[CatGal]

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My endo was old, too old to remember that he should have run a full screen instead of just the TSH…three times in a row, so I switched to my regular D.O. that I’ve been seeing for the past 15 years. I’ve been on Methamazole for nearly 3 years and my doc said, "let’s take you off of it, we’ll see how you do. If you get symptomatic, we’ll go back to it." I was SOOOO excited! Well, when I was diagnosed with Graves, I had all the classic Hyper symptoms. I’ve been off Meth. for 2 weeks, and now I feel sick, like I have the beginning of the flu, have fog-head, terrible low back pain, am completely exhausted, have no interest in sweets anymore, can’t stay asleep, lost my appetite, lost 5 pounds (not complaining, but…) I feel like crap! These are not your classic HYPER symptoms. I don’t want to start the Meth. again, but think I should try it over the weekend, just to see if it would help. I think this is the Universe’s way of saying, "and you thought you had it bad BEFORE you stopped taking Meth!" Any thoughts? Thanks.

[Kimberly]

#1169482

Hello – We aren’t doctors here and don’t know your medical history, so we can’t recommend starting/stopping any meds without the knowledge of a medical professional.

I would recommend calling your doctor to discuss these symptoms, or perhaps visiting an urgent care center if your doctor isn’t accessible on the weekends. As you said, these aren’t necessarily classic symptoms of hypER, but you know your body…and you know that something is off!

By the way, the latest guidelines from AACE and the ATA recommend testing antibodies (TRAb) prior to withdrawing anti-thyroid drugs in order to determine the patient’s chances of remission, so you might ask your doctor about having this test run when you have an opportunity.

Take care — and keep us posted on how you are doing!

[NZCate]

#1169483

Hi. You know I read your post and thought you were writing about me. Your symptoms are pretty much exactly the same as mine and my doc tells me my thyroid levels are great. I took notice because you mentioned having a sore lower back. Me too. But I can’t identify anything that would have caused it. I am going back to my doc this week with a long list of symptoms. If I don’t scare him off with it, then hopefully he will be prepared to at least listen to me. Meanwhile I would be interested if you get anywhere. Take care.

[DeaKai]

#1169484

Hi, new here, but well-seasoned in the cause. Below is something I’ve had in my file for a while…hope it helps. It’s just one of many natural choices I’ve made in my struggle that have helped. When I first took methamazole two weeks ago I passed out for 14 hours and woke with pain and numbness everywhere, especially in my chest and arms. I called my doctor after getting my whits about me and his asst. went into a fever pitch about stopping my dosage completely, having forgot I was already anemic, and going to the emergency room. I’ve had similar, but not as life threatening, reactions to all medications I’ve taken throughout my struggle with toxic thryoid nodule since I was 20yrs old. That is why I went the alternative route all the years prior to now at 48 years old. I just recently decided to look further into why I’ve been allergic to corn for that duration as well and found that most medications contain corn starch???!!! Okee Dokee, re-route time. I haven’t yet been officially diagnosed with GD though I’ve had diplopia amongst all the other ‘opia’s’, including retinal dymilenation, progressively from birth: not to forget the insane headaches. I have andenoma pituitary issues as well and yet still no clear diagnosis of what is wrong with me even though I know what it is…argh! I am alive because of my Faith in God and completely adhering to a purpose driven naturopathic lifestyle until further notice. I’m wondering why there are so many horrible side affects to the Meth.? Not to mention the corn starch content. Keep the Faith and study, study, study! Another great book is "The Thyroid Solution" by Dr. Rhida Arem, M.D. It’s been my bible next to ‘The Bible’ all these years. My next path is study up on Cilantro and do a cleansing possibly.

Dr. David Brownstein states in Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without it. Iodine is deficient in foods partly because it has become deficient in soils due to modern, industrial agricultural practices. In many areas of the world, soil levels of iodine are naturally low. Iodine deficiency thereby has long been a worldwide problem. While a certain type of iodine is still added to processed salt, this form of iodine is not the most assimilable form. Not only is the iodine in processed, iodized salt relatively difficult to assimilate, but such salt is not the preferred form of sodium chloride. Unprocessed sea salts, including Celtic and Himalyan salts are not denatured by heating, contain a full spectrum of natural minerals, and unlike table salt are not bleached using toxic chemicals. It is clear that salt is not the best means to obtain iodine. This is true because processed table salt fortified with iodine is unhealthful, and because unprocessed sea salt typically contains only small quantities of iodine. Nascent Iodine is a readily assimilable, safe form of iodine that is vastly superior to the iodine found in common iodized table salt. Optimal iodine intake is the best solution to detoxification of toxic halides (bromine, chlorine, fluoride) which are ubiquitous in our environment (e.g., in foods, water, toothpaste, flame retardants, etc). He also directly correlates an overload of these toxic halides with cancer, specifically breast and prostate cancers. It is known that certain organs, including the thyroid, mammary glands, and prostate gland require (and store) higher amounts of iodine. The combination of an overload of toxic halides that compete with iodine for uptake, and decreasing availability of iodine itself contribute to a scenario in which the body no longer has the resources either to optimize the health of these tissues, or to detoxify toxic halides that vastly contribute to the problem. Halides not only compete for uptake with iodine, but exert significant toxic effects in the body. The environment is overladen with poisonous halides (in air, water, and foods). Since it is virtually impossible to avoid these toxic halides completely, consume Nascent Iodine to build and maintain your iodine status. Reduce or eliminate health complications arising from low iodine levels or from overexposure to chemicals competing with iodine for uptake in your body.

[Kimberly]

#1169485

I let the above post go through the moderation process, but keep in mind that this poster has *not* been diagnosed with Graves’ disease.

For patients who do have Graves’, going a "natural" route carries a high risk and can potentially have serious — even fatal — consequences.

I am not familiar with the text on iodine and cannot verify this info.

[snelsen]

#1169486

To DeaKai,
The information in your post is not very applicable to this site. I do believe that the purpose of this website is to address hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, and thyroid eye disease.
Having said that, it seems that your multiple health problems are other than the ones mentioned above. I certainly wish you the best with you complex health situation. I hope you get some of your long standing health issues addressed.
Your remarks and references are not applicable to Graves’ disease,and it does not seem that you have that diagnosis.
If you do end up with Graves’ sometime in your life (and a thyroid nodule is a different subject) but if you have Graves’, there are evidence based standard treatments which you should consider. An endocrinologist, along with the proper lab work, is essential for you to consider.
Shirley

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