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I forgot to tell you again that I will be thinking of you Wednesday. What time is your surgery.

I will try and post maybe Monday if I feel up to it and will bring me the laptop.

Only 3 more days of waiting for me.

Kim

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I'd go with the spinal block. I had a general for my first hip, spinal for the second, and there was no comparison. Post-op recovery was easier, I was taken back to the room sooner, and was awake and alert almost a half-day earlier with the spinal.

Greywolf - RTHR-2003; LTHR-2004

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Ok I went to hopsital today for preaddmission for Wed.The nurse said that if it were her she would definatly have the spinal block thing said she had had 2 of them and they were the best so all of your guys and gals that has been through this weigh in here with your feelings pros and cons please. getting really close now thanks sherrie

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Graywolf,

Is a spinal block the same as and epidual?I was told by my doctor that I can not have have abd epidual and pain pump. They did mention in my TKR class about neervous block. I had a nerve block when I had my shoulder surgery and it was great. I woke up in no pain at all because my whole shoulder and arm was numb and it did not wear off until that night. Once it started tingling I started taking my pain meds.Kim RE: help

I'd go with the spinal block. I had a general for my first hip, spinal for the second, and there was no comparison. Post-op recovery was easier, I was taken back to the room sooner, and was awake and alert almost a half-day earlier with the spinal.

Greywolf - RTHR-2003; LTHR-2004

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Ok I went to hopsital today for preaddmission for Wed.The nurse said that if it were her she would definatly have the spinal block thing said she had had 2 of them and they were the best so all of your guys and gals that has been through this weigh in here with your feelings pros and cons please. getting really close now thanks sherrie

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Kim The nurse told me the epidural was a little different than the spinal block actually she may have called it a nerve block but she did mention spinal that and the pain pump is what I am going with The nurse said she had 2 times and it was great .Private room I should be so lucky but I was told my ins would not pay mmmmmI wounder if I could maybe a bad patient and get my own room snore or talk crazy mmmm lol no I really would not do that well I might snore Hubby says I do. I have a pink wrist band to but i did not give my own blood I have to be at the hospital at 8 am I call tonight after 4 to make sure the time is the same or if there have been any changes.My opp is second I really wish that it was first get it over with. Take care Sherrie kendrick1086@... wrote: Sherrie, Is the spinal the same as and epidual? I am looking into the pain pump and nervous block which would numb my leg for about 8 hours. I also went to the hospital today for the last of my final blood work. I have a pink wrist band I have to wear until surgery so they know I have donated my own blood. I am having such a hard time deciding what route to go for pain. My Aunt had the epidual and pain pump. MY doctor's medical asst promised me I would be in lalala land with the pain pump. I quess I will wait until I can talk to the that puts me to sleep before I make a decision. They also have me down for a private room. Now lets hope I get one. Kim God bless all our heros PMSM LCPL JOSH India 2nd plt. __________________________________________________

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Kim 8 is when I have to be there so I will go in around 10 /11 but there is one tkr before me so I gues it depends on how that one goes Good luck with yours I wll be back home Monday I think but I have no idea if I will be able to sit at computer I will be back on here as soon as I can. I will say a prayer for you on Fri. We are gonna have so much fun Sherriekendrick1086@... wrote: I forgot to tell you again that I will be thinking of you Wednesday. What time is your surgery. I will try and post maybe Monday if I feel up to it and will bring me the laptop. Only 3 more days of waiting for me. Kim God bless all our heros PMSM LCPL JOSH India 2nd plt. __________________________________________________

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Sounds like you will be doing the same thing as me. I want to do the Nerve block and pain pump. I know when I had my shoulder surgery the nreve block was great.

I am also looking forward to Friday and getting the surgery over with andget on the road to recovery.

I guess we will chat when I get home from the hospital.

Kim

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Kim The nurse told me the epidural was a little different than the spinal block actually she may have called it a nerve block but she did mention spinal that and the pain pump is what I am going with The nurse said she had 2 times and it was great .Private room I should be so lucky but I was told my ins would not pay mmmmmI wounder if I could maybe a bad patient and get my own room snore or talk crazy mmmm lol no I really would not do that well I might snore Hubby says I do. I have a pink wrist band to but i did not give my own blood I have to be at the hospital at 8 am I call tonight after 4 to make sure the time is the same or if there have been any changes.My opp is second I really wish that it was first get it over with. Take care Sherrie kendrick1086@... wrote:

Sherrie,

Is the spinal the same as and epidual? I am looking into the pain pump and nervous block which would numb my leg for about 8 hours.

I also went to the hospital today for the last of my final blood work. I have a pink wrist band I have to wear until surgery so they know I have donated my own blood.

I am having such a hard time deciding what route to go for pain. My Aunt had the epidual and pain pump.

MY doctor's medical asst promised me I would be in lalala land with the pain pump.

I quess I will wait until I can talk to the that puts me to sleep before I make a decision.

They also have me down for a private room. Now lets hope I get one.

Kim

God bless all our heros

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India 2nd plt.

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Sherrie:

I am looking at TKR but my mother had both her knees done over a two or three

year

period. She was knocked out on the first and blocked on the second. The block

is the way

to go from her experience. Took her weeks to get the drugs from the first out

completely

because of this she did not have the energy or desire to address the knee PT the

best. Her

second operation was like night and day in her recovery. I can't remember all

of the

details but we all commented that it seemed to be a direct answer to prayer on

how

quickly she was back on her feet.

Realize all folks react to drugs differently, however I would lean toward the

block if you

have a choose.

Don

>

> Ok I went to hopsital today for preaddmission for Wed.The nurse said

> that if it were her she would definatly have the spinal block thing

> said she had had 2 of them and they were the best so all of your guys

> and gals that has been through this weigh in here with your feelings

> pros and cons please. getting really close now thanks sherrie

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Sherrie:

My mother had both of her knees done over a two or three year period. She was

knocked

out on the first and blocked on the second. The block is the way to go from her

experience. Took her weeks to get the drugs from the first out completely

because of this

she did not have the energy or desire to address the knee PT the best. Her

second

operation was like night and day in her recovery. I can't remember all of the

details but we

all commented that it seemed to be a direct answer to prayer on how quickly she

was back

on her feet.

Realize all folks react to drugs differently, however I would lean toward the

block if you

have a choose.

Don

>

> Ok I went to hopsital today for preaddmission for Wed.The nurse said

> that if it were her she would definatly have the spinal block thing

> said she had had 2 of them and they were the best so all of your guys

> and gals that has been through this weigh in here with your feelings

> pros and cons please. getting really close now thanks sherrie

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Sherrie,

I've posted this before, but...

On all 3 previous knee surgeries I've been totally knocked out. I

don't wanna hear nor see anything!! On my TLKR my OS likes to give

the spinal so he can give you the pain med thru it later he explained

and also anesthesia. I was not liking this idea at all. I'd never

had a spinal and was scared to death. Afterwards when I was in my

room I had so much pain I asked for the pump, so they took it out.

I do have to say I wasn't sick after the surgery, came out of it fine

I don't remember being in the recovery room AT ALL. I remember sitting

on the edge of the gurney when he put the thing in my back, then being

wheeled down the hall to my room. Then my husband's cell phone was

ringing Ina-Gada-Da-Vida (his cell phone ring, some of you may be too

young too know that song..LOL... I just didn't get any relief from

whatever pain med they were putting in there. But the morphein worked

in the pain pump.

Everyone will have different results....

Deb

>

> Ok I went to hopsital today for preaddmission for Wed.The nurse said

> that if it were her she would definatly have the spinal block thing

> said she had had 2 of them and they were the best so all of your guys

> and gals that has been through this weigh in here with your feelings

> pros and cons please. getting really close now thanks sherrie

>

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Thanks for all who repiled the block is the way I am going to go sherrieDon <donavp@...> wrote: Sherrie:My mother had both of her knees done over a two or three year period. She was knocked out on the first and blocked on the second. The block is the way to go from her experience. Took her weeks to get the drugs from the first out completely because of this she did not have the energy or desire to address the knee PT the best. Her second operation was like night and day in her recovery. I can't remember all of the details but we

all commented that it seemed to be a direct answer to prayer on how quickly she was back on her feet.Realize all folks react to drugs differently, however I would lean toward the block if you have a choose.Don>> Ok I went to hopsital today for preaddmission for Wed.The nurse said > that if it were her she would definatly have the spinal block thing > said she had had 2 of them and they were the best so all of your guys > and gals that has been through this weigh in here with your feelings > pros and cons please. getting really close now thanks sherrieGod bless all our heros PMSM LCPL JOSH India 2nd plt. __________________________________________________

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In a message dated 6/13/2006 1:38:38 P.M. Central Standard Time, ReynaWhitehawk@... writes:

Sherrie,I've posted this before, but...On all 3 previous knee surgeries I've been totally knocked out. I don't wanna hear nor see anything!! On my TLKR my OS likes to givethe spinal so he can give you the pain med thru it later he explained and also anesthesia. I was not liking this idea at all. I'd never had a spinal and was scared to death. Afterwards when I was in myroom I had so much pain I asked for the pump, so they took it out. I do have to say I wasn't sick after the surgery, came out of it fine I don't remember being in the recovery room AT ALL. I remember sitting on the edge of the gurney when he put the thing in my back, then beingwheeled down the hall to my room. Then my husband's cell phone was ringing Ina-Gada-Da-Vida (his cell phone ring, some of you may be too young too know that song..LOL... I just didn't get any relief from whatever pain med they were putting in there. But the morphein workedin the pain pump.Everyone will have different results.... Deb>> Ok I went to hopsital today for preaddmission for Wed.The nurse said > that if it were her she would definatly have the spinal block thing > said she had had 2 of them and they were the best so all of your guys > and gals that has been through this weigh in here with your feelings > pros and cons please. getting really close now thanks sherrie>

Hi, I had no choice. I couldn't have a spinal because I've had back surgery and they didn't want to do it. If you think you might get sick they will give you something to make it stop. The first knee surgery I had the vomiting was worse than the knee.

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Hi AntJoan and anyone else who can help with this

As you know it has been a struggle for me to get any blood results from Dr.

Well, this time I managed to get them from the receptionist! It was worth

the try:-) She didnt have my readings from the last time but said that there

was a note on these results by the Dr that there was a marked difference.

so, my levels this time, after six weeks of Carbimazole are

FT3 is 4.2, FT4 is 9.7 and TSH is less than 0.1. Can someone help by

explaining

if these are good results or not? The Dr wants to speak to me tommorrow

on the phone (as she has no free appointments) regarding puting me on thyroxine

as well now (block and replace). I would rather reduce the Carbimazole slightly

(I just have started this week to reduce it by one tablet out of six per

day) and she is against this. This was after getting the bloods taken for

these results.

I would like to understand my results so that I know what results I am aiming

for and so I can compare results with how I feel.

Please reply soon as I would like to understand these results before she

phones me in morning?

Thanks guys

Grace

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Many people have excellant results with block and replace. It may work

quite well for you. Tammy

Re: help

Hi AntJoan and anyone else who can help with this

As you know it has been a struggle for me to get any blood results from Dr.

Well, this time I managed to get them from the receptionist! It was worth

the try:-) She didnt have my readings from the last time but said that there

was a note on these results by the Dr that there was a marked difference.

so, my levels this time, after six weeks of Carbimazole are

FT3 is 4.2, FT4 is 9.7 and TSH is less than 0.1. Can someone help by

explaining

if these are good results or not? The Dr wants to speak to me tommorrow

on the phone (as she has no free appointments) regarding puting me on

thyroxine

as well now (block and replace). I would rather reduce the Carbimazole

slightly

(I just have started this week to reduce it by one tablet out of six per

day) and she is against this. This was after getting the bloods taken for

these results.

I would like to understand my results so that I know what results I am

aiming

for and so I can compare results with how I feel.

Please reply soon as I would like to understand these results before she

phones me in morning?

Thanks guys

Grace

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Grace,

You will need to get the ranges to go with the lab results. Labs use a " kit " to

run each test. Each kit has a different range. So there is no way to know for

sure what those test numbers mean without the ranges.

And you need to get a copy of your last labs. Or as far back as you can get.

That way you can see where you are coming from. Levels rising, falling, how

fast, etc.

Hope that helps some

Kim

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Hi AntJoan and anyone else who can help with this

As you know it has been a struggle for me to get any blood results from Dr.

Well, this time I managed to get them from the receptionist! It was worth

the try:-) She didnt have my readings from the last time but said that there

was a note on these results by the Dr that there was a marked difference.

so, my levels this time, after six weeks of Carbimazole are

FT3 is 4.2, FT4 is 9.7 and TSH is less than 0.1. Can someone help by explaining

if these are good results or not? The Dr wants to speak to me tommorrow

on the phone (as she has no free appointments) regarding puting me on thyroxine

as well now (block and replace). I would rather reduce the Carbimazole slightly

(I just have started this week to reduce it by one tablet out of six per

day) and she is against this. This was after getting the bloods taken for

these results.

I would like to understand my results so that I know what results I am aiming

for and so I can compare results with how I feel.

Please reply soon as I would like to understand these results before she

phones me in morning?

Thanks guys

Grace

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Hi Grace

Your TSH is a measure of how much thyroid hormone your pituitary is asking for.

As your TSH goes lower, that means that you have more hormone available. So if

you're hyper, you want it to go up - normal range is (debatably) somewhere

between 0.3 and 3.... you're lower than that. Your body wants less than normal.

So you would probably be still hyper...

The other tests are a measure of how much your body has - but without the

reference range it is very difficult to understand them. Keep track and see how

they change over time. See if it is a 'total T4' or a 'Free T4' test, etc.

Kate

Re: help

Hi AntJoan and anyone else who can help with this

As you know it has been a struggle for me to get any blood results from Dr.

Well, this time I managed to get them from the receptionist! It was worth

the try:-) She didnt have my readings from the last time but said that there

was a note on these results by the Dr that there was a marked difference.

so, my levels this time, after six weeks of Carbimazole are

FT3 is 4.2, FT4 is 9.7 and TSH is less than 0.1. Can someone help by

explaining

if these are good results or not? The Dr wants to speak to me tommorrow

on the phone (as she has no free appointments) regarding puting me on

thyroxine

as well now (block and replace). I would rather reduce the Carbimazole

slightly

(I just have started this week to reduce it by one tablet out of six per

day) and she is against this. This was after getting the bloods taken for

these results.

I would like to understand my results so that I know what results I am aiming

for and so I can compare results with how I feel.

Please reply soon as I would like to understand these results before she

phones me in morning?

Thanks guys

Grace

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Hi Kim

Well, I had a chat with the dr on the phone and she says my readings have

changed dramatically and is willing to let me cut down the Carbimazole by

two tablets a day (four instead of six) and we will see how I feel. Don't

know when I will see a specialist yet but guess that will be the next visit

but she did say that they will give me the RAI as it is standard procedure.

Well, I feel I am winning so far, feeling better on less tablets, taking

my supplements, resting when possible (ok ok, that is not always possible

but i am trying) and I feel more balanced tho still so tired all the time

and eyes still swollen and very annoying. I feel better about this even although

I do not understand the bloods. I do not have past bloods to compare with.

One thing I have done is I have spoken to a homeopathic Dr and he has done

a hair analysis for me and is giving me homeopathic treatment to rid my body

of inherited and cumulated toxins. It is psionic medicine. the reason

I trust this Dr is because when my daughter was very ill once and bleeding

internally the hospital said there was nothing they could do and he helped

and made a dramatic difference. He says I should stay on the Carbimazole

and take the homeopathic medicine he has prescribed for the thyroid and it

should help me. He does not say it will cure me but does say I should feel

a lot better. Worth a try. My Dr does know I am receiving this and is ok

with that as it does not interfere in any way with what I am taking.

I am just determined to take positive steps and move forward. If other people

can go into remission then so can I. It is worth aiming for anyway.

How are you feeling? I hope you are well.

Grace

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In a message dated 6/20/2006 12:53:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kkmwn@...

writes:

My understanding is thyroid issues are like lupus or diabetes. They are

mainly controlled by diet and lifestyle changes.

Please remember that I did get better, and other people have, too. I think

that the key is to control and fix the imbalance as soon as possible.

AntJoan

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Grace, I am confused. After reading your post, the following really jumped out

at me.

" she says my readings have changed dramatically and is willing to let me cut

down the Carbimazole "

" Well, I feel I am.....feeling better on less tablets.......and I feel more

balanced "

" but she did say that they will give me the RAI as it is standard procedure. "

Why, why, why on earth would they mess with you when you are starting to feel

better? Plus, you said " If other people can go into remission then so can I. "

Please understand that with RAI remission is NOT possible. It will render you

permenantly hypOthyroid. Eventually. (For some, it can take years for the

thyroid to completely die off.)

Other than that it sounds like you are on the right track. I think its

wonderful that you're checking out every avenue to learn all you can about

dealing with hyperthyroidism and the possible underlying causes.

Keep in mind it is " your " body. Be sure to find a dr that is willing to help

you achieve your optimal health. If this dr won't help you achieve what you

want, like remission, then I would hunt for another. I have read somewhere that

hyperT patients " fire " approx five drs before they find one they can work with.

Its best if you and your dr have the same goals. It is good to hear though that

this dr is ok with your seeing a homeopath.

As far as a cure? My understanding is thyroid issues are like lupus or

diabetes. They are mainly controlled by diet and lifestyle changes. With meds

as needed. This is a life long thing. We are in it for the long haul as there

are no quick fixes. Even with surgery or RAI, you will still have to deal with

labs and meds to control your thyroid levels.

How am I feeling? Don't ask. LOL! Its a can of worms! A big one! Oh my! No

seriously....I am starting to feel the lowness of my thyroid lab levels. I used

supplements to help lower my hyperthyroid levels. Along with dietary changes.

Now my levels have dropped and even though I have backed off nearly all the

supplements my levels are still in the bottom of the " normal " lab ranges. It is

becoming very obvious, to me anyway, that these levels are too low for me. So I

am trying to figure out what dietary changes to make to help my levels come off

the floor. Without rebounding hyper. Mainly I am tired and apathetic. Boring.

But onward I go. At least I am not binging off the walls anymore. That's

definitely a positive. Now to just find the happy medium. " Sigh. " LOL!

How are you doing? Keep us posted on your progress.

Kim

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Hi Kim

Well, I had a chat with the dr on the phone and she says my readings have

changed dramatically and is willing to let me cut down the Carbimazole by

two tablets a day (four instead of six) and we will see how I feel. Don't

know when I will see a specialist yet but guess that will be the next visit

but she did say that they will give me the RAI as it is standard procedure.

Well, I feel I am winning so far, feeling better on less tablets, taking

my supplements, resting when possible (ok ok, that is not always possible

but i am trying) and I feel more balanced tho still so tired all the time

and eyes still swollen and very annoying. I feel better about this even although

I do not understand the bloods. I do not have past bloods to compare with.

One thing I have done is I have spoken to a homeopathic Dr and he has done

a hair analysis for me and is giving me homeopathic treatment to rid my body

of inherited and cumulated toxins. It is psionic medicine. the reason

I trust this Dr is because when my daughter was very ill once and bleeding

internally the hospital said there was nothing they could do and he helped

and made a dramatic difference. He says I should stay on the Carbimazole

and take the homeopathic medicine he has prescribed for the thyroid and it

should help me. He does not say it will cure me but does say I should feel

a lot better. Worth a try. My Dr does know I am receiving this and is ok

with that as it does not interfere in any way with what I am taking.

I am just determined to take positive steps and move forward. If other people

can go into remission then so can I. It is worth aiming for anyway.

How are you feeling? I hope you are well.

Grace

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Hi AntJoan

I have been doing well on the carbimazole and combined it with eating healthier

and taking supplements now too as well as started on a homeopathic course

for my thyroid too.

One thing though, you say you reduced your meds gradually - how gradual was

that? I reduced the carbimazole from 6 tablets to four but still feel sluggish,

am constipated and want to sleep constantly, along with sore distended stomach

and no appetite - only eating because I know I have to eat healthy really

and the weight is starting to go on .... and on! - a complete contrast from

the person I was a few months ago.

Does this mean I should reduce the meds by perhaps one more tablet? I am

nervous about doing so because of the state I was in before the tablets but

this is making me so sluggish. Or perhaps stay with this amount? The blood

tests showed almost normal levels although my TSH was negligible which means

the Dr says, that I am still hyper.

Unfortunately I am not seeing anyone at the moment as I am waiting for my

appointment with the specialist to come through. The Doctor has said she

doesn't need to see me as that should be through quite soon.

Thanks!

Grace

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In a message dated 6/25/2006 2:30:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

weegrace@... writes:

One thing though, you say you reduced your meds gradually - how gradual was

that?

Dear Grace,

I really think everyone is different, and needs to listen to his/her own

body, as well as monitoring blood tests. I guess you can try taking less and

see

what happens--I hate to advise you on this, maybe someone else knows more and

can help.

Take care,

Joan

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In a message dated 6/25/2006 7:31:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

weegrace@... writes:

do the tablets mask this result or when you weaned off the tablets did

your TSH rise?

Dear Grace,

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that, either (I guess I'm not very helpful

this evening). I really didn't pay that much attention to the test results, I

just went by how I felt, and checked w/the endo to be sure the levels were

good.

I got well before I joined this group, (actually, this group didn't exist

yet), and went more by instinct than anything else. I did not have the benefit

of discussion w/others about what various tests meant, etc., so I probably

didn't understand the individual components.

Maybe someone else on this list can answer your questions.

Best,

AntJoan

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In a message dated 6/25/2006 7:29:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

weegrace@... writes:

Thats a couple of months I have been on them now. How many months

did it take you to wean off them?

Dear Grace,

I think I was on the meds for only a few months total, but I don't remember

exactly. I got sick in March/April, was diagnosed I think in June, and I think

I was off the meds by the end of the summer, but it might have been a bit

longer.

I remember I responded rather quickly to the meds, and felt myself becoming

hypo--I could almost feel my metabolism slow down. As I was still eating a

large volume of food from when I was hyper, I put on a few pounds, and this was

unacceptable to me. I started watching what I ate, and this is when I insisted

on lowering the dosage. I never got hypo enough to have the symptoms you

describe--my vanity got in the way of the endo's plan to have me go hypo.

Best,

AntJoan

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Dear AntJoan

That is ok, I understand you are reluctant to advise. I just feel I am still

a bit hypo and without blood test results I am working in the dark purely

by listening to my own body. I will try just reducing one at night and see

how I feel. Thats a couple of months I have been on them now. How many months

did it take you to wean off them?

I understand this may not work for me, I am just trying to get to the point

where I am taking just enough of them to feel " good " again and it seems that

I go hypo feeling, reduce them, feel good for a while, and now this hypo

feeling again so was just wondering. worry not - I wont hold you to ransom,

I realise we are all going to respond differently! Lol.

Thanks for replying,

Grace

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One more question, my TSH is still barely there which is not good I guess

- do the tablets mask this result or when you weaned off the tablets did

your TSH rise?

Thanks,

Grace

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Grace,

I am going to tell you from other's stories I have read and minimally from my

own - I have only been at this for a few months. The most knowledgeable people

(with ATD experience) that I have found are at mediboard.com.

It does sound like you are responding to the meds. That is why you seem to be

continually going hypo-ish symptom wise. Some people that slide quicker towards

hypo will actually not take any meds for 2-5 days then resume at a lesser dose.

Does that make sense? I have done this once.

As your body heals it will need less and less of the ATD. Everyone heals

differently depending on symptoms and how severe and how long you were sick.

That is why no one can tell you how long it will take. Not even a dr. But as

long as you are responding or able to maintain " normal " thyroid levels there is

no need to jump to another treatment option.

Does that help any?

Kim

Re: help

Hi AntJoan

I have been doing well on the carbimazole and combined it with eating healthier

and taking supplements now too as well as started on a homeopathic course

for my thyroid too.

One thing though, you say you reduced your meds gradually - how gradual was

that? I reduced the carbimazole from 6 tablets to four but still feel sluggish,

am constipated and want to sleep constantly, along with sore distended stomach

and no appetite - only eating because I know I have to eat healthy really

and the weight is starting to go on .... and on! - a complete contrast from

the person I was a few months ago.

Does this mean I should reduce the meds by perhaps one more tablet? I am

nervous about doing so because of the state I was in before the tablets but

this is making me so sluggish. Or perhaps stay with this amount? The blood

tests showed almost normal levels although my TSH was negligible which means

the Dr says, that I am still hyper.

Unfortunately I am not seeing anyone at the moment as I am waiting for my

appointment with the specialist to come through. The Doctor has said she

doesn't need to see me as that should be through quite soon.

Thanks!

Grace

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