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For me to feel even the slightest bit better, TSH needs to be below 1.0. are those t3 and t4 test the free T3 and free T4? you should ask for those to be tested. Please find a doc who treats on symptoms and not just TSH, TSH is not a thyroid hormone! And think about asking to switch to Armour or a desicated thyroid med.…
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Well, thank you so much, that was a really good explaination. I do hope you begin to feel better soon. I knew someone here would be able to explain it!
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I too follow the Thyroid Sexy FB page!
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YEAH!!!! Sounds like you are on a very good path! Good luck,,, keep talking with your doctor,,,ask as many questions as you need to. I find myself having to write them down prior to the visit, just because you start talking about other things,,, and wow there goes the appt. Congrats, you might just have found a great…
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Wow,,, you poor thing.... you really need to find a different doc.. They have put you thru enough misery! I have had to go to 3 different ones before I found the perfect fit in doctors. I also travel 1 hour to see him. so please don't let distance keep you from finding the perfect doc for you. ONe that will actually listen…
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you must remember that Endo's know diabetes and not necessarily Thyroid functions,,, I feel into this trap as well,, and quickly fired the endo I went to... So now I travel 1 hour to see the doc I really like, and knows his stuff! my doc would freak as well if my numbers wehrere the same as yours.... Keep looking for a doc…
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yes we are entitled to copies as well... but some people just dont think of it or think they can't ask for copies. my doctor always has a copy ready and waiting for me... but then again this is the 3rd doc I had to try before finding one that will listen! Plus I drive 1 hour out of my way to see him, but well worth the…
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Along with everyone else's comments, I always get a copy of my lab results... don't be afraid to ask for it. I get a copy, so that I can keep track of what the numbers where, and how I felt. Just being an informed patient! Due to the number of docs we all have been to for this one issue, you have to be your own advocate.…
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any and all buddies are great!!! friend me if you wish. one thing here is we try and help each other. YOu have crossed the first line to beginning the rest of your life,,,, you are determined to do this...it is a life style or it just doesn't work! What has worked for me other than working out is eating 5 small meals a…
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I am so sorry you are going thru this... I am in Texas as well around the Houston area. I travel about 1 hour to see the doc I see. and He is NOT an Endo. You could try a regular GP, they at least take insurance etc. I tried the Endo scene, and did not get very far with the one I chose. So in that respect you are not…
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what has worked for me is eating more often with less at each "meal". And adding more protien, not sure how that works for vegetarians, sorry I don't have any more help. I too have lost very slowly, but still at it for over 1 year. Oh, working out, you will see a change eventually. I look at like this: the slower you…
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remember that is just a scale! there are more accurate ways to measure you body fat, one by using CALIPERS, which the average person deosn't have. or you could use this site with the formulas, http://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Body-Fat-Using-the-US-Navy-Method then see how you numbers are, there may not be much difference,…
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My question would be to your trainer on how they got to 1700 calories. Not knowing your weight or age. Maybe that 1700 is the amount of calories if you do nothing and wanted to maintain your weight(?). Also ask your trainer to see the formula they use to calculate the calories. It is a long formula, using your age, weight…
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my suggestion, endo like they said deal with diatbectic all day long... plus they are a specialist if you pay more for one on your insurance. you need to fidn someone that will listen to you and your symptoms, and treat that way... Money can't buy your health! and neither can a nice diploma on the wall. I travel 1 hour to…
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my doc has had me on it for about 1-2 months. after doing the 24hour saliva test for my cortisol (which was extremely low). And only 5 mg of DHEA. have I noticed any difference? maybe, but I have also started taking my thyroid med early morning before eating, and it is now compounded. So for me it is hard to say if I can…
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My doc just changed me to having my thyroid meds compounded. due to my numbers not changing with upping 50% and still not feeling well. also taking other supplements due to low cortisol. So waiting to see how it all makes me feel. good luck with what you decide to do.
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I am inbetween workouts and have been trying to decide which to do crossfit or join a gym... I tried 2 different crossfits, the first I didn't like at all, they were more ju jitsu(sp?) oriented, plus I don't think I really liked the people. so I went and tried another one, and I really like this one, they can tailor the…
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The test is a 24 hour saliva test, for cortisol. that is all I know it by, I have done about 3 times so far. you spit into little tubes 4 times thru out the day. the supplements he has me on now after the low cortisol for the 2nd time are the following: (I will do this test again in 2-3 months.) ashwaganda, L-Theanine,…
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Thank you both, And I do have low cortisol levels,,, (acoording to my last 2 saliva tests) my doc has put me on 4 different supplements, to try and improve this. I just hope this all helps.
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thank you for your input!
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so happy to hear yet another person will put their foot down, and expect, from the medical society, the same we expect form everyother person. Kuddos to you!!! I too have had to see mutliple doctors until I found the right one (and I drive aobut 1 hour to see him). Some just like to hear themselves talk. I hope more people…
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Finding the right doctor is difficult. But you have to keep trying if you feel your symptoms are not being addressed find another doctor soon! I went to 3 doctors before i found the one that would listen, plus i drive over 1 hour to see him. But it is worth every mile. So please dont give up, it is your health and life…
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I have to agree with everyone here, go to a running specialty store...(Luke's Locker) I did and wow.... what a difference. I was wearing ASics and loved them,,, plus some of the colors are great! but they fitted me in a Nike... to my surprise. But color was a necessary thing too. It all worked out,, I got Nike Structure I…
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may 4 = 12503 may 5 = 14250 may 6 = 12486 yeah me!!!! how is everyone doing????:love:
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may 3---11468 steps
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first day, how are we all doing?
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I'm in,, I'm also doing the Global Corporate Challenge starting next month for a total of 16 weeks. anybody heard of it, I got involved thru my office.
