Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Chuck, I am sure it is Hashi's. I have been doing this dance for two decades now. Taking the meds is job one for me. I can't believe doctors dismiss this as possible. I will go back tomorrow morning and beg once again for my current Internist to treat me as a Hashi's patient. Are the antibodies tests useless now if the hair loss and enlarged neck have subsided but I still have hyper symptoms? le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 le---read http://www.drbrownstein.com and order his books. Gracia Chuck, I am sure it is Hashi's. I have been doing this dance for two decades now. Taking the meds is job one for me. I can't believe doctors dismiss this as possible. I will go back tomorrow morning and beg once again for my current Internist to treat me as a Hashi's patient. Are the antibodies tests useless now if the hair loss and enlarged neck have subsided but I still have hyper symptoms? le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 le, You wrote: > Are the antibodies tests useless now if the hair loss and enlarged neck have subsided but I still have hyper symptoms? Once you know you have Hashi's, the antibody tests do not tell you much. They do indicate an active attack, but you know that from the TSH or FT3 anyway. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Okay, I am going to show my ignorance here...how exactly does the TSH and FT3 show this? Re: hypo or hyper? Lots of potential causes le, You wrote: > Are the antibodies tests useless now if the hair loss and enlarged neck have subsided but I still have hyper symptoms? Once you know you have Hashi's, the antibody tests do not tell you much. They do indicate an active attack, but you know that from the TSH or FT3 anyway. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 le wrote: > > > Okay, I am going to show my ignorance here...how exactly does the TSH > and FT3 show this? Antibodies attack thyroxine in the blood. This removes FT3 and raises TSH. The usual way to cope is to increase your dose, which is what you would do if TSH went up and FT3 went down anyway. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 " Ignorant " or " ignorance " should not be a pejorative word. We are all ignorant in some matters or fields. The more educated one is the more one realizes the vastness of all knowledge, and thus one's ignorance. It's an unavoidable human condition; and wears best when recognized. Perhaps paradoxically the most ignorant appear to be those who " know everything " ... > > Re: hypo or hyper? Lots of potential causes > <hypothyroidism/message/38679;_ylc=X3oDMTJxazVtM2U\ wBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzE0NTY2NARncnBzcElkAzE3MDkyNTEwODIEbXNnSWQDMzg2NzkEc2V\ jA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTIxMTg4NzEzMg--> > > > > Posted by: " le " danosova@... > <mailto:danosova@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20hypo%20or%20hyper%3F%20Lots%20of%2\ 0potential%20causes> > danosova <danosova> > > > Mon May 26, 2008 3:31 pm (PDT) > > Okay, I am going to show my ignorance here...how exactly does the TSH > and FT3 show this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Too true. Is someone a former major in philosophy? Re: hypo or hyper? Lots of potential causes " Ignorant " or " ignorance " should not be a pejorative word. We are all ignorant in some matters or fields. The more educated one is the more one realizes the vastness of all knowledge, and thus one's ignorance. It's an unavoidable human condition; and wears best when recognized. Perhaps paradoxically the most ignorant appear to be those who " know everything " . .. > > Re: hypo or hyper? Lots of potential causes > <http://groups. / group/hypothyroi dism/message/ 38679;_ylc= X3oDMTJxazVtM2Uw BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1 BGdycElkAzE0NTY2 NARncnBzcElkAzE3 MDkyNTEwODIEbXNn SWQDMzg2NzkEc2Vj A2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Zt c2cEc3RpbWUDMTIx MTg4NzEzMg- -> > > > > Posted by: " le " danosova (DOT) com > <mailto:danosova (DOT) com?Subject=%20Re% 3A%20hypo% 20or%20hyper% 3F%20Lots% 20of%20potential %20causes> > danosova <http://profiles. / danosova> > > > Mon May 26, 2008 3:31 pm (PDT) > > Okay, I am going to show my ignorance here...how exactly does the TSH > and FT3 show this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am a former major in Philosophy. Gracia Too true. Is someone a former major in philosophy? Recent Activity a.. 17New Members Visit Your Group Meditation and Lovingkindness A Group to share and learn. Health Achy Joint? Common arthritis myths debunked. Discover Tips on healthy living and healthy eating on . . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.1/1468 - Release Date: 5/26/2008 3:23 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Nope; just a 67 year old observer of the human condition. And a reader of thousands of books... > > Re: hypo or hyper? Lots of potential causes > <hypothyroidism/message/38705;_ylc=X3oDMTJxM2M5bWs\ 0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzE0NTY2NARncnBzcElkAzE3MDkyNTEwODIEbXNnSWQDMzg3MDUEc2V\ jA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTIxMTk3Mzc4Mg--> > > > > Posted by: " le " danosova@... > <mailto:danosova@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20hypo%20or%20hyper%3F%20Lots%20of%2\ 0potential%20causes> > danosova <danosova> > > > Tue May 27, 2008 4:48 pm (PDT) > > Too true. > Is someone a former major in philosophy? > > > > > Re: hypo or hyper? Lots of potential causes > > " Ignorant " or " ignorance " should not be a pejorative word. We are all > ignorant in some matters or fields. The more educated one is the more > one realizes the vastness of all knowledge, and thus one's ignorance. > It's an unavoidable human condition; and wears best when recognized. > Perhaps paradoxically the most ignorant appear to be those who " know > everything " . .. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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