[DeaKai]

in reply to: New to this… #1169253

How are you? did the steroid pack work? Be well soon with best wishes!
D.K.

[DeaKai]

in reply to: Pregnant and questions! #1169200

Personally I would go with the high-risk OBGYN. I thought there were diabetes relative issues in connection with thyroid diseases…correct me if I’m wrong. I’m so happy for you…congratulations! Soluable food nutrients are so important and I wish I would have taken my multi-vit (minus the Kelp or Iodine ingredients) and endulged in alot of healthy smoothies when I was pregnant long ago. My digestion has always been sluggish. Try to stay away from cabbage, cauliflower and dark greens since they effect your thryoid function. I had this top notch, high-risk OBGYN that would call me at home to see how I was doing and that was awesome! I really love him!
D.K.

[DeaKai]

in reply to: Will RAI always lead to some kind of Thyroid Eye Disease? #1169247

Wow, I’m so glad you are all so well-learned in this arena. I’m hoping for surgery because of my high-risk eye problems since birth. I was suprised to learn my doctor didn’t order GD lab testing as I thought after he prescribed metham. ? (of which I had a severe allergic reaction to) in the meantime I’m so glad you are all on this sight with such great resources, thank you so much! I’m hoping for surgery.
D.K.

[DeaKai]

in reply to: teenage daughter has Graves? #1169223

I agree that the medication is a more promising alternative to the devastating affects and effects of hyperthyroidism. There’s a Dr. Ridha Arem (MD) who I believe still resides in Texas–he actually treated the Pres. Bush family–and has written a book titled ‘The Thyroid Solution’. This gland is so complex and needs special care and this book is very comforting to those who need more understanding about it. I know that we become empowered when we study and obtain knowledge regarding anything in life as I have my faith in God as well. Currently I’m not GD diagnosed but I’ve had the thyroid inflamation and harmone highs and lows since my early 20’s as I am now 48. I’m pursuing an allergist to find out if my allergy to corn is predisposing me to adverse prescription medication reaction. It’s a road you may want to pursue regarding a number of allergies undiagnosed that effect digestion brought on by thryoid imbalance. Finding out what causes allergic reactions may take stress off the system and in turn may help the thyroid…just a thought…not a diagnosis. I’m currently reviewing surgery with my Doctor as well. Keep studying and I know it will ease your mind greatly! I have three grown children who have benefitted from my experience immensley. All the best!
D.K.

[DeaKai]

in reply to: I really need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1169212

I empathize with your situation having had 3 young ones at one time with a thyroid nodule and the harmones going crazy. Logic is difficult when you have a thryoid issue. I had no clue that I had a thryoid problem or what to do about it for the longest time.I’m not diagnosed with GD yet but I’ve been working on it for the last 24 years so keep the faith in pursuing treatment. It’s amazing how much trouble one little gland can cause and it makes your mind slow and unable to move forward. Keep telling yourself that your attitude will change for the better once you get treatment for your thryoid. Remember a little prayer works too with proactiveness in getting to the Doctor. Hang on to hope and keep reaching out, you’ll find a way!
D.K.

[DeaKai]

in reply to: Just Stopped Methamazole, Feel Exhausted, Have Insomnia… #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.

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