Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Hi Everybody: I had to respond to this e-mail as I tend to agree with the hyperthyroidism theory connection with cea (at least for some of us). Because I have hypertyroidisim and take synthroid to correct it. Right now, my doctors says that my thyroid is " very happy " and that the dosage of synthroid is the right one for me. Hopefully, along with the Vbeam treatments I'm going through now will help my cea. I go in for my 2nd treatment on Sept. 2nd and hoping that it goes as well as the 1st one did. By the way, my face survived Hawaii and I was very good keeping up with using sunscreen, a big brimmed hat, etc. Barb Sondheimer __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Hi Everybody: I had to respond to this e-mail as I tend to agree with the hyperthyroidism theory connection with cea (at least for some of us). Because I have hypertyroidisim and take synthroid to correct it. Right now, my doctors says that my thyroid is " very happy " and that the dosage of synthroid is the right one for me. Hopefully, along with the Vbeam treatments I'm going through now will help my cea. I go in for my 2nd treatment on Sept. 2nd and hoping that it goes as well as the 1st one did. By the way, my face survived Hawaii and I was very good keeping up with using sunscreen, a big brimmed hat, etc. Barb Sondheimer __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Barbara, I think you have hypothyroidism if you take Synthroid. If you were hyperthyroid and taking Synthroid (which is an artificial form of the thyroid hormone) it would not be the appropriate medication. I'm usually hypothyroid, but last year my ex-endocrinologist didn't check my levels like he was supposed to, and I wound up with an extremely low TSH level, indicating hyperthyroidism. During that time I had the shakes, felt really warm all the time, and felt horribly dizzy. My rosacea stayed the same. It didn't get any worse for me. I've also been on the other side of the fence where I've had a much higher than normal TSH level while on thyroid medication, and had the symptoms of that come up (feeling cold, fatigued, etc.). There was no change in my rosacea at all then either. Maybe being hyperthyroid may effect other people's rosacea, but it didn't hurt or help mine at all. Take care, Matija > Hi Everybody: > > I had to respond to this e-mail as I tend to agree > with the hyperthyroidism theory connection with > cea (at least for some of us). Because I have > hypertyroidisim and take synthroid to correct it. > > Right now, my doctors says that my thyroid is " very > happy " and that the dosage of synthroid is the right > one for me. Hopefully, along with the Vbeam > treatments I'm going through now will help my cea. > I go in for my 2nd treatment on Sept. 2nd and hoping > that it goes as well as the 1st one did. > > By the way, my face survived Hawaii and I was very > good keeping up with using sunscreen, a big brimmed > hat, etc. > > Barb Sondheimer > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Barbara, A small amendment to your note...hyper-thyroidism is too much thyroid hormone. Hypo-thyroidism is too little for which Synthroid is prescribed. But, your statement that rosacea is associated with hyper-thyroidsim is right as far as I have gleaned. Thyroid hormone stimulates metabolism...hence body temperature increases which if too much (or in my case, OK for most of my body, but too much for my face!!) can I gather trigger or worsen rosacea. Sallie Barbara Sondheimer wrote: > Hi Everybody: > > I had to respond to this e-mail as I tend to agree > with the hyperthyroidism theory connection with > cea (at least for some of us). Because I have > hypertyroidisim and take synthroid to correct it. > > Right now, my doctors says that my thyroid is " very > happy " and that the dosage of synthroid is the right > one for me. Hopefully, along with the Vbeam > treatments I'm going through now will help my cea. > I go in for my 2nd treatment on Sept. 2nd and hoping > that it goes as well as the 1st one did. > > By the way, my face survived Hawaii and I was very > good keeping up with using sunscreen, a big brimmed > hat, etc. > > Barb Sondheimer > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Hi all. Some of the symptoms of my hyperthyroidism were: Fast heart rate Trembling hands Weight loss Palpitations Heat intolerance Nervousness Insomnia Fatigue Also, I am perscribed a VERY low dose of Levothroid which is a generic for synthroid. To be more precise, 0.088MG. Perhaps this is why there is a little bit of confusion of whether or not I have a hyper- or hypo- active thyroid. My doctor did state that my thyroid IS hyperactive. My hyperactive thyroid was diagnosed when I was a little girl which was eventually controlled through medication. When I experience the weight loss when I was little before my parents knews anything, they thought they were going to lose me because my weight went down so low. Then they found out I had a hyperactive thyroid. It resurfed before my wedding 10 years ago (because of all the stress? LOL). I had the radio active iodine thing done to it but again it came back because the dose of the iodine was too low. Now I'm taking the synthroid. Hope this helps to clear things up as to whether or not my thyroid is hyper- or hypo-. Barb S. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 Barbara, Well...now I am completely confused. Can you tell me what the rational is for adding T4 (Levothyroid, Synthroid, etc.) to your regime when you are producing too much thyroid hormone as it is? " Coals to Newcastle " it would seem.... only not as benign. Sallie Barbara Sondheimer wrote: > Hi all. > > Some of the symptoms of my hyperthyroidism were: > > Fast heart rate > Trembling hands > Weight loss > Palpitations > Heat intolerance > Nervousness > Insomnia > Fatigue > > Also, I am perscribed a VERY low dose of Levothroid > which is a generic for synthroid. To be more precise, > 0.088MG. Perhaps this is why there is a little bit of > confusion of whether or not I have a hyper- or hypo- > active thyroid. My doctor did state that my thyroid > IS hyperactive. > > My hyperactive thyroid was diagnosed when I was a > little girl which was eventually controlled through > medication. When I experience the weight loss when I > was little before my parents knews anything, they > thought they were going to lose me because my weight > went down so low. Then they found out I had a > hyperactive thyroid. > > It resurfed before my wedding 10 years ago (because of > all the stress? LOL). I had the radio active iodine > thing done to it but again it came back because the > dose of the iodine was too low. Now I'm taking the > synthroid. > > Hope this helps to clear things up as to whether or > not my thyroid is hyper- or hypo-. > > Barb S. > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 Hi Sallie: You know something? I'm not sure what the rational is myself is of why my doctors had always prescribed Synthroid for me. I just never really questioned it myself. Mainly because when I took the medication, it helped me. Now that I've got the computer and internet and that I'm older, I've done more research on things like my cea. Now, I'll ask my doctor the next time I see her why she prescribed the Synthroid for me. I'll also see if I can find anything on the internet because I do agree with you that it seems strange that they would prescribe this for me. If anyone could shed like on any of this, I'd like to hear from you and so would the group. Thanks all. Barb S. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 Dear Group: I think there is some misconception about hyper vs hypothyroid. You only take synthyroid for a hypothyroid disorder. > Hi all. > > Some of the symptoms of my hyperthyroidism were: > > Fast heart rate > Trembling hands > Weight loss > Palpitations > Heat intolerance > Nervousness > Insomnia > Fatigue > > > Also, I am perscribed a VERY low dose of Levothroid > which is a generic for synthroid. To be more precise, > 0.088MG. Perhaps this is why there is a little bit of > confusion of whether or not I have a hyper- or hypo- > active thyroid. My doctor did state that my thyroid > IS hyperactive. > > My hyperactive thyroid was diagnosed when I was a > little girl which was eventually controlled through > medication. When I experience the weight loss when I > was little before my parents knews anything, they > thought they were going to lose me because my weight > went down so low. Then they found out I had a > hyperactive thyroid. > > It resurfed before my wedding 10 years ago (because of > all the stress? LOL). I had the radio active iodine > thing done to it but again it came back because the > dose of the iodine was too low. Now I'm taking the > synthroid. > > Hope this helps to clear things up as to whether or > not my thyroid is hyper- or hypo-. > > > Barb S. > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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