Oct 01
Unless I ever have any cancer issues to deal with again, the endo in my old practice can take over .. there was another Endo there as well as another Doc in the area that she suggested. I am just coasting AOK on 75mcgs synthroid and doing fine so unless anything crops up I'm ok but I do not like not having her around! :0
Sep 28
Hey C! How are you friend? I have the same days. Some good, some not so good. Probably more than bad, but I just had my labs done 3 weeks ago and my TSH was at 0.011. So I was hyper on the 90 mgs of Armour. I am not on the 75. Not sure what to think yet. I gotta say.. my period really messes everything up. it takes me awhile to get back on track after she has come and went. I have a good dr. He listens to my body, rather than the numbers. He has come out and said he believes my body will feel better at a 1 vs a 2 or higher. I basically said listen... where were my numbers before my TT. He checked and he said this is where you were. Lets try getting you there and see how you feel. So we are trying. Its just not easy.
Sep 24
Congratulations! Time for a celebration... Just wanted to wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)
Hugs!
Shari
Sep 13
Just a quick note to say hi! The best way to check basal temp. is in the armpit, before getting out of bed and be sure you let the thermometer stabilize. That way you get the lowest reading and it is an indicator of metabolism/thyroid levels. Also recommend taking several readings and use the average to compare to the reported normal level of 97.6-98.2.
Jun 09
Thanks C! I am just getting back from the Endo. We had a long talk and he agrees we need to treat by symtpoms.. NOT NUMBERS!!!!!!!! So I started the new dose tomorrow. I have been through hell today. I am beat. I am afraid to sleep cause I dont want to wake up with the vertigo. I was given meds for it though. Just hating taking all this ****!!! How are you friend??
Jun 04
Honestly, It took a while. It was from a friend. A good place to start searching is Mary Shoman's book (living well with hypothyroidisim) I am 99% sure you can find her dr. list online as well. Go see a holistic endo even if you have to pay for it. The one I went to doesn't take insurance. You pay for it, but I wish I would have done it months ago!! She is the only person who makes sense!!!!! I have been through hell. I truly hope you find one and a good one.If there is anything else I can help you with please let me know.
Sally
Jun 04
Just a quick note to say hi! Thanks a million for sending me in the
right direction for advice on hypothyroidism I am new to this site and the condition. Thanks again CatieC
May 23
It truly is upsetting though. This thyroid mess has thrown me through some serious loops. I dont have to tell you. I know I cant take anything back, but regret is definitely in the cards as to having this thryoid removed.
I know it had tobe done, but sometimes I wish I did the wait and watch option you know? I would much rather do the FNA and U/S every 6 months than go through this... BUT that isnt the case now and I have to try to pick myself up when I am down and be proactive about my health,which I am doing. I have a few dr appts about supplements, adrenals, etc...
May 22
So good to hear. I am have an appt Wed to have the Adrenals and estrogen checked. For some reason my Endo wont do that... I just showered and my hair isnt falling out as bad either.A little but nothing like a month ago. That was awful.. I thought that I was going to be bald go at that pace!!! I have done some research and talking to holistic Drs and getting their opinions on hormones and such. Just because I am taking the Armour doesnt mean ALL OF HORMONES are working properly!! I just told the Drs asst on the phone at the Drs office that I had no sex drive and she said hell..I'm 60 and I have one!!! Now thats bad C!!! I gotta get mine back. My poor hubby and ME!!!
May 22
Hey friend! How are you? You are right... I feel pretty darn good today after that run. I am going to do every other day. I dont want to overdue it you know? How are you feeling these days?
May 11
You know... I just dont understand why they care what labs are asked for!!! Did she do what she was asked?? It is so ugly here today! Rainy, cold and windy!!!!
May 10
Good for you! I hope you feel better for your little getaway!! Have you had your levels checked lately? Sounds like sinus or allergies to me, but you never know! I wish the weather would warm up already!!!
May 10
I'm so sorry! I know I hate not knowing what the culprit is... It very well could be allergies or the pressure change outside. I get that when Springis here.
Where are you going? I am feeling alot better on the Armour. I have seen a huge difference. I mean I am not 100% but getting on my way.. I've already been to WholeFoods with both 2 yr and 6mth old, went to Macy's and Target.... and now cooking for tomorrow.
I would have never done that on the Synthroid!!!!
May 06
4 days! I cant complain. I am excited about the trip. We go in Dec for 2 weeks!!! Bikini... HAHAHA!! Great!!
May 06
Good morning miss Catie! How are you today? My TMJ is acting up!!! Hey... its not thyroid related so thats greaaat! How are you feeling?
Apr 30
thank you catie - i'm doing the best i can and i so appreciate the love and support (and i really do feel the love)