dentist

[Guest guest]

I clench my teeth also.... never did till this disease began.... Maybe it is

common????

I do not know....

Love and Light

Dixie

barbara ann wrote:

> From: barbara ann <barbara99ann@...>

>

> Hi Geri,

> I have a habit of clenching my teeth when I allow myself to get

> stressed. This past Jan. I had one of these episodes and gave myself

> an abscess from the clenching. I had to have a root canal but at the

> time I was taking antibiotics for the abscess. Other than cleaning

> that's the only 'dental work' I've had done in the past five years.

> Basically the dentist uses the same guidelines for precaution as he

> would for a heart valve patient (Don't ask me why). I checked it out

> with the Dr. at Baylor and he said my dentist was correct. If he had

> to do gum surgery or something resulting in open gaping wounds, he

> would prescribe additional antibiotics to take after the surgery.

> I remember having a discussion about immunosuppressants and cats with

> the transplant nurses. They said that it's very easy to get blood

> poisoning from a puncture wound from a cat, that's when you get blue

> lines springing from around the puncture (No thanks), and I should call

> in immediately if I had a bite or scratch from any animal. I have a

> dog and I was also told not to clean up after her if she had an

> accident or threw up (I can live with that).

> I take 2000mg of amoxocillin(?) an hour before I arrive and so far so

> good. The dentist and staff wear gloves and masks, for everyone not

> just me, and I think the additional gear helps cut down on the germ

> factor.

> You might want to check with your Hep. to verify that you're taking

> enough antibiotics or the dentist could call if more than a cleaning is

> required.

> I'm not trying to play doctor - this is what I was told to do.

> Good Luck,

>

> ===

> Barbara Ann

> Transplant Recipient

> _________________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

My dentist told me (he is my brother-in-law) that if I have to have any type

of teeth pulling etc that I would have to go to an oral surgeon or be put in

the hospital and have it done by him. The medicine is nothing to mess around

with he says.

Sue AIH

Wisconsin

[Guest guest]

Barbara Ann,

I don't remember specifically why abrasions resulting from dental work are

so dangerous, but if you ever watched NYPD Blue, you might have caught

where they commented that the undiagnosed disease that killed Jimmy Smits

character might have resulted from a cut while having dental work done.

The other speculation was that it could have been caused by a cat bite.

Apparently the simple precaution of taking antibiotics immediately prior to

seeing the dentist or hygienist can eliminate the risk. Still, it leaves

you feeling awfully vulnerable, doesn't it?

As it turned out, I didn't go to the dentist today and now I have to make a

new appointment since I cancelled my appointment (slow starting day due to

inability to wake up) then just an hour after I cancelled I got a notice in

the mail that my dentist is no longer with that group. I'm so gunshy about

which medical professionals I see, I won't go to just anyone. This dentist

not only knew all about AIH but he also had a full understanding of the

risks in dental work while taking immunosuppressants. (Also, I liked him

and he used to live in Switzerland, just a few miles from where I worked.)

I haven't had a problem with clenching my teeth or any indication of my

teeth shifting. Mine are very tightly spaced to begin with. A little

shifting might be a relief! (Just joking.)

The thing about cats is that some - not all - cats carry a particular and

very virulent bacteria in their saliva. We have two cats and Angie, the

young one, likes to nip at people affectionately. I have no reaction to

her at all. But Schuyler doesn't even have to break the skin for me to see

an immediate and frightening reaction. People taking immunosuppressants

aren't the only ones who are at risk from cat bites. If you're susceptible

to this bacteria, it can be dangerous regardless of meds. I was told that

the treatment can require hospitalization and antibiotic infusion by IV if

oral antibiotics don't have an immediate effect. I was also told that it's

possible not to survive depite immediate treatment. Scary thought. When

Sky bit me last year, it was really just a scratch. Once before he'd

bitten me badly but he's more docile now than he used to be. The first

time, I had no reaction at all. The second time the reaction was

immediate. The deep red welt that raised on my arm was at least an inch or

more wide, raised, and rapidly extended up my arm towards my elbow. It was

hard, painful and burned. I could watch it progress. Luckily, I

responded very well to antibiotics and it eased within hours of taking the

meds for the first time. Regardless, I was seen by doctors daily for a

week. Now, if Sky even grazes my skin I feel that distinct burning and

rush to flush the spot with water then rub Neopsporin into the cut. I rub

very hard so it will be sure to penetrate. The burning and redness

disappears almost immediately but I would be terrified if he broke the skin

and his saliva got into my bloodstream. He seems to know because he no

longer snaps like he used to. Instead he grabs my arm with both of his

(clawless) paws and kind of rubs his face on me. He's a character and I'm

crazy about him even if he is dangerous! Incidentally, he is 20 lbs. of

solid muscle. A very big and aggressive cat. I don't recall any blue

lines, by the way, but that doesn't mean they weren't there.

The risk from dogs and cat feces is different, but they are both risky for

people with a suppressed immune system. I was happy to let my husband take

full responsibility for the litter box. Cats tend to do recreational

barfing, too. I let Bob do the honors when that happens as well.

Scripps had instructed the dentist to contact them for instructions before

they did any dental work. They also had to do a special x-ray (panalog?)

and send it to Scripps. I'm assuming they've prescribed the antibiotics

that Scripps told them to prescribe. I'm supposed to take four 500 mg.

Trimox one hour before my appointment. I've never heard of Trimox.

Enough mouth talk for now.

Take care,

Geri

[Guest guest]

What kind of meds are required before dental work and how much?

[Guest guest]

Cora,

According to my boyfriend, who is the manager of a large dental

practice, they would require you to be pre-medicated with

antibiotics prior to any dental work being done, due to the risk of

infection for you.

The dentist's office should provide the antibiotic for you, but you

need to arrange that prior to the visit. You should ask your dental

office what their policies are.

Sandy C.

[Guest guest]

Thanks. I take my kids in on Monday, so I will talk to the dentist

then.

Cora

[Guest guest]

Dear Cora,

You don't need to worry at the check up. I was told that for any type of extraction or bigger work they like to have to take precautionary antibiotics before so that it reduces the risk of infection.

Amy

[Guest guest]

any of you with neck pain have any advise on dealing with sitting in the dentist

chair. it seems that I will need to see the dentist ASAP since I broke off a

tooth.

[Guest guest]

any of you with neck pain have any advise on dealing with sitting in the dentist

chair. it seems that I will need to see the dentist ASAP since I broke off a

tooth.

[Guest guest]

,

Get those pillows that are either squishy

or the actual car pillows that form to you neck.

Good luck

Janay

Re:

dentist

any of you with neck pain have any advise on dealing

with sitting in the dentist chair. it seems that I will need to see the dentist

ASAP since I broke off a tooth.

[Guest guest]

I find if I fold up a hand towel and place it underneath the crook in

my neck it alleviates some of the neck pain while I am reclined in a

dentist's chair. Also, be sure not to make any long dentist

appointments. If a procedure is to take 3 hours (like a crown or

something similar), opt for a few 1 or 1 1/2 hour appointments rather

than one appointment lasting 3 hours.

Good luck.

> any of you with neck pain have any advise on dealing with sitting

in the dentist chair. it seems that I will need to see the dentist

ASAP since I broke off a tooth.

[Guest guest]

ok, I got my pillow to go in the car. I just hope I can find a dentist tomorrow.

I still have to find out what my dental coverage is.

Re: dentist

any of you with neck pain have any advise on dealing with sitting in the

dentist chair. it seems that I will need to see the dentist ASAP since I

broke off a tooth.

[Guest guest]

I'm going to try and split up the appointments but that is all going to depend

on the scheduling. I have so many appt scheduled the next few weeks that it will

be hard to reschedule them and I finally have my appt with teh neurosurgeon that

I have waited 3 months for, next week. this is just a bad time for this to

happen. not to mention that i'm still paying off two MRIs

Re: dentist

I find if I fold up a hand towel and place it underneath the crook in

my neck it alleviates some of the neck pain while I am reclined in a

dentist's chair. Also, be sure not to make any long dentist

appointments. If a procedure is to take 3 hours (like a crown or

something similar), opt for a few 1 or 1 1/2 hour appointments rather

than one appointment lasting 3 hours.

Good luck.

> any of you with neck pain have any advise on dealing with sitting

in the dentist chair. it seems that I will need to see the dentist

ASAP since I broke off a tooth.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Is there anyone who is having a problem with depression? I am usually a happy

person who loves people and just enjoys life. In the past week of so, I feel as

though all of that has changed, and there's no reason. I feel weak, sad, and

just low energy. I workout regularly, but yesterday it was like all I could do

to get through it. My stomach feels like it's in knots all the time, like an

upset, anxious feeling. I go to bed feeling like it, and wake up feeling like

it. I get hungry, but don't want to eat. And when I do want something it's

usually sweets. I feel like I just want to get down a dirt road somewhere by

myself and just sit and cry. I am one who never got upset easily, and hardly

ever gets mad. Now, I get mad and upset over anything. I hate it!

Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing this. Thanks.

hypomomof3boys <anadonalaniz@...> wrote:

I recently went to the dentist and he said my gums were very swollen.

My teeth were clean, but gums swollen. He was wondering if it was the

medicine I was on (cytomel and synthroid) or maybe from

hypothyroidism. My doctor wasn't sure. I was wondering if any of you

have had similar trouble or if swollen gums are from something else.

Hypothyroidism expresses itself in sooooo many way, I wasn't sure if

it was causing this also!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Are you hypothyroid?

I am assuming you are since you are on this board - but it seems that

you have only had these symptoms in the last couple of weeks?

Most of us with Hyothyroid have experienced all the things you describe

- and more if you can imagine it? But there can be a lot of reasons for

the symptoms you are suffering - I would need to know more about you to

be able to offer any sensible suggestions. Are you at menopausal age -

or could thee be some reason you are having an anxiety attack?

Kerry

Re: dentist

Hi,

Is there anyone who is having a problem with depression? I am usually a

happy person who loves people and just enjoys life. In the past week of

so, I feel as though all of that has changed, and there's no reason. I

feel weak, sad, and just low energy. I workout regularly, but yesterday

it was like all I could do to get through it. My stomach feels like it's

in knots all the time, like an upset, anxious feeling. I go to bed

feeling like it, and wake up feeling like it. I get hungry, but don't

want to eat. And when I do want something it's usually sweets. I feel

like I just want to get down a dirt road somewhere by myself and just

sit and cry. I am one who never got upset easily, and hardly ever gets

mad. Now, I get mad and upset over anything. I hate it!

Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing this. Thanks.

hypomomof3boys <anadonalaniz@...> wrote:

I recently went to the dentist and he said my gums were very swollen.

My teeth were clean, but gums swollen. He was wondering if it was the

medicine I was on (cytomel and synthroid) or maybe from

hypothyroidism. My doctor wasn't sure. I was wondering if any of you

have had similar trouble or if swollen gums are from something else.

Hypothyroidism expresses itself in sooooo many way, I wasn't sure if

it was causing this also!

[Guest guest]

Not that I am aware of - it is more likely that you have some kind of

infection in your gums - have you had root canals or a lot of dental

work in the past?

I guess you can have any possible reaction to meds - its just that I

have not heard of this one. Are your gums sore as well?

Kerry

dentist

I recently went to the dentist and he said my gums were very swollen.

My teeth were clean, but gums swollen. He was wondering if it was the

medicine I was on (cytomel and synthroid) or maybe from

hypothyroidism. My doctor wasn't sure. I was wondering if any of you

have had similar trouble or if swollen gums are from something else.

Hypothyroidism expresses itself in sooooo many way, I wasn't sure if

it was causing this also!

[Guest guest]

Hi Kerry,

I am 47 years old, also a Lupus patient. I have not yet been diagnosed with

hypothyroid. I went through menopause about 5 years ago. I've been having these

symptoms for at least a month, but they seem to be getting worse. I have been

online reading about hypothyroidism, and find that I have like 7 or 8 of the

symptoms. The first thing that made me think about it is what I heard on TV. I

workout regularly, and watch my diet. I cannot lose a pound, but gradually gain.

My mother was diagnosed with low thyroid many years ago, and she says I have the

symptoms she had. For several months now I have noticed that my mood has

changed. I was one to never get mad, always happy and smiling. Now, I just don't

feel happy, I get mad very easily, and sometimes I am so irritable when I don't

even know why. I don't think I am having panic attacks. Some of the symptoms I

have are unusual weight gain, high cholesterol, tiredness, mood swings, low sex

drive, neck and throat complaints, headaches. I got 9

hours of sleep last night and went to work feeling like I had not slept at all.

And this week it seems like I feel myself getting weaker every day, and my

nerves are worse. I know it is not possible for you to diagnose my condition.

I'm just interested in hearing if this sounds like what some of the others of

you are going through. I know something is wrong. Thank all of you for your

input.

Kerry Ann Faithfull <kerry@...> wrote:

Hi ,

Are you hypothyroid?

I am assuming you are since you are on this board - but it seems that

you have only had these symptoms in the last couple of weeks?

Most of us with Hyothyroid have experienced all the things you describe

- and more if you can imagine it? But there can be a lot of reasons for

the symptoms you are suffering - I would need to know more about you to

be able to offer any sensible suggestions. Are you at menopausal age -

or could thee be some reason you are having an anxiety attack?

Kerry

Re: dentist

Hi,

Is there anyone who is having a problem with depression? I am usually a

happy person who loves people and just enjoys life. In the past week of

so, I feel as though all of that has changed, and there's no reason. I

feel weak, sad, and just low energy. I workout regularly, but yesterday

it was like all I could do to get through it. My stomach feels like it's

in knots all the time, like an upset, anxious feeling. I go to bed

feeling like it, and wake up feeling like it. I get hungry, but don't

want to eat. And when I do want something it's usually sweets. I feel

like I just want to get down a dirt road somewhere by myself and just

sit and cry. I am one who never got upset easily, and hardly ever gets

mad. Now, I get mad and upset over anything. I hate it!

Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing this. Thanks.

hypomomof3boys <anadonalaniz@...> wrote:

I recently went to the dentist and he said my gums were very swollen.

My teeth were clean, but gums swollen. He was wondering if it was the

medicine I was on (cytomel and synthroid) or maybe from

hypothyroidism. My doctor wasn't sure. I was wondering if any of you

have had similar trouble or if swollen gums are from something else.

Hypothyroidism expresses itself in sooooo many way, I wasn't sure if

it was causing this also!

[Guest guest]

Hi

I know you weren't wanting us to dx you - It's just that I have found

for myself that many of my symptoms are from HypoT and many are from

other hormone deficiencies or even nutritional deficiencies. But you

have cleared up the picture anyway - it seems entirely likely that you

are Hyopt with your family history.

What treatment did your mother have?

I also had high cholesterol - it came right down when I got enough

thyroid meds - it sounds to me that you have caught this just in time -

before you are ill for too long - I was sick for many years before I got

help - not for lack of trying! and I think this compounded my illness so

that I now have CFS and am still tired a lot in spite of really good

hormone levels.

But I do not think yours sounds that complicated - the main thing will

be finding a good doc who will treat you adequately. Or you might try

Janet's recipe. I have been taking the supplements she recommends for

some years now and I must confess that although they help a lot they do

not make the difference I need - but we are all different so it is

definitely worth a try and a lot cheaper and easier than seeing doctors

right off the bat.

In fact if you can find a good Osteopath (you are in the US aren't you)

you should get some excellent holistic help and they can prescribe

hormones too if you need them.

On the other hand what are you doing since menopause? Do you take HRT?

Has it been smooth prior to this? Because some of your symptoms sound

like testosterone and progesterone deficiencies. and of course there is

also a need to check your adrenals alongside your thyroid as they go

hand in hand.

I'm sure you will get lots of help and support here.

kind regards,

Kerry

Re: dentist

Hi,

Is there anyone who is having a problem with depression? I am usually a

happy person who loves people and just enjoys life. In the past week of

so, I feel as though all of that has changed, and there's no reason. I

feel weak, sad, and just low energy. I workout regularly, but yesterday

it was like all I could do to get through it. My stomach feels like it's

in knots all the time, like an upset, anxious feeling. I go to bed

feeling like it, and wake up feeling like it. I get hungry, but don't

want to eat. And when I do want something it's usually sweets. I feel

like I just want to get down a dirt road somewhere by myself and just

sit and cry. I am one who never got upset easily, and hardly ever gets

mad. Now, I get mad and upset over anything. I hate it!

Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing this. Thanks.

hypomomof3boys <anadonalaniz@...> wrote:

I recently went to the dentist and he said my gums were very swollen.

My teeth were clean, but gums swollen. He was wondering if it was the

medicine I was on (cytomel and synthroid) or maybe from

hypothyroidism. My doctor wasn't sure. I was wondering if any of you

have had similar trouble or if swollen gums are from something else.

Hypothyroidism expresses itself in sooooo many way, I wasn't sure if

it was causing this also!

[Guest guest]

Hi Kerry,

I am not taking anything since menopause. I was on HRT for a while, but came off

them when there was so much controversy over them. Yes, going through menopause

was pretty smooth. My cholesterol used to be excellent, then it went up like all

of a sudden, and could never get it back down. I have watched my diet to get it

down, but it doesn't help. Now I am on Lipitor for it.

I'm not sure what my mother took for the low thyroid.

I'm not even sure what kind of doctor I should be seeing. My main doctor is a

cardiologist/internalist, then I see a Rheumatologist for the Lupus. My cardio

does alot of bloodwork, and he just says my thyroid is normal. But from what I

am reading now that doesn't always mean that it is. I need to get them to

proceed further, I guess, but not sure how. It's bad enough that I am exercising

and eating right, and still gaining weight instead of losing, but now with the

weak and nervous feelings I'm just starting to feel so run down, along with the

depression I feel like I am starting with. That's just not my nature. I'm

worried about what is going on with me.

I am new to this site, and really appreciate all the help you all are giving me.

It's nice to have someone to talk with who is having similiar problems. Thank

you all so much for being here!

Kerry Ann Faithfull <kerry@...> wrote:

Hi

I know you weren't wanting us to dx you - It's just that I have found

for myself that many of my symptoms are from HypoT and many are from

other hormone deficiencies or even nutritional deficiencies. But you

have cleared up the picture anyway - it seems entirely likely that you

are Hyopt with your family history.

What treatment did your mother have?

I also had high cholesterol - it came right down when I got enough

thyroid meds - it sounds to me that you have caught this just in time -

before you are ill for too long - I was sick for many years before I got

help - not for lack of trying! and I think this compounded my illness so

that I now have CFS and am still tired a lot in spite of really good

hormone levels.

But I do not think yours sounds that complicated - the main thing will

be finding a good doc who will treat you adequately. Or you might try

Janet's recipe. I have been taking the supplements she recommends for

some years now and I must confess that although they help a lot they do

not make the difference I need - but we are all different so it is

definitely worth a try and a lot cheaper and easier than seeing doctors

right off the bat.

In fact if you can find a good Osteopath (you are in the US aren't you)

you should get some excellent holistic help and they can prescribe

hormones too if you need them.

On the other hand what are you doing since menopause? Do you take HRT?

Has it been smooth prior to this? Because some of your symptoms sound

like testosterone and progesterone deficiencies. and of course there is

also a need to check your adrenals alongside your thyroid as they go

hand in hand.

I'm sure you will get lots of help and support here.

kind regards,

Kerry

Re: dentist

Hi,

Is there anyone who is having a problem with depression? I am usually a

happy person who loves people and just enjoys life. In the past week of

so, I feel as though all of that has changed, and there's no reason. I

feel weak, sad, and just low energy. I workout regularly, but yesterday

it was like all I could do to get through it. My stomach feels like it's

in knots all the time, like an upset, anxious feeling. I go to bed

feeling like it, and wake up feeling like it. I get hungry, but don't

want to eat. And when I do want something it's usually sweets. I feel

like I just want to get down a dirt road somewhere by myself and just

sit and cry. I am one who never got upset easily, and hardly ever gets

mad. Now, I get mad and upset over anything. I hate it!

Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing this. Thanks.

hypomomof3boys <anadonalaniz@...> wrote:

I recently went to the dentist and he said my gums were very swollen.

My teeth were clean, but gums swollen. He was wondering if it was the

medicine I was on (cytomel and synthroid) or maybe from

hypothyroidism. My doctor wasn't sure. I was wondering if any of you

have had similar trouble or if swollen gums are from something else.

Hypothyroidism expresses itself in sooooo many way, I wasn't sure if

it was causing this also!

[Guest guest]

Oh, and yes, I live in the United States. I live on the Eastern Shore of VA,

next to the MD line.

Kerry Ann Faithfull <kerry@...> wrote:Hi

I know you weren't wanting us to dx you - It's just that I have found

for myself that many of my symptoms are from HypoT and many are from

other hormone deficiencies or even nutritional deficiencies. But you

have cleared up the picture anyway - it seems entirely likely that you

are Hyopt with your family history.

What treatment did your mother have?

I also had high cholesterol - it came right down when I got enough

thyroid meds - it sounds to me that you have caught this just in time -

before you are ill for too long - I was sick for many years before I got

help - not for lack of trying! and I think this compounded my illness so

that I now have CFS and am still tired a lot in spite of really good

hormone levels.

But I do not think yours sounds that complicated - the main thing will

be finding a good doc who will treat you adequately. Or you might try

Janet's recipe. I have been taking the supplements she recommends for

some years now and I must confess that although they help a lot they do

not make the difference I need - but we are all different so it is

definitely worth a try and a lot cheaper and easier than seeing doctors

right off the bat.

In fact if you can find a good Osteopath (you are in the US aren't you)

you should get some excellent holistic help and they can prescribe

hormones too if you need them.

On the other hand what are you doing since menopause? Do you take HRT?

Has it been smooth prior to this? Because some of your symptoms sound

like testosterone and progesterone deficiencies. and of course there is

also a need to check your adrenals alongside your thyroid as they go

hand in hand.

I'm sure you will get lots of help and support here.

kind regards,

Kerry

Re: dentist

Hi,

Is there anyone who is having a problem with depression? I am usually a

happy person who loves people and just enjoys life. In the past week of

so, I feel as though all of that has changed, and there's no reason. I

feel weak, sad, and just low energy. I workout regularly, but yesterday

it was like all I could do to get through it. My stomach feels like it's

in knots all the time, like an upset, anxious feeling. I go to bed

feeling like it, and wake up feeling like it. I get hungry, but don't

want to eat. And when I do want something it's usually sweets. I feel

like I just want to get down a dirt road somewhere by myself and just

sit and cry. I am one who never got upset easily, and hardly ever gets

mad. Now, I get mad and upset over anything. I hate it!

Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing this. Thanks.

hypomomof3boys <anadonalaniz@...> wrote:

I recently went to the dentist and he said my gums were very swollen.

My teeth were clean, but gums swollen. He was wondering if it was the

medicine I was on (cytomel and synthroid) or maybe from

hypothyroidism. My doctor wasn't sure. I was wondering if any of you

have had similar trouble or if swollen gums are from something else.

Hypothyroidism expresses itself in sooooo many way, I wasn't sure if

it was causing this also!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

If your blood work for thyroid is normal then it

might be possible thay hypoT is not causing ur

problems.If u can post the results of the test here

the picture might become more clear.The normal range

for TSH has been changed,so u might want to check on

that as well.Normaly,the blood work for thyroid is

quite accurate.It's the tests for adrenals which give

a false negative.

Puneet

--- Wimbrow <tweetyann24@...> wrote:

> Hi Kerry,

>

>

>

> I am not taking anything since menopause. I was on

> HRT for a while, but came off them when there was so

> much controversy over them. Yes, going through

> menopause was pretty smooth. My cholesterol used to

> be excellent, then it went up like all of a sudden,

> and could never get it back down. I have watched my

> diet to get it down, but it doesn't help. Now I am

> on Lipitor for it.

>

> I'm not sure what my mother took for the low

> thyroid.

>

> I'm not even sure what kind of doctor I should be

> seeing. My main doctor is a

> cardiologist/internalist, then I see a

> Rheumatologist for the Lupus. My cardio does alot of

> bloodwork, and he just says my thyroid is normal.

> But from what I am reading now that doesn't always

> mean that it is. I need to get them to proceed

> further, I guess, but not sure how. It's bad enough

> that I am exercising and eating right, and still

> gaining weight instead of losing, but now with the

> weak and nervous feelings I'm just starting to feel

> so run down, along with the depression I feel like I

> am starting with. That's just not my nature. I'm

> worried about what is going on with me.

>

> I am new to this site, and really appreciate all the

> help you all are giving me. It's nice to have

> someone to talk with who is having similiar

> problems. Thank you all so much for being here!

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________

- PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.

[Guest guest]

Puneet

I would take issue with the statement that blood work for thyroid is quite

accurate. In fact I think it is the medical scandal of the century, causing

untold death and misery. I was hypothyroid with a TSH of one.

Gracia

> Hi,

> If your blood work for thyroid is normal then it

> might be possible thay hypoT is not causing ur

> problems.If u can post the results of the test here

> the picture might become more clear.The normal range

> for TSH has been changed,so u might want to check on

> that as well.Normaly,the blood work for thyroid is

> quite accurate.It's the tests for adrenals which give

> a false negative.

>

> Puneet

>

>

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I was listening to a doctor on TV, on the Early Show a few weeks ago. He is the

one who caught my attention by saying that just because you have bloodwork done

and your doctor tells you the thyroid is normal, that DOES NOT mean that it is.

When he said that and was mentioning the symptoms, that's when I began to wonder

if that is what I have. I had always assumed I didn't because of the lab work

being normal. I got online and began reading and also found out there that just

because your doctor tells you it's normal, does not mean that it is. I'm not

sure what my numbers are, I believe I do have them written down at home.

I'm not familiar with the adrenals you all mention.

Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

Puneet

I would take issue with the statement that blood work for thyroid is quite

accurate. In fact I think it is the medical scandal of the century, causing

untold death and misery. I was hypothyroid with a TSH of one.

Gracia

> Hi,

> If your blood work for thyroid is normal then it

> might be possible thay hypoT is not causing ur

> problems.If u can post the results of the test here

> the picture might become more clear.The normal range

> for TSH has been changed,so u might want to check on

> that as well.Normaly,the blood work for thyroid is

> quite accurate.It's the tests for adrenals which give

> a false negative.

>

> Puneet

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[Guest guest]

, I have read online that some docs think a TSH of 10 is still

acceptable! There is a problem with the range and a problem with idiot

docs. Present range is .03-3 But I think TSH testing is a very small part

of Dx.

Gracia

>I was listening to a doctor on TV, on the Early Show a few weeks ago. He is

>the one who caught my attention by saying that just because you have

>bloodwork done and your doctor tells you the thyroid is normal, that DOES

>NOT mean that it is. When he said that and was mentioning the symptoms,

>that's when I began to wonder if that is what I have. I had always assumed

>I didn't because of the lab work being normal. I got online and began

>reading and also found out there that just because your doctor tells you

>it's normal, does not mean that it is. I'm not sure what my numbers are, I

>believe I do have them written down at home.

> I'm not familiar with the adrenals you all mention.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well, the doctor on the TV was saying that he doesn't go by the numbers. He said

if he has a woman come in with the symptoms, but the count was within normal

range, that he listens to her and treats those symptoms. That's what caused me

to sit up and listen, and to get online and check into this more. Before I just

thought that because he said my count was normal, that it must not be that. I'm

gonna have to check into what my count is.

Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

, I have read online that some docs think a TSH of 10 is still

acceptable! There is a problem with the range and a problem with idiot

docs. Present range is .03-3 But I think TSH testing is a very small part

of Dx.

Gracia

>I was listening to a doctor on TV, on the Early Show a few weeks ago. He is

>the one who caught my attention by saying that just because you have

>bloodwork done and your doctor tells you the thyroid is normal, that DOES

>NOT mean that it is. When he said that and was mentioning the symptoms,

>that's when I began to wonder if that is what I have. I had always assumed

>I didn't because of the lab work being normal. I got online and began

>reading and also found out there that just because your doctor tells you

>it's normal, does not mean that it is. I'm not sure what my numbers are, I

>believe I do have them written down at home.

> I'm not familiar with the adrenals you all mention.

>

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