just diagnosed

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

Not to scare you, but this is the same thing that my father had, and they

diagnosed him with Esophageal cancer. (It started with him going to the doctor

because of swallowing problems ; indeed his esophagus was narrowed).

Now I think that it was probably candida. Unfortunately he passed away last

year, and that's when I found this list. Either it was 100% candida, or the

candida caused the esophageal lining to change into cancer... they also found

cancer in the lymph nodes, eventually it spread to his liver and intestines (but

again, it sounds *so much* like candida)....

I and my sister also have similar problems (not only the typical candida things

but also esophageal problems), so we had an endoscopy done at the hospital.

Nothing came up for me, but for my sister they said she had Barrett's Esophagus,

which is that the cells exhibit a change in the structure, with a small chance

of turning into cancer. I would recommend getting and endoscopy done first.

(Is that what you mean by EGD?)

Since then, we have been treating ourselves for candida, using a variety of

different means. It's getting better. My only recommendation is get rid of the

candida, get rid of the cause of the problem (e.g. mercury toxicity, clogged

liver, etc).. otherwise it can get worse. My dad had had acid reflux for over

30 years.. perhaps if we had figured this out 10 years ago it wouldn't have

ended like this. So take care of it now!

Regards

Asli

--- jh3310trb <jh3310trb@...> wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone out there has had experience with

> candidiasis

> of the esophagus. I had to have an EGD with dilitation a few days

> ago

> and my Dr found two areas of candiasis in my esophagus. I had been

> having some trouble swallowing but that was from a narrowing of my

> esophagus towards the entrance of my stomach. I've only know that

> this

> shows up in AIDS patients. I have not been tested since 2000 but I

> am

> married and should should get another one done. My Dr put me on

> clotrimazole 10mg 4 tablets a day. I want to try the ThreeLac

> because

> I believe my whole family has a problem. I did the saliva test on my

> husband and one of my sons. We need help!

>

[Guest guest]

you will feel much better with the med, although I am no fan of T4 alone.

Educate yourself.

Gracia

> Hi.. I just found the chat site. I was just recently diagnoses with

> hypothyroidism. I have no symptoms except a swollen neck. I was

> prescbibed pills ,Levoxyl, which I just can't bring myself to take. I

> don't trust doctors. I have tryed something from the health food store

> but after 2 months my neck has not gotten smaller. Is there anyone who

> can share their experience with me? This is very scarey!!! Thank you..

> airelle

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Levoxyl a synthetic (man-made) version of the

principle thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4), that is

made and released by the thyroid gland.Levoxyl is

approved to treat hypothyroidism.There is nothing

sinister about the drug and its only a replacement for

the hormone your body requres but does not produce

anymore.

Puneet

--- airelle_b <airelle_b@...> wrote:

> Hi.. I just found the chat site. I was just recently

> diagnoses with

> hypothyroidism. I have no symptoms except a swollen

> neck. I was

> prescbibed pills ,Levoxyl, which I just can't bring

> myself to take. I

> don't trust doctors. I have tryed something from the

> health food store

> but after 2 months my neck has not gotten smaller.

> Is there anyone who

> can share their experience with me? This is very

> scarey!!! Thank you..

> airelle

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[Guest guest]

do yourself a favor and purchase LIVING WELL WITH

HYPOTHYROIDISM -- although it was published a few years ago --

it remain 'current' and 'ahead' of some medical and, perhaps, all

vita-homeopathic based remedies. if you lived in a '3rd world'

country you could be forgiven for your naturalist outburst.

if 1;10 women have the disease and it is incontrovertably linked to

a spot-on solution of thyroid replacement therapy (since 1912, ak

Hashimoto's' your urge to discount 100 yrs of medical evidence because

yoyou do not want to take rx drug should be re - examined. i'm vegi-

vegan and there is no adequate natural remedy. hypothyroidism un-

treated results in coma/death. read. don't just emote. diagnosis

is the time to self-educate not self-treat.

dont' reply, i've been battling this for soo long, i'll have no

patience with your uninformed reply. read, read, read ... let go of

biases and get healthy.

67Ihypothyroidism , " airelle_b " <airelle_b@y...> wrote:

>

> Hi.. I just found the chat site. I was just recently diagnoses with

> hypothyroidism. I have no symptoms except a swollen neck. I was

> prescbibed pills ,Levoxyl, which I just can't bring myself to take. I

> don't trust doctors. I have tryed something from the health food store

> but after 2 months my neck has not gotten smaller. Is there anyone who

> can share their experience with me? This is very scarey!!! Thank you..

> airelle

[Guest guest]

Don't play around with your thyriod!! It affects so much of how you

feel and how you will feel down the road. Without treatment, you could

also bring on some other disorders - your thyriod is inflammed -

attacking itself, that is why your neck is swollen. You don't realize

the damage that it can do to other organs, get treated. You need to

start on medication, and get rechecked in 6 weeks, to see how well

its doing. DO NOT MESS AROUND with THIS GLAND!!!!

I also recommend a book that came out this year, Thyriod Power.

In hypothyroidism , " goneweekends "

<goneweekends@y...> wrote:

>

> do yourself a favor and purchase LIVING WELL WITH

> HYPOTHYROIDISM -- although it was published a few years

ago --

> it remain 'current' and 'ahead' of some medical and, perhaps, all

> vita-homeopathic based remedies. if you lived in a '3rd world'

> country you could be forgiven for your naturalist

outburst.

> if 1;10 women have the disease and it is incontrovertably linked

to

> a spot-on solution of thyroid replacement therapy (since 1912,

ak

> Hashimoto's' your urge to discount 100 yrs of medical evidence

because

> yoyou do not want to take rx drug should be re - examined. i'm

vegi-

> vegan and there is no adequate natural remedy. hypothyroidism un-

> treated results in coma/death. read. don't just emote.

diagnosis

> is the time to self-educate not self-treat.

>

> dont' reply, i've been battling this for soo long, i'll have

no

> patience with your uninformed reply. read, read, read ... let go

of

> biases and get healthy.

>

> 67Ihypothyroidism , " airelle_b " <airelle_b@y...>

wrote:

> >

> > Hi.. I just found the chat site. I was just recently diagnoses

with

> > hypothyroidism. I have no symptoms except a swollen neck. I was

> > prescbibed pills ,Levoxyl, which I just can't bring myself to

take. I

> > don't trust doctors. I have tryed something from the health food

store

> > but after 2 months my neck has not gotten smaller. Is there

anyone who

> > can share their experience with me? This is very scarey!!! Thank

you..

> > airelle

>

[Guest guest]

They are right Airelle, take the medicine and then look for alternatives, if

you search while not getting treatment you will do damage to your self some

of it irreversable.

Still taking levothyroxin after ten years, I asked my dr what would happen

if i get off she said I would be okay for a month or two then symptoms would

return. I am interested in hearing from persons who have taken allopathic meds

as long as I have for hypothyroid and then switched to herbs. Is there

anyone out there like that?

[Guest guest]

Read. Read. Read. And read again. You need to address this issue and

not dismiss. It'll cause WAY more symptoms than swollen neck if it's

left untreated. You may want to look up a doctor that may be in your

area that you can learn to trust. I'm now battling WAY WAY more

symptoms a few years after...swollen neck was my first symptom that

went untreated. Just don't ignore this. There are a lot of people that

have good information on these boards, online and through books (Like

SHomon's).

Please take care of yourself.

K

> > >

> > > Hi.. I just found the chat site. I was just recently diagnoses

> with

> > > hypothyroidism. I have no symptoms except a swollen neck. I was

> > > prescbibed pills ,Levoxyl, which I just can't bring myself to

> take. I

> > > don't trust doctors. I have tryed something from the health food

> store

> > > but after 2 months my neck has not gotten smaller. Is there

> anyone who

> > > can share their experience with me? This is very scarey!!! Thank

> you..

> > > airelle

> >

>

[Guest guest]

what are you dx'd with Chris? on what basis? Do you have any actual

symptoms apart from your imagined ones?

What does your doc want you to do?

Kerry

just diagnosed

Hi, I have just been diagnosed and am awaiting the results of a 2nd

blood test to confirm. I went in for a routine physical before setting

out in one month to ride my bicycle across southern states to Georgia

where I plan on transferring from my bicycle to walking on the

appalachian trail all the way to Maine. Now I am scared and confused.

I haven't exhibited any of the symptoms but now I can't sleep and am

imagining that I have a good share of them. How accurate is this blood

test and will this condition if I have it put an end to my long

distance trekking? These trips are such an integral part of my life and

I am really concerned. OK, scared is a better word... Any

encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, chris

[Guest guest]

Puneet,

You wrote:

> Dont worry..HypoT is not considered a major/life threatning

> condition. ...

True, as long as it is treated. Untreated, it leads to myxedema coma and

death. Undertreated, it creates increased risk of a long list of

problems, including diabetes, arteriosclerosis, and stroke. Extremes of

exercise or environmental challenge could provoke related problems. I

would suggest a period of moderation in outdoor adventures until you are

confident the condition is under your control. Then have at it again.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

of course..

Chuck B <gumboyaya@...> wrote: Puneet,

You wrote:

> Dont worry..HypoT is not considered a major/life threatning

> condition. ...

True, as long as it is treated. Untreated, it leads to myxedema coma and

death. Undertreated, it creates increased risk of a long list of

problems, including diabetes, arteriosclerosis, and stroke. Extremes of

exercise or environmental challenge could provoke related problems. I

would suggest a period of moderation in outdoor adventures until you are

confident the condition is under your control. Then have at it again.

Chuck

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[Guest guest]

Hi Joe.

You seen to have similar syptoms to me, and the same sentiments on

the medical profession. I hate going to the doctors, and hate

taking any medication with avengance. I too was extremely active

and was regularly playing football (the beautiful game) up until I

was 42. (4 years ago) I too am going to have to change my mindset

and get the treatment I need although living in the UK I don't have

the added stress or burdon of paying for my medication. Enbrel will

cost the NHS £10000 a year which would be way beyond my financial

constraints. I hope you get as much out of this group as I do.

Ian.

>

> Hi,

> I'm a 30 guy that was just diagnosed with PA. I've had the pain

for

> quite a while but I'm not much for doctors so never went to one

find

> out what the pain is all about. I assumed most of the pain was

work

> related (rep. stress) because I own a screenprinting business.

> Obviously now I'm rethinking my adversity to doctors. My

> rheumatologist started me on a normal nsaid but since I let it go

> like this he said I would most likely be put on Methotrexate in a

> couple weeks. The pain is pretty bad in my wrists fingers,, hips,

> knees, and ankles, making it hard to do things like button buttons

and

> play my guitar and play golf and play with my little girls. I'm

kind

> of bummed because I'm an outdoor guy that likes adventures but

I've

> kind of gotten used to not being able to do that kind of stuff.

> The thing I can't stop worrying about is something I realize

should be

> the last thing on my mind.

> Owning my business means that my health care isn't the greatest.

the

> only way I can afford the premiums is to have a $15000 ded. so I

will

> be paying out of pocket for everything. Is this medication I will

be

> taking and the doctors visits going to finacially hit hard? It is

> important because I am the provider of my family and I don't want

to

> put that type of burden on my family. They don't deserve that. I

> hope someone can give me a little heads up.

>

> Thanks,

> Joe

>

[Guest guest]

well I dont know what part of the country you are from but there is a

pharmacy in waltham ,massachusetts that offers a flat rate on many regular

medications. it is called johnsons pharmacy . you could call them . maybe they

would

fill mail order for you . i dont know . maybe you can find them on the

internet . I'm sorry but I dont know their internet address .I will try to

find it

cathy from ma

[Guest guest]

Hi Joe,

Just read your posting and was curious to your profession and it's

possible link to PA. I can't comment on the medication costs. Things

are a little different here in Canada and my company, which is

US-based, has a pretty decent insurance plan. I am taking

Sulfasalazine and Naproxen which is helping a little but I am ready to

try something different such as biologics. (I need to research this

with my doctor). The Neproxen helps with the acute affects.

I am Jay, 40, and I too have been diagnosed with PA in the last year.

I spent many years in the screen printing business. I also am an avid

golfer and I play bass guitar on the side(even play clubs/bars too -

thank heavens my left hand is still fairly good, my right index finger

has PA in all 3 joints, thus I need to play with a pick).

I have been out of screen printing for just about 10 years (was in it

for 7) but I did have some other issues with auto-immune type problems

over the years - otherwise very healthy, no family history of these

sorts of things. One of these other problems was called Alocpecia

Areata (small spot on scalp/beard that is completely hairless). At

that time (1996) I did everything in my power to get out of the screen

printing business as I thought this was a major contributor due to the

constant exposure to harsh chemicals(inks/thinners) through the

hands/lungs. One of the other guys I worked with was in the business

25 years and he had a kidney removed which he thought was linked to

the chemical exposure.(scary stuff). I also now have an irregular

heartbeat which the doctor says this type of IR is not a problem. Now

I sit behind a computer in the telecom industry as a lead engineer.

I do believe that this disease is somehow linked exposure of certain

environmental things, but of course other factors as well.

I also have wicked allergies to ragweed, and the summer before the PA

flared-up, I agreed to a series of 6 injections which were heralded as

a breakthrough allergy serum. The ragweed allergies have subsided

considerably.

My PA started in one of my little toes, then upper spine near neck,

then a couple fingers, and left knee / left hip. I feel like I have

aged 30 years in two!

I am glad these forums are available to talk to others such as yourself.

Thanks...

>

> Hi,

> I'm a 30 guy that was just diagnosed with PA. I've had the pain for

> quite a while but I'm not much for doctors so never went to one find

> out what the pain is all about. I assumed most of the pain was work

> related (rep. stress) because I own a screenprinting business.

> Obviously now I'm rethinking my adversity to doctors. My

> rheumatologist started me on a normal nsaid but since I let it go

> like this he said I would most likely be put on Methotrexate in a

> couple weeks. The pain is pretty bad in my wrists fingers,, hips,

> knees, and ankles, making it hard to do things like button buttons and

> play my guitar and play golf and play with my little girls. I'm kind

> of bummed because I'm an outdoor guy that likes adventures but I've

> kind of gotten used to not being able to do that kind of stuff.

> The thing I can't stop worrying about is something I realize should be

> the last thing on my mind.

> Owning my business means that my health care isn't the greatest. the

> only way I can afford the premiums is to have a $15000 ded. so I will

> be paying out of pocket for everything. Is this medication I will be

> taking and the doctors visits going to finacially hit hard? It is

> important because I am the provider of my family and I don't want to

> put that type of burden on my family. They don't deserve that. I

> hope someone can give me a little heads up.

>

> Thanks,

> Joe

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Joe

Sorry you're a member of the PA club, but glad you are here... I was

put on methotrexate last december. I asked for shots as I take way too

many pills as it is for other stuff. The injectable MTX is very cheap,

like $20/mo. For me it didn't get rid of all pain, but it certainly

took away the worst %40 that was keeping me awake at night.

If you need to go on enbrel at some point, the enbrel website lists

information on Enliven Services, which helps enbrel patients in a

number of ways, including possible partial / complete subsidy. You

don't have to go there yet, so don't worry, there are options

available for you.

Good luck, you'll be in my thoughts... -

[Guest guest]

Gayla I found out the more I ate(right foods)the more weight I lost about 50

lbs.In 4months of course during this I lost my husband of 30 years so that could

be some of it.I am still losing my hair you can't tell it just when I wash it or

brush it

Hope this helps you

Just diagnosed

Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last week.

I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I am

on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gayla

[Guest guest]

I agree with , diet is key and if you are unsure of a healthy diet then best

to seek the advice of a good nutritionist. My theory on food is......if you

have to eat meat, make sure it's organic (I choose to stay away completely but I

will cook it for my husband), stay real low to none at all on the dairy (organic

ofcourse) and add more fruits and veggies. Low sugar, more fiber, lentils,

chick peas, falafel, etc.. It will make a difference, oh and stay off the scale

for a while, nothing happens over night. :0)

mary adams <meadams@...> wrote: Gayla I found out the more I ate(right

foods)the more weight I lost about 50 lbs.In 4months of course during this I

lost my husband of 30 years so that could be some of it.I am still losing my

hair you can't tell it just when I wash it or brush it

Hope this helps you

Just diagnosed

Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last week.

I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I am

on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gayla

[Guest guest]

Thank You and both! I started probably like a lot of people trying to lose

weight in January. I had lost 10 lbs and that was it!!! So I tried working out

twice a day and continued to watch what I ate and nothing was happenning. Well,

then I started getting a pain in my right breast and noticed I was producing

milk! Then I also

started to notice the amount of hair that came out when I brushed it. So then

I decided to go see my doctor. And here I am! Now I need to get back into my

routine and try this weight loss thing again.

Stanziale <massageme429@...> wrote:

I agree with , diet is key and if you are unsure of a healthy diet then

best to seek the advice of a good nutritionist. My theory on food is......if

you have to eat meat, make sure it's organic (I choose to stay away completely

but I will cook it for my husband), stay real low to none at all on the dairy

(organic ofcourse) and add more fruits and veggies. Low sugar, more fiber,

lentils, chick peas, falafel, etc.. It will make a difference, oh and stay off

the scale for a while, nothing happens over night. :0)

mary adams <meadams@...> wrote: Gayla I found out the more I ate(right

foods)the more weight I lost about 50 lbs.In 4months of course during this I

lost my husband of 30 years so that could be some of it.I am still losing my

hair you can't tell it just when I wash it or brush it

Hope this helps you

Just diagnosed

Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last week.

I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I am

on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gayla

[Guest guest]

I'm sure you have heard of Curves for Women fitness center, right? Well, when I

lived in NY I used to manage one and for 4 yrs. I watched women of all sizes,

ages, and with different conditions drop inches, it is amazing. If you know

someone who goes there and they tell you it doesn't work it is because they are

not putting in the effort they need to. It is similar to swimming, the faster

you swim the more results you will see, same concept. All the machines are

filled with fluid so you need to pump the fluid as fast as you can for only 30

seconds and then move on to the next station. Trust me, watching these women

was amazing and it works. I did that workout for 3 months and dropped 2 pants

size, I did it for yrs. Now, I run, ride my bike and do yoga, but yes the key

truly is a healthy diet. I just did a shot of wheatgrass and I like to put

chlorophyll in my water, they are both good for many things, thyroid included.

Good luck. -

Gayla <getwickedme@...> wrote: Thank You and both! I started

probably like a lot of people trying to lose weight in January. I had lost 10

lbs and that was it!!! So I tried working out twice a day and continued to

watch what I ate and nothing was happenning. Well, then I started getting a

pain in my right breast and noticed I was producing milk! Then I also

started to notice the amount of hair that came out when I brushed it. So then

I decided to go see my doctor. And here I am! Now I need to get back into my

routine and try this weight loss thing again.

Stanziale <massageme429@...> wrote:

I agree with , diet is key and if you are unsure of a healthy diet then

best to seek the advice of a good nutritionist. My theory on food is......if

you have to eat meat, make sure it's organic (I choose to stay away completely

but I will cook it for my husband), stay real low to none at all on the dairy

(organic ofcourse) and add more fruits and veggies. Low sugar, more fiber,

lentils, chick peas, falafel, etc.. It will make a difference, oh and stay off

the scale for a while, nothing happens over night. :0)

mary adams <meadams@...> wrote: Gayla I found out the more I ate(right

foods)the more weight I lost about 50 lbs.In 4months of course during this I

lost my husband of 30 years so that could be some of it.I am still losing my

hair you can't tell it just when I wash it or brush it

Hope this helps you

Just diagnosed

Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last week.

I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I am

on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gayla

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

What foods did you eat? We'd all love to hear!

Blessings,

mary adams <meadams@...> wrote:

Gayla I found out the more I ate(right foods)the more weight I lost about 50

lbs.In 4months of course during this I lost my husband of 30 years so that could

be some of it.I am still losing my hair you can't tell it just when I wash it or

brush it

Hope this helps you

Just diagnosed

Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last week.

I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I am

on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gayla

[Guest guest]

I use to go to Curves after my first child. I just thought I would save my

money and workout at home. It was working for a while and then it stopped and

other things started. But now that I know what it is I need to get back into my

routine.

Stanziale <massageme429@...> wrote: I'm sure you have heard of

Curves for Women fitness center, right? Well, when I lived in NY I used to

manage one and for 4 yrs. I watched women of all sizes, ages, and with different

conditions drop inches, it is amazing. If you know someone who goes there and

they tell you it doesn't work it is because they are not putting in the effort

they need to. It is similar to swimming, the faster you swim the more results

you will see, same concept. All the machines are filled with fluid so you need

to pump the fluid as fast as you can for only 30 seconds and then move on to the

next station. Trust me, watching these women was amazing and it works. I did

that workout for 3 months and dropped 2 pants size, I did it for yrs. Now, I

run, ride my bike and do yoga, but yes the key truly is a healthy diet. I just

did a shot of wheatgrass and I like to put chlorophyll in my water, they are

both good for many things, thyroid

included. Good luck. -

Gayla <getwickedme@...> wrote: Thank You and both! I started

probably like a lot of people trying to lose weight in January. I had lost 10

lbs and that was it!!! So I tried working out twice a day and continued to

watch what I ate and nothing was happenning. Well, then I started getting a

pain in my right breast and noticed I was producing milk! Then I also

started to notice the amount of hair that came out when I brushed it. So then

I decided to go see my doctor. And here I am! Now I need to get back into my

routine and try this weight loss thing again.

Stanziale <massageme429@...> wrote:

I agree with , diet is key and if you are unsure of a healthy diet then

best to seek the advice of a good nutritionist. My theory on food is......if

you have to eat meat, make sure it's organic (I choose to stay away completely

but I will cook it for my husband), stay real low to none at all on the dairy

(organic ofcourse) and add more fruits and veggies. Low sugar, more fiber,

lentils, chick peas, falafel, etc.. It will make a difference, oh and stay off

the scale for a while, nothing happens over night. :0)

mary adams <meadams@...> wrote: Gayla I found out the more I ate(right

foods)the more weight I lost about 50 lbs.In 4months of course during this I

lost my husband of 30 years so that could be some of it.I am still losing my

hair you can't tell it just when I wash it or brush it

Hope this helps you

Just diagnosed

Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last week.

I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I am

on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gayla

[Guest guest]

I ate a lot of salads dry withboiled shrimp sliced tomatoes

watermelon.Chicken no skin cooked on Forman

grill and all the fresh veg and fruit(not canned)

Diet drinks nothing white or yellow.Baked broiled

I used pam.You know if you like melons

you can lose a lot because they are mostly

water.Eat about 4or5 times a day small

amounts.I used a very small plate.That way I felt like I

was getting more.Hope this helps.

I am here if I can help

Just diagnosed

Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last week.

I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I am

on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gayla

[Guest guest]

That sounds close to what I was doing before I was diagnosed. I LOVE

watermelon!!! I just need to get back to it!!! Thanks!!!

mary adams <meadams@...> wrote: I ate a lot of salads dry withboiled

shrimp sliced tomatoes

watermelon.Chicken no skin cooked on Forman

grill and all the fresh veg and fruit(not canned)

Diet drinks nothing white or yellow.Baked broiled

I used pam.You know if you like melons

you can lose a lot because they are mostly

water.Eat about 4or5 times a day small

amounts.I used a very small plate.That way I felt like I

was getting more.Hope this helps.

I am here if I can help

Just diagnosed

Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last week.

I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I am

on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gayla

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello, my name is Gayla and I am 32. I was just diagnosed last

week.

> I am nerveouse about this. I have always been a healthy person. I

am

> on 2 medications, Levothyroxine and Cabergoline. Just kind of

> wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

> weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> Thanks, Gayla

>

I too was just recently diagnosed, i am currently taking synthroid. i

was told by the doctor that i should in time begin to feel better and

that i should also drop in weight. i am very concerned about gaining

more weight, i've always had trouble with it. i am curious what

results people have had with taking synthroid?

[Guest guest]

Gayla,

You wrote:

> ... Just kind of

> wondering how long it took to stop losing hair and start losing

> weight. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

>

That very much depends on how quickly your doctor completes the

titration process. At your age and without cardiac problems, you should

probably get very close to a full replacement dosage in about six weeks.

Please share details of the blood work (including reference ranges) and

prescription. We can at least tell if you are on schedule with the

manufacturer's recommendations.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 09/01/2007 00:59:40 GMT Standard Time,

purplebutterfly97@... writes:

Hello, I just went to the doctor today after having lesions behind my

ears and in my scalp. I was wondering why my joints were making me, a

37 year old woman feel like I'm 77. I've been having problems for about

a year now with my joints

Hi Beth,

Welcome to the group. That's good that you know what you are dealing with now

although I bet you wish you weren't. The good thing is though, that you have

stumbled upon a great group of people here.

If you can get on to the meds that will help you, you could go on working for

a long time with this disease. It won't be easy but it can be done. I worked

with this for 16 yrs in a job where I was mostly standing and when I wasn't

standing, I was kneeling! lol Having said that I am out of it now. If I hadn't

been pointed in that direction by people in work concerned about me, I might

still be struggling away there. lol

Good luck,