Re: Looking for Women with Hypothyroidism

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Hi, I have suffered for eleven years. Have been to doctor after doctor. Had my

thyroid checked several times. Finally went to a doc that found that my thyroid

was low I start meds next week. I hope it does not take years to get better

because I am at the end of my rope. They are also going to put me on human

growth hormones and DHEA. Do you take any of these? Thanks

brandyhonu <brandy-miller@...> wrote: Aloha,

My name is and I suffer from a form of hypothyroidism called

Hashimoto's Disease. It took several years (5) for the doctors to find

what was wrong with me and three more to get my medication regulated.

The physical and psychological aspects were devastating. I am now in

the beginning stages of recovery and can finally see the light at the

end of the tunnel.

I am looking for other women who have gone through something similar.

I am a psychology doctoral student and am writing my thesis on the

psychological effects of hypothyroidism in women. If any of you are

interested in participating in my research please contact me as soon

as possible. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Thank you and I look

forward to hearing from many of you!!

Sincerely,

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I TOO SUFFER FROM HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS. 5 YEARS NOW. IT WAS MISDIAGNOSED

AND I ALMOST ENDED UP DEAD. MY DOCTOR SAID IT WAS THE WORST CASE HE HAD EVER

SEEN. I NO LONGER HAVE A THYROID AS THE ANTIBODIES ATTACKED IT SO AGGRESSIVELY

THEY MANAGED TO FULLY DESTROY IT (HAD AN ULTRASOUND... THERE IS NOTHING

THERE!!!)

IT TOOK 6 MONTHS TO GET ON THE CORRECT DOSAGE. I STILL NEVER KNOW WHEN MY

BODY WILL CHANGE AND THE MEDS HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED (THIS ALWAYS MEANS APPROX. A

30 LB. WEIGHT GAIN).

IT IS A HORRIBLE WAY TO LIVE.

I HAVE MANY OTHER DISORDERS AND DISEASES. THE ANTIBODIES NOW TRAVEL THRU MY

BLOODSTREAM AND I RUN THE RISK OF THEM ATTACKING ANOTHER VITAL ORGAN OR ?

I HAVE HEARD THAT THE CAUSE OF HASHIMOTO'S IS MERCURY POISONING. I HAVE NOT

HEARD ANOTHER LEGIT ANSWER.

ANYONE HEAR ANYTHING LIKE THIS BESIDES ME???

LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER, SO WE DON'T FALL APART.

BE WELL,

PAMELA

stephanie robertson <stephsnotes2003@...> wrote:

Hi, I have suffered for eleven years. Have been to doctor after doctor. Had my

thyroid checked several times. Finally went to a doc that found that my thyroid

was low I start meds next week. I hope it does not take years to get better

because I am at the end of my rope. They are also going to put me on human

growth hormones and DHEA. Do you take any of these? Thanks

brandyhonu <brandy-miller@...> wrote: Aloha,

My name is and I suffer from a form of hypothyroidism called

Hashimoto's Disease. It took several years (5) for the doctors to find

what was wrong with me and three more to get my medication regulated.

The physical and psychological aspects were devastating. I am now in

the beginning stages of recovery and can finally see the light at the

end of the tunnel.

I am looking for other women who have gone through something similar.

I am a psychology doctoral student and am writing my thesis on the

psychological effects of hypothyroidism in women. If any of you are

interested in participating in my research please contact me as soon

as possible. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Thank you and I look

forward to hearing from many of you!!

Sincerely,

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THIS MAY BE A DUMB QUESTION, BUT HAS ANYONE HAD ANY LUCK WITH SOMETHING TO HELP

THEM LOSE WEIGHT???

THE ONLY THING THAT HAS EVER HELPED ME IS CYTOMEL. I WAS GOING TO A DOC THAT

PRACTICED " NEW MEDICINE " EASTERN AND WESTERN " ... I HAD MUSCLE WEAKNESS, FATIGUE,

FOGGINESS AND WEIGHT GAIN (MORE THAN USUAL) SHE PRESCRIBED ME THE CYTOMEL (T3)

EVEN THOUGH MY LEVELS WERE FINE... IT HELPED SO MUCH. MY DOC NOW REFUSES TO

PRESCRIBE IT TO ME.

ANOTHER THING. HE SAYS I AM HYPO (WHICH MY BLOOD TESTS AGREE ON) BUT I AM

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTT, FATTER THAN I HAVE BEEN IN A LONG

TIME. SCARED IF I GO HYPO THAT I WILL EXPLODE!!!

I AM TOO YOUNG FOR THIS S*)#%^$ & !!!

THANKS,

PAMELA

PAMELA <PAMELA@...> wrote:

I TOO SUFFER FROM HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS. 5 YEARS NOW. IT WAS MISDIAGNOSED

AND I ALMOST ENDED UP DEAD. MY DOCTOR SAID IT WAS THE WORST CASE HE HAD EVER

SEEN. I NO LONGER HAVE A THYROID AS THE ANTIBODIES ATTACKED IT SO AGGRESSIVELY

THEY MANAGED TO FULLY DESTROY IT (HAD AN ULTRASOUND... THERE IS NOTHING

THERE!!!)

IT TOOK 6 MONTHS TO GET ON THE CORRECT DOSAGE. I STILL NEVER KNOW WHEN MY

BODY WILL CHANGE AND THE MEDS HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED (THIS ALWAYS MEANS APPROX. A

30 LB. WEIGHT GAIN).

IT IS A HORRIBLE WAY TO LIVE.

I HAVE MANY OTHER DISORDERS AND DISEASES. THE ANTIBODIES NOW TRAVEL THRU MY

BLOODSTREAM AND I RUN THE RISK OF THEM ATTACKING ANOTHER VITAL ORGAN OR ?

I HAVE HEARD THAT THE CAUSE OF HASHIMOTO'S IS MERCURY POISONING. I HAVE NOT

HEARD ANOTHER LEGIT ANSWER.

ANYONE HEAR ANYTHING LIKE THIS BESIDES ME???

LET'S ALL STICK TOGETHER, SO WE DON'T FALL APART.

BE WELL,

PAMELA

stephanie robertson <stephsnotes2003@...> wrote:

Hi, I have suffered for eleven years. Have been to doctor after doctor. Had my

thyroid checked several times. Finally went to a doc that found that my thyroid

was low I start meds next week. I hope it does not take years to get better

because I am at the end of my rope. They are also going to put me on human

growth hormones and DHEA. Do you take any of these? Thanks

brandyhonu <brandy-miller@...> wrote: Aloha,

My name is and I suffer from a form of hypothyroidism called

Hashimoto's Disease. It took several years (5) for the doctors to find

what was wrong with me and three more to get my medication regulated.

The physical and psychological aspects were devastating. I am now in

the beginning stages of recovery and can finally see the light at the

end of the tunnel.

I am looking for other women who have gone through something similar.

I am a psychology doctoral student and am writing my thesis on the

psychological effects of hypothyroidism in women. If any of you are

interested in participating in my research please contact me as soon

as possible. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Thank you and I look

forward to hearing from many of you!!

Sincerely,

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,

You wrote:

>

> ... I am a psychology doctoral student and am writing my thesis on the

> psychological effects of hypothyroidism in women. ...

Welcome to the list. You just found a gold mine. Be sure to look at our

archives.

Chuck

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PAMELA,

You wrote:

> ... I HAVE HEARD THAT THE CAUSE OF HASHIMOTO'S IS MERCURY POISONING. ...

Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder. The system that normally defends

against infections incorrectly identifies the body's own thyroid cells

and hormones as the enemy. It is an error of targeting, not strength or

volume of attack.

This family of diseases can have many triggers, and there is no evidence

that mercury is a trigger for Hashimoto's, although it may well

aggravate this and other autoimmune conditions, once they are started. A

protein toxin, such as a spider bite, is more likely, although the

causes are often completely idiopathic. I know two people who had

mercury poisoning and several who had lead poisoning. None of them have

Hashimoto's, although they all do have other problems.

Chuck

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CHUCK,

THAT IS INTERESTING... I DID GET A SEVERE SPIDER BITE WHEN I WAS IN MY EARLY

20'S... MY ARM STOPPED WORKING AND EVERYTHING. IT WAS 2 ON MY BACK. NASTIEST

THING I EVER ENCOUNTERED. SPIDER BITE WISE...

Chuck B <gumboyaya@...> wrote:

PAMELA,

You wrote:

> ... I HAVE HEARD THAT THE CAUSE OF HASHIMOTO'S IS MERCURY POISONING. ...

Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder. The system that normally defends

against infections incorrectly identifies the body's own thyroid cells

and hormones as the enemy. It is an error of targeting, not strength or

volume of attack.

This family of diseases can have many triggers, and there is no evidence

that mercury is a trigger for Hashimoto's, although it may well

aggravate this and other autoimmune conditions, once they are started. A

protein toxin, such as a spider bite, is more likely, although the

causes are often completely idiopathic. I know two people who had

mercury poisoning and several who had lead poisoning. None of them have

Hashimoto's, although they all do have other problems.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

Does anybody have a success story on taking meds for there thyroid? Would love

to hear some! Thanks Steph

PAMELA <PAMELA@...> wrote: CHUCK,

THAT IS INTERESTING... I DID GET A SEVERE SPIDER BITE WHEN I WAS IN MY EARLY

20'S... MY ARM STOPPED WORKING AND EVERYTHING. IT WAS 2 ON MY BACK. NASTIEST

THING I EVER ENCOUNTERED. SPIDER BITE WISE...

Chuck B <gumboyaya@...> wrote:

PAMELA,

You wrote:

> ... I HAVE HEARD THAT THE CAUSE OF HASHIMOTO'S IS MERCURY POISONING. ...

Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder. The system that normally defends

against infections incorrectly identifies the body's own thyroid cells

and hormones as the enemy. It is an error of targeting, not strength or

volume of attack.

This family of diseases can have many triggers, and there is no evidence

that mercury is a trigger for Hashimoto's, although it may well

aggravate this and other autoimmune conditions, once they are started. A

protein toxin, such as a spider bite, is more likely, although the

causes are often completely idiopathic. I know two people who had

mercury poisoning and several who had lead poisoning. None of them have

Hashimoto's, although they all do have other problems.

Chuck

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yes I take Armour, 7-keto DHEA and HGH human growth hormone. The doc is

putting you on HGH? That is one fantastic doc.

Gracia

> Hi, I have suffered for eleven years. Have been to doctor after doctor.

> Had my thyroid checked several times. Finally went to a doc that found

> that my thyroid was low I start meds next week. I hope it does not take

> years to get better because I am at the end of my rope. They are also

> going to put me on human growth hormones and DHEA. Do you take any of

> these? Thanks

>

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Hi how long have you been taking your meds? And how long before you started

seening benifits. Thanks Steph

Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

yes I take Armour, 7-keto DHEA and HGH human growth hormone. The doc is

putting you on HGH? That is one fantastic doc.

Gracia

> Hi, I have suffered for eleven years. Have been to doctor after doctor.

> Had my thyroid checked several times. Finally went to a doc that found

> that my thyroid was low I start meds next week. I hope it does not take

> years to get better because I am at the end of my rope. They are also

> going to put me on human growth hormones and DHEA. Do you take any of

> these? Thanks

>

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,

You wrote:

> Does anybody have a success story on taking meds for there thyroid?

> Would love to hear some!

As you might imagine, people who quickly achieve success with the

conventional treatments are not drawn to a discussion list, such as this

this. We tend to hear from people with more complex issues or who were

just poorly treated in the first place. If you are looking for hope,

most of us do eventually get back to relatively normal conditions but

with some limitations.

Please tell us what stage you are in. That way we can focus on what you

can expect next.

Chuck

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Sure,

feel free to contact me via email:

familyirwin@...

brandyhonu <brandy-miller@...> wrote:

Aloha,

My name is and I suffer from a form of hypothyroidism called

Hashimoto's Disease. It took several years (5) for the doctors to find

what was wrong with me and three more to get my medication regulated.

The physical and psychological aspects were devastating. I am now in

the beginning stages of recovery and can finally see the light at the

end of the tunnel.

I am looking for other women who have gone through something similar.

I am a psychology doctoral student and am writing my thesis on the

psychological effects of hypothyroidism in women. If any of you are

interested in participating in my research please contact me as soon

as possible. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Thank you and I look

forward to hearing from many of you!!

Sincerely,

[Guest guest]

Chuck, Well lets see my problems started eleven years ago after the birth of my

son. High anxiety, depression, Hair loss and very dry hair. I have been to tons

of docs that tested my thyroid and found nothing wrong. Then finally found a doc

that said my thyroid was low. So next week I start on natural thyroid, dhea and

human growth hormone. I hope this will work . I am at the end of my rope. I

actually tried to take my life last year because I was not getting answers. So

at least I have some hope now. Thank you

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

You wrote:

> Does anybody have a success story on taking meds for there thyroid?

> Would love to hear some!

As you might imagine, people who quickly achieve success with the

conventional treatments are not drawn to a discussion list, such as this

this. We tend to hear from people with more complex issues or who were

just poorly treated in the first place. If you are looking for hope,

most of us do eventually get back to relatively normal conditions but

with some limitations.

Please tell us what stage you are in. That way we can focus on what you

can expect next.

Chuck

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stephanie,

You wrote:

> ... High anxiety, depression, Hair loss and very dry hair. ...

I hope you have more thyroid specific symptoms than those. There are

other things that can cause hair problems and affective disorders.

> I have been to tons of docs that tested my thyroid and found nothing

> wrong. Then finally found a doc that said my thyroid was low. So next

> week I start on natural thyroid, dhea and human growth hormone. ...

What is " natural thyroid? " Do you mean Armour?

Chuck

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>

> honestly you are deranged. If you only knew the lengths that we go to to

> try and get well and all the years wasted. Take yourself off the list.

> Gracia

>

>

>> You must have been seeing incompetent practitioners in that field then. I

>> am

>> the people that have learned with me see people all over the world with

>> these dsyfucntions and get results. The difference is that my clients

>> have

>> to work for their health and it takes time. America is lazy and wants

>> results over night, so they end up relying on meds and MS's, who treat

>> the

>> symptoms. AS well, to the moderator of this forum. If you are going to

>> cut

>> all my posts in half and put all my info that I type up, the I would

>> appreciate being taken off this forum. If you are going to keep my posts

>> as

>> is, than great. If MD's truely new about this dysfunction and the body,

>> don't you think they would have this under wraps? Don't you think they

>> would

>> be able to educate you and get you on the road to recovery? So obviously

>> there is something huge missing in between. That is functional and

>> logical

>> medicine treating the route of the problem and not the symptom. You can

>> believe whatever you want, that is your right. But I can tell you from

>> treating lots of clients with your dysfucntions and less than par

>> appetite

>> for living, that it works.

>>

>>

>>

>> With Qi,

>>

>> Josh

>>

>>

>>

>>

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I'll be glad to help. Contact me @ nmsjoy@...

Good luck...

SJO :0)

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From: and Irwin <familyirwin@...>

Sure,

feel free to contact me via email:

familyirwin@...

brandyhonu <brandy-miller@...> wrote:

Aloha,

My name is and I suffer from a form of hypothyroidism called

Hashimoto's Disease. It took several years (5) for the doctors to find

what was wrong with me and three more to get my medication regulated.

The physical and psychological aspects were devastating. I am now in

the beginning stages of recovery and can finally see the light at the

end of the tunnel.

I am looking for other women who have gone through something similar.

I am a psychology doctoral student and am writing my thesis on the

psychological effects of hypothyroidism in women. If any of you are

interested in participating in my research please contact me as soon

as possible. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Thank you and I look

forward to hearing from many of you!!

Sincerely,

[Guest guest]

>I wish I could say I know people who get completly well with Hasto,

But I don't. My thyroid has been shut down for many years, almost

died berore I found what was wrong. Took 5 years to get some better.I

wii soon be 60 and this has been going on before I was 40.Hair came

out a little,teeth got lose,cold even in summer,alligator skin, real

yellow skin and eyes,severe depression,can't think,concentrate,ect.

But I take nerve pills and a antidepressant,Levorthyroine and blood

pressure pill. I just thank the LORD that I am better(a good bit) I

get ou of the house, go visiting, play with my Grandchildern. There

is some hope at the end of the light, make youself enjoy ever min.

you feel like it,Go has given us alot! River_catherin

>

>

>

> >

> > honestly you are deranged. If you only knew the lengths that we

go to to

> > try and get well and all the years wasted. Take yourself off the

list.

> > Gracia

> >

> >

> >> You must have been seeing incompetent practitioners in that

field then. I

> >> am

> >> the people that have learned with me see people all over the

world with

> >> these dsyfucntions and get results. The difference is that my

clients

> >> have

> >> to work for their health and it takes time. America is lazy and

wants

> >> results over night, so they end up relying on meds and MS's, who

treat

> >> the

> >> symptoms. AS well, to the moderator of this forum. If you are

going to

> >> cut

> >> all my posts in half and put all my info that I type up, the I

would

> >> appreciate being taken off this forum. If you are going to keep

my posts

> >> as

> >> is, than great. If MD's truely new about this dysfunction and

the body,

> >> don't you think they would have this under wraps? Don't you

think they

> >> would

> >> be able to educate you and get you on the road to recovery? So

obviously

> >> there is something huge missing in between. That is functional

and

> >> logical

> >> medicine treating the route of the problem and not the symptom.

You can

> >> believe whatever you want, that is your right. But I can tell

you from

> >> treating lots of clients with your dysfucntions and less than

par

> >> appetite

> >> for living, that it works.

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> With Qi,

> >>

> >> Josh

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

>

>

>

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most peeps get very poor thyroid/hormone treatment unfortunately! Proper

treatment eliminates symptoms and we can have a life again. You can't do

that though on T4 only med, anti-D and nerve pill! That just means your

doc is confused but you really don't have to settle for poor health. Just

look for a smarter doc.

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com

Gracia

...

>>I wish I could say I know people who get completly well with Hasto,

> But I don't. My thyroid has been shut down for many years, almost

> died berore I found what was wrong. Took 5 years to get some better.I

> wii soon be 60 and this has been going on before I was 40.Hair came

> out a little,teeth got lose,cold even in summer,alligator skin, real

> yellow skin and eyes,severe depression,can't think,concentrate,ect.

> But I take nerve pills and a antidepressant,Levorthyroine and blood

> pressure pill. I just thank the LORD that I am better(a good bit) I

> get ou of the house, go visiting, play with my Grandchildern. There

> is some hope at the end of the light, make youself enjoy ever min.

> you feel like it,Go has given us alot! River_catherin

>>

>>

>>

>> >

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