Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 Marcy,<br><br>How long have you been on synthroid? I was reading that if you have been on a particular med your body may build up resistance to it. Just a though. Also, my doctor gave me cytomel. I feel so much better. <br>Good luck and god bless. <br> Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 I took Synthroid for about 9 months with little improvement. Increasing my dosage only made me have hyper symptoms even when my TSH was reading normal. My daughter didn't do well on Synthroid, either. We found a new doctor who prescribed Armour and we are doing much, much better. When my son was diagnosed with Hashi's hypothyroidism about three months ago, we didn't even mess with the Synthroid. He went on Armour right away, has lost eleven pounds, and has much more energy. There are other types of natural thyroid available also. It took visits to several different doctors before I found one who would treat our symptoms without relying completely on the lab numbers. I'm glad I put forth the effort. It was well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 You're very lucky to finally find someone who could help! I'm trying to find another doctor myself-I like the doctor I have, but since he does not have hypothyroidism, he relies totally on test results like yours did...I hope I can finally find a doctor who will switch me to Armour also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 Hi, I am sorry to hear that your doctor isn't helping you as much as you need it. Just want to let you know that Armour is a drug that consists of the T4 and T3 hormones. Synthroid is only the T4. There are many people who benefit from just the T4, but like myself, some also need the T3. my doctor perscribed cytomel (t3) in addition to my synthroid (t4). this made all the difference.I feel normal again. It sounds like you need the T3 as well. I hope you find a doctor that can help you. You may want to go to www.thyroid.about.com and look for more info. Good luck. <br><br> Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2001 Report Share Posted October 23, 2001 I heard that Armour consists of not only T4 and T3, but also T1 and T2. " They " don't know the " tasks " of the T1 and T2, and some say there are none. But ....maybe it is the adition of these that makes so many hypothyroid people feel a lot better on the natural drugs like Armour?<br><br>smiling_bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2001 Report Share Posted October 23, 2001 Well, I'm going to go to a different doctor in my regular doctors practice tomorrow...I bought the book " Living well with hypothyroidism " , and have printed out some of the messages in here, as well as articles I've found on the web-I'm taking all that with me tomorrow to show her-plus, I'm making a list of all of the vitamins and minerals, etc. that I take every day to try to feel better-hope it helps some! I'll let ya'll know how it goes tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2001 Report Share Posted October 23, 2001 Good luck with your visit. Hopefully it will all go well. My prayers are with you. <br><br> jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Thanks Jane! I've gotten all my stuff together to take to show the doctor tomorrow-hope it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 My doctor is hypothyroid. She spends a lot of time educating herself -- looking at the results of new studies, attending thyroid conferences, and seeking out the latest information. Too many doctors obtain their thyroid info passively and treat all of their patients the same way. Unless doctors who treat thyroid are proactive and are willing to look at each patient on an individual basis, they are not going to give us the best possible care. <br><br>Tammie <br><br><br>molliepie wrote:<br> & gt; & gt;I'm trying to find another doctor myself-I like the doctor I have, but since he does not have hypothyroidism, he relies totally on test results & lt; & lt; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Good luck, Mollie! We'll be waiting to hear how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Ok, just got back-boy, all of my research, printing messages and articles out, and buying the book " Living with Hypothyroidism " didn't do a bit of good-the doctor looked at my like I was crazy, and said " oh-you found these on (rolls eyes) the...ahem..internet? " and kind of laughed. She wouldn't even look at the articles or the highlighted pages in the book, etc. She said that she would gladly switch me to Unithroid-she said that Synthroid was an " old " medicine, and this Unithroid works wonders, blah, blah, blah. She checked my levels-they never give me the results, but she said that every time they check mine, both my TH3 and Th4 are perfectly normal. She gave me a months worth of samples of the Unithroid, raised my dosage of Paxil to 40mg, and sent me on my way. She said to try it for a month and see how I felt, and then if I dont' feel any better, that she would gladly switch me to Armour if I wanted. Anyone else try this Unithroid? How is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Your doctor doesn't give you your own blood test results?! I'd be looking for someone else. The only reason for a doctor to keep results from a patient like that is to sustain his/her inflated ego. Sorry to sound so harsh, but that is just plain ridiculous. And if she's not willing to discuss the information that you bring into the office, then she's not willing to work *with* you and who needs a doctor like that? I saw an endo and took my info to him as you did to your doctor. He didn't even look at my past lab work or medical history. I left his office and continued my search until I found a doctor who would treat me as though I had enough intelligence to understand what I was dealing with and would be more open-minded about treatment options. I am glad to hear that your doctor is willing to eventually switch you to Armour if that's what you want. I've never tried Unithroid, so I can't share any first-hand experience there. I hope you feel a difference very soon.<br><br>Tammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Jane,<br><br>I've been on synthroid for about 5 years. I think I must have some other underlying problem that is being swept under the rug. Thanks for the advice.<br><br>God Bless'<br>Marcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Hi all - I haven't posted in a long time, but I wanted to jump in here. I took synthroid for 3 years & it didn't do much for me. I finally convinced my doc to look at T3, which she did. It was low & she switched the med to a combination tablet with both synthroid & cytomel. I'm feeling great!<br><br>Watch the paxil = 40 mg can make you really, really lethargic. I took it before hypo was diagnosed & it made the symptoms much WORSE!<br><br>Best of luck ~ Rtz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Well, what is so bad is that the doctors office I go to has at least 5 doctors-and every time I go,I end up seeing a different one, even though I try to specify one that I really feel comfortable with-this one happens to be off on the only day off that I have (wed.) I had seen the one I went to one other time and thought she was nice, so I thought she might be helpful. I called my insurance company though, and they are going to send me a book that has all the doctors that takes my insurance-so if this Unithroid doesn't do any good, then I'll see if she will give me the armour, and if not, then I'll just try to find another one. How long does it usually take before the results are in on my thryoid? A week maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Yeah-you know, I bought that book " Living well with Hypothyroidism " yesterday, and it says in there that some meds like Paxil or birth control (Both that I take) will cause thyroid meds to become innefective-I tried to show this to my doctor, and she wouldnt' even LOOK at it! She pretty much made me feel like I was crazy for believing anything I read! My mood swings are horrible though-severe depression, anger, and crying spells-she seems to think that if I take this Unithroid, everything will be perfect....we'll see! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Hey CZ how ya been???? sorry I havent be on AIM lately,,,,been kinda busy,,,, have you tried the little ,,,,,, ummmmm,,,,, whatcha call em????? like bug motels???? the little disks you can put out????? Talk to ya soon!!!! Hugs Question. Hi all.Do any of you have some good ways of controlling roaches and spiders in summer without using bugspray? I have stopped using bugspray because it can kill my birds but it is now coming into bug season and I was greeted by a large roach when I did the dishes this morning. I am unable to squish bugs it makes my skin crawl to think about it but I am not really scared of them when they are running around. I just think it is yucky and I do not really want to share my bed or dishes with them.CZ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 hey CZ that is a different kind of DE the DE you put in pools is different then what you put in you gardens and stuff to keep bugs away. ( *)= { ~~ ) Jmducky@... -Jessi " Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve. " -- Lewin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 My way of controlling roaches and all other spiders OTHER THAN Daddy Long Legs is to let the Daddy Long Legs take over. I have not seen any roaches in over about 3 months and have NEVER seen other types of spiders. LOL T. aka Pegasus ICQ 25284229 Messenger pegasustom2 MSN Messenger mtomassini@... or fracturedpegasus@... or pegasusnumber1@... or pegasusnumber1@... -- Question. Hi all.Do any of you have some good ways of controlling roaches and spiders in summer without using bugspray? I have stopped using bugspray because it can kill my birds but it is now coming into bug season and I was greeted by a large roach when I did the dishes this morning. I am unable to squish bugs it makes my skin crawl to think about it but I am not really scared of them when they are running around. I just think it is yucky and I do not really want to share my bed or dishes with them.CZ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 I keep the daddy long legs to take care of the ants!!! lol Question. Hi all.Do any of you have some good ways of controlling roaches and spiders in summer without using bugspray? I have stopped using bugspray because it can kill my birds but it is now coming into bug season and I was greeted by a large roach when I did the dishes this morning. I am unable to squish bugs it makes my skin crawl to think about it but I am not really scared of them when they are running around. I just think it is yucky and I do not really want to share my bed or dishes with them.CZ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2002 Report Share Posted October 11, 2002 Hey CZ,,,, I looked in my Grandmas kitchen Wisdom book and it gave a couple of tips for roaches,, Roaches hate cucumber peels just place a few in their faorite areas and it says you will never see them again??? A good roach killer can be make from 35% borax, 15% white flour, 10% powdered sugar and 40% cornmeal maybe that will help!!! Hugs - -- In @y..., Creepy Zucchini <creepyzucchini@y...> wrote: > Hi all. > > Do any of you have some good ways of controlling roaches and spiders in > summer without using bugspray? I have stopped using bugspray because it > can kill my birds but it is now coming into bug season and I was greeted > by a large roach when I did the dishes this morning. I am unable to > squish bugs it makes my skin crawl to think about it but I am not really > scared of them when they are running around. I just think it is yucky > and I do not really want to share my bed or dishes with them. > > CZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2002 Report Share Posted October 11, 2002 I sent ya a site CZ... I Hate Bugs !!! Hopefully it will help you out some... How are you doing??? ((( Bugless Hugs ))) Helen Hi all. Do any of you have some good ways of controlling roaches and spiders in summer without using bugspray? I have stopped using bugspray because it can kill my birds but it is now coming into bug season and I was greeted by a large roach when I did the dishes this morning. I am unable to squish bugs it makes my skin crawl to think about it but I am not really scared of them when they are running around. I just think it is yucky and I do not really want to share my bed or dishes with them. CZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 haha maybe he does. that's funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Leah, I've been following you closely and am glad you sent me an instant message the other day. Every message you send makes me angrier at your parents and I agree with Mike. Your dad needs to talk with a counselor. You have your head on straight to be seeking our help, getting counseling yourself, and considering a CI to improve your life. I'm very proud of you for reaching out and standing tough. During the first 10 minutes of hookup, my " Nuke " sounded like a hung up tape recorder, with warbling, warring sounds. Then, this gibberish almost instantaneously died away and I could hear NORMAL SPEECH. I can tell male and female voices apart, converse in noisy places, hear in meetings, enjoy movies, and talk on the telephone, both in open and closed set conversations. I'm enjoying some music, especially music with a rhythm and beat, too! I do feel that although you could have an adjustment period, that you will one day tell your dad " I TOLD YOU SO! " You'll have the last laugh. As Alice said, the decision is up to you, your ENT, and audi. If your parents aren't supportive at the moment, you can develop your other offline support system, and of course, you'll always have us. Maybe there are some CIers near you who can offer you support, too. In my case, my coworkers, friends, and fellow CIers have been just as supportive as my family can be. Keep sharing. You can be successful in this. M., age 37, Sacramento, CA R ear N24C surgery 04/03/03 Hooked up with SPrint BWP 05/07/03 Getting 3G BTE 07/03/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Leah, Your father will not be the person who makes this decision. It will be made between you and the ENT. A cochlear implant surgeon is not going to even consider doing an implant unless you qualify. I'd go forward with the evaluation and see what happens. BTW..you will only lose the residual hearing in one ear and should still be able to wear your hearing aid in the other. The period between surgery and hook up you will most likely have no sound in the ear that was implanted but when you are hooked up, you will have plenty of sound. While you are waiting to have the hook up (usually 4 - 6) weeks, you will only be able to hear with the ear that was not implanted. This is not a matter of learning any lessons. I think I would just smile and say thanks. Maybe next year he will tell you that you gave him a wonderful Father's Day gift when you decided to have the implant done. The cochlear implant is not a threat....it's a miracle. Alice --- LeahR1980@... wrote: Hope everyone here is well. My father is going to tell the ENT to implant me because he wants me to learn a lesson. He also said that I will hear worse from the implant the way I hear now. Also my father said that he is also going to tell the doctor to implant me asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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