Re: Thyroid

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My Dad didn't suffer from any thyroid problems either.

Shar

[Guest guest]

My brother didn't have any thyroid problems either. I do remember

however, that his teeth would chatter, from being cold we thought......

These tremors that everyone keeps talking about. Could it be possible

for them to have been caused by chilling? My brother would always say

he was " down on the brain " . He would also hit his head as hard as he

could against the wall. Unfortuneately, we didn't know what was wrong

with him at that time. We didn't find out about the CJD, until about 3

mths. before his death. Previously, he had been diagnosed with

Wernicke-Korsikoff, Alzheimers, Primary Progressive Aphasia, etc.

Annette

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and List,

I have been going through some thyroid stuff which may have been a key trigger

for my rosacea

" explosion " . My hypo-thyroid condition was not detected in the usual test

(TSH)...but, was picked up

in a free-T3 assay, (free-T4 was normal). I was already taking Synthroid

(T4)...and Cytomel (T3) was

added to the regimen. This -- because it speeds up metabolism -- could have

tipped me over the line

to full blown rosacea given that I was definitely having the flushing-blushing

stuff all along. What

I have read so far is that rosacea is associated not with hypo-throidism

(underactive), but with

hyper-thyroidism (overactive). It makes intuitive sense. My body temperature

-- while still not

" normal " -- is running a half a degree higher on average than it did prior to

the Cytomel. My TSH

test shows me to be slightly hyper-thyroid but I have no other symptoms of

hyper-thyroidism...in other

words, I need the amount of thyroid I'm taking even if I fall slightly outside

the established ranges.

Sallie

worldandi7@... wrote:

> Suzi,

>

> You were mentioned you were going to look into thyroid testing deeper. I did

> a eneral thyroid test and it was negative. But detailed tests do T3, T4, etc

> etc. What actually should be done, if thyroid indeed may shed the light on

> the condition? Has anybody looked into the steps to take?

>

>

>

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Sallie,

I had a lot of blood work done in the last 8 months to make sure

that I am not suffering from something other than this rosacea

nightmare. I am not sure of the exact tests, they are at home, and

I can look them up. But after all of them, everything, I am told, was

negative or normal. What should I look for on the blood test when I

do get home? Is there a specific doctor to see who specializes in

hyper thyroidism? I have no faith in alot of the doctors I have seen,

so I am not writing off that I may have this problem. Something is not

right with me. It is unsettling, as you can imagine.

I am constanly hot, and wake up in the middle of the night, hot,

sweaty, and red faced. I feel my temperature is very off. I get really

hot, then really cold. My house is like 65 degrees, and i have a fan

blowing. How could I be hot?! It is like I have fever, but I am not

sick!

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Deirdre

>

> > Suzi,

> >

> > You were mentioned you were going to look into thyroid testing

deeper. I did

> > a eneral thyroid test and it was negative. But detailed tests do

T3, T4, etc

> > etc. What actually should be done, if thyroid indeed may shed the

light on

> > the condition? Has anybody looked into the steps to take?

> >

> >

> >

> > --

> > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group

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> >

> > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book.

> >

> > To leave the list send an email to

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> >

> >

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Deirdre,

Endocrinology is the specialty for thyroid ...although, I was seeing my

internist (I now have an

endocrinologist after the face). A TSH test will normally pick up any thyroid

problems....but, in

those few cases (like mine) additional testing is needed. The tests that picked

mine up were " Free T4

and R3 " ....there are others. Of course, your problem may not be thyroid related

at all.

Should I ask the menopause question? The few things you mentioned would fit.

Hang in and keep plugging away. Use the internet --but be sure the sources you

use are professional

and credible -- to help you find possibilities. Books...books..books of course.

As you know and I

know too -- finding a doctor who can/will focus on your symptom set and come up

with a diagnosis is a

very tough thing. You have to do whatever you can on your own.

As a for instance I -- not my doctor -- identified and insisted on the Free

T3/T4 testing, I had

researched enough to know that this was a possibility for me...and voila...it

was a reality. Our

doctors work on the " most probable " rule. That is not irrational in these days

of voluminously

expanding knowledge in all specialties and the brave new world of " managed care "

making them run

faster for less.

Sallie

..

dklein1016@... wrote:

> Sallie,

> I had a lot of blood work done in the last 8 months to make sure

> that I am not suffering from something other than this rosacea

> nightmare. I am not sure of the exact tests, they are at home, and

> I can look them up. But after all of them, everything, I am told, was

> negative or normal. What should I look for on the blood test when I

> do get home? Is there a specific doctor to see who specializes in

> hyper thyroidism? I have no faith in alot of the doctors I have seen,

> so I am not writing off that I may have this problem. Something is not

> right with me. It is unsettling, as you can imagine.

>

> I am constanly hot, and wake up in the middle of the night, hot,

> sweaty, and red faced. I feel my temperature is very off. I get really

> hot, then really cold. My house is like 65 degrees, and i have a fan

> blowing. How could I be hot?! It is like I have fever, but I am not

> sick!

>

> Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

> Deirdre

>

>

> >

> > > Suzi,

> > >

> > > You were mentioned you were going to look into thyroid testing

> deeper. I did

> > > a eneral thyroid test and it was negative. But detailed tests do

> T3, T4, etc

> > > etc. What actually should be done, if thyroid indeed may shed the

> light on

> > > the condition? Has anybody looked into the steps to take?

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > --

> > > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group

> (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html)

> > >

> > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book.

> > >

> > > To leave the list send an email to

> rosacea-support-unsubscribe@y...

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Sallie,

So what you are saying is that hyperactive thyroid may be a cause. There is

a vast number of tests one can take on thyroid. Anything to make it narrower?

[Guest guest]

,

Well....hyperthyroidism certainly can contribute to -- if not cause-- rosacea in

suseptible people because of its metabolism effects. Dr. Nase mentions it in his

book.

There are definitive tests for thyroid available...TSH being the gold standard.

I

had to go further to pick up my hypo-thyroidism (tests for free-T3 and

free-T4)...but, I was an exception to the rule. I read somewhere recently that

98% of thyroid malfunctions can be caught by the TSH test. When the problem is

elsewhere in the chain -- in my case, it is thought to be a cell metabolism

problem -- you have to test further.

Sallie

Worldandi7@... wrote:

> Sallie,

>

> So what you are saying is that hyperactive thyroid may be a cause. There is

> a vast number of tests one can take on thyroid. Anything to make it narrower?

>

[Guest guest]

Group,

Many people refer to their thryroid problem.

Blood type O people are especially prone to it. There are many tests one can

run to identify it. I had a TSH test come back negative. My doctor (a good

one) refuses to do anything else on a more detailed level, stating that TSH

is the most sensitive test one can do.

Any other experience?

[Guest guest]

Group,

Many people refer to their thryroid problem.

Blood type O people are especially prone to it. There are many tests one can

run to identify it. I had a TSH test come back negative. My doctor (a good

one) refuses to do anything else on a more detailed level, stating that TSH

is the most sensitive test one can do.

Any other experience?

[Guest guest]

Group,

Many people refer to their thryroid problem.

Blood type O people are especially prone to it. There are many tests one can

run to identify it. I had a TSH test come back negative. My doctor (a good

one) refuses to do anything else on a more detailed level, stating that TSH

is the most sensitive test one can do.

Any other experience?

[Guest guest]

,

I have type B+ blood and I have thyroid problems. A close family

member of mine has type 0 blood and has no thyroid problems at all.

I have to say that I had very rosy cheeks all my life and developed a

explosive case of rosacea starting around the age of 14, which waxed

and waned for years.

I didn't develop symptoms of hypothyroidism until my late twenties and

was finally diagnosed with it about 4-5 years ago. I believe the T4

range (please forgive me if I'm wrong) considered normal is from 0.08

to 5.0. Many doctors are very conservative and won't prescribe

medication for you unless you clearly fall on either side of that

range. Mine was 6.5 when I was diagnosed, so I did receive meds. I

have a feeling that my reading may have been in the high 4 range for a

few years and doctors didn't prescribe anything. MD's are very

skittish in providing meds for borderline cases. (Pharmacies will give

you only a month's supply at a time.) I think there's abuse of the

meds, and even me with a full-fledged case feel like I'm being given

the third degree by my MD when I think I may need to up my dose a bit.

There's a good site at http://www.about.com where you can search under

thyroid, and get tons of information on this. I don't believe that

hypothyroidism causes rosacea and in some cases perhaps

hyperthyroidism triggers rosacea though I didn't find that to be the

case when I was diagnosed with a .001 TSH level. My skin actually

looked really good then. Anyway, if you want more info on thyroid,

you should go to the about.com site. They are quite comprehensive and

extremely informative.

Take care,

Matija

> Group,

>

> Many people refer to their thryroid problem.

> Blood type O people are especially prone to it. There are many

tests one can

> run to identify it. I had a TSH test come back negative. My doctor

(a good

> one) refuses to do anything else on a more detailed level, stating

that TSH

> is the most sensitive test one can do.

> Any other experience?

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, ! I have had TSH--I then asked for not only TSH, but T3 and

T4 THIS year; all apparently came back " normal " but I'll get the actual

numerical values tomorrow when I go in for some follow-up on other

problems, because last year's TSH (only value done) came back very HIGH

but still " normal " (like it was at the top of the " normal " for reference

values) I am going to ask for thyroid antibody (I forget the exact name

of this--I think it's thyroglobulinantibody titre...anyway, I still have

time to delve into my trusty " Nurses' Guide to Laboratory Results "

manual before Fri AM, to get the exact name!) as I need to continue to

pursue this. Thyroid problems are so common particularly in women--I

shall persist--then what? well, perhaps i need to focus on

pituitary....but I've taken meds/supplements for weight,

osteoporosis--none of these " surface topicals " (pills really) are making

any changes; my DEXA results showed further LOSS of bone density this

year...not to mention skin changes ahh well, I keep trying even though

I'm pooh-poohed by the physician " experts " and I'm just too old to care

about whether I'm laughed at--my oncologist has finally quit laughing

and starting to write NOTES about what I tell him! small victory here--I

saw him on Monday and I couldn't believe it-- " I'm taking notes about

that " Wow!

best regards, Carol

worldandi7@... wrote:

>

> Group,

>

> Many people refer to their thryroid problem.

> Blood type O people are especially prone to it. There are many tests one can

> run to identify it. I had a TSH test come back negative. My doctor (a good

> one) refuses to do anything else on a more detailed level, stating that TSH

> is the most sensitive test one can do.

> Any other experience?

>

>

> --

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>

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>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Matija and ,

I meant to ask why she believes that thyroid is in any way tied to blood

type. I have not run

across anything about that in my thyroid travels and frankly, it doesn't sound

likely. There is a lot

of unsubstantiated " information " about blood types and their medical or diet

implications meanings out

there these days.

Also...I too can only get 30 days supply..but, it is totally driven by my

insurance. They won't

authorize more than that because they want me to find it inconvient enough to

sign up for their mail

order service. I could get 90 days then. I choose (so far) to use my local

pharmacy as a show of

neighborhood-ism.

There are significant down-sides to thyroid medication if not carefully

monitored to insure that the

dose is not an overdose. Such things as osteoporosis and other un-fun

consequences are possible with

over-medicating. Taking pills is never as good (by a long shot) as having a

functioning endocrine

system.

Sallie

ruizdelvizo@... wrote:

> ,

>

> I have type B+ blood and I have thyroid problems. A close family

> member of mine has type 0 blood and has no thyroid problems at all.

>

> I have to say that I had very rosy cheeks all my life and developed a

> explosive case of rosacea starting around the age of 14, which waxed

> and waned for years.

>

> I didn't develop symptoms of hypothyroidism until my late twenties and

> was finally diagnosed with it about 4-5 years ago. I believe the T4

> range (please forgive me if I'm wrong) considered normal is from 0.08

> to 5.0. Many doctors are very conservative and won't prescribe

> medication for you unless you clearly fall on either side of that

> range. Mine was 6.5 when I was diagnosed, so I did receive meds. I

> have a feeling that my reading may have been in the high 4 range for a

> few years and doctors didn't prescribe anything. MD's are very

> skittish in providing meds for borderline cases. (Pharmacies will give

> you only a month's supply at a time.) I think there's abuse of the

> meds, and even me with a full-fledged case feel like I'm being given

> the third degree by my MD when I think I may need to up my dose a bit.

>

> There's a good site at http://www.about.com where you can search under

> thyroid, and get tons of information on this. I don't believe that

> hypothyroidism causes rosacea and in some cases perhaps

> hyperthyroidism triggers rosacea though I didn't find that to be the

> case when I was diagnosed with a .001 TSH level. My skin actually

> looked really good then. Anyway, if you want more info on thyroid,

> you should go to the about.com site. They are quite comprehensive and

> extremely informative.

> Take care,

> Matija

>

>

> > Group,

> >

> > Many people refer to their thryroid problem.

> > Blood type O people are especially prone to it. There are many

> tests one can

> > run to identify it. I had a TSH test come back negative. My doctor

> (a good

> > one) refuses to do anything else on a more detailed level, stating

> that TSH

> > is the most sensitive test one can do.

> > Any other experience?

> >

>

> --

> Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group

(http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html)

>

> See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book.

>

> To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sallie,

The type O and thyroid info is in Dr.D'Adamo's book 'Eat tight for your type "

[Guest guest]

Dear Carol & ,

There are many specialists who think that a TSH

outside of the 1-2 range can cause symptoms. There is

a really good thyroid site on the web --

thyroid.about.com.

I recommend you check it out. There are also several

good books on the subject.

The website addresses several issues that I found

interesting... interplay of thyroid antibodies and soy

foods... thyroid and wheat sensitivity... etc.

I have definitely felt symptomns in the past year or

two. Have had some discussion with my doctor. TSH has

crept up from 1-2 range to 3. Not a real biggie at

this time. I'm addressing it with yoga postures that

include " chin lock " , which stimulates the thyroid --

bridge pose and shoulder stand. You'll find

information on that on the website, too.

Suzi

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Sallie,

I could not agree more. Actually, I read the book when Suzi mentioned it in

oneof her posts (that's why I went through the exercise of finding out my

blood type, which I did not know). I am NOT taking his theory for granted at

all. More than that, my 'Dr'' is more of carelessness (I should pay

attention) than misunderstanding. 'Dr' can also stand for 'Ph.D.' ,

absolutely right. D'Adamo is definitely not an MD.

I stand corrected.

As I tried to say - perhaps, a desire to try and apply any concept is

resulting from the attempt to go from the unknown to the known. If you know

the nature of the beast, you can at least fight it.

Thank you for alerting me to my slips and for the article. Certainly for all

the information sharing

I would like to know if anybody addressed thyroid problems through

accupuncture???

[Guest guest]

,

For one rebuttal of blood-type theory written by a nutrition-interested M.D.,

please see

http://www.vegsource.com/klaper/diet.htm

An excerpt from the article is included below that underscores the basic problem

with all alternative theories that are published. The doctor addresses

D'Adamo's

specific claims also.

" If one is going to make a statement like that - and publish it in a book

destined for the New York Times bestseller list and intended to change the

eating

habits of a nation – I believe the author is obligated to present solid

scientific evidence of

supporting their assertions, which D'Adamo repeatedly fails to do. (An example

of

an author who presents credible proof is Dean Ornish, M.D., who published in his

book the " before and after " photographs of X-rays demonstrating increased blood

flow through arteries which had opened more widely after patients had

participated in his diet and lifestyle program.) "

D'Adamo may be sincere (or not)....but, sincerity alone doesn't make for good

science. As an example, Dr. Nase (Phd) is sincere I am sure...AND, he backs up

his information with real science from real scientists.

You may notice that I do not call D'Adamo " Dr. D'Adamo " . I think many people

assume that the title " Dr. " means MD. and D'Adamo is not an MD. MDs too can be

less than reliable, but having an MD behind your name generally implies a

certain

rigor in personal discipline and education.

Sallie

Worldandi7@... wrote:

> Sallie,

>

> The type O and thyroid info is in Dr.D'Adamo's book 'Eat tight for your type "

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Suzi

As a nurse in a former life, I agree...there are just too many--females

in particular--who have " normal " thyroids but have symptoms (mostly) of

an underfunctioning thyroid rather than hyper (some of those too!)

Anyway, I'll look up the site, as I think yoga is a wonderful natural

treatment for many things that tend to " ail " us--from bad backs, aging,

anxiety, thyroids!

my best to you,

Carol

Suzi LeBaron wrote:

>

> Dear Carol & ,

>

> There are many specialists who think that a TSH

> outside of the 1-2 range can cause symptoms. There is

> a really good thyroid site on the web --

> thyroid.about.com.

>

> I recommend you check it out. There are also several

> good books on the subject.

>

> The website addresses several issues that I found

> interesting... interplay of thyroid antibodies and soy

> foods... thyroid and wheat sensitivity... etc.

>

> I have definitely felt symptomns in the past year or

> two. Have had some discussion with my doctor. TSH has

> crept up from 1-2 range to 3. Not a real biggie at

> this time. I'm addressing it with yoga postures that

> include " chin lock " , which stimulates the thyroid --

> bridge pose and shoulder stand. You'll find

> information on that on the website, too.

>

> Suzi

>

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[Guest guest]

Interference with thyroid hormone is often an underlying cause of

hypothyroidism, which, in turn, is

responsible for more than 100 different symptoms. There are many

undesirable effects which include

weight gain and fatigue that cannot be controlled by diet or

exercise.*

Commonly observed symptoms of Hypothyroidism include:

Fatigue

Weight Gain

Dry Skin

Constipation

Intolerance to Cold/Heat

Muscle Weakness

Indigestion

Memory Loss

Menstrual Disorders

Infertility

Sleep Disorders

Swelling of Hands, Feet, Eyelids

Loss of Hair

Heart Palpitation

Premenstrual Syndrome

Emotional Instability

Unopposed estrogen (estrogen dominance) can interfere with thyroid

hormone activity and is often a

primary underlying cause of thyroid dysfunction.

Because estrogen and thyroid hormone have opposing actions (probably

at the thyroid hormone receptor

level) unopposed Estrogen will prevent the thyroid hormone from

" completing its mission, " resulting in

" hypothyroid symptoms. " This excess estrogen is often responsible

for the symptoms of Hypothyroidism,

despite normal serum levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

Natural Progesterone, however, re-directs the activity of estrogen by

increasing the sensitivity of estrogen

receptors and, most importantly, inhibits many of unopposed

estrogen's undesirable side-effects, which

includes interference with thyroid hormone activity.

Most women who are plagued by the symptoms of hypothyroidism have

found that thyroid function has

been normalized within a few weeks of using a properly formulated

Natural Progesterone

Cream, in conjunction with proven Dietary-Lifestyle modifications.

Because natural progesterone most often has a normalizing effect on a

sluggish thyroid, the use of thyroid

medication may over-stimulate the thyroid gland. Consult your health

care professional if you are taking

prescription thyroid medication.

In addition to a properly formulated Natural Progesterone Cream, many

informed women have

found that supplementing with ten kelp tablets per day has a

nourishing effect on thyroid function.

I got this from a site that sells natural progesterone cream, but I

have also read it in some books. Maybe this can help some of you who

are having thyroid issues.

[Guest guest]

Excellent information. One has to havr the right diagnosis before knowing

what remedy to use, and that seems to be the hardest part.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

" Mands " ,

Can you please provide the web site address?

Thanks...Sallie

mands@... wrote:

> Interference with thyroid hormone is often an underlying cause of

> hypothyroidism, which, in turn, is

> responsible for more than 100 different symptoms. There are many

> undesirable effects which include

> weight gain and fatigue that cannot be controlled by diet or

> exercise.*

>

> Commonly observed symptoms of Hypothyroidism include:

>

> Fatigue

> Weight Gain

> Dry Skin

> Constipation

> Intolerance to Cold/Heat

> Muscle Weakness

> Indigestion

> Memory Loss

> Menstrual Disorders

> Infertility

> Sleep Disorders

> Swelling of Hands, Feet, Eyelids

> Loss of Hair

> Heart Palpitation

> Premenstrual Syndrome

> Emotional Instability

>

> Unopposed estrogen (estrogen dominance) can interfere with thyroid

> hormone activity and is often a

> primary underlying cause of thyroid dysfunction.

>

> Because estrogen and thyroid hormone have opposing actions (probably

> at the thyroid hormone receptor

> level) unopposed Estrogen will prevent the thyroid hormone from

> " completing its mission, " resulting in

> " hypothyroid symptoms. " This excess estrogen is often responsible

> for the symptoms of Hypothyroidism,

> despite normal serum levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

>

> Natural Progesterone, however, re-directs the activity of estrogen by

> increasing the sensitivity of estrogen

> receptors and, most importantly, inhibits many of unopposed

> estrogen's undesirable side-effects, which

> includes interference with thyroid hormone activity.

>

> Most women who are plagued by the symptoms of hypothyroidism have

> found that thyroid function has

> been normalized within a few weeks of using a properly formulated

> Natural Progesterone

> Cream, in conjunction with proven Dietary-Lifestyle modifications.

>

> Because natural progesterone most often has a normalizing effect on a

> sluggish thyroid, the use of thyroid

> medication may over-stimulate the thyroid gland. Consult your health

> care professional if you are taking

> prescription thyroid medication.

>

> In addition to a properly formulated Natural Progesterone Cream, many

> informed women have

> found that supplementing with ten kelp tablets per day has a

> nourishing effect on thyroid function.

>

> I got this from a site that sells natural progesterone cream, but I

> have also read it in some books. Maybe this can help some of you who

> are having thyroid issues.

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi:

My thyroid shut down 2 1/2 years ago (along with most of my

other body parts LOL).

Tina

winphal@...

--- Kit dancingwitchny@...> wrote:

> >I'm wondering, which of you have thyroid problems in

> addition to your

> >fibromyalgia? I have been tested for the

> Auto-antibodies for thyroid

> >disease and mine are high, but my thyroid tests always

> come back within

> >normal limits. Having the auto-antibodies shows I have

> the potential

> >for thyroid (I have two out of three sisters with

> thyroid disease). It

> >would make sense since I have such horrible fatigue.

>

> My mom has a history of thyroid problems (underactive)

> but mine too have

> always come back within normal levels... Hmmm

>

> Kit

>

>

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Hi:

My thyroid shut down 2 1/2 years ago (along with most of my

other body parts LOL).

Tina

winphal@...

--- Kit dancingwitchny@...> wrote:

> >I'm wondering, which of you have thyroid problems in

> addition to your

> >fibromyalgia? I have been tested for the

> Auto-antibodies for thyroid

> >disease and mine are high, but my thyroid tests always

> come back within

> >normal limits. Having the auto-antibodies shows I have

> the potential

> >for thyroid (I have two out of three sisters with

> thyroid disease). It

> >would make sense since I have such horrible fatigue.

>

> My mom has a history of thyroid problems (underactive)

> but mine too have

> always come back within normal levels... Hmmm

>

> Kit

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Did he test you for thyroid disease? Did he do a thyroid

auto-antibodies test? If so, did he levels come out hight?

My sister was tested this way - the normal tests for thyroid came back

with normal levels. The Thyroid auto-antibodies came back high and he

put her on Synthroid (I think, I'm not positive) a thyroid medication.

She felt better afterwards. She suggested to me that I ask the doctor

for this test. I had this test, levels were high but my rheumy (and a

few other doctors I asked) would not treat me the same way my sister's

doctor treated her (she lives in CA, I live in Chicago area). My doc

said it would just damage my thyroid if he gave me the med.

My doc does test me on a regular basis (about every 6 month) because he

said the high thyroid auto-antibodies test says I have the potential for

having thyroid disease, but the other tests always come back normal.

I'd like to know more of why your doctor put you on that med.

Thanks.

Cathy

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I took cytomel for awhile and had a reaction to it so they had to discontunue

it!! I am only taking synthyroid right now!! Heck I didn't know there was a T3

and a T4 on thyroid till the doctor who discovered Fibro/CFS. Add I had it

checked several times before her!! shirley