Re: Re: New Member & Question

[Guest guest]

Diane (dede12314),

You wrote:

> ... dosage of Levoxyl 0.5mg. ...

Something is wrong with this number. 0.5 mg is the same as 500 mcg or

ug. The maximum recommended replacement dosage is 200 mcg. OTOH, 0.5 mcg

is essentially no dosage at all. Are you sure you don't mean 0.05 mg? If

so, you obviously need more, a lot more.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

Just read an article by Dr. Oz's about hypothyroidism. 1. Take 1,000 to 1,200

IU of D daily. This nutrient helps the gland cope with stress and convert

inactive T4 into active T3 hormone. 2. Steam veggies - Broccoli raw will make

the condition worse. 3. Reconsider iodine. Triclosan & Perchlorate may be the

cause. Triclosan, an antibacterial agent that inflames thyroid cells and

burdens the liver, the organ that converts inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into

the active form (T3). In other words, avoid Triclosan. The other, perchlorate,

seeps into drinking water and has been found in almost all water-rich produce

like leafy greens and watermelon. It is amplified for women. This disease

plagues 27 million women. This article is in the magazine for Women First. You

may want to read the article. I am going to try and go the natural way and use

the D vitamin and try to use natural hormone replacement therapy. I may even

consider Kelation.

Darlene Currie

Southwest Funding

5515 Superior Drive, Ste. B2

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Phone: 225-291-2697

Fax: 225-291-2699

Re: New Member & Question

Amber,

I'm going through a similar situation. While I am significantly older than you

(53) and no longer have menstrual cycles I've experienced all the other symptoms

you described. I've been on an anti-depressant for several years but have gained

a lot of weight that I've been unable to lose regardless of my diet/exercise.

I went to my GP who ran blood tests and diagnosed hypothyroidism. She also had

me get an ultrasound on my neck which showed a goiter. She put me on

Levothyroxin 25 mcg. After 1 month I went back for blood work and she increased

the dosage to 50 mcg and referred me to an endocrinologist. The endo did an

ultrasound and immediately determined that I have Hashimoto's disease and have

had it for 7-10 years. He has increased the dosage to 75 mcg. I've had a lot of

blood work and a couple of surgeries over the past 7-10 years but no one has

ever questioned my thyroid function before which is very disconcerting, to say

the least. I have an appt. with an ENT next week regarding the goiter as my

throat feels raw and painful, and then I'm also going back to the endo for a

follow-up now that he will have all of the test results back, so I'll know more

then.

My recommendation is to find a good endo who works solely with thyroid

patients. He also said to use the South Beach diet as a guideline while trying

to lose weight and develop the right mix of carbs.

Good luck!

Beth

>

> Hello, my name is Amber. I'm 22 years old. I just have a quick question but

first I'll give a little background about what's going on. I have been having

problems with different things over the past couple of years -- depression,

fatigue, weight gain that i have a very hard time to lose, abnormal menstrual

cycles, and other things. I decided to finally go to the doctor when I realized

there was a lump in my neck that wouldn't go away (the doctor says it's my lymph

nodes that are swollen). So a couple weeks ago I went to the doctor for the

first time. I had to take some blood tests and it showed my Thyroid wasn't

creating enough hormones. My doctor also felt in my neck and mentioned my

thyroid seemed to be a bit enlarged so he ordered another blood test and an

ultrasound. Last week I got the call that both the test and the ultrasound came

back " abnormal " but that's the only information they would give over the phone.

I now have an appointment with an endocrinologist this Thursday. The only

information that anyone is giving me is that this doctor can " better explain

what's going on " . So my question to everyone is what should I possibly be

expecting when I go in to see this new doctor on Thursday? I'm pretty nervous

about it..

>

> Thank you!

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for posting this...Dang, I have been eating a load of watermelon. No

wonder my face is all puffed up.LOL

Betty

________________________________

From: Darlene Currie <dcurrie@...>

hypothyroidism

Sent: Tue, July 6, 2010 5:29:12 PM

Subject: Re: Re: New Member & Question

Just read an article by Dr. Oz's about hypothyroidism. 1. Take 1,000 to 1,200

IU of D daily. This nutrient helps the gland cope with stress and convert

inactive T4 into active T3 hormone. 2. Steam veggies - Broccoli raw will make

the condition worse. 3. Reconsider iodine. Triclosan & Perchlorate may be the

cause. Triclosan, an antibacterial agent that inflames thyroid cells and

burdens the liver, the organ that converts inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into

the active form (T3). In other words, avoid Triclosan. The other, perchlorate,

seeps into drinking water and has been found in almost all water-rich produce

like leafy greens and watermelon. It is amplified for women. This disease

plagues 27 million women. This article is in the magazine for Women First. You

may want to read the article. I am going to try and go the natural way and use

the D vitamin and try to use natural hormone replacement therapy. I may even

consider Kelation.

Darlene Currie

Southwest Funding

5515 Superior Drive, Ste. B2

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Phone: 225-291-2697

Fax: 225-291-2699

Re: New Member & Question

Amber,

I'm going through a similar situation. While I am significantly older than you

(53) and no longer have menstrual cycles I've experienced all the other symptoms

you described. I've been on an anti-depressant for several years but have gained

a lot of weight that I've been unable to lose regardless of my diet/exercise.

I went to my GP who ran blood tests and diagnosed hypothyroidism. She also had

me get an ultrasound on my neck which showed a goiter. She put me on

Levothyroxin 25 mcg. After 1 month I went back for blood work and she increased

the dosage to 50 mcg and referred me to an endocrinologist. The endo did an

ultrasound and immediately determined that I have Hashimoto's disease and have

had it for 7-10 years. He has increased the dosage to 75 mcg. I've had a lot of

blood work and a couple of surgeries over the past 7-10 years but no one has

ever questioned my thyroid function before which is very disconcerting, to say

the least. I have an appt. with an ENT next week regarding the goiter as my

throat feels raw and painful, and then I'm also going back to the endo for a

follow-up now that he will have all of the test results back, so I'll know more

then.

My recommendation is to find a good endo who works solely with thyroid patients.

He also said to use the South Beach diet as a guideline while trying to lose

weight and develop the right mix of carbs.

Good luck!

Beth

>

> Hello, my name is Amber. I'm 22 years old. I just have a quick question but

>first I'll give a little background about what's going on. I have been having

>problems with different things over the past couple of years -- depression,

>fatigue, weight gain that i have a very hard time to lose, abnormal menstrual

>cycles, and other things. I decided to finally go to the doctor when I realized

>there was a lump in my neck that wouldn't go away (the doctor says it's my

lymph

>nodes that are swollen). So a couple weeks ago I went to the doctor for the

>first time. I had to take some blood tests and it showed my Thyroid wasn't

>creating enough hormones. My doctor also felt in my neck and mentioned my

>thyroid seemed to be a bit enlarged so he ordered another blood test and an

>ultrasound. Last week I got the call that both the test and the ultrasound came

>back " abnormal " but that's the only information they would give over the phone.

>I now have an appointment with an endocrinologist this Thursday. The only

>information that anyone is giving me is that this doctor can " better explain

>what's going on " . So my question to everyone is what should I possibly be

>expecting when I go in to see this new doctor on Thursday? I'm pretty nervous

>about it..

>

> Thank you!

>

[Guest guest]

Beth,

Thank you for replying to my post. I'm sorry that I haven't had the chance to

write back to you sooner! I went to my Endo for the first time on Thursday. He

diagnosed me with Hypo and Hashimoto's. He mentioned that my thyroid IS enlarged

and it has a small nodule on it but that it isn't anything to worry about. He

gave me a follow up appointment for 3 months. My TSH is 7.8. I'm now taking

Levothyroxin (75mcg) and when I go to my follow up in 3 months, I have to have

another blood test a week before. He also want's me to have another ultrasound

in 6 months. I guess being diagnosed with Hypo didn't worry me as much as the

Hashimoto's now. What's even harder about being diagnosed is that I feel I can't

talk to anyone I know about it..They have no idea what it is nor do they care to

be educated, you know? I'm glad I have this group to go to when I need advice.

You guys are great.

As for the South Beach Diet thing..It's funny you mention that. I was looking at

a SBD book earlier today and thought about picking it up. I'll definitely be

looking into that! Thank you

Amber

________________________________

From: bqueenin <Baw0929@...>

hypothyroidism

Sent: Tue, July 6, 2010 5:32:17 PM

Subject: Re: New Member & Question

Amber,

I'm going through a similar situation. While I am significantly older than you

(53) and no longer have menstrual cycles I've experienced all the other symptoms

you described. I've been on an anti-depressant for several years but have gained

a lot of weight that I've been unable to lose regardless of my diet/exercise.

I went to my GP who ran blood tests and diagnosed hypothyroidism. She also had

me get an ultrasound on my neck which showed a goiter. She put me on

Levothyroxin 25 mcg. After 1 month I went back for blood work and she increased

the dosage to 50 mcg and referred me to an endocrinologist. The endo did an

ultrasound and immediately determined that I have Hashimoto's disease and have

had it for 7-10 years. He has increased the dosage to 75 mcg. I've had a lot

of blood work and a couple of surgeries over the past 7-10 years but no one has

ever questioned my thyroid function before which is very disconcerting, to say

the least. I have an appt. with an ENT next week regarding the goiter as my

throat feels raw and painful, and then I'm also going back to the endo for a

follow-up now that he will have all of the test results back, so I'll know more

then.

My recommendation is to find a good endo who works solely with thyroid patients.

He also said to use the South Beach diet as a guideline while trying to lose

weight and develop the right mix of carbs.

Good luck!

Beth

>

> Hello, my name is Amber. I'm 22 years old. I just have a quick question but

>first I'll give a little background about what's going on. I have been having

>problems with different things over the past couple of years -- depression,

>fatigue, weight gain that i have a very hard time to lose, abnormal menstrual

>cycles, and other things. I decided to finally go to the doctor when I realized

>there was a lump in my neck that wouldn't go away (the doctor says it's my

lymph

>nodes that are swollen). So a couple weeks ago I went to the doctor for the

>first time. I had to take some blood tests and it showed my Thyroid wasn't

>creating enough hormones. My doctor also felt in my neck and mentioned my

>thyroid seemed to be a bit enlarged so he ordered another blood test and an

>ultrasound. Last week I got the call that both the test and the ultrasound came

>back " abnormal " but that's the only information they would give over the phone.

>I now have an appointment with an endocrinologist this Thursday. The only

>information that anyone is giving me is that this doctor can " better explain

>what's going on " . So my question to everyone is what should I possibly be

>expecting when I go in to see this new doctor on Thursday? I'm pretty nervous

>about it..

>

> Thank you!

>

[Guest guest]

Your welcome, Amber.

I agree, it is very unsettling when you are concerned about health issues, but

feel there is no one to talk to about it. I would encourage you to read as much

as you can about Hashimoto's, and if you feel like your endo is not giving your

questions/concerns enough attention then find another doctor.

Was your ultrasound performed at the doctor's office or did you go to a lab to

have it done? I'm asking because I had the first one done at a lab and my

doctor told me there was a goiter but not to worry about it. Then when I went

to the endocrinologist he did an ultrasound and told me I most definitely had

Hashimoto's and suggested I go see an ENT for the goiter (my appt. is tomorrow).

My point is you may want to get a second opinion on the nodule since he doesn't

plan to do another ultrasound for 6 mos.

My TSH was originally 15.8 and is now 8.6. I too am on the same meds/dosage as

you. Given my family history I am at high risk for heart disease adding another

level of complexity to the whole matter. So, I've had to undergo additional

tests/lab work and will go back to the endo this week for results/next steps.

Definitely look into the South Beach diet. It does help - even my husband has

lost 10 lbs. in 2 weeks!

Good luck!

Beth

Re: New Member & Question

Amber,

I'm going through a similar situation. While I am significantly older than you

(53) and no longer have menstrual cycles I've experienced all the other symptoms

you described. I've been on an anti-depressant for several years but have gained

a lot of weight that I've been unable to lose regardless of my diet/exercise.

I went to my GP who ran blood tests and diagnosed hypothyroidism. She also had

me get an ultrasound on my neck which showed a goiter. She put me on

Levothyroxin 25 mcg. After 1 month I went back for blood work and she increased

the dosage to 50 mcg and referred me to an endocrinologist. The endo did an

ultrasound and immediately determined that I have Hashimoto's disease and have

had it for 7-10 years. He has increased the dosage to 75 mcg. I've had a lot

of blood work and a couple of surgeries over the past 7-10 years but no one has

ever questioned my thyroid function before which is very disconcerting, to say

the least. I have an appt. with an ENT next week regarding the goiter as my

throat feels raw and painful, and then I'm also going back to the endo for a

follow-up now that he will have all of the test results back, so I'll know more

then.

My recommendation is to find a good endo who works solely with thyroid patients.

He also said to use the South Beach diet as a guideline while trying to lose

weight and develop the right mix of carbs.

Good luck!

Beth

>

> Hello, my name is Amber. I'm 22 years old. I just have a quick question but

>first I'll give a little background about what's going on. I have been having

>problems with different things over the past couple of years -- depression,

>fatigue, weight gain that i have a very hard time to lose, abnormal menstrual

>cycles, and other things. I decided to finally go to the doctor when I realized

>there was a lump in my neck that wouldn't go away (the doctor says it's my

lymph

>nodes that are swollen). So a couple weeks ago I went to the doctor for the

>first time. I had to take some blood tests and it showed my Thyroid wasn't

>creating enough hormones. My doctor also felt in my neck and mentioned my

>thyroid seemed to be a bit enlarged so he ordered another blood test and an

>ultrasound. Last week I got the call that both the test and the ultrasound came

>back " abnormal " but that's the only information they would give over the phone.

>I now have an appointment with an endocrinologist this Thursday. The only

>information that anyone is giving me is that this doctor can " better explain

>what's going on " . So my question to everyone is what should I possibly be

>expecting when I go in to see this new doctor on Thursday? I'm pretty nervous

>about it..

>

> Thank you!

>