Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 I agree completely -- brain fog sucks. And if anyone does figure out how to get spousal understanding, please let me know too. This depression is killing me. I'd sure like to be able to get through the days without crying at the littlest things. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] Sorry I ment reputable, trustworthy brain fog sucks and trying to get a spouse understand thyroid issues also suck does anyone have any advice on that issue???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Edie I went to google and put in Armour and several sights poped up you may want to try it. Best of luck RE: online pharmacy??? I agree completely -- brain fog sucks. And if anyone does figure out how to get spousal understanding, please let me know too. This depression is killing me. I'd sure like to be able to get through the days without crying at the littlest things. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] Sorry I ment reputable, trustworthy brain fog sucks and trying to get a spouse understand thyroid issues also suck does anyone have any advice on that issue???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 What the " Fatigue " in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Means It means a stationary existence in which others are forever fading over the horizon. It is the impediment that often obstructs achieving even the simplest tasks. It is more then a sensation; it's a bone crushing reality that reduces life's successes to the simplest of tasks. It is not being able to feel the effect of momentum, physically or emotionally. It's being shackled to an invisible ball and chain. It's the drain in the bottom of the sink that sucked down much of my intellectual abilities. It is having to live with constant disappointments. It is a yet to be discovered influence on the laws of physics which is somehow able to increase the forces of gravity. It is a phenomenon that is able to mysteriously stretched finite distances between objects and places. It's incarceration without due process of law. It's a physiologic enigma, a medical equivalent to a black hole. It is an amplitudinal measurement of exhaustion that transcends the physical and cognisant worlds. It is a broken circuit somewhere between thoughts and abilities. It is a neurologic blight that steals thoughts in midstream. It is the rug that is pulled out from under at the onset chronic fatigue syndrome. It is a relentless debilitating yet invisible disability that does not go away. Edie <ediemarie@...> wrote: I agree completely -- brain fog sucks. And if anyone does figure out how to get spousal understanding, please let me know too. This depression is killing me. I'd sure like to be able to get through the days without crying at the littlest things. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] Sorry I ment reputable, trustworthy brain fog sucks and trying to get a spouse understand thyroid issues also suck does anyone have any advice on that issue???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Please Understand That… Just because I smile and don’t “look sick,” doesn’t mean that I’m not in pain. I work very hard at staying positive and not inflicting my pain on others. (I try to be in pain without being a pain.) I have to carefully budget my energy so that I can at least take care of the essentials in my life. So please don’t be offended if you ask me to go somewhere or do something with you and I tell you I can’t. It’s not that I don’t want to –– it’s just that I cannot physically handle it at the time. Truly, “The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” If I have to cancel plans at the last minute or go home early, it is not because I am being rude or inconsiderate. I never know when my symptoms will flare. Though my heart may have the best of intentions, my body just may not cooperate. Another symptom of FM and CFS is cognitive functioning problems (i.e., memory loss, difficulty concentrating). If I forget something or you ask me about something and I look at you blankly, it’s not because the subject is unimportant to me. It’s just a function of my illness that I can’t always control. I may need you to remind me or give me clues to job my memory. Although there are many other symptoms, these are the ones that have the greatest impact on my life and my interaction with others. I am trying hard to find a balance in my life that will allow me to be all I need and want to be for myself, my family, my friends and my work. Your understanding will help me find that balance. Edie <ediemarie@...> wrote: I agree completely -- brain fog sucks. And if anyone does figure out how to get spousal understanding, please let me know too. This depression is killing me. I'd sure like to be able to get through the days without crying at the littlest things. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] Sorry I ment reputable, trustworthy brain fog sucks and trying to get a spouse understand thyroid issues also suck does anyone have any advice on that issue???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Have you upped your dose yet Edie? RE: online pharmacy??? I agree completely -- brain fog sucks. And if anyone does figure out how to get spousal understanding, please let me know too. This depression is killing me. I'd sure like to be able to get through the days without crying at the littlest things. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] Sorry I ment reputable, trustworthy brain fog sucks and trying to get a spouse understand thyroid issues also suck does anyone have any advice on that issue???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 PAMELA <PAMELA@...> wrote: Please Understand That… Just because I smile and don’t “look sick,” doesn’t mean that I’m not in pain. I work very hard at staying positive and not inflicting my pain on others. (I try to be in pain without being a pain.) I have to carefully budget my energy so that I can at least take care of the essentials in my life. So please don’t be offended if you ask me to go somewhere or do something with you and I tell you I can’t. It’s not that I don’t want to –– it’s just that I cannot physically handle it at the time. Truly, “The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” If I have to cancel plans at the last minute or go home early, it is not because I am being rude or inconsiderate. I never know when my symptoms will flare. Though my heart may have the best of intentions, my body just may not cooperate. Another symptom of FM and CFS is cognitive functioning problems (i.e., memory loss, difficulty concentrating). If I forget something or you ask me about something and I look at you blankly, it’s not because the subject is unimportant to me. It’s just a function of my illness that I can’t always control. I may need you to remind me or give me clues to job my memory. Although there are many other symptoms, these are the ones that have the greatest impact on my life and my interaction with others. I am trying hard to find a balance in my life that will allow me to be all I need and want to be for myself, my family, my friends and my work. Your understanding will help me find that balance. Edie <ediemarie@...> wrote: I agree completely -- brain fog sucks. And if anyone does figure out how to get spousal understanding, please let me know too. This depression is killing me. I'd sure like to be able to get through the days without crying at the littlest things. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] Sorry I ment reputable, trustworthy brain fog sucks and trying to get a spouse understand thyroid issues also suck does anyone have any advice on that issue???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 To Pamela and Joy, Insensitive spouses suck too, so sorry, got no good advice there! When I kicked my husband out, his parting shot to me was I had become overweight and sexually off putting anyway, so I did him a favour by kicking him out!! I still had some sexual desire when we were together so it is not as though there was nothing happening in that regard it was just his excuse to get out. It took three years AFTER he left, before I felt dead in my emotions (adrenal in origin) and from the waist down. Its taken the past couple of years to even feel remotely sexual again However, I am currently in a relationship again, having the best sex ever in a long time and loving every minute! I don't know why I put up with my jerk (I mean spouse) for so long. I am still a 'big boned hypo gal', but my guy does not mind there is more of me to love! More seriously though, for the brain fog mega doses (1000mgs) of B12 worked a treat for me before diagnosis and proper medication. Once treated, additional support was adding T3 meds to my T4 and a none prescription medicine called CELEXIL for my deep depression, it contained St s Wort. I remember the despair and frustration I felt with the brain fog for someone like me who is fairly articulate and can think on her feet. It does get better though. Get spouses to read up on your condition, find good sources of information and get them to read if you can. Good Health! Val RE: online pharmacy??? PAMELA <PAMELA@...> wrote: Please Understand That. Just because I smile and don't " look sick, " doesn't mean that I'm not in pain. I work very hard at staying positive and not inflicting my pain on others. (I try to be in pain without being a pain.) I have to carefully budget my energy so that I can at least take care of the essentials in my life. So please don't be offended if you ask me to go somewhere or do something with you and I tell you I can't. It's not that I don't want to -- it's just that I cannot physically handle it at the time. Truly, " The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. " If I have to cancel plans at the last minute or go home early, it is not because I am being rude or inconsiderate. I never know when my symptoms will flare. Though my heart may have the best of intentions, my body just may not cooperate. Another symptom of FM and CFS is cognitive functioning problems (i.e., memory loss, difficulty concentrating). If I forget something or you ask me about something and I look at you blankly, it's not because the subject is unimportant to me. It's just a function of my illness that I can't always control. I may need you to remind me or give me clues to job my memory. Although there are many other symptoms, these are the ones that have the greatest impact on my life and my interaction with others. I am trying hard to find a balance in my life that will allow me to be all I need and want to be for myself, my family, my friends and my work. Your understanding will help me find that balance. Edie <ediemarie@...> wrote: I agree completely -- brain fog sucks. And if anyone does figure out how to get spousal understanding, please let me know too. This depression is killing me. I'd sure like to be able to get through the days without crying at the littlest things. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] Sorry I ment reputable, trustworthy brain fog sucks and trying to get a spouse understand thyroid issues also suck does anyone have any advice on that issue???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Yes, I upped my dose to 100 on my own. My sister is a nurse practitioner in the Navy and I asked her if I was to see a new doctor, would that doctor be offended if I upped my dose on my own. She told me to go ahead and do it and also e-mailed me with a list of symptoms of hyper. But I already knew all those symptoms because my son has Graves. I've been taking 100 for a week now and I have an appointment with a different doctor on June 5. I doubt that he'll do any blood tests at that time. But I suppose it'll take longer than a week to start feeling any different. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] On Behalf Of Kerry Ann Faithfull Have you upped your dose yet Edie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Edie, You wrote: >... But I suppose it'll take > longer than a week to start feeling any different. Not necessarily, but it should take at least two weeks before it will stabilize. I felt better almost immediately, but until the dosage was close to full, it didn't last. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 It could take longer than a week - it is tricky when you are finding your right dose - you need to keep increasing slowly and steadily until you reach it - if you stay on a lower dose than you need for too long you start to get symptoms back again and sometimes worse than before. 100 is not very much - you may need more and you possibly need T3 as well. Kerry RE: online pharmacy??? Yes, I upped my dose to 100 on my own. My sister is a nurse practitioner in the Navy and I asked her if I was to see a new doctor, would that doctor be offended if I upped my dose on my own. She told me to go ahead and do it and also e-mailed me with a list of symptoms of hyper. But I already knew all those symptoms because my son has Graves. I've been taking 100 for a week now and I have an appointment with a different doctor on June 5. I doubt that he'll do any blood tests at that time. But I suppose it'll take longer than a week to start feeling any different. -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] On Behalf Of Kerry Ann Faithfull Have you upped your dose yet Edie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 good for you Val! Gracia However, I am currently in a > relationship again, having the best sex ever in a long time and loving > every > minute! I don't know why I put up with my jerk (I mean spouse) for so > long. > I am still a 'big boned hypo gal', but my guy does not mind there is more > of > me to love! > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/347 - Release Date: 5/24/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Where can I order Armour? No doctor wants anything to do with me or my want of getting off Synthroid. Can you help me out? Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Thanks Gracia! Val Re: online pharmacy??? > > good for you Val! > Gracia > > However, I am currently in a > > relationship again, having the best sex ever in a long time and loving > > every > > minute! I don't know why I put up with my jerk (I mean spouse) for so > > long. > > I am still a 'big boned hypo gal', but my guy does not mind there is more > > of > > me to love! > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/347 - Release Date: 5/24/2006 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I do feel better, but still just not quite right. My heart rate and my respirations are still really low. It's been almost two weeks that I've been taking 100. I have enough medication that I could bump it to 125 or 150. Do you suppose I should try that? Or should I wait til I have labs drawn again? -----Original Message----- From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ] On Behalf Of Chuck B Not necessarily, but it should take at least two weeks before it will stabilize. I felt better almost immediately, but until the dosage was close to full, it didn't last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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