Guest guest Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 I'm not sure what your diet is like, but I've experienced many of those symptoms and have found cleaing up my diet to be helpful. First of all make sure you are getting enough protein. A good way to figure this out is to eat half of your body weight in grams of protein a day divided into 3 meals. So, for example, if you weigh 180 lbs, then you would need 90 grams of protein per day, which divided by 3 meals would be 30 grams per meal. I have found that making sure I have enough protein helped with the feelings of stress and inability to cope with life. Just read packages before you eat. I am a vegetarian (mostly vegan) so that made it much harder to get my protein. About 4oz of meat of fish per meal gives plenty of protein. If you try this for about a week, you should notice a difference. Also moving away from foods like white flour (noodles, breads) and sugar desserts is very helpful. The American diet is so filled with white flour products and there is no nutrition in them so it's no wonder so many people are sick and overweight. We are getting plenty of calories but not much nutrtion so our bodies are hungry looking for nutrition. Somehow things got mixed up in this world/country. Food is fuel for the body but it seems that people eat only for pleasure and not for the reasons we are supposed to eat which is to provide fuel/nutrtion for the body. Try also increasing the amount of fresh raw foods you eat, especially dark leafy greens which are very high in nutrition. A way to find out if you are hypothyroid is to do the barnes basal test. You can search the web for the exact protocol but basically you shake down a thermometer before going to sleep at night and keep it next to your bed and then first thing in the morning, you put it in your armpit for 10 minutes. If your temp is below 97.8 (I think is the number) then you are hypo..... but check the web for the exact number that it has to be below. Good luck, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hi. I'm new here, but I read every message faithfully. I, too, have experienced every single symptom you have listed and mine could have went on as well. It's good that you are, at least, waiting for test results. It takes some people too long to even be diagnosed. I'm not sure when my problems started, but I believe it was in 01' after the stillbirth of my son. However, I've had 2 previous miscarriages so perhaps this could always have been an underlying problem. I wasn't diagnosed until August 15th of this year with a TSH level of 47. There are so many discussions here on TSH levels and lab values all together, but I have no doubts that my thyroid was causing EVERY SINGLE symptom that you are experiencing everyday. For me, this is a familial thing as my Dad's side (his mother and all siblings) have the same thyroid disorder. I know that days seem hopeless...if you are anything like me, the more helpless I felt, the more guilty I was for not being able to do what I used to do. I am 30 years old, by the way. In an earlier post, I said I was 32 and that cracks me up because that must have been a 'brain fog' day. Generally, people who are hypothyroid have a low blood pressure, but I was not textbook in that manner because my blood pressure was fairly high (150/110) The day before I got my lab results, she gave me a prescription for Effexor and I decided I'd like to try to wait until I saw the results of my thryoid replacement before I committed to starting MORE medicine, and she agreed. So, I started taking 10mg of Monopril for the blood pressure and the next day I started .75mcg of Levoxyl. Since the loss of my son, I've been on a .25mg dose of xanax as needed and I've found that I don't need it everyday anymore. The panic I was feeling before diagnosis was severe and it scared me that xanax wasn't taking care of it?!?!? The first couple of days of the new medicines were horrible. In fact, I thought that if this is how it feels to be on medicine to be well, I'd rather be sick. BUT thankfully, I am feeling so much better. I have much more energy and it feels good to know that I wasn't really going crazy OR lazy. I seriously thought that I was doomed. A kidney stone in July also made me think I in cardiac arrest. So many things happened before I ever decided, hey! Something is really wrong. I count my blessings that I made the appointment to go and that she was keen enough to ask me if I've ever had my thyroid tested. I see her again the 22nd of this month. I am hoping to see a change for the better in my bloodwork. One suggestion that has really helped me is to keep a journal of how you feel, what your activities are, what you've eaten, and things like that. I do it and record my blood pressure and pulse along with it (I have a wrist monitor). I have it in a binder with my medical information in it just in case my husband ever has to rush me back to the ER...you never know. That is exactly how scared I was about how I was feeling. The kidney stone didn't help ease my mind obviously. The road has been long and I know it's something that I will have to manage a lifetime. But the relief of knowing that it's not all in my head is glorious. NO one told me I was crazy, but I was wondering it just the same. I do hope that it is a comfort to know that someone can identify with the way you are feeling. Now, let's hope that you get some answers soon as to what is wrong and then you can focus on the road to well. I don't post often as I don't have the experience or knowledge that some of these folks have, but I think knowledge is power and you owe it to yourself to take control and find some peace of mind. For now, if it's in some research and recording, then do it! Good Luck! Karol bigcolli <untmp3@...> wrote: Hello, I'm a 19 y/o male and suspect that I'm suffering/have been suffering from hypothyroidism for a while. My grandmother was also hypo and took thyroxine in her later life. Unfortunately, I'm having a hard time convincing others around me of my beliefs that I'm simply not well and that I'm not a lazy person or not feeling good because mentally im not there. Currently, im taking celexa for depression/anxiety, but not seeing a big difference in the way i feel. Symptoms I'm experiencing are: -anxiety/depression/nervousness -constantly feeling fatigued throughout the day, insomnia at night -low libido, no sex drive -inner shakiness feeling/tremor -hands are asleep every morning i wake up, takes about 20 minutes to get circulation going again -palms of my hands get very hot at times, they become bright red, also have a light yellowish tint to them -obsessive compulsive type behaviours -always feeling tired -lack of motivation -paranoia/delusional thoughts (feel like people are doing things behind my back) -hard for me to absorb information that i read/brain seems to work slower, braing fog type feeling -aches and pains in my joints/muscles (makes it hard for me to walk around) -cant handle that much stress The list can go on forever. I'm waiting for test results on my thyroid and other hormones to come back from my endo, he also mentioned that my testosterone level was abnormally low, so I'm wondering if there's a connection. If anyone has input this, it would be nice to hear your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hey Karol, I really appreciate all the feedback you've given me. I tried posting a msg earlier, but it didnt seem to work. I was saying that I took my temperature orally and it seems to be below normal. I took it one morning a couple days ago, and it was at 95.9 F!! Seeing how low it was, I have no doubt in my mind that it is something thyroid related, and considering the fact that it runs on my mother's side, there's a good possibility. I can't wait for the road to recovery and getting my life back. > Hello, I'm a 19 y/o male and suspect that I'm suffering/have been > suffering from hypothyroidism for a while. My grandmother was also > hypo and took thyroxine in her later life. Unfortunately, I'm having > a hard time convincing others around me of my beliefs that I'm simply > not well and that I'm not a lazy person or not feeling good because > mentally im not there. Currently, im taking celexa for > depression/anxiety, but not seeing a big difference in the way i > feel. Symptoms I'm experiencing are: > > -anxiety/depression/nervousness > -constantly feeling fatigued throughout the day, insomnia at night > -low libido, no sex drive > -inner shakiness feeling/tremor > -hands are asleep every morning i wake up, takes about 20 minutes to > get circulation going again > -palms of my hands get very hot at times, they become bright red, > also have a light yellowish tint to them > -obsessive compulsive type behaviours > -always feeling tired > -lack of motivation > -paranoia/delusional thoughts (feel like people are doing things > behind my back) > -hard for me to absorb information that i read/brain seems to work > slower, braing fog type feeling > -aches and pains in my joints/muscles (makes it hard for me to walk > around) > -cant handle that much stress > > The list can go on forever. I'm waiting for test results on my > thyroid and other hormones to come back from my endo, he also > mentioned that my testosterone level was abnormally low, so I'm > wondering if there's a connection. > > If anyone has input this, it would be nice to hear your thoughts. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 's syndrome is supposedly a type of hypothyroidism, but not the same as hypothyroidism. Symptoms usually are: Fatigue Hair loss Weight gain/inability to lose weight Muscle pain/fibromyalgia Yellow hands and/or skin Bloating/hard edema Dry skin Low libido Brittle nails Dry hair Eyebrows falling out, especially outer 1/3 Enlarged tongue with scalloped edges Swelling of the face Eyelids looking " fallen " Oversleeping Memory difficulties/brain fog There are many more, but the brain fog won't let me remember them all. LOL You can have all or just a few of them. Jan > Hi everyone. I am new to this board and was wondering what the > symptoms are for hypothyroidism? Is 's syndrom the same as > hypothyroidism? Thanks for your patience with a newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2003 Report Share Posted December 6, 2003 Hi & welcome! Here's a link that will help give you a lot of information about hypothyroidism. http://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/aa042100a.htm After you read what's on the first page, just go to the second page and you'll see the symptoms. Here's a link that should explain the difference between hypothyroidism and 's syndrome. http://www.wilsonssyndrome.com/WhyUndiagnosableWithThyroid.htm Take care and keep in touch. Sheila centurion21224 <centurion21224@...> wrote: Hi everyone. I am new to this board and was wondering what the symptoms are for hypothyroidism? Is 's syndrom the same as hypothyroidism? Thanks for your patience with a newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 my worst symptoms were complete brain fog, couldn't speak, couldn't think, anxiety, constipation, acne. I was this way all my life, had a partial thyroidectomy at age 22, still no meds. finally treated myself at age 52. Gracia > > > > I am in the first testing stages for hypothyroidism, I am getting my > TSH and Free 4 checked. But what I wanted to know is what are some > of the symptoms that some people were experiencing. > > Here are some of mine: > > fatigue > overheated > excessive sweating > carpal tunnel feelings in both wrists > I get these bit of, I don't even know what to call them lodged in > the back of my throat that won't come out for days > anxiety > menstral periods are all screwed up, short and light > dry skin of the face, almost rashy like > sometimes throat is very dry and raspy > > If you are experiecing some of this or have experienced this please > contact me. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 ---Hello, Yes I can relate. When my thyroid was really bad I would go 40-50 days in between peroids, my hair started to fall out, my skin was very dry. and yes the brain fog. I was watching TV one day and could not remember the name of the actress I was looking at, after several minutess I realize it was sandra bullock. That was very scary to me. I thought I had a brain tumor! I was lucky to have a great female Doctor that was able to find my thyroid problem very quickly. I went in for heart palps and she ran a thyroid test. but the strange thing is I was hypo not hyper. She told me that when your thyroid is getting ready to burn out it uses everything it has making you seem like your hyperthyroid. Good luck to you In hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@g...> wrote: > > my worst symptoms were complete brain fog, couldn't speak, couldn't think, > anxiety, constipation, acne. I was this way all my life, had a partial > thyroidectomy at age 22, still no meds. finally treated myself at age 52. > Gracia > > > > > > > > > I am in the first testing stages for hypothyroidism, I am getting my > > TSH and Free 4 checked. But what I wanted to know is what are some > > of the symptoms that some people were experiencing. > > > > Here are some of mine: > > > > fatigue > > overheated > > excessive sweating > > carpal tunnel feelings in both wrists > > I get these bit of, I don't even know what to call them lodged in > > the back of my throat that won't come out for days > > anxiety > > menstral periods are all screwed up, short and light > > dry skin of the face, almost rashy like > > sometimes throat is very dry and raspy > > > > If you are experiecing some of this or have experienced this please > > contact me. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 My symptoms: overheated missed periods then very heavy when they come chronic dry skin sinus problems-all the time completely exhausted (different kind of exhaustion) Bowel issues of both kinds prettycomical <prettycomical@...> wrote: I am in the first testing stages for hypothyroidism, I am getting my TSH and Free 4 checked. But what I wanted to know is what are some of the symptoms that some people were experiencing. Here are some of mine: fatigue overheated excessive sweating carpal tunnel feelings in both wrists I get these bit of, I don't even know what to call them lodged in the back of my throat that won't come out for days anxiety menstral periods are all screwed up, short and light dry skin of the face, almost rashy like sometimes throat is very dry and raspy If you are experiecing some of this or have experienced this please contact me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Oh my goodness, it is like reading my own post almost. I would like to hear my doctor tell me that my thyroid was about to burn out. I really hope that when they take this follicular lesion off next week, that it stops some of this brain fog, but from what I am learning it sounds like it might open up an WHOLE new can of worms. Surgery causes such trauma to the thyroid. Heres to hoping it makes it better, if not I will be trying to find out where I can order Armour replacement.. LOL Canasa _____ From: diana081964 [mailto:diana081964@...] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 6:59 AM hypothyroidism Subject: Re: Symptoms ---Hello, Yes I can relate. When my thyroid was really bad I would go 40-50 days in between peroids, my hair started to fall out, my skin was very dry. and yes the brain fog. I was watching TV one day and could not remember the name of the actress I was looking at, after several minutess I realize it was sandra bullock. That was very scary to me. I thought I had a brain tumor! I was lucky to have a great female Doctor that was able to find my thyroid problem very quickly. I went in for heart palps and she ran a thyroid test. but the strange thing is I was hypo not hyper. She told me that when your thyroid is getting ready to burn out it uses everything it has making you seem like your hyperthyroid. Good luck to you In hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@g...> wrote: > > my worst symptoms were complete brain fog, couldn't speak, couldn't think, > anxiety, constipation, acne. I was this way all my life, had a partial > thyroidectomy at age 22, still no meds. finally treated myself at age 52. > Gracia > > > > > > > > > I am in the first testing stages for hypothyroidism, I am getting my > > TSH and Free 4 checked. But what I wanted to know is what are some > > of the symptoms that some people were experiencing. > > > > Here are some of mine: > > > > fatigue > > overheated > > excessive sweating > > carpal tunnel feelings in both wrists > > I get these bit of, I don't even know what to call them lodged in > > the back of my throat that won't come out for days > > anxiety > > menstral periods are all screwed up, short and light > > dry skin of the face, almost rashy like > > sometimes throat is very dry and raspy > > > > If you are experiecing some of this or have experienced this please > > contact me. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 what do they do for you when your thyroid had burnt out? does that happen to people? I feel like I am at the end of my rope. My husband does not understand when I tell him that my endo does not know that there are alternative treatments to this horrible problem and I am always looking for something that will make me feel at least normal. Of course I don't even remember what that felt like. But the braing fog is almost more than I can take. Just today I was talking to a friend about what movie to see and I was going to order the tickets online, I even checked it (carefully HA!) before I submitted payment and of course I picked the wrong movie!!!! Can you get arrested for breaking the rules of going into a different theater???? Look for the breaking news of the grown woman fighting with the theater employee who went into a different theater to see the movie she really meant to see. Does the fog over lift?? Also, I bought and started using the progesterone cream and my breasts have itched like crazy, my gyno said it was hormones so I think I might be using it too much, even though I am using as directed. Let me tell you.....there is nothing like grabbing both your breast in a hopeless attempt to stop the itching while the President of the company walks by your office. At least I got a good laugh and a great story to tell my friends. I am going to cut back on the usage and see what happens. Char <canasa@...> wrote: Oh my goodness, it is like reading my own post almost. I would like to hear my doctor tell me that my thyroid was about to burn out. I really hope that when they take this follicular lesion off next week, that it stops some of this brain fog, but from what I am learning it sounds like it might open up an WHOLE new can of worms. Surgery causes such trauma to the thyroid. Heres to hoping it makes it better, if not I will be trying to find out where I can order Armour replacement.. LOL Canasa _____ From: diana081964 [mailto:diana081964@...] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 6:59 AM hypothyroidism Subject: Re: Symptoms ---Hello, Yes I can relate. When my thyroid was really bad I would go 40-50 days in between peroids, my hair started to fall out, my skin was very dry. and yes the brain fog. I was watching TV one day and could not remember the name of the actress I was looking at, after several minutess I realize it was sandra bullock. That was very scary to me. I thought I had a brain tumor! I was lucky to have a great female Doctor that was able to find my thyroid problem very quickly. I went in for heart palps and she ran a thyroid test. but the strange thing is I was hypo not hyper. She told me that when your thyroid is getting ready to burn out it uses everything it has making you seem like your hyperthyroid. Good luck to you In hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@g...> wrote: > > my worst symptoms were complete brain fog, couldn't speak, couldn't think, > anxiety, constipation, acne. I was this way all my life, had a partial > thyroidectomy at age 22, still no meds. finally treated myself at age 52. > Gracia > > > > > > > > > I am in the first testing stages for hypothyroidism, I am getting my > > TSH and Free 4 checked. But what I wanted to know is what are some > > of the symptoms that some people were experiencing. > > > > Here are some of mine: > > > > fatigue > > overheated > > excessive sweating > > carpal tunnel feelings in both wrists > > I get these bit of, I don't even know what to call them lodged in > > the back of my throat that won't come out for days > > anxiety > > menstral periods are all screwed up, short and light > > dry skin of the face, almost rashy like > > sometimes throat is very dry and raspy > > > > If you are experiecing some of this or have experienced this please > > contact me. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 LOL I think you might need MORE progesterone not less. Are you on ENOUGH thyroid meds????? Hey maybe you will get a raise Gracia > > what do they do for you when your thyroid had burnt out? does that happen to people? I feel like I am at the end of my rope. My husband does not understand when I tell him that my endo does not know that there are alternative treatments to this horrible problem and I am always looking for something that will make me feel at least normal. Of course I don't even remember what that felt like. But the braing fog is almost more than I can take. Just today I was talking to a friend about what movie to see and I was going to order the tickets online, I even checked it (carefully HA!) before I submitted payment and of course I picked the wrong movie!!!! Can you get arrested for breaking the rules of going into a different theater???? Look for the breaking news of the grown woman fighting with the theater employee who went into a different theater to see the movie she really meant to see. Does the fog over lift?? > > Also, I bought and started using the progesterone cream and my breasts have itched like crazy, my gyno said it was hormones so I think I might be using it too much, even though I am using as directed. Let me tell you.....there is nothing like grabbing both your breast in a hopeless attempt to stop the itching while the President of the company walks by your office. At least I got a good laugh and a great story to tell my friends. I am going to cut back on the usage and see what happens. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Robin, I don't know, that is why I am here too. I am having thyroid surgery on Monday because they found a follicular lesion on the left side so they are taking the whole left side of my thyroid. My labs too are ok. BUT like so many I can relate to the brain fog. It is horrible it is like something covering your every thought and it seems the more you concentrate the worse it gets! I find the more I try to use my mind, the foggier I get. Just like a heavy, dense cloud, or like thinking through oil. I am really hoping this surgery is going to fix me up. If it does, well I will be telling everyone to get an ultrasound done.. LOL!! Hugs to ya, Canasa _____ From: Robin Alligood [mailto:ralligoo2000@...] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:54 PM hypothyroidism Subject: RE: Re: Symptoms what do they do for you when your thyroid had burnt out? does that happen to people? I feel like I am at the end of my rope. My husband does not understand when I tell him that my endo does not know that there are alternative treatments to this horrible problem and I am always looking for something that will make me feel at least normal. Of course I don't even remember what that felt like. But the braing fog is almost more than I can take. Just today I was talking to a friend about what movie to see and I was going to order the tickets online, I even checked it (carefully HA!) before I submitted payment and of course I picked the wrong movie!!!! Can you get arrested for breaking the rules of going into a different theater???? Look for the breaking news of the grown woman fighting with the theater employee who went into a different theater to see the movie she really meant to see. Does the fog over lift?? Also, I bought and started using the progesterone cream and my breasts have itched like crazy, my gyno said it was hormones so I think I might be using it too much, even though I am using as directed. Let me tell you.....there is nothing like grabbing both your breast in a hopeless attempt to stop the itching while the President of the company walks by your office. At least I got a good laugh and a great story to tell my friends. I am going to cut back on the usage and see what happens. Char <canasa@...> wrote: Oh my goodness, it is like reading my own post almost. I would like to hear my doctor tell me that my thyroid was about to burn out. I really hope that when they take this follicular lesion off next week, that it stops some of this brain fog, but from what I am learning it sounds like it might open up an WHOLE new can of worms. Surgery causes such trauma to the thyroid. Heres to hoping it makes it better, if not I will be trying to find out where I can order Armour replacement.. LOL Canasa _____ From: diana081964 [mailto:diana081964@...] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 6:59 AM hypothyroidism Subject: Re: Symptoms ---Hello, Yes I can relate. When my thyroid was really bad I would go 40-50 days in between peroids, my hair started to fall out, my skin was very dry. and yes the brain fog. I was watching TV one day and could not remember the name of the actress I was looking at, after several minutess I realize it was sandra bullock. That was very scary to me. I thought I had a brain tumor! I was lucky to have a great female Doctor that was able to find my thyroid problem very quickly. I went in for heart palps and she ran a thyroid test. but the strange thing is I was hypo not hyper. She told me that when your thyroid is getting ready to burn out it uses everything it has making you seem like your hyperthyroid. Good luck to you In hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@g...> wrote: > > my worst symptoms were complete brain fog, couldn't speak, couldn't think, > anxiety, constipation, acne. I was this way all my life, had a partial > thyroidectomy at age 22, still no meds. finally treated myself at age 52. > Gracia > > > > > > > > > I am in the first testing stages for hypothyroidism, I am getting my > > TSH and Free 4 checked. But what I wanted to know is what are some > > of the symptoms that some people were experiencing. > > > > Here are some of mine: > > > > fatigue > > overheated > > excessive sweating > > carpal tunnel feelings in both wrists > > I get these bit of, I don't even know what to call them lodged in > > the back of my throat that won't come out for days > > anxiety > > menstral periods are all screwed up, short and light > > dry skin of the face, almost rashy like > > sometimes throat is very dry and raspy > > > > If you are experiecing some of this or have experienced this please > > contact me. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Just wanted to wish you well before your surgery! Take care of yourself...and check in when you feel better. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Good luck with everything and let is know how you are doing. Char <canasa@...> wrote:Robin, I don't know, that is why I am here too. I am having thyroid surgery on Monday because they found a follicular lesion on the left side so they are taking the whole left side of my thyroid. My labs too are ok. BUT like so many I can relate to the brain fog. It is horrible it is like something covering your every thought and it seems the more you concentrate the worse it gets! I find the more I try to use my mind, the foggier I get. Just like a heavy, dense cloud, or like thinking through oil. I am really hoping this surgery is going to fix me up. If it does, well I will be telling everyone to get an ultrasound done.. LOL!! Hugs to ya, Canasa _____ From: Robin Alligood [mailto:ralligoo2000@...] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:54 PM hypothyroidism Subject: RE: Re: Symptoms what do they do for you when your thyroid had burnt out? does that happen to people? I feel like I am at the end of my rope. My husband does not understand when I tell him that my endo does not know that there are alternative treatments to this horrible problem and I am always looking for something that will make me feel at least normal. Of course I don't even remember what that felt like. But the braing fog is almost more than I can take. Just today I was talking to a friend about what movie to see and I was going to order the tickets online, I even checked it (carefully HA!) before I submitted payment and of course I picked the wrong movie!!!! Can you get arrested for breaking the rules of going into a different theater???? Look for the breaking news of the grown woman fighting with the theater employee who went into a different theater to see the movie she really meant to see. Does the fog over lift?? Also, I bought and started using the progesterone cream and my breasts have itched like crazy, my gyno said it was hormones so I think I might be using it too much, even though I am using as directed. Let me tell you.....there is nothing like grabbing both your breast in a hopeless attempt to stop the itching while the President of the company walks by your office. At least I got a good laugh and a great story to tell my friends. I am going to cut back on the usage and see what happens. Char <canasa@...> wrote: Oh my goodness, it is like reading my own post almost. I would like to hear my doctor tell me that my thyroid was about to burn out. I really hope that when they take this follicular lesion off next week, that it stops some of this brain fog, but from what I am learning it sounds like it might open up an WHOLE new can of worms. Surgery causes such trauma to the thyroid. Heres to hoping it makes it better, if not I will be trying to find out where I can order Armour replacement.. LOL Canasa _____ From: diana081964 [mailto:diana081964@...] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 6:59 AM hypothyroidism Subject: Re: Symptoms ---Hello, Yes I can relate. When my thyroid was really bad I would go 40-50 days in between peroids, my hair started to fall out, my skin was very dry. and yes the brain fog. I was watching TV one day and could not remember the name of the actress I was looking at, after several minutess I realize it was sandra bullock. That was very scary to me. I thought I had a brain tumor! I was lucky to have a great female Doctor that was able to find my thyroid problem very quickly. I went in for heart palps and she ran a thyroid test. but the strange thing is I was hypo not hyper. She told me that when your thyroid is getting ready to burn out it uses everything it has making you seem like your hyperthyroid. Good luck to you In hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@g...> wrote: > > my worst symptoms were complete brain fog, couldn't speak, couldn't think, > anxiety, constipation, acne. I was this way all my life, had a partial > thyroidectomy at age 22, still no meds. finally treated myself at age 52. > Gracia > > > > > > > > > I am in the first testing stages for hypothyroidism, I am getting my > > TSH and Free 4 checked. But what I wanted to know is what are some > > of the symptoms that some people were experiencing. > > > > Here are some of mine: > > > > fatigue > > overheated > > excessive sweating > > carpal tunnel feelings in both wrists > > I get these bit of, I don't even know what to call them lodged in > > the back of my throat that won't come out for days > > anxiety > > menstral periods are all screwed up, short and light > > dry skin of the face, almost rashy like > > sometimes throat is very dry and raspy > > > > If you are experiecing some of this or have experienced this please > > contact me. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Gracia, I am on 200mcg. of synthroid and I had to stop with the progesterone because I got a horrible rash from it, I went home friday night and everything was red. I don't know what to do to make me feel better. I'm thinking that a raise is a great idea! I wish that was all it would take! I started using Apple Cidar Vinegar and Honey for my skin. My mom tells me that it is great for all sorts of ailments. So far it seems to be doing the trick. Plus it is good for stiff joints and bone aches. Gracia <circe@...> wrote: LOL I think you might need MORE progesterone not less. Are you on ENOUGH thyroid meds????? Hey maybe you will get a raise Gracia > > what do they do for you when your thyroid had burnt out? does that happen to people? I feel like I am at the end of my rope. My husband does not understand when I tell him that my endo does not know that there are alternative treatments to this horrible problem and I am always looking for something that will make me feel at least normal. Of course I don't even remember what that felt like. But the braing fog is almost more than I can take. Just today I was talking to a friend about what movie to see and I was going to order the tickets online, I even checked it (carefully HA!) before I submitted payment and of course I picked the wrong movie!!!! Can you get arrested for breaking the rules of going into a different theater???? Look for the breaking news of the grown woman fighting with the theater employee who went into a different theater to see the movie she really meant to see. Does the fog over lift?? > > Also, I bought and started using the progesterone cream and my breasts have itched like crazy, my gyno said it was hormones so I think I might be using it too much, even though I am using as directed. Let me tell you.....there is nothing like grabbing both your breast in a hopeless attempt to stop the itching while the President of the company walks by your office. At least I got a good laugh and a great story to tell my friends. I am going to cut back on the usage and see what happens. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 Yikes, I think you might want some T3--have you ever had FREE T3 tested? Most of us feel lots better with it. Then the progesterone might work better for you. Gracia > > Gracia, > > I am on 200mcg. of synthroid and I had to stop with the progesterone because I got a horrible rash from it, I went home friday night and everything was red. I don't know what to do to make me feel better. > > I'm thinking that a raise is a great idea! I wish that was all it would take! I started using Apple Cidar Vinegar and Honey for my skin. My mom tells me that it is great for all sorts of ailments. So far it seems to be doing the trick. Plus it is good for stiff joints and bone aches. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 no I have never been tested for that. I have asked about this and there doesn't seem to be any sense of urgency to do that. What is T3? Gracia <circe@...> wrote: Yikes, I think you might want some T3--have you ever had FREE T3 tested? Most of us feel lots better with it. Then the progesterone might work better for you. Gracia > > Gracia, > > I am on 200mcg. of synthroid and I had to stop with the progesterone because I got a horrible rash from it, I went home friday night and everything was red. I don't know what to do to make me feel better. > > I'm thinking that a raise is a great idea! I wish that was all it would take! I started using Apple Cidar Vinegar and Honey for my skin. My mom tells me that it is great for all sorts of ailments. So far it seems to be doing the trick. Plus it is good for stiff joints and bone aches. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 your doc has been educated by drug company. T3 is the thyroid hormone that makes us feel good. Learn more at http://www.thyroid.about.com Most of us feel better with T3, like what is in Armour or thyrolar. Gracia > > no I have never been tested for that. I have asked about this and there doesn't seem to be any sense of urgency to do that. What is T3? > > Gracia <circe@...> wrote: > Yikes, I think you might want some T3--have you ever had FREE T3 tested? > Most of us feel lots better with it. Then the progesterone might work > better for you. > Gracia > > > > > Gracia, > > > > I am on 200mcg. of synthroid and I had to stop with the progesterone > because I got a horrible rash from it, I went home friday night and > everything was red. I don't know what to do to make me feel better. > > > > I'm thinking that a raise is a great idea! I wish that was all it would > take! I started using Apple Cidar Vinegar and Honey for my skin. My mom > tells me that it is great for all sorts of ailments. So far it seems to be > doing the trick. Plus it is good for stiff joints and bone aches. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 I took Armour and didn't feel all that great. Do I take it with Synthroid? Or as a replacement? Gracia <circe@...> wrote: your doc has been educated by drug company. T3 is the thyroid hormone that makes us feel good. Learn more at http://www.thyroid.about.com Most of us feel better with T3, like what is in Armour or thyrolar. Gracia > > no I have never been tested for that. I have asked about this and there doesn't seem to be any sense of urgency to do that. What is T3? > > Gracia <circe@...> wrote: > Yikes, I think you might want some T3--have you ever had FREE T3 tested? > Most of us feel lots better with it. Then the progesterone might work > better for you. > Gracia > > > > > Gracia, > > > > I am on 200mcg. of synthroid and I had to stop with the progesterone > because I got a horrible rash from it, I went home friday night and > everything was red. I don't know what to do to make me feel better. > > > > I'm thinking that a raise is a great idea! I wish that was all it would > take! I started using Apple Cidar Vinegar and Honey for my skin. My mom > tells me that it is great for all sorts of ailments. So far it seems to be > doing the trick. Plus it is good for stiff joints and bone aches. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 If you had a problem with Armour, either you weren't getting enough meds (can't treat to the TSH) or you need adrenal hormones. It is a replacment for synthroid. Gracia > > I took Armour and didn't feel all that great. Do I take it with Synthroid? Or as a replacement? > > Gracia <circe@...> wrote: > your doc has been educated by drug company. T3 is the thyroid hormone that > makes us feel good. Learn more at http://www.thyroid.about.com Most of us > feel better with T3, like what is in Armour or thyrolar. > Gracia > > > > > no I have never been tested for that. I have asked about this and there > doesn't seem to be any sense of urgency to do that. What is T3? > > > > Gracia <circe@...> wrote: > > Yikes, I think you might want some T3--have you ever had FREE T3 tested? > > Most of us feel lots better with it. Then the progesterone might work > > better for you. > > Gracia > > > > > > > > Gracia, > > > > > > I am on 200mcg. of synthroid and I had to stop with the progesterone > > because I got a horrible rash from it, I went home friday night and > > everything was red. I don't know what to do to make me feel better. > > > > > > I'm thinking that a raise is a great idea! I wish that was all it would > > take! I started using Apple Cidar Vinegar and Honey for my skin. My mom > > tells me that it is great for all sorts of ailments. So far it seems to > be > > doing the trick. Plus it is good for stiff joints and bone aches. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I was having something like that when my chiro would crack the upper most verts in my neck/skull. Don't know why I never realized the involvement should be lower. Maybe its because I was more concerned about L3-L4 which I went to see him over. What the chiro found necessary was to sling my head sidways WHILE twisting; so my guess is he was involving a nerve lower down to pinch now that I think of it. I noticed two weeks ago when I tried to pull a compound bow that I could do it with my left weaker arm but not my right dominant one! I can't believe how much weakness I have there - I'm just getting over the pain - feels like I riped all my conective tissue to shreds. The bow was just in the right strength range for me else I would probably have needed a scale - eg. pulling on a regular bow would be too arbetrary but might make a good light workout device since I have a couple of them left over from my kids. After I was in full spasm for two weeks I was able to tell doctors that the problem was L3-L4 just by the fact that I had numbness across the inside front on my calf. Assuming I was wired like most this it the dermitome for that. Man I wish I'd of had pain meds when my muscles were causing all the nerve damage. What I've been doing lately is excercising my neck while at my coputer. One of my most painful areas is the c8-t1 (hump thingy back there). Also my sternabras (sp?) are often pinching and I've been having a lot of chest pain that seems to go away when I lay down awhile. I've moved closer to the monior and it seems to help. Since I can no way sit straight up I tend to hunch forward flexing c8-t1 connection, I think. JayTee dave sailer wrote: > I have cervical kyphosis, spinal stenosis, foraminal > narrowing from c4-c6. What is odd is that I have > tingling in my left pinky and ring finger which is > supposed to be connected to a nerve from c8/t1. Has > anyone else experienced this? I really would like > to figure out why this is since my surgeon says I > should fuse c6 (and maybe 5,4) to fix this, > and I'm concerned that won't fix the problem. > I know the nerves from c5 thru t1 combine and > split in a network fashion between the spine and > shoulder, but I'm not sure if this explains this > oddity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 jaytee110180 wrote: >I was having something like that when my chiro would >crack the upper most verts in my neck/skull. Don't >know why I never realized the involvement should be lower. > >Maybe its because I was more concerned about L3-L4 which I >went to see him over. What the chiro found necessary was >to sling my head sidways WHILE twisting; so my guess is >he was involving a nerve lower down to pinch now that >I think of it. > >I noticed two weeks ago when I tried to pull a compound >bow that I could do it with my left weaker arm but not >my right dominant one! I can't believe how much weakness >I have there - I'm just getting over the pain - feels >like I riped all my conective tissue to shreds. The bow >was just in the right strength range for me else I >would probably have needed a scale - eg. pulling on >a regular bow would be too arbetrary but might make >a good light workout device since I have a couple of >them left over from my kids. > >After I was in full spasm for two weeks I was able to tell >doctors that the problem was L3-L4 just by the fact that >I had numbness across the inside front on my calf. Assuming >I was wired like most this it the dermitome for that. Man >I wish I'd of had pain meds when my muscles were causing >all the nerve damage. > >What I've been doing lately is excercising my neck while >at my coputer. One of my most painful areas is the c8-t1 >(hump thingy back there). Also my sternabras (sp?) are >often pinching and I've been having a lot of chest pain >that seems to go away when I lay down awhile. I've moved >closer to the monior and it seems to help. Since I can no >way sit straight up I tend to hunch forward flexing c8-t1 >connection, I think. > >JayTee > >dave sailer wrote: > > >>I have cervical kyphosis, spinal stenosis, foraminal >>narrowing from c4-c6. What is odd is that I have >>tingling in my left pinky and ring finger which is >>supposed to be connected to a nerve from c8/t1. Has >>anyone else experienced this? I really would like >>to figure out why this is since my surgeon says I >>should fuse c6 (and maybe 5,4) to fix this, >>and I'm concerned that won't fix the problem. >>I know the nerves from c5 thru t1 combine and >>split in a network fashion between the spine and >>shoulder, but I'm not sure if this explains this >>oddity. >> >> > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 > How do I keep myself from worrying about such a thing. Need I be > worried about this? Hi Faith, Boy, you've asked the million dollar question...if we could alleviate worry in the world a we would all be a whole lot happier! ) First of all, are you doing the breathing exercises we've talked about? I can tell you're concerned but needless worry is only going to add to your anxiety. I can't tell you whether or not you have pancreatic cancer (probably not though), but if it's something you're seriously concerned about you should see your doctor. Now...have you ever done any reading or research on the " mind/body connection " ? Every thought you have affects your body...so every happy thought, every anxious thought and every thought in between will have an affect on your physical body. Anxiety thoughts are particularly harmful to one's body. It's truly amaxing how powerful our thoughts are! Do you do any journaling or self-analysis of any type? It might help you to try that or maybe talk to a pastor or counselor. These anxiety thoughts are simply fears--and they can get overwhelming if they are not stopped. What helps me when I get caught up in fear is to investigate the fear to it's logical conclusion...by that I mean, IF you do have cancer...well, then what? Answer the question for yourself...if you have cancer,then what?...how would you feel, what would you do, How would you handle it? Rehearse for yourself what you would do....when you do answer those questions and relaize that there really IS something you can do rather than feel helpless and stuck in fear, then you feel like you have some power and the fear ceases to ahve control you. Quite often anxiety occurrs because we don't trust that we can handle whatever life throws at us....but if you start investigating your internal self, finding out what your fears and stregths are and come to realize that you can take care of yourself no matter what...the anxiety will go away. hth, jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 > > Do you mean the breathing through your stomach? I do it all the time. You > know when you just keep feeling worse all the time, it's hard not to worry. I > know I need to work on that. > Thanks, > Faith Yes, Faith, I do mean the deep abdominal breathing that makes the stomach expand. Good for you for sticking with it! In times of stress and worry it is especially important to breathe deeply that way. jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 > > I get these episodes where I just start feeling lousy, and then anxiety > starts coming from what seems to be my gut. Right in the center under > your breast bone where the soft tissue is. It seems like the anxiety is > originating from there. Also feel like my heart has dropped down to > that area, as that is the place I really feel it beating. > > What is scary is I just looked up the signs of Cancer of the Pancreas. > Just happed to see Pancreas in the files. The symptoms on the web were > Discomfort in the front, pain in the back, weakness, muscle spasms. All > the things I have been having. Also diarrhea which I have off and on. > > How do I keep myself from worrying about such a thing. Need I be > worried about this? > > Faith Faith: The area you are describing is your solarplexis, one of the seats of emotion according to Chinese medicine. Meditation or other calming methods will help. You might also give acupunture a try. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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