tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post4364868518858831930..comments2023-08-16T07:19:50.054-07:00Comments on En Route to Life: The Thyroid Adventure Continueskalea_kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-10119856921298505862010-07-02T22:10:57.331-07:002010-07-02T22:10:57.331-07:00Thank you so much for stoppinig by Liz. I had no ...Thank you so much for stoppinig by Liz. I had no idea how important this little bugger was either! :) You'd think I would have gotten the picture considering my mom mentioned it ALL the time, but considering my symptoms were always dismissed in a way that sounded reasonable, I just went with it. Afterall, what did I know? Not like I was a doctor. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. :) Thanks for the encouragement and prayers. :)kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-19513867732002648952010-07-02T04:39:55.914-07:002010-07-02T04:39:55.914-07:00My husband was diagnosed with Graves Disease this ...My husband was diagnosed with Graves Disease this year. His is Hyperthyroidism. He was having a lot of symptoms. As a matter of fact I thought he was going crazy. He was having rapid heart rate, panic attacks, weight loss, depression, etc. I finally convinced him back in December to see a doctor (for the first time, might I add). Both of us being healthcare workers, we always thought we could just diagnose ourselves. Well, to make a long story short, his new NP asked if he'd ever had his thyroid checked. Well his TSH was 0.01. She recommended a wonderful endocrinologist and he had radiation to "kill" his thyroid and is now doing really good. He's gaining weight, having less panic attacks, etc. He may have to start taking synthroid in a year or so but we'll see. Anyhoo.... I never understood just how important that little bugger is. Praying you feel better soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-71078888779102408822010-06-29T17:22:43.662-07:002010-06-29T17:22:43.662-07:00I'm so sorry you're having to go through t...I'm so sorry you're having to go through this nightmare. I hope the new medication regiment brings you some relief.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-74842172583885166212010-06-29T16:45:18.539-07:002010-06-29T16:45:18.539-07:00Amy, thank you so much for your kind words. I gues...Amy, thank you so much for your kind words. I guess it sounds like kind of a pity party, but really I was more trying to explain why I have been kind of in and out and I wanted to catch up on finally getting a doctor who is helping me. I don't want to hate myself, but sometimes that is just what my mind does now. I just get kind of disgusted. You are so kind. Thank you. I really appreciate your taking the time.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing some of what you go through with your own endocrine disease. You have given me some inspiration.<br /><br />Thanks so much again.kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-76515578872818751302010-06-29T13:05:28.576-07:002010-06-29T13:05:28.576-07:00I cannot believe what you go through with this thy...I cannot believe what you go through with this thyroid stuff. My mom's college friend had thyroid problems and she qwent through some he**. I hope you can get on medicine that really helps & brings back your old self. But whatever you do, do not hate yourself, you are awesome, lokk at this wonderful blog, it's your creation and that's just a little bit of who you are.<br /><br />I understand a little bit what you are going through. I have a very rare bone and endocrine disease that comes with all kinds of symptoms and ailments including chronic pain & depression.<br /><br />So hang in there!<br />~AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-72430385450814381622010-06-28T22:21:17.333-07:002010-06-28T22:21:17.333-07:00Oh thank you Gaelikaa. I cherish those prayers! ...Oh thank you Gaelikaa. I cherish those prayers! :) I am sorry to read that your father-in-law passed away. It sadly does work out that way sometimes. My aunt was in the hospital when they finally got a positive test result on her, and she was near death. God decided to bless us with more time (which is a blessing because we need her wisdom). :)<br /><br />Funny that you wrote. I was just thinking about you. :) I'll have to go head over to your blog and catch up!<br /><br />HUGSkalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-88200268286946621262010-06-28T21:39:33.514-07:002010-06-28T21:39:33.514-07:00My late father-in-law had thyroid issues. He got ...My late father-in-law had thyroid issues. He got some tests done before he died which confirmed it. By then it was already too late.<br /><br />Kelly at least you're getting help now. Isn't it great? I'm praying for you too. Jesus is the Great Healer and He wants us all well. If you activate your faith and believe for your healing, you'll do well, believe me. Hugs xxxx<br /><br /><br /><br />gaelikaasdiary.blogspot.comMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977676093756206414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-75407034578112162032010-06-28T18:45:41.102-07:002010-06-28T18:45:41.102-07:00Thank you Barbara. It is nice to hear of the succ...Thank you Barbara. It is nice to hear of the success stores! :)<br /><br />I tried Synthroid when my family practitioner decided to treat me because of my clinical presentation and strong family history (every female on my mother's side has hypo or hyperthyroidism). My TSH levels were in the normal range, but he saw that clinically I was a mess, even the nurse practitioner was alarmed at my presentation. Unfortunately Synthroid did nothing for me. Apparently I have issues because my T4 will not convert to T3 so it is a must for me to have either natural thyroid which contains both T3 and T4. Sadly even when my family doc switched me to Armour thyroid which has both T3 and T4 he was far too conservative with my treatment so the effect was what I feel was similar to me treading water in the middle of the ocean with a 50 pound weight on my back. I wasn't drowning but things were not good. :) My mom does really well on Synthroid too. :) Thank you for the well wishes! :) I am really feeling positive. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Your words are very encouraging. :)kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-27304272081264423012010-06-28T18:27:09.909-07:002010-06-28T18:27:09.909-07:00I have low thyroid.
Synthroid keeps it well stabil...I have low thyroid.<br />Synthroid keeps it well stabilized.<br />And my doc keeps me on the high/low (can't remember which) side to help prevent weight gain.<br />Wish you luck with finding your solutions.Barbara Montaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835440058975235942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-48969536618721363552010-06-28T18:22:59.331-07:002010-06-28T18:22:59.331-07:00Oh, Pam! Thank you so much. I really appreciate ...Oh, Pam! Thank you so much. I really appreciate that so much!kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-32190966819493769672010-06-28T17:08:01.683-07:002010-06-28T17:08:01.683-07:00Poor you! I figured you were just to busy to blog....Poor you! I figured you were just to busy to blog. I'll be praying for you.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379142829854106908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-6392010211583663092010-06-28T16:51:35.230-07:002010-06-28T16:51:35.230-07:00Deb, you should totally check out Stop the Thyroid...Deb, you should totally check out Stop the Thyroid Madness. There is so much information there that can help you at least decide if you need testing and what tests to ask for.kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-22374624019080113972010-06-28T15:56:37.879-07:002010-06-28T15:56:37.879-07:00OMG - Thanks for postint this. I am going to have ...OMG - Thanks for postint this. I am going to have my Dr. check my thyroid. I will keep this short but in the last 6 months this is what has happened. Dry skin to point elbows are bleeding, skin on legs so dry no amount of lotion helps. Depression am up to 40mg of Celexa, never had any depression problems. I went to the eye Dr. two weeks ago - I could not see out of my glasses, he changed the prescription. So fatigued I am getting off work at 3:00, not sure why I cant make it through the day. I have almost all the the symtoms you have listed. They have been running blood test and other test but I think the doctor thinks I am crazy.Debs Deskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210581758005534759noreply@blogger.com