Thyroid Disorders - Page 4

**Oddball** · 05-18-2007, 09:27 PM

I am still taking Snythroid pills since 1995.

moonflower · 05-18-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Catmandu

Same here. Very annoying. That's why it's very important that I keep myself busy all the time.

that is good to keep busy

webexplorer · 06-26-2007, 10:31 AM

How did you make out with your medicine? Better or just all right?

I am a little annoying when I go inside a shop. The air conditioner makes me feel cold. My mother didn't feel that cold. I believe that it has to do with the medicine. Sometimes, I am awkward to deal with my breathing different temperature environment like hot and cold air. I never had the problem before my heart surgery last December. *sigh*

DeafMonkey · 06-26-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafMonkey

oh you wear sweater thur in the summer ? wow when in summer I get easy so hot and in winter normal but in the house feel so cold cuz no heat then I get cold brrrr but not always I get easy cold

but before March 2002 I was freeze cold only during in winter time which that time I had no underactive thyroid till find out in march 2002. then it stop feel brrrr cold but this house where I live is LOUSY! cold cuz the heat always turn off and on like up and down arghhh and in summer time I use air cond not much I feel brrr lol but if it too high air cond then yeah BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR lol I guess that my pills help me but only one is always tired that is all

One day you miss the pill then next day you feel sh*t ? mine if no pill which forgot then next day I get easy too tired like not thinking in my mind like a blank as weak

This make me feel funny now cuz when it is air cond is on and didnt make me feel cold brrr just like normal feel cool werid

before was make me feel cold but not anymore hmm

Already took blood test and my doctor said it all good nothing change or else glad to know still the same green pills so far

it make me feel like it normal feel like no thyoird inside me but still taking my pills darn! lol

but no fun!

moonflower · 06-26-2007, 12:47 PM

i always feel cold no matter if winter time and AC cool on HIGH during the summer BLAH

Gemma · 06-26-2007, 12:52 PM

I was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism - I have no clue what it is. Anyone here with that? I dont suffer from cold like most posters here mentioned.

WhiteWolves64 · 07-23-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

Catmandu

I am taking Levothroxine (green). It is for my underactive thyroid. I don't like it, but it is a temporary for about 6 months. I am not sure that it has a side effect because I take two other pills (Amiodarone and Toprol - they are very bad side effects. i.e. my fingers numb, often tired, a little difficult walking, some hair loss not major loss, and sometimes feet numb).

The underactive thyroid is for people who have very low activity or very low energy before the surgery. I would say that people are lazy for not going the exercise daily - I think my sister told me about it a few months ago when I was in the hospital for my heart surgery.

I am sorry that you had it removed. It helps to control your kidneys, liver, and I don't remember one more organ. Your pill trick your brain to make your organs working.

I take the pill because I laid on a bed at the hospital for 3 months. At home, I get up every morning that make my body sweat due my thyroid problem. It is pretty scary to me.

I am curious do you have a home monitor for your blood test?
(A small device with a tiny needle checks your blood level from your finger without going to a lab.)

A few weeks ago, my friend takes Levothroxine every 6 months. I am surprised about that. Now, I cannot miss my daily pills. Sigh!

I am still lazy for not doing my exerise shame on me anyway, I had thyroid problem since 1974 and the doctor says that is normal for me to having my neck swelling up a bit but it was building up over years until 1991 i had a surgery to have my right thyroid gland removed completely and i still have neck scar but not noticeable and i had medication changing over years but right now i am taking Levothyroxine 0.150 mg (generic for Synthroid 0.15mg) in round light blue pills - Groan taking those pills for rest of my life - yuck but have to take those pills to keep my weight stable and have to watch my diet cuz i have high cholestrol as i am taking Lipitor 20 mg daily as well... And also i had neck pains for nearly 8 months straight and for the last two or three months ago i weighed 238 lbs but now it's 217 lbs - wow what a big drop like that.... You see, i sleep alot when i had my neck pains so severe and got sicker and didn't want to eat any food except water and went to Pain Clinic to get the injection on my upper back where the spine is (near my neck) to releive the pains about three to four weeks ago but didn't work at the first time but at second time, i went back to get different injection that directly my right side of my neck and that was two weeks ago and at first it worked but few days later the pain went back on but now it's starting working slowly and the pain starting to decrease slowly but still having mild pains right now... that's big plus for me to get this pain off my neck for a change!!!!! But have to go back to Pain Clinic on August 23rd in the afternoon for another injection to get the pains off my neck so i can enjoy my life this year.... BEEN miserable for nearly 8 months straight non stop pains!!!!!!!! GEEEEEZZ WHIZ!!!!!!!

webexplorer · 07-23-2007, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteWolves64

I am still lazy for not doing my exerise shame on me anyway, I had thyroid problem since 1974 and the doctor says that is normal for me to having my neck swelling up a bit but it was building up over years until 1991 i had a surgery to have my right thyroid gland removed completely and i still have neck scar but not noticeable and i had medication changing over years but right now i am taking Levothyroxine 0.150 mg (generic for Synthroid 0.15mg) in round light blue pills - Groan taking those pills for rest of my life - yuck but have to take those pills to keep my weight stable and have to watch my diet cuz i have high cholestrol as i am taking Lipitor 20 mg daily as well... And also i had neck pains for nearly 8 months straight and for the last two or three months ago i weighed 238 lbs but now it's 217 lbs - wow what a big drop like that.... You see, i sleep alot when i had my neck pains so severe and got sicker and didn't want to eat any food except water and went to Pain Clinic to get the injection on my upper back where the spine is (near my neck) to releive the pains about three to four weeks ago but didn't work at the first time but at second time, i went back to get different injection that directly my right side of my neck and that was two weeks ago and at first it worked but few days later the pain went back on but now it's starting working slowly and the pain starting to decrease slowly but still having mild pains right now... that's big plus for me to get this pain off my neck for a change!!!!! But have to go back to Pain Clinic on August 23rd in the afternoon for another injection to get the pains off my neck so i can enjoy my life this year.... BEEN miserable for nearly 8 months straight non stop pains!!!!!!!! GEEEEEZZ WHIZ!!!!!!!

That's really hard. I do understand your situation. I would get the injection for my neck if I have a problem. But, I really suggest you to see a chiropractor and talk to her about it. I guarantee that you will find this better alternative than taking an inject shot. I'm not making you to do that. I want the best for you to get rid of your neck problem. You will thank me for that. Please don't tell me that you cannot see the chiropractor because you are adult. I am very happy with my chiropractor.

Do you take your pills everyday or every 6 months? I take it everyday. I think that you are very lucky that you have a small dose of Levothyroxine. Mine is 88 mcg.

Off record - did you know that many doctors who give people some prescriptions to their patients and the doctors buy pills on stocks? (I mean stock market.) It is a dirty business. They think that the medicines are working so they give them the prescription. There are thousands of different medicines that the doctors have to decide which ones that might work for them. FDA doesn't tell them which is safe because of the money issue.

WhiteWolves64 · 07-24-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by webexplorer

That's really hard. I do understand your situation. I would get the injection for my neck if I have a problem. But, I really suggest you to see a chiropractor and talk to her about it. I guarantee that you will find this better alternative than taking an inject shot. I'm not making you to do that. I want the best for you to get rid of your neck problem. You will thank me for that. Please don't tell me that you cannot see the chiropractor because you are adult. I am very happy with my chiropractor.

Do you take your pills everyday or every 6 months? I take it everyday. I think that you are very lucky that you have a small dose of Levothyroxine. Mine is 88 mcg.

Off record - did you know that many doctors who give people some prescriptions to their patients and the doctors buy pills on stocks? (I mean stock market.) It is a dirty business. They think that the medicines are working so they give them the prescription. There are thousands of different medicines that the doctors have to decide which ones that might work for them. FDA doesn't tell them which is safe because of the money issue.

Webexplorer.... i went and see two different chiropractors in 4 or 6 times this year and it didn't get me better and i asked one of my chiropractor to referring me to Pain Clinic so i did go there twice this past two months now... and Yes i am taking thyroid pills every day for rest of my life. My Medi-Care/Medi-Cal pays for it as i don't care for it but it works for me either way as long as my doctor fills prescription and i take that to pharmacy to fill that order and be done with it and take it home and be happy!

**Liebling:-)))** · 07-24-2007, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by webexplorer

It looks like that you are taking a Toprol.

I take Toprol for my heart condition after the surgery. It keeps the heart to slow down. I have to wait for my doctor to tell me to stop taking the pill - maybe in 6 to 8 months. This medicine is so bad and it has many side effects. He said that I might take it for rest of my life.

If you have Amiodarone pills, this is one of the most worst of all that has so many side effects. After stop taking Amiodarine, it takes 6 months to take the toxic out of your body. This pill makes me feel down and tired. It is for my high blood pressure, but I don't that problem, but my doctor told me to take it. gggrr. (I am relief to hear that it is a temporary for about 6 months.)

Forgive me for not see your post until today...

No, it's not Toprol.

Yes I'm surprised when I saw American pills which is different as here in Germany because they have color which I only have white pill... Interesting.

I took thyriod hormones pill 30 minutes before breakfast everyday. I went to doctor for check twice a year. My family doctor told me that I have to live with pill forever...

Roadrunner · 07-24-2007, 01:55 AM

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..My family doctor told me that I have to live with pill forever...

..unless a 'cure' is found, then you wouldn't need to take them forever...therefore, I sure do hope for the sake of all those who has to take these everyday, that there will be a cure found.

~RR

DeafMonkey · 07-24-2007, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

Forgive me for not see your post until today...

No, it's not Toprol.

Yes I'm surprised when I saw American pills which is different as here in Germany because they have color which I only have white pill... Interesting.

I took thyriod hormones pill 30 minutes before breakfast everyday. I went to doctor for check twice a year. My family doctor told me that I have to live with pill forever...

ohh white pills ???? mine is green pills so far

I wish there have a cure but not so had to take the pills rest of my life

darn! lol

**Liebling:-)))** · 07-24-2007, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadrunner

..unless a 'cure' is found, then you wouldn't need to take them forever...therefore, I sure do hope for the sake of all those who has to take these everyday, that there will be a cure found.

~RR

I wish they will find out and cure someday... It would be wonderful if they do... then I won't take pill within 30 minutes before breakfast forever...

GalaxyAngel · 07-24-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

I wish they will find out and cure someday... It would be wonderful if they do... then I won't take pill within 30 minutes before breakfast forever...

*pssst* Liebling, I do my dreams and hoped there cure for thyroid then miracle!
Tired of my thyroid kept me roller coaster up and down... due my preggy effect me tiredness..
*sniffing*
Isn't much use my computer and mostly away from keyboard and relaxing watching t.v. so I can let my children enjoy use my computer often awful lot..

**Koala** · 07-24-2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

Forgive me for not see your post until today...

No, it's not Toprol.

Yes I'm surprised when I saw American pills which is different as here in Germany because they have color which I only have white pill... Interesting.

I took thyriod hormones pill 30 minutes before breakfast everyday. I went to doctor for check twice a year. My family doctor told me that I have to live with pill forever...

Same here in Australia that we have only white pill. I have never seen colours pill for thyroid. I take mine after breakfast every day for the rest of my life.

webexplorer · 07-24-2007, 12:00 PM

Oh how lucky you are - taking a white pill that makes you white. It's because we have green pill that make us look green. Darn it.

It would be so wonderful if there is a cure for us. It would wipe out the pill factory.

WhiteWolves64 - Oh darn it. A least that you are able to get rid of the pain with the injection. I am so sorry... I wish that I would know another way.

moonflower · 07-29-2007, 06:51 PM

haha i take green pills UCK

i wish for cure too

Passionate4ASL · 02-27-2009, 09:17 PM

I know this post is kinda old but I needed this. I think it started logn time ago. When I was young I was always sporty but a healthy weight until I got pregnant with my daughter 2003. Between 2003 and 2008 I knew something was wrong, I went for so many tests. My thyroid was always "in range" but toward the low end of the scale, Doc's told me it was okay. Things kept getting worse, I got to the point I would fall asleep while talking to people, or fall asleep while driving and stopped at a red light. My insurance changed so I got another new doctor who decided to test me dispight last tests being "normal". She told me she didn't know how I was not in coma, I sure felt like I was. I would go days not even knowing what I did all day but somehow I still functioned. So I started synthroid about 8 months ago..every 6 weeks I go for blood work and bust my medicine levels. Now about 3-4 weeks ago I started having trouble swallowing, it felt like I had a speed bump in my throat. I told my doctor so she sent me for a thyroid ultrasound. The results just came back yesterday, I have 2 nodules (tumors) on the left side of my thyroid. Well because it has gotten big enough to affect my swallowing she expects the specialist will have it removed whether its cancerous or not. I am pretty nervous about it but I know it will be okay. I will be on the medicine for life but its not hard to maintain. So for all of you who have shared your story thank you for letting others know their not alone. hugs.

Passionate4ASL · 02-27-2009, 09:21 PM

Thank you, Catmandu, for posting this thread!

webexplorer · 02-27-2009, 10:06 PM

Passionate,

I am terribly sorry that you have the problem. I am wondering what medicine(s) that you are taking now for your thyroid? Will your doctor remove your thyroid? Our thyroid's size looks alike a butterfly on your front neck, and it is very thin gland - a sort of a cardboard. I am not so sure that you might want to get a blood test for Lyme - I am afraid to ask that question that might be important for you.

I like to read Mercola website (mercola.com) about variety of health issue, and the doctor does not believe some western medicines. Perhaps, you would find something on the website for your own issues. I take Levothyroxine 50 mcg - the lowest mcg is better in order to reduce the problems in the future which means that I have to walk a lot and some exercises so that my thyroid would function normal again. I know that it is not that simple, but I can do it. Increasing the doses that makes you fat in case if you didn't know.

There is another website that I haven't read which is on: Wilson's Temperature Syndrome -- Thyroid disease

**Smithtr** · 02-28-2009, 02:24 AM

Oh I am sorry about to hear I reading on your message. I am very pray for you encourage to you I pray for Our father live you alive.... I pray for you I wonder you are having disease or injection important to check your doctor I hope be health, you go to church I help you people support to for you... I am very sadly for you I am miss you because you are okay.. I have two friends power for you I pray Our Father give you become strength heal.. GOod have help you mend it. I hope fix on your thyoid disorder...

Have peaceful to support for you............................

Catmandu · 02-28-2009, 10:20 AM

I haven't been around because my life got busy and I'm also expecting again. Thanks Passionate4ASL for the add (at first I didn't know why you added me until I read this thread)

I can see that you and I have similarities! Keep us posted about your nodules. I'll try to come here as much as I can...

**Lissa** · 03-01-2009, 12:15 PM

My auntie has Fibromyalgia, this is really hard for her to cope with.

JamieLynn · 03-01-2009, 12:50 PM

I started having thyroid problems about a year ago. Blood tests showed up positive so I had meds to take for three months. Blood test came back ok, which means meds worked. I had a break for six months, back to the doc 'cause I feeling sleepy constantly. Blood test was again positive.

Off I was for another month of meds, now I have to wait again and see how we are moving along, but I feel again that something is not quite all right :shrug: I have to get my blood test done again some time this month, so... we'll see.

I guess that as long as the meds are working on me, I'm not into much trouble, right?...

Jamie

webexplorer · 03-01-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieLynn

I started having thyroid problems about a year ago. Blood tests showed up positive so I had meds to take for three months. Blood test came back ok, which means meds worked. I had a break for six months, back to the doc 'cause I feeling sleepy constantly. Blood test was again positive.

Off I was for another month of meds, now I have to wait again and see how we are moving along, but I feel again that something is not quite all right :shrug: I have to get my blood test done again some time this month, so... we'll see.

I guess that as long as the meds are working on me, I'm not into much trouble, right?...

Jamie

If you do not have inner health a problem such as a heart problem, kidneys, etc., then you would probably better off without the medicine - unless something really bothers you then get it back. I believe the lowest dose like 25 mcg would be a good way without increasing the dose in the future as long as you keep doing your exercise.

Without the thyroid medicine, then you still keep up your exercise no matter what. I mean after your blood test result comes out to be normal, then that is a good sign.

In short, no exercise, no walking, too many different excuses, then the person will have to take thyroid pills when he/she gets older. Thyroid pills make the person fat.

I have to accept mine because I had a 4th heart surgery (real bad one due a different infection from the hospital that I stayed on the bed longer than I expected). It is my first time to take my thyroid pills two years ago, and I probably think that I don't have a choice. My physical now is very good (no fat), except my heart condition. That's it.

Sosie · 03-01-2009, 04:59 PM

I have same problem like Catmandu and some of you, ad'ers. I had my partial thyroid glands removed last Spring because my thyroid glands were swollen and sore, I felt so tired and I was sleeping a lot and my moods went up and down like yo-yo and also because the Endocrinologist found two nodules, according to the Biopsy. The surgeon and the Endocrinologist both said it's best to remove my thyroid glands. I agreed with their recommendations. A following week, my sister took me to the hospital (in Boston) for a surgery and then next day, they sent me home right after my surgery because my thyroid/calcium levels were good. My sister took care of me for a few days, to make sure that I am OK.. and then, I was on my own. It was not fun.
The surgeon's office called my sister to say that my result report was "benign". I do NOT have cancer which is good news.
I have to take Levoxyl 150MCG (The Endo just increased the dose of Levoxyl because my thyroid was very low, according to the lab. The pill's shape looks like a butterfly. The color is light green.. ), Calcium (TUMS) and Vitamin D for rest of my life.
None of my family has thyroid problems except my cousin. (My aunt's youngest daughter..)

Catmandu · 03-01-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

If you do not have inner health a problem such as a heart problem, kidneys, etc., then you would probably better off without the medicine - unless something really bothers you then get it back. I believe the lowest dose like 25 mcg would be a good way without increasing the dose in the future as long as you keep doing your exercise.

Without the thyroid medicine, then you still keep up your exercise no matter what. I mean after your blood test result comes out to be normal, then that is a good sign.

In short, no exercise, no walking, too many different excuses, then the person will have to take thyroid pills when he/she gets older. Thyroid pills make the person fat.

I have to accept mine because I had a 4th heart surgery (real bad one due a different infection from the hospital that I stayed on the bed longer than I expected). It is my first time to take my thyroid pills two years ago, and I probably think that I don't have a choice. My physical now is very good (no fat), except my heart condition. That's it.

I thought hypothyroidism is making the person gain weight. Without the pill or my thyroid stimulating hormone get too low then I gain weight.

You're right about taking low dosage is better due to osteoporosis. My dosage is is pretty high and I have to take calcium to keep from having bone loss.

webexplorer · 03-01-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catmandu

I thought hypothyroidism is making the person gain weight. Without the pill or my thyroid stimulating hormone get too low then I gain weight.

You're right about taking low dosage is better due to osteoporosis. My dosage is is pretty high and I have to take calcium to keep from having bone loss.

I think that yes you are right aout the hypothyroidism. I was told someone that taking the pill with a slow heart beat makes you fat. Taking the pill with normal speed range would be fine. That's all I know of.

webexplorer · 03-01-2009, 08:12 PM

Off topic: I thought that some of you might be interesting to read these link:

Quiz: Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?

Thyroid Disease - What Is Thyroid Disease Video - About.com

What is Synthroid Hiding? If Synthroid is Safe and Effective, Why Won't It Apply for FDA Approval Like its Competitors?

Catmandu · 03-02-2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

I think that yes you are right aout the hypothyroidism. I was told someone that taking the pill with a slow heart beat makes you fat. Taking the pill with normal speed range would be fine. That's all I know of.

You left that part out which puzzled me because now you said you heard it from someone else. Sounds like this person has another set of problem and that should get checked out as well.

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Passionate4ASL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 289	I know this post is kinda old but I needed this. I think it started logn time ago. When I was young I was always sporty but a healthy weight until I got pregnant with my daughter 2003. Between 2003 and 2008 I knew something was wrong, I went for so many tests. My thyroid was always "in range" but toward the low end of the scale, Doc's told me it was okay. Things kept getting worse, I got to the point I would fall asleep while talking to people, or fall asleep while driving and stopped at a red light. My insurance changed so I got another new doctor who decided to test me dispight last tests being "normal". She told me she didn't know how I was not in coma, I sure felt like I was. I would go days not even knowing what I did all day but somehow I still functioned. So I started synthroid about 8 months ago..every 6 weeks I go for blood work and bust my medicine levels. Now about 3-4 weeks ago I started having trouble swallowing, it felt like I had a speed bump in my throat. I told my doctor so she sent me for a thyroid ultrasound. The results just came back yesterday, I have 2 nodules (tumors) on the left side of my thyroid. Well because it has gotten big enough to affect my swallowing she expects the specialist will have it removed whether its cancerous or not. I am pretty nervous about it but I know it will be okay. I will be on the medicine for life but its not hard to maintain. So for all of you who have shared your story thank you for letting others know their not alone. hugs. __________________ JennieLynn

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06-26-2007, 10:31 AM	#93 (permalink)
webexplorer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 5,476	How did you make out with your medicine? Better or just all right? I am a little annoying when I go inside a shop. The air conditioner makes me feel cold. My mother didn't feel that cold. I believe that it has to do with the medicine. Sometimes, I am awkward to deal with my breathing different temperature environment like hot and cold air. I never had the problem before my heart surgery last December. sigh

06-26-2007, 12:47 PM	#95 (permalink)
moonflower Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan Posts: 5,762	i always feel cold no matter if winter time and AC cool on HIGH during the summer BLAH

06-26-2007, 12:52 PM	#96 (permalink)
Gemma Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,127	I was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism - I have no clue what it is. Anyone here with that? I dont suffer from cold like most posters here mentioned.

07-24-2007, 12:00 PM	#106 (permalink)
webexplorer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 5,476	Oh how lucky you are - taking a white pill that makes you white. It's because we have green pill that make us look green. Darn it. It would be so wonderful if there is a cure for us. It would wipe out the pill factory. WhiteWolves64 - Oh darn it. A least that you are able to get rid of the pain with the injection. I am so sorry... I wish that I would know another way.

07-29-2007, 06:51 PM	#107 (permalink)
moonflower Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan Posts: 5,762	haha i take green pills UCK i wish for cure too

02-27-2009, 10:06 PM	#110 (permalink)
webexplorer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 5,476	Passionate, I am terribly sorry that you have the problem. I am wondering what medicine(s) that you are taking now for your thyroid? Will your doctor remove your thyroid? Our thyroid's size looks alike a butterfly on your front neck, and it is very thin gland - a sort of a cardboard. I am not so sure that you might want to get a blood test for Lyme - I am afraid to ask that question that might be important for you. I like to read Mercola website (mercola.com) about variety of health issue, and the doctor does not believe some western medicines. Perhaps, you would find something on the website for your own issues. I take Levothyroxine 50 mcg - the lowest mcg is better in order to reduce the problems in the future which means that I have to walk a lot and some exercises so that my thyroid would function normal again. I know that it is not that simple, but I can do it. Increasing the doses that makes you fat in case if you didn't know. There is another website that I haven't read which is on: Wilson's Temperature Syndrome -- Thyroid disease

02-28-2009, 02:24 AM	#111 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,655	Oh I am sorry about to hear I reading on your message. I am very pray for you encourage to you I pray for Our father live you alive.... I pray for you I wonder you are having disease or injection important to check your doctor I hope be health, you go to church I help you people support to for you... I am very sadly for you I am miss you because you are okay.. I have two friends power for you I pray Our Father give you become strength heal.. GOod have help you mend it. I hope fix on your thyoid disorder... *Have peaceful to support for you............................*

02-28-2009, 10:20 AM	#112 (permalink)
Catmandu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,711	I haven't been around because my life got busy and I'm also expecting again. Thanks Passionate4ASL for the add (at first I didn't know why you added me until I read this thread) I can see that you and I have similarities! Keep us posted about your nodules. I'll try to come here as much as I can...

03-01-2009, 12:50 PM	#114 (permalink)
JamieLynn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,336	I started having thyroid problems about a year ago. Blood tests showed up positive so I had meds to take for three months. Blood test came back ok, which means meds worked. I had a break for six months, back to the doc 'cause I feeling sleepy constantly. Blood test was again positive. Off I was for another month of meds, now I have to wait again and see how we are moving along, but I feel again that something is not quite all right :shrug: I have to get my blood test done again some time this month, so... we'll see. I guess that as long as the meds are working on me, I'm not into much trouble, right?... Jamie

03-01-2009, 04:59 PM	#116 (permalink)
Sosie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beantown Posts: 3,034	I have same problem like Catmandu and some of you, ad'ers. I had my partial thyroid glands removed last Spring because my thyroid glands were swollen and sore, I felt so tired and I was sleeping a lot and my moods went up and down like yo-yo and also because the Endocrinologist found two nodules, according to the Biopsy. The surgeon and the Endocrinologist both said it's best to remove my thyroid glands. I agreed with their recommendations. A following week, my sister took me to the hospital (in Boston) for a surgery and then next day, they sent me home right after my surgery because my thyroid/calcium levels were good. My sister took care of me for a few days, to make sure that I am OK.. and then, I was on my own. It was not fun. The surgeon's office called my sister to say that my result report was "benign". I do NOT have cancer which is good news. I have to take Levoxyl 150MCG (The Endo just increased the dose of Levoxyl because my thyroid was very low, according to the lab. The pill's shape looks like a butterfly. The color is light green.. ), Calcium (TUMS) and Vitamin D for rest of my life. None of my family has thyroid problems except my cousin. (My aunt's youngest daughter..)

03-01-2009, 08:12 PM	#119 (permalink)
webexplorer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 5,476	Off topic: I thought that some of you might be interesting to read these link: Quiz: Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat? Thyroid Disease - What Is Thyroid Disease Video - About.com What is Synthroid Hiding? If Synthroid is Safe and Effective, Why Won't It Apply for FDA Approval Like its Competitors?