[Stymie]

in reply to: Disadvantages of not having a thyroid? #1179836

Hi again sue!

There was some discussion on here a while back about TT AND TED. Just generally speaking, we were wondering if the antibodies would attack your eyes since there is no thyroid to attack. (After TT).

I would think it would be worth asking your endo or surgeon their opinion on the matter.

I personally don’t know if there’s any truth to the matter but I would love to hear what the drs think.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Just need to vent…in other words, at my wit’s end… #1179914

Hi sue.

It’s very odd. I was not the normal hyper patient. I never had anxiety while hyper and I gained weight as well. Had a hard time losing it.

I started having anxiety issues when I started taking Levo.

I’m really not sure why.

I do think the B12 is helping me though. I was at the low end of normal…

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: New labs #1178740

Labs done last Tuesday.

TSH .14 ref .4-4.6
FT4 1.9 ref .8-1.7

Still hyper. Reduced Tirosint to 75 mcg.

Apparently my body absorbs this Tirosint very well as I’m on a lower dose of Tirosint than what I started on Levo.

Any opinion would be welcome.

Di

[Stymie]

in reply to: Just need to vent…in other words, at my wit’s end… #1179912

Hi Rebecca! Welcome.

I felt the same as you. I had RAI last September and went severely hypo in November. Started Levo and felt horrible. You’re right people with allergies have difficulty with the fillers in some of these drugs. I am on tirosint also.

I have felt much better since switching to tirosint. But I feel as though I’m not back to my normal self yet. I’m vit d deficient and just recently started taking some B12 which has helped some with the anxiety.

I hope you are feeling better soon. My family seems to think I should feel fine now. Take your pill, be on your way. Little do they know its just a tad more complicated.

Wishing you the best.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Had My Consult – Bring on the Surgery! #1179855

Glad your appt went great!

Would have loved to see your vocal cords though. Lol

Hope everything goes smoothly for you from here on out!

Keep us posted.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Thyroidectomy scheduled #1179962

Hi

I don’t have a child with graves. But I Just wanted to wish you both good luck with your TT and the journey after.

Hope everything turns out great.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Me and Hyperthyroidism(For those curious folks) #1179777

Naisly

That is quite a journey that you went through to get well again. Everything we go through affects our lives and changes us. Hopefully for the better. You are a true warrior naisley.

I hope you do write part 2. I would love to read it.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: feeling a bit more optimistic today #1179709

Hi!!

Glad you are feeling better today!!

I have been following the anti inflammatory diet and have found a lot of relief. No gluten no dairy. Basically chicken turkey fish veggies and fruits.

I bought a book and have found that following this diet helps my eyes so much!

Good luck on your journey!!

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Anti inflammatory diet #1178794

This is just an example of some night shades….

http://www.balancedbites.com/PDFs/BalancedBites_Nightshades.pdf

Hope it helps you.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Gabe’s Total Thyroidectomy Journal – 5/31/13 #1179604

Glad you’re doing so well!!

Speedy recovery and big hugs!!

Keep us posted in how you’re doing.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: A Bad OMG day, not getting better #1179693

Hi ann

Hope you’re having a better day today.

Big hugs

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Blood sugar levels unstable? #1179567

http://www.healthintegrated.com/industryinsight/?p=16

Just came cross ths article.

Just some fyi

[Stymie]

in reply to: To Boomer #1179542

Yay!! Glad u came back!,

Di

[Stymie]

in reply to: Blood sugar levels unstable? #1179562

Sue,

My pcp gave me a tester the last time I went in to see him. He thought I might me hypoglycemic since I was getting very shakey around 2:00 everyday.

I began testing myself and it seems my blood sugar is off in the mornings. Not so much during the day. But I also get anxiety attacks. I think they are correlated. If I have an anxiety attack in the morning as I’m waking up, my blood sugar is higher.

I have yet to talk to my endo about this. I think I’m due to see her at the end of June and I will let you know what I find out.

Maybe you could talk to your pcp about getting a tester and you could actively see what going on when you get a panic attack.?

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Alternating Synthroid Doses? #1177683

A friend of mine takes alternating doses of 112 & 100mcg of levoxyl.

Been taking it like that for years and she feels great.

Diane

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