Re: Re Look good, but feel rotten

[Guest guest]

Hi Reid,

Boy are you right, I hate when people say to me how good I look, when I know

if they shoved me I would land on the floor I am so tired and ill. At least

this disease could do with all the other damage is make us look like we are

sick. LOL

Connie

[Guest guest]

I know what you mean. I was just at my future sister-in-law bridal shower.

Everyone one was telling me how good I look and asking when I am going back

to work!!!!! Little do they know I spent an hour and a half on getting

ready. (Hair, lots of makeup)

I also orded a new outfit. I guess I did look good, but I didn't feel it.

[Guest guest]

Cslyme@... wrote:

>

> From: Cslyme@...

>

> Hi Reid,

> Boy are you right, I hate when people say to me how good I look, when I know

> if they shoved me I would land on the floor I am so tired and ill. At least

> this disease could do with all the other damage is make us look like we are

> sick. LOL

> Connie

>

> -Dear Connie: I get that all the time too. But, I've decided to tell people

that LOOKING GOOD is much more important than FEELING GOOD in my best

Crystal impersonation of Lamas. I think it gets the point across...

Lovette

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/13/99 5:32:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

mlmccoy@... writes:

<< nk that is right. I

have gained so much weight, you would not catch me dead at a dog show, let

alone a family gathering. Seems the more meds for depression, the more

weight I gain. Vicious cycle, take meds for depression, eat, gain weight,

still depressed, take more meds! LOL! Hope you had a good time at the

shower and I bet you looked terrific.

Hugs, >>

Thanks Martha,

I have also gained alot of weight. Not only did I attend the shower ,but I

am also in the wedding party. I guess I will be a chubby bridesmaid.

Feel better,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Wasn't it Crystal who quoted Lamas, saying, " It is better

to look good, then to feel good. " ???? Sometimes I think that is right. I

have gained so much weight, you would not catch me dead at a dog show, let

alone a family gathering. Seems the more meds for depression, the more

weight I gain. Vicious cycle, take meds for depression, eat, gain weight,

still depressed, take more meds! LOL! Hope you had a good time at the

shower and I bet you looked terrific.

Hugs,

Marta

> From: Prinny328@...

>

> I know what you mean. I was just at my future sister-in-law bridal

shower.

> Everyone one was telling me how good I look and asking when I am going

back

> to work!!!!! Little do they know I spent an hour and a half on getting

> ready. (Hair, lots of makeup)

> I also orded a new outfit. I guess I did look good, but I didn't feel it.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lovette,

That's what I get for not reading all my mail before answering, you beat

me to the Crystal tag line! LOL!

Ü

Marta

> From: " F. Mott " <smott@...>

>

> >

> > -Dear Connie: I get that all the time too. But, I've decided to tell

people that LOOKING GOOD is much more important than FEELING GOOD in my best

Crystal impersonation of Lamas. I think it gets the point

across...

>

> Lovette

>

[Guest guest]

while i was waiting to go before the social security judge who i never had to

see( i got mine on a new thing attorney review.....actually i just think they

were sick of hearing from my congressman.....his office called them once a

week for an update) i refused to cut my hair or trim my beard......i was

going to wear my rattiest sweat 's to court....since i feel like shit i was

gonna look like shit too.......plus i really don't have the energy to keep

myself up.......even showering some days is a large chore.....but i like to

feel clean thou some times i go a few days .....hard to work up a sweat in

bed( alone....lol) do any others of u suffer more during weather changes

........i am really feeling rotten lately with this jersey weather.....hot

cold...hot warm ect......i feel like one huge ache......it reminds me how i

use to feel every year when i felt better and played softball......i ese to

feel like this after the first practice of the years.........plus my chest

pains now come and go......sleep problems and bowel problems.......just a

mess i guess......had to force myself to check my mail today........oh well

i'll survive i am sure.......i get to go to my arthritis doc at the va this

thursday.......he is the one who quoted sigal to me........am taking dr b';s

protocal and the printout from the conferance so he can find out some up to

date info on lyme.......me.....always the teacher......fun huh....love and

prayers to all

Reid

[Guest guest]

there is some interesting articles on the alliance site soncerning lyme and

thyroid....(remember how alot of use have low temperture) they say that some

of the weight gain could be that not just that we do not excersise.....worth

thinking about.......they took my temp on monday at the va( shrink appt,)

96.2% when i run 98.6 i have a fever.....and the spiros hate it........

Reid

[Guest guest]

,

Since your brother is getting married and you are in the wedding, guess

you just could not refuse to go. Well, you go to that wedding and have a

ball, chubby or not.

Too much is said about weight, and we at least have an excuse why we are

growing bigger, many others don't. I am sorry if I sounded shallow about

the whole weight thing, it just has been preying on my mind lately as the

weather is getting nice and I am going to have to go out and buy some much

larger summer clothes.

Hugs,

Marta

> From: Prinny328@...

>

>

> I have also gained alot of weight. Not only did I attend the shower ,but

I

> am also in the wedding party. I guess I will be a chubby bridesmaid.

> Feel better,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Lovette,

I love your humor. Humor is what gets me thru,

Hugs,

Connie

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

hey, I was fat before I got lyme. Oh well, such is life.

Connie

[Guest guest]

Hi Reid,

That low temperature thing is 's disesease. or syndrome. You have to

take your temp 3-5 times a day for a month or so.

We have doctor hre in Michigan who treats, there is only one med for it, I

can't remember what it is.

Connie

[Guest guest]

Hi Reid,

Yes, I recall seeing that, maybe I should discuss with the doctor again.

But......I have been so hungry lately, and this darn pain med I take

requires food, or gastrointestinal upsets. I have to accept a lot of the

blame for the weight, at least lately. Hate to take another pill unless

positively necessary. I think I run a low temp, but I mostly forget to take

it. I have felt feverish when herxing, took my temp and it was normal.

Marta

> From: RMcmur3194@...

>

> there is some interesting articles on the alliance site soncerning lyme

and

> thyroid....(remember how alot of use have low temperture) they say that

some

> of the weight gain could be that not just that we do not

excersise.....worth

> thinking about.......they took my temp on monday at the va( shrink appt,)

> 96.2% when i run 98.6 i have a fever.....and the spiros hate it........

> Reid

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/13/99 3:26:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mlmccoy@... writes:

<< at least have an excuse why we are

growing bigger, many others don't. I am sorry if I sounded shallow about

the whole weight thing, it just has been preying on my mind lately as the

weather is getting nice and I am going to have to go out and buy some much

larger summer clothes.

Hugs,

Marta

>>

Martha,

You don't sound shallow at all. Weight is a big issue with me also. I also

had to buy larger sizes. It's alittle depressing, but just think noone knows

what your tag says expect you. I think when people gain weight and wear

there tight cloths they look heavier. If you buy your actually size you look

better. Feel better. We are all beautiful even if we have alittle extra

weight on us.

Feel better,

[Guest guest]

Hi Reid and Connie,

I'm on Armour Thyroid for low body temp. I don't think I could have made it

thru the winter without it. My body temp is usually 96.2, but my thyroid

tests come back normal. Plus between the Armour Thyroid and an anti-yeast

diet I've lost over 40 pounds! The weight loss has helped with the joint

pain. But since I look better I get " you must be feeling all better " too!

Personally, I'd rather be chubby and healthy (LOL)!

Love,

[Guest guest]

LOL, I must admit to 10 lbs. overweight when I got Lyme too! Now it is more

like 40,

Marta

> From: Cslyme@...

>

> Hi ,

> hey, I was fat before I got lyme. Oh well, such is life.

> Connie

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

You are right, true beauty is within, guess I should not be so

obsessed. You know, in a way for me it is a good sign, that the depression

has lifted and that I am feeling somewhat better. (That and all the postings

I am making to this list lately!) Maybe, I have reached a point that I want

to do something about this weight...hope I can. I bet you all eyes will be

on you at your sis-in-law's wedding. What color are the gowns for the

bridesmaids? BTW, anyone know where they sell some used circus tents? I

need some new clothes.....just kidding!

Hugs,

Marta

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> From: Prinny328@...

>

> >>

> Martha,

> You don't sound shallow at all. Weight is a big issue with me also. I

also

> had to buy larger sizes. It's alittle depressing, but just think noone

knows

> what your tag says expect you. I think when people gain weight and wear

> there tight cloths they look heavier. If you buy your actually size you

look

> better. Feel better. We are all beautiful even if we have alittle extra

> weight on us.

>

> Feel better,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/14/99 5:23:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

mlmccoy@... writes:

<< the depression

has lifted and that I am feeling somewhat better. (That and all the postings

I am making to this list lately!) Maybe, I have reached a point that I want

to do something about this weight...hope I can. I bet you all eyes will be

on you at your sis-in-law's wedding. What color are the gowns for the

bridesmaids? BTW, anyone know where they sell some used circus tents? I

need some new clothes.....just kidding! >>

Martha,

The color of the dresses are burgundy. Thank god for a dark color. I'm also

having my hair done that day and might have my makeup done. I want to look

as nice as possible. My boyfriend said that I will still be most pretty girl

there. He is a smart man. I bought a strapless bra that is also a coresset

so it makes your waist smaller. For clothes I love to shop at Lerner New

York. Alot of there knits run big and are soo comfortable. Also the prices

are reasonable and if you hit a sale forget it. I think this is a sign that

I'm feeling better also. I hope you all feel better.

[Guest guest]

Wow, , that's amazing! Good for you! I am also on Armour Thyroid

for low body temps and also a no carb diet....but the weight loss isn't

soething to write home about!

Keep up the good work! At least when people look at you and say " you

look good " , you don't have to take that as an insult!<G>

Alison

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

What dose of armor thryroid are you taking, just curious. How fast did

the weight come off? I agree, much rather be healthy too. I am sure though

that much of my pain is due to the overweight.

Hugs,

Marta

> From: SCSullivan@...

>

> Hi Reid and Connie,

> I'm on Armour Thyroid for low body temp. I don't think I could have made

it

> thru the winter without it. My body temp is usually 96.2, but my thyroid

> tests come back normal. Plus between the Armour Thyroid and an anti-yeast

> diet I've lost over 40 pounds! The weight loss has helped with the joint

> pain. But since I look better I get " you must be feeling all better " too!

> Personally, I'd rather be chubby and healthy (LOL)!

[Guest guest]

Hi Marta,

I started at 30 mg, but I would still shiver uncontrollably. The only thing

that would raise my body temp were extremely hot showers. The doctor raised

it to 60 mg a day, and it's helped a lot! I still feel cold all the time,

but it's much better.

The weight came off slowly, over the period of about 6 months. I know the

Armour thyroid helped, but I think the diet made the biggest difference --

but it's so hard not to cheat and my diet is very limited! I'm limited to

vegetables, meat, and rice. I found out I was allergic to wheat and corn, so

that cuts out most carbs -- but it did get rid of my asthma! My yeast

infection is so bad I can't even have fruit! But when I do " fall of the

wagon " and cheat (pizza is one of my worst downfalls) I feel so crumby the

next day I don't even want to cheat again for a long time.

Hope your felling well,