ElizabethAN2017 Member

Thanks :)

Thank you for posting. Interesting info.

I'm in NewBrunswick, Canada. Healthcare is a provincial issue in Canada and they (NB) won't cover a lot of the basic things that other provinces do ... I'm already paying out of pocket for many things already, although I think if I was going to have a lab do testing, I would likely have to send the samples to the US.

What's annoying where I live is that "if" your TSH is normal, they won't even test your T3 or T4, even if the dr requisitions it. And, if your TSH is normal, you have to wait a year from that time before you can be tested again. I feel good compared to what I used to feel; BUT, I feel lousy compared to when I had my own…

Yummy :). Super thread. Thanks for the wonderful ideas - from a newbie. Thanks, Elizabeth Maryam

Thanks, I appreciate that :)

I'm glad your friend feels much better. I am not sure what the best answer is for supplementing my thyroid function. My dr is open to it; but it is the transition that scares me and the possible lack of success and the time frame to get back to where I was. It is something I will mention to the dr when I see her next week;…

My doctor and I spoke about going LC and this is something I am seriously going to try. Once I have it established, my dr wants me to give it an honest try for one month. If after that time I am still having problems losing (or have to almost starve myself to lose), she is going to investigate further. ie. do hormone…

I haven't seen the encrinologist since I had the Rai treatment; but my family dr (who is excellent) has consulted with them all along. Yes, you are correct in saying it is extremely frustrating. My dr is keeping me at almost hyperthyroid, and I am feeling better but my body just doesn't seem to still work correctly. There…

Thank you for your response. With the dieticians advice, I believe it was just the general advice she gives to all people with hypoglycemia. I know for myself, the calorie counting is not working as I can eat less than 800 calories over a number of days (and also work out and NOT eat back any of the calories burned) and…

Thank you for responding. I have found that I seem better (feeling wise and with regards to the brain fog) when I sometimes just grab some peanut butter or other protein and fat ... so I think you are right on that account. I am going to try to get away from the carbs as I find they mess me up more than anything. With…

Hi cagveg. Since I joined, no one has been communicating, so I think this group is not active. I'll send you a friend request in case you would like to add me. I'm leaving the group, as I haven't found anyone who communicates. Take care :). Elizabeth

My son is on the autism spectrum. If you would like to add me, please send a FR. Take care :). Elizabeth Maryam

I love pizza too much, as well as any other food :). If you can't get the regular crust to fit your calories, maybe try thin crust or make your own pizza at home. You can work your own pizza to suit your calorie needs. If you make your own dough, after it's first rise, you can weigh out a portion for calories you can…

Counselling can help you get a better perspective on the things that are bothering you, so you can deal with them more effectively. Also, it would be good to discuss it with your dr to rule out any physical reasons for how you feel (even if you have many real life stressors). For me, they found I was extremely deficient in…

Thank you. It still hasn't sunk in that she is gone. Sometimes something crosses my mind and I think to call her or go do something with her... and then I remember she's gone ... If I can be 1/4 the woman she was, I would be doing good ... Again, thanks ~ Elizabeth Maryam

I'm Muslim, so cremation is not an option; but for me there will be no viewing, no funeral, no fancy coffin (plywood or no coffin at all if legal), no grave marker ... Just a simple prayer when I am buried, God willing, so the costs will not be so great. I do have to make plans though, so it isn't a burden on my son (who…

Nice to meet you Claudette :) ~ Elizabeth Maryam

Thank you irishjeepgirl1969 :)

Thank you. Very encouraging and inspiring ☺️

Great write up, as well as for the one you did about the "7 words...". I remembered that post from when I used my old account. It was well written. I'm going to try just bringing cash with me when I go grocery shopping, to limit my purchases and help me be more focussed on my "needs". Another thing that helped last week…

Thanks :)

Hi, I would like to join please. Thank you, Elizabeth Maryam

Nice to meet you too RespectTheKitty. I'm 48 btw. Take care, Elizabeth Maryam

Thank you for having this thread. I appreciate your recipes :)

1. Real name: Elizabeth Maryam 2. Married: yes, 2+ years 3. Kids: 1 son 4. Pets: 1 cat 5. Home place: Riverview, NB 6. Career/job: LT disability (admin before) 7. Hobbies: been to stressed to enjoy 8. Favorite color: red, pastel yellow 9. Beach, mountains, or other? All, lol 10. Right or Southpaw: right

Hi, I'm still trying to see if anyone is actually active or interested in the group. I think it is fairly quiet here.

Great accomplishment ab6046 :). You should be proud of yourself

Thank you margaretturk :) grandmallie, is your husband open to trying to make things work? If so, maybe you guys can plan several date nights where you romance each other (like you did when you first met). If not, maybe you can do the romancing from your side and hope and pray that it will touch his soul. Schools are…

I would like to do your survey, as it is open until March 31; but I have a question. I have sought help many times but where I live there is a lack of mental health supports, and when I have finally received some professional help, it was when I was getting help for something else. So I am not certain how to respond to…