our experiences in Japan. See http://stewartlane.com/gallery/ for photos of our move, hotel, housing, and Japan! Be sure to check at the bottom of every set of pictures for page numbers indicating there are more pages in the set of pictures. See www.IwakuniMCAS.com for information about Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 How EXCITING you are in Japan! My 12 year old daughter would DIE to go there! She has taken a liking to Japanese drawing and Anime and even eats out of a rice bowl with chopsticks! And she’s Polish and s-Irish LOL! Anyway -- how IS it? How are the prices there? Do you go off base and into the “real world” yet? We had some neighbors go visit their daughter who is stationed there and said they mainly stay on base... You got that right about the walking, it’s SO good for you and all of us... I wish I did it more...I am sure it would help with the poundage issues for me! Let us know how it goes with the doctor — hope she’s very good and gets you on track! Sue I'm checking in from MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, where we'll be stationed for the next 3 years. Just letting you all know we made it safely and the cat did, too. We move into our new home on Monday, and we'll be using temporary furniture until the end of July when our shipment of stuff finally gets here. I had my thyroid levels checked on May 31st, but never got the actual results, the doc just said they were too high (hypo) and that I needed an adjustment, however, since we were in the midst of moving, and I had no way to know when I'd be able to get a refill on my meds and all my other meds were packed, I couldn't adjust the dose myself, couldn't see a doc to get anything done, and just had to wait til we got here and got checked in to medical to get an appointment. Finally, I got an appointmet, but the soonest they could see me was a couple of weeks from now, so I'm stuck. I don't want to adjust the dose right now, because I want to know where I really am, not a skewed level based on my own increase for less than the six week minimum to show results. *sigh* I've got major brain fog, big-time mood swings toward depression, and that tingling " falling asleep " feeling is back in my arms randomly, my ankles are swollen again, and of course the constipation is back but not terrible because of the stress (I have some slight IBS issues, and stress causes diarrhea for me, which is almost a good thing right now). I just can't wait until my appointment in a couple weeks, meet my new doc (she's an OBGYN so she should be knowledgeable about thyroid issues and everyone says she's really good, keep your fingers and toes crossed for me that she is a good thyroid doc because I really don't have many options out here on base in Japan!) I guess if she's not good, I can find a way to prove it to her that I know what I'm talking about. I proved it to my last doc and to myself that what I've learned from all of you and the books I've read, and applied to my own situation, works and that my TSH needs to be close to 1.0 for me to be fully functional. Anyway, I'm going to go, need to go look at vehicles before the Typhoon hits, we passed our Japanese license exams yesterday so we can get a car now finally! Woohoo! All this walking, in the humidity and heat, and the hypothyroid condition, well let's just say I'm more than ready for a vehicle, but have decided that the walking is good for me too. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 It's a culture shock right now, LOL! Getting used to how things are and how things go. The prices are higher than in the US, by about a dollar or two depending on what it is, more for higher priced things, but some things that are made here are of course cheaper than you can get in the US. We have gone off base twice, once to go downtown Iwakuni and shop (they have a 100 yen store that is equivalent to a dollar store and it is neat) and the food is neat but they serve rice with everything and I never was big on rice LOL. For now, we're just trying to take care of the business of living here, getting our license (passed the test the first time) finding a vehicle (still looking), getting moved in (we move in to our apartment tomorrow), getting checked in on base, etc. Soon, we'll have time to venture out and explore! See www.Lane.com for updates about our experiences in Japan. See http://stewartlane.com/gallery/ for photos of our move, hotel, housing, and Japan! Be sure to check at the bottom of every set of pictures for page numbers indicating there are more pages in the set of pictures. See www.IwakuniMCAS.com for information about Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Re: Hi Everyone! How EXCITING you are in Japan! My 12 year old daughter would DIE to go there! She has taken a liking to Japanese drawing and Anime and even eats out of a rice bowl with chopsticks! And she’s Polish and s-Irish LOL!Anyway -- how IS it? How are the prices there? Do you go off base and into the “real world” yet? We had some neighbors go visit their daughter who is stationed there and said they mainly stay on base...You got that right about the walking, it’s SO good for you and all of us... I wish I did it more...I am sure it would help with the poundage issues for me!Let us know how it goes with the doctor — hope she’s very good and gets you on track!Sue I'm checking in from MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, where we'll be stationed for the next 3 years. Just letting you all know we made it safely and the cat did, too. We move into our new home on Monday, and we'll be using temporary furniture until the end of July when our shipment of stuff finally gets here.I had my thyroid levels checked on May 31st, but never got the actual results, the doc just said they were too high (hypo) and that I needed an adjustment, however, since we were in the midst of moving, and I had no way to know when I'd be able to get a refill on my meds and all my other meds were packed, I couldn't adjust the dose myself, couldn't see a doc to get anything done, and just had to wait til we got here and got checked in to medical to get an appointment. Finally, I got an appointmet, but the soonest they could see me was a couple of weeks from now, so I'm stuck. I don't want to adjust the dose right now, because I want to know where I really am, not a skewed level based on my own increase for less than the six week minimum to show results. *sigh* I've got major brain fog, big-time mood swings toward depression, and that tingling "falling asleep" feeling is back in my arms randomly, my ankles are swollen again, and of course the constipation is back but not terrible because of the stress (I have some slight IBS issues, and stress causes diarrhea for me, which is almost a good thing right now).I just can't wait until my appointment in a couple weeks, meet my new doc (she's an OBGYN so she should be knowledgeable about thyroid issues and everyone says she's really good, keep your fingers and toes crossed for me that she is a good thyroid doc because I really don't have many options out here on base in Japan!)I guess if she's not good, I can find a way to prove it to her that I know what I'm talking about. I proved it to my last doc and to myself that what I've learned from all of you and the books I've read, and applied to my own situation, works and that my TSH needs to be close to 1.0 for me to be fully functional.Anyway, I'm going to go, need to go look at vehicles before the Typhoon hits, we passed our Japanese license exams yesterday so we can get a car now finally! Woohoo! All this walking, in the humidity and heat, and the hypothyroid condition, well let's just say I'm more than ready for a vehicle, but have decided that the walking is good for me too. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Hi , thanks for the link...how COOL! If you put up some pics that would be awesome, I know my daughter would just drool over that! LOL! Sounds like you have had your hand very full for such a big move and now will be adjusting, how EXCITING and neverwrackng too! It all sounds so neat and I would love to have such an experience...my only ventures out of the country have been to Canada and Mexico, but maybe some day... Sue It's a culture shock right now, LOL! Getting used to how things are and how things go. The prices are higher than in the US, by about a dollar or two depending on what it is, more for higher priced things, but some things that are made here are of course cheaper than you can get in the US. We have gone off base twice, once to go downtown Iwakuni and shop (they have a 100 yen store that is equivalent to a dollar store and it is neat) and the food is neat but they serve rice with everything and I never was big on rice LOL. For now, we're just trying to take care of the business of living here, getting our license (passed the test the first time) finding a vehicle (still looking), getting moved in (we move in to our apartment tomorrow), getting checked in on base, etc. Soon, we'll have time to venture out and explore! See www.Lane.com <http://www.stewartlane.com> for updates about our experiences in Japan. See http://stewartlane.com/gallery/ <http://stewartlane.com/gallery> for photos of our move, hotel, housing, and Japan! Be sure to check at the bottom of every set of pictures for page numbers indicating there are more pages in the set of pictures. See www.IwakuniMCAS.com <http://www.iwakunimcas.com> for information about Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. they were too high (hypo) and that I needed an adjustment, however, since we were in the midst of moving, and I had no way to know when I'd be able to get a refill on my meds and all my other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Welcome Anita, Sorry to hear about your mother and sister in law. I will keep them both in my prayers. 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 Hi everyone! My name is Anita. I'm new to the group, looking forward to meeting y'all! My mother and sister-in-law are both battling right now. Hope to hear from you soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/480 - Release Date: 10/17/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Welcome Anita, Sorry to hear about your mother and sister in law. I will keep them both in my prayers. 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 Hi everyone! My name is Anita. I'm new to the group, looking forward to meeting y'all! My mother and sister-in-law are both battling right now. Hope to hear from you soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/480 - Release Date: 10/17/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Welcome Anita, Sorry to hear about your mother and sister in law. I will keep them both in my prayers. 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 Hi everyone! My name is Anita. I'm new to the group, looking forward to meeting y'all! My mother and sister-in-law are both battling right now. Hope to hear from you soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/480 - Release Date: 10/17/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Welcome. I think you'll find the site very helpful. 1) it's nice to know what others are experiencing so you know if your experience is 'normal' and 2) there is a tremendous amount of commaradarie (sorry, can't spell). Please share the site with your mother and sister-in-law, maybe it'll help answer some of there questions and calm some of their fears. Anita wrote: My name is Anita. I'm new to the group, looking forward to meeting y'all! My mother and sister-in-law are both battling right now. Hope to hear from you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Welcome. I think you'll find the site very helpful. 1) it's nice to know what others are experiencing so you know if your experience is 'normal' and 2) there is a tremendous amount of commaradarie (sorry, can't spell). Please share the site with your mother and sister-in-law, maybe it'll help answer some of there questions and calm some of their fears. Anita wrote: My name is Anita. I'm new to the group, looking forward to meeting y'all! My mother and sister-in-law are both battling right now. Hope to hear from you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Welcome. I think you'll find the site very helpful. 1) it's nice to know what others are experiencing so you know if your experience is 'normal' and 2) there is a tremendous amount of commaradarie (sorry, can't spell). Please share the site with your mother and sister-in-law, maybe it'll help answer some of there questions and calm some of their fears. Anita wrote: My name is Anita. I'm new to the group, looking forward to meeting y'all! My mother and sister-in-law are both battling right now. Hope to hear from you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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