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Nov 13, 2009 12:43AM in the Heart Disease Community
Thanks for your reply. I still tend to not look at the thyroid problem as the cause of other things. I'll be going to see my g.p. soon, and if that doesn't work, I'll contact my endo. I have noticed the aches and cold feeling in my feet and legs gets worse when I am sitting or laying down. So, I am a little concerned about circulation. Again, thank you fo...
A place to start asking questions...
Nov 09, 2009 11:00PM in the Heart Disease Community
Hi. I have been experiencing aches in my lower back, and down both legs. Both legs also have a cold sensation, all the way down to my toes. My arms also feel this coldness. To the touch, my hands feel like they've been out in very cold weather. All of this combined with weakness, dizziness, lack of appetite, extreme fatigue and cold sweats. I usually run warm...
FOR SALE....lol
Oct 10, 2009 04:06AM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
I'll add to your special, Deb. I can throw in a little weight gain and exhaustion! Do you think that'll help sweeten the deal? I wouldn't mind giving those two things up for a while. Or forever, whichever comes first :D Have a great weekend! Oh, hm. it's already Saturday evening there. Tell us. What is the future like? Or are we living in the past......
SmilerDeb??
Oct 09, 2009 02:09AM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
(((Hugs))) to you Deb! Sorry for the heartache you must be going through.
Cytomel or Synthroid?
Oct 09, 2009 02:01AM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Armour is a T3/T4 combination, where synthroid is only T4, with the idea that the body converts T4 to T3. And Armour is a natural form, it's derived primarily from pig thyroid. I have been taking Armour for almost 3 years. There have been issues lately with availability, and if you contact Stella5349 on this forum, she can share more on that. Or, go on the &q...
salivary glands
Oct 06, 2009 01:13AM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Okay, this is a strange thought for me. I've been reading other posts. I just read about someone whose salivary glands were burned from the RAI. So, no saliva. I have the opposite problem. Too much. Embarrassing, but true. Especially at night. Could this be related at all? Just one more thing to chalk up to the ultimate gland, the thyroid?