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[Guest guest]

salemagnet28,

You wrote:

> ... Despite this, it still may turn out that I do not actually have

> Hypothyroidism, however hard to believe. ...

There are other conditions that can either simulate hypoT or can induce

it. Adrenal and pituitary malfunctions are probably the most common. You

might have one of those.

Best of luck with your new doctor. Let us know how it turns out. I

especially like to hear about people feeling better.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

Someone once told me that a disease of the connective tissue caused by a virus

also affects the thyroid and can shut it down. They told me that this is an

autoimmune disease . They said that sometimes this comes with warts on the

body.

Could that be true??? Are they right??? Is there such a thing?? Dauphine999

Chuck B <gumboyaya@...> wrote:

salemagnet28,

You wrote:

> ... Despite this, it still may turn out that I do not actually have

> Hypothyroidism, however hard to believe. ...

There are other conditions that can either simulate hypoT or can induce

it. Adrenal and pituitary malfunctions are probably the most common. You

might have one of those.

Best of luck with your new doctor. Let us know how it turns out. I

especially like to hear about people feeling better.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

Don't know about this but I have had two terrible warts since I have

been hypoT and nothing will get rid of them.

Kerry

Re: Re: Newbie w/questions; trying to

understand.....

Someone once told me that a disease of the connective tissue caused by a

virus also affects the thyroid and can shut it down. They told me that

this is an autoimmune disease . They said that sometimes this comes with

warts on the body.

Could that be true??? Are they right??? Is there such a thing??

Dauphine999

Chuck B <gumboyayacox (DOT) <mailto:gumboyaya%40cox.net> net> wrote:

salemagnet28,

You wrote:

> ... Despite this, it still may turn out that I do not actually have

> Hypothyroidism, however hard to believe. ...

There are other conditions that can either simulate hypoT or can induce

it. Adrenal and pituitary malfunctions are probably the most common. You

might have one of those.

Best of luck with your new doctor. Let us know how it turns out. I

especially like to hear about people feeling better.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

RAI is Radio Active Iodine Therapy...it is a form of radiation they use to kill

your thyroid when you have a certain level of Graves (hyperthyroid). I wish I

never had it! I have never recovered from it! I went from being hyper to the

last 10 years suffering with hypothryoidism and just about all of the side

effects. My health is worse now then it was when I had Graves.

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Hello ,

My name is Randolph. I feel as if you just reiterated the story of my

life. I like you was hyper, and now hypo because of that STUPID RADIOACTIVE

IODINE THING!!! It is the worst thing EVER. My hyper medicine made my symptoms

worse, and then I started treating myself, got off of the meds, got better, and

then listened to those idiots called Dr.'s, and got the dreaded treatment. From

thence, it has been HELL EVER SINCE!! What I will never be able to understand

is why would you destroy someone's vital organ, to supposedly control it, when

NONE OF THE MEDICINE ON THE MARKET WORKS!!! All I can do is pray, pray for us

all! I am finally seeing a new doc, who checked all of my hormone levels, and I

am now on Armour. We'll see how it goes. It's been a nightmare!! Good luck!

What are you taking for your hypo symptoms?

Blessings,

Baizas <beckbaizas@...> wrote:

RAI is Radio Active Iodine Therapy...it is a form of radiation they

use to kill your thyroid when you have a certain level of Graves (hyperthyroid).

I wish I never had it! I have never recovered from it! I went from being hyper

to the last 10 years suffering with hypothryoidism and just about all of the

side effects. My health is worse now then it was when I had Graves.

PATRICK REYNAUD <dauphine999@...> wrote:

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and ,

My son was diagnosed with severe Graves when he was 14 (he's 17 now). The

medication didn't work and I didn't want him to have RAI after doing

research on it, so he underwent a partial thyroidectomy. He still has some

thyroid function and only takes .50 mg Synthroid. So, do you have a mixture

of hypo and hyper symptoms? My son seems to be doing very well. The only

thing he still complains about on occasion are his eyes (he has slight eye

bulge). He also takes vitamins for the eyes and calcium.

My mother was hypo after her pregnancies (3), but her thyroid tests all come

back normal now. I was just diagnosed hypo at the beginning of this year.

I started out on Synthroid, but then went to a different doc and convinced

him to start me on Armour. Now my hair is no longer falling out, the

arthritis in my hands is much better, and I just generally feel better - not

great, but better. The doc recently upped my Armour dose from 2 grains to 3

so hopefully I'll start feeling considerably better. <fingers crossed!>

Edie

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From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ]

On Behalf Of nne Randolph

Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:32 AM

hypothyroidism

Subject: Re: Re: Newbie w/questions; trying to

understand.....

Hello ,

My name is Randolph. I feel as if you just reiterated the story of my

life. I like you was hyper, and now hypo because of that STUPID RADIOACTIVE

IODINE THING!!! It is the worst thing EVER. My hyper medicine made my

symptoms worse, and then I started treating myself, got off of the meds, got

better, and then listened to those idiots called Dr.'s, and got the dreaded

treatment. From thence, it has been HELL EVER SINCE!! What I will never be

able to understand is why would you destroy someone's vital organ, to

supposedly control it, when NONE OF THE MEDICINE ON THE MARKET WORKS!!! All

I can do is pray, pray for us all! I am finally seeing a new doc, who

checked all of my hormone levels, and I am now on Armour. We'll see how it

goes. It's been a nightmare!! Good luck! What are you taking for your hypo

symptoms?

Blessings,

Baizas <beckbaizas (DOT) <mailto:beckbaizas%40> com>

wrote:

RAI is Radio Active Iodine Therapy...it is a form of radiation they use to

kill your thyroid when you have a certain level of Graves (hyperthyroid). I

wish I never had it! I have never recovered from it! I went from being hyper

to the last 10 years suffering with hypothryoidism and just about all of the

side effects. My health is worse now then it was when I had Graves.

[Guest guest]

Edie,

Thank you for your imput. How have you been doing on Armour? Have you lost

any weight? I haven't yet, but I do know that my doc needs to up my dosage. I

just started, and am only on one grain(60mg). I also need Adrenal support as

well, yet can't get anything else, until my labs come back. It sucks, yet it

seems like my new doc feels my present plight. I am just so ready to get back

to the old ME!! My thyroid got thrown off, because of a long history of adrenal

failure, yet didn't know the important significance of getting your hormones

checked! I wish that I did, because none of this would've happened! I think

that all women should have their hormones checked yearly starting in high

school. It is a preventative vice that would help soo many other future

problems!

Edie <ediemarie@...> wrote:

and ,

My son was diagnosed with severe Graves when he was 14 (he's 17 now). The

medication didn't work and I didn't want him to have RAI after doing

research on it, so he underwent a partial thyroidectomy. He still has some

thyroid function and only takes .50 mg Synthroid. So, do you have a mixture

of hypo and hyper symptoms? My son seems to be doing very well. The only

thing he still complains about on occasion are his eyes (he has slight eye

bulge). He also takes vitamins for the eyes and calcium.

My mother was hypo after her pregnancies (3), but her thyroid tests all come

back normal now. I was just diagnosed hypo at the beginning of this year.

I started out on Synthroid, but then went to a different doc and convinced

him to start me on Armour. Now my hair is no longer falling out, the

arthritis in my hands is much better, and I just generally feel better - not

great, but better. The doc recently upped my Armour dose from 2 grains to 3

so hopefully I'll start feeling considerably better. <fingers crossed!>

Edie

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From: hypothyroidism [mailto:hypothyroidism ]

On Behalf Of nne Randolph

Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:32 AM

hypothyroidism

Subject: Re: Re: Newbie w/questions; trying to

understand.....

Hello ,

My name is Randolph. I feel as if you just reiterated the story of my

life. I like you was hyper, and now hypo because of that STUPID RADIOACTIVE

IODINE THING!!! It is the worst thing EVER. My hyper medicine made my

symptoms worse, and then I started treating myself, got off of the meds, got

better, and then listened to those idiots called Dr.'s, and got the dreaded

treatment. From thence, it has been HELL EVER SINCE!! What I will never be

able to understand is why would you destroy someone's vital organ, to

supposedly control it, when NONE OF THE MEDICINE ON THE MARKET WORKS!!! All

I can do is pray, pray for us all! I am finally seeing a new doc, who

checked all of my hormone levels, and I am now on Armour. We'll see how it

goes. It's been a nightmare!! Good luck! What are you taking for your hypo

symptoms?

Blessings,

Baizas <beckbaizas (DOT) <mailto:beckbaizas%40> com>

wrote:

RAI is Radio Active Iodine Therapy...it is a form of radiation they use to

kill your thyroid when you have a certain level of Graves (hyperthyroid). I

wish I never had it! I have never recovered from it! I went from being hyper

to the last 10 years suffering with hypothryoidism and just about all of the

side effects. My health is worse now then it was when I had Graves.

[Guest guest]

Hey ...pleasure to meet you. Well it is good to have internet friends that

share your lot in life! Helps to keep us sane!!!

As far as what I take for hypo symtoms...it is a crap shoot. I take 3 grains

of Armour, DHEA for adrenal support, Thyroid Energy which is a vitamin

supplement that contains iodine, Miatoke Mushroom supplement to maintain blood

sugar levels, Multi vitamin brand is Dr. Ringdorff...love them and liquid B12

for a boost.

nne Randolph <julierand2000@...> wrote:

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Dauphine,

You wrote:

>

> Someone once told me that a disease of the connective tissue caused by a

> virus also affects the thyroid and can shut it down. They told me that

> this is an autoimmune disease . They said that sometimes this comes with

> warts on the body. ...

I think this conflates several speculations. There are several viruses

in the HPV (human papilloma virus) family that cause warts. One in this

family can also infect connective tissue in the cervix and cause

cervical cancer. There has been recent news about a vaccine against this

one. However, viral infections are NOT autoimmune diseases, although

they may TRIGGER an autoimmune disease.

> Could that be true???

It could be true, but it is much safer to say nobody knows right now

exactly what triggers Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the autoimmune condition

commonly behind hypoT.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

Kerry,

You wrote:

>

> Don't know about this but I have had two terrible warts since I have

> been hypoT and nothing will get rid of them.

Me too. I even tried soaking them in tincture of iodine but to

absolutely no effect.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

yep me too

also banana peel, papaya juice and some stuff from the chemist.

Kerry

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Kerry,

You wrote:

>

> Don't know about this but I have had two terrible warts since I have

> been hypoT and nothing will get rid of them.

Me too. I even tried soaking them in tincture of iodine but to

absolutely no effect.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia to come

up with the magic answer to losing this extra weight ( :-) ) I work out

(Aeorobic and walking and resistance) and i eat Organic and no meat. NO weight

loss!!!!!!!!!!!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHH. Should I just go butter the porpcorn?

Blessings,

Char in Delaware

In a message dated 10/26/2006 1:36:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

julierand2000@... writes:

Hi ,

Have any of these things helped? Have you lost any weight? Let me tell you

what I take, while waiting for my stupid labs to come back. 1 grain of Armour

(2x a day), herbal supplements for my adrenals, flaxseed for my digestion, a

Woman's one a day multi., Kelp (1 pill), and that's it! Question, can you

take a thyroid herbal supplement, along with your Armour? I was considering it,

because I have plenty at home, and I know that my Armour dose is not high

enough yet. I've just been adding things on my own, until I go back to the doc!

I have taken Thyroid Support, by Gaia herbs, and it's great!! I notice that

you take Thyroid Energy. Gaia herbs doesn't recommend you take a Rx, and an

herbal, but so what, as long as it helps, and you don't croak. Let me know, and

have a great day!!

Your new hypo friend,

Randolph

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Have any of these things helped? Have you lost any weight? Let me tell you

what I take, while waiting for my stupid labs to come back. 1 grain of Armour

(2x a day), herbal supplements for my adrenals, flaxseed for my digestion, a

Woman's one a day multi., Kelp (1 pill), and that's it! Question, can you take

a thyroid herbal supplement, along with your Armour? I was considering it,

because I have plenty at home, and I know that my Armour dose is not high enough

yet. I've just been adding things on my own, until I go back to the doc! I

have taken Thyroid Support, by Gaia herbs, and it's great!! I notice that you

take Thyroid Energy. Gaia herbs doesn't recommend you take a Rx, and an herbal,

but so what, as long as it helps, and you don't croak. Let me know, and have a

great day!!

Your new hypo friend,

Randolph

Baizas <beckbaizas@...> wrote:

Hey ...pleasure to meet you. Well it is good to have internet

friends that share your lot in life! Helps to keep us sane!!!

As far as what I take for hypo symtoms...it is a crap shoot. I take 3 grains of

Armour, DHEA for adrenal support, Thyroid Energy which is a vitamin supplement

that contains iodine, Miatoke Mushroom supplement to maintain blood sugar

levels, Multi vitamin brand is Dr. Ringdorff...love them and liquid B12 for a

boost.

nne Randolph <julierand2000@...> wrote:

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AlanticLdy@... wrote:

>

>

>

> I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

> studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia

> to come

> up with the magic answer to losing this extra weight ( :-) ) ...

I lost about 40 pounds in six months on the low carb approach. That was

pretty magical. However, it then pretty much stopped cold. After a

couple more months I gave up in frustration. It took only four months to

gain it all back, even though I was trying to stick to small portions

and the usual recommendations for lots of exercise.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

As far as I know.. yes I am. I'm starting to think it's time to look for a

new doc that will work with my TCM doc, Alan Tillotson. What sinks is being

single and at this weight. Should we consider a hypo dating group..lol?

In a message dated 10/26/2006 9:00:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

kerry@... writes:

probably - low fat diets just don't work for everyone - you could be

doing the opposite of what you are intending.

Only a few people on the thyroid forums I am on have managed to lose

weight - the vast majority of us have to be content with maintaining it

until our health is better.

I f you have the energy to work out and are not losing weight then that

is a sign that your metabolism is not working right - are you getting

enough thyroid hormone?

Kerry

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[mailto:_hypothyroidism@hypothyroidihyp_

(mailto:hypothyroidism ) ] On Behalf Of _AlanticLdy@..._

(mailto:AlanticLdy@...)

Sent: Friday, 27 October 2006 3:50 AM

_hypothyroidism@hypothyroidihyp_ (mailto:hypothyroidism )

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understand..und

I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia

to come

[Guest guest]

Chuckkkkkkkkkkk you were to tell me the magical secret oh wise

one....Waaaaa.. Im thinking a hypo-dating site for singles.

Peace.

Char

In a message dated 10/26/2006 6:30:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

gumboyaya@... writes:

_AlanticLdy@..._ (mailto:AlanticLdy@...) wrote:

>

>

>

> I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

> studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia

> to come

> up with the magic answer to losing this extra weight ( :-) ) ...

I lost about 40 pounds in six months on the low carb approach. That was

pretty magical. However, it then pretty much stopped cold. After a

couple more months I gave up in frustration. It took only four months to

gain it all back, even though I was trying to stick to small portions

and the usual recommendations for lots of exercise.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

probably - low fat diets just don't work for everyone - you could be

doing the opposite of what you are intending.

Only a few people on the thyroid forums I am on have managed to lose

weight - the vast majority of us have to be content with maintaining it

until our health is better.

I f you have the energy to work out and are not losing weight then that

is a sign that your metabolism is not working right - are you getting

enough thyroid hormone?

Kerry

Re: Re: Newbie w/questions; trying to

understand.....

I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia

to come

up with the magic answer to losing this extra weight ( :-) ) I work out

(Aeorobic and walking and resistance) and i eat Organic and no meat. NO

weight

loss!!!!!!!!!!!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHH. Should I just go butter the porpcorn?

Blessings,

Char in Delaware

In a message dated 10/26/2006 1:36:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

julierand2000@ <mailto:julierand2000%40> writes:

Hi ,

Have any of these things helped? Have you lost any weight? Let me tell

you

what I take, while waiting for my stupid labs to come back. 1 grain of

Armour

(2x a day), herbal supplements for my adrenals, flaxseed for my

digestion, a

Woman's one a day multi., Kelp (1 pill), and that's it! Question, can

you

take a thyroid herbal supplement, along with your Armour? I was

considering it,

because I have plenty at home, and I know that my Armour dose is not

high

enough yet. I've just been adding things on my own, until I go back to

the doc!

I have taken Thyroid Support, by Gaia herbs, and it's great!! I notice

that

you take Thyroid Energy. Gaia herbs doesn't recommend you take a Rx, and

an

herbal, but so what, as long as it helps, and you don't croak. Let me

know, and

have a great day!!

Your new hypo friend,

Randolph

[Guest guest]

thanks Gracia... i did say Pop-r-corn didn't i...lol...Ill check it out but

i still think we need a hypo online dating service.

Peace.

Char

In a message dated 10/27/2006 10:33:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

circe@... writes:

definately butter the po®pcorn b/c you need good fats. Eat more protein

(no meat? look at Schwarzbein Principle) Get enough Armour (T3, T2 etc), and

some DHEA. How's that?

Gracia

[Guest guest]

hmmmmm chuck is cute... ?? I thought he was married.

Thats me!

Blessings

Char

[Guest guest]

Ok i wanna see Chcuk too....email me of group

:-)

[Guest guest]

How about a Hypo-Community where all Hypo people live go to school and work.

Dauphine999 PS. Chuck Your so smart and so cute. Thank You for everything.

AlanticLdy@... wrote:

Chuckkkkkkkkkkk you were to tell me the magical secret oh wise

one....Waaaaa.. Im thinking a hypo-dating site for singles.

Peace.

Char

In a message dated 10/26/2006 6:30:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

gumboyaya@... writes:

_AlanticLdy@..._ (mailto:AlanticLdy@...) wrote:

>

>

>

> I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

> studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia

> to come

> up with the magic answer to losing this extra weight ( :-) ) ...

I lost about 40 pounds in six months on the low carb approach. That was

pretty magical. However, it then pretty much stopped cold. After a

couple more months I gave up in frustration. It took only four months to

gain it all back, even though I was trying to stick to small portions

and the usual recommendations for lots of exercise.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

definately butter the po®pcorn b/c you need good fats. Eat more protein (no

meat? look at Schwarzbein Principle) Get enough Armour (T3, T2 etc), and some

DHEA. How's that?

Gracia

I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia to

come

up with the magic answer to losing this extra weight ( :-) ) I work out

(Aeorobic and walking and resistance) and i eat Organic and no meat. NO weight

loss!!!!!!!!!!!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHH. Should I just go butter the porpcorn?

Blessings,

Char in Delaware

In a message dated 10/26/2006 1:36:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

julierand2000@... writes:

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we have a hypo community, it's called America. Chuck is cute? Are you

remote viewing?

Gracia

How about a Hypo-Community where all Hypo people live go to school and work.

Dauphine999 PS. Chuck Your so smart and so cute. Thank You for everything.

AlanticLdy@... wrote:

Chuckkkkkkkkkkk you were to tell me the magical secret oh wise

one....Waaaaa.. Im thinking a hypo-dating site for singles.

Peace.

Char

In a message dated 10/26/2006 6:30:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

gumboyaya@... writes:

_AlanticLdy@..._ (mailto:AlanticLdy@...) wrote:

>

>

>

> I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

> studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia

> to come

> up with the magic answer to losing this extra weight ( :-) ) ...

I lost about 40 pounds in six months on the low carb approach. That was

pretty magical. However, it then pretty much stopped cold. After a

couple more months I gave up in frustration. It took only four months to

gain it all back, even though I was trying to stick to small portions

and the usual recommendations for lots of exercise.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT????????? LOL

Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

we have a hypo community, it's called America. Chuck is cute? Are you remote

viewing?

Gracia

How about a Hypo-Community where all Hypo people live go to school and work.

Dauphine999 PS. Chuck Your so smart and so cute. Thank You for everything.

AlanticLdy@... wrote:

Chuckkkkkkkkkkk you were to tell me the magical secret oh wise

one....Waaaaa.. Im thinking a hypo-dating site for singles.

Peace.

Char

In a message dated 10/26/2006 6:30:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

gumboyaya@... writes:

_AlanticLdy@..._ (mailto:AlanticLdy@...) wrote:

>

>

>

> I'm still sitting here in the corner munching on some low-fat popcorn,

> studying for my Muscles exam next Wednesday, waiting for Chuck or Gracia

> to come

> up with the magic answer to losing this extra weight ( :-) ) ...

I lost about 40 pounds in six months on the low carb approach. That was

pretty magical. However, it then pretty much stopped cold. After a

couple more months I gave up in frustration. It took only four months to

gain it all back, even though I was trying to stick to small portions

and the usual recommendations for lots of exercise.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

Wow! I didn't know married people can't be smart and cute????????? LOL

AlanticLdy@... wrote: hmmmmm chuck is cute... ?? I thought he was

married.

Thats me!

Blessings

Char