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in reply to: early on-set menopause #1072137

Well my Mom didnt start till her early 50’s, but her Mom and sisters all had full hysterectomies. 1 of my sisters also had a full hysterectomy in late 30’s and other sister has a different father. Her paternal Grandma went thru it early. she has been 6 yrs in peri-menopause.

This was a shot in the dark. I made an appt to see PCP Monday and see what he thinks.

thanks for aswers

[Soulshine]

in reply to: A good Grave’s diet? #1075003

I ws told the same thing by many doctors, and the nutrionist.
Eat anything, just eat well, and same for us as "normal" people, too many big macs arent good for you ” title=”Smile” />
Balance healthy foods, with "treats"

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in reply to: Allergic to PTU…Headed for RAI…What to Expect? #1074461

I had it 12/30/04 I dont remember the dose though. I only had it the one time.
I was hypothyroid by late February 2005, so only about 8 weeks.

I had some insurance issues and and to use my primary care doctor to do blood work, and that is where I found out in May of 2008 they were runnning things wrong. Many PC docs don’t have the knowledge of an Endo, if you can keep seeing one, do so

Once you start getting fasting blood work after you’re on synthroid, make sure you DO NOT take the synthroid before the fasting blood work. I had to keep switching docs due to insurance at my company continually changing, and they kept telling me to take the synthroid the morning of the fasting blood work. This is wrong! Fasting means just that, nothing to eat or drnk, no meds that morning of any kind, or you’ll get inaccurate results.

I was fortunate to not have the bulging eyes. But I have had my eyeglass prescription change over the last few years.
I even had to stop riding my Harley because I crashed misjudging a an exit ramp. My script got worse, then better. Its been an interesting rollercoaster. I am doing great now though!
oh and nicotine affects the absorption of synthroid, so if you smke, you need to stop. No one ever mentioned that till a new endo in may of 2008, and when I did stop, the changes in my tsh were dramatic in just 6 weeks.

Hope this helps!

[Soulshine]

in reply to: Allergic to PTU…Headed for RAI…What to Expect? #1074459

I was allergic to PTU and had to go with RAI as well.
I didn’t feel anything after it, other than wierd. Something about the Doctor taking a pill out of a wall safe and then telling you not to touch it just to eat it!
I was living with my elderly father and he was told to stay elsewhere, I think a vacation is a bad idea. Better to send kids to a friend or relatives and be in your own home. We all react differently to the treatment. I was thrilled to be home in my own bed and not in a hospital. If you are at a hotel, you risk getting too close to other people, and that’s not fair.
ALso your husband can at least stay at home with you, and take care of any needs, even if he can’t sleep in same room.
I was told 5 feet for 5 days, and not to let my cat sleep with me. My Mom came and left meals for me before I got back from hospital, and when I had a craving, left something on the porch for me to get.
Flushing the toilet at least twice after each use was also recomended.
When you feel your worst, what could be better than to be home!
They didnt do my first blood work for almost 60 days after it. Depends on your doctor and how you react.
Good luck! Also if you smoke, STOP. Once you go on synthroid (levothyroxine) nicotine affect the absorption, and will affect your chances at being regulated.

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in reply to: A good Grave’s diet? #1075001

I had the RAI 4 years ago and have gained almost 50 lbs. I have finally had my TSH stabilized and so went to see a nutrionist for help. The old fashioned balanced diet, food pyramid is what has been recomended, in addition to exercise. Walking, Swimming and elliptical are preferred as I also have back and knee issues.
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, more poultry than red meat. Fish (easy on the shellfish for cholesteral reasons) and good doses of calcium through drinking milk is important.
I can have that pizza and burger, but it needs to be balanced with a salad, not frenchfries. Think color when you eat veggies and fruit. The more colors, the more variety of viatamins you’re getting.
You can have that steak, just not every day.
Tuna with lite mayo, on a good grain bread with lots of lettuce and tomato. Think balance.
When I asked what to do about my Big Mac cravings, I was told that’s ok, if it’s one every few months ” title=”Smile” />
I eve keep a bag of hershey kissesin the fridge. I can treat myself to a few without feeling like I killed my whol day.
Dont think diet, think good eating.
Good luck! Im just gtting started, but Im finding it’s easier than I thought. See if you can get a clue on your Body mass Index, and get a calorie count to guide you. I was hocked that I shouldn go beneath 1600/day, and 1800 is more ideal. That is much higher than I expected and easy to stick to..

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in reply to: Emotions- Woman #1074540

I started experiencing the same thing before I was diagnosed with Graves, and it was one of the symptoms that led my 4th new doctor in 3 years to check my thyroid levels.
I had the RAI 4 years ago, and it’s been a rough road getting to what I consider emotional stability. And it’s been a rough road to get my TSH stabilized
What was finally tried is 20 milligrams of prozac per day for the 14 days before my cycle. Having a Bi-Lateral tubal helped regulate my cycle, but if that isn’t an option ( I was 39 and didnt want to have kids) then starting the prozac 14 days after your cycle starts, might do the trick. This way if you arent always regular, you will still get relief.
This was discovered by accident by my Primary Care physician, and it has surprised a few doctors and an endocronologist that this is woking, but I assure you, it has been a God send!
I was not just having rages, I was experiencing severe depression, and sometimes felt suicidal.
I hope this response helps.

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