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Daily migraines.....Not enough meds?
hey there- So for the past 2 weeks I have been experiencing daily migraines! I've been taking a prescription migraine medication, but I'm thinking these migraines might be due to the fact that I'm not taking in enough thyroid meds. Also, I'm always cold, I can turn the heater up which warms the body, but my hands and feet…
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New lab results, dont think thyroid causing my migraines
Well, my new labs are back, and Armour I think is finally starting to work and even things out, so I dont think its my thyroid causing my headaches. Thought I would post them here to see what you all thought. My doctor is still not testing Free T3 though, just Total T3, will have to remind her yet again for next time.…
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New test results- HELP going in the wrong direction!
So I have been on Armour now since early January after having had RAI in November. Just had some blood test done and I think I'm still dropping even more towards Hypo! I'm on 45mg of Armour per day. I think I'm in need of an increase. Your thoughts? TSH 7.85 Lab range is 0.10 - 5.50 T3 68 Lab range is 50 - 170 T4 0.6 Lab…
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Grave's and eye problems
I'm a little confused.......I had been getting headaches and nausea while reading, so I went to the eye doctor. My last check-up with the eye doctor was 8 to 9 months ago and my eye sight had not changed from a year ago (my eye sight was 20/20), at yesterdays appointment he found that I had problems reading near sighted…
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Update on splitting daily dose of medication
Hi all, I had some people ask me to get back to them to see if splitting my daily dose of Armour made a difference! Well, I have now split my dose for two days and I'm here to tell you, it makes a huge difference!!! I usually crash and can barely keep my eyes open at the office starting between 2 and 3 and it used to just…
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Started Armour yesterday
Finally my thyroid has dropped enough after RAI for me to start Armour. I know this is premature to ask, but after only two doses, am I supposed to be nauseated? It's not like I feel the need to vomit, but my stomach just feels unsettled all the time. Yesterday I took my meds at 3:00pm (first day) and didnt eat dinner till…
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New Thyriod test results
hi there- Just took another round of blood tests yesterday. My numbers are definitely dropping and I think that explains why I'm now freezing all the time regardless of how much clothes I bundle into. Flu-like symptoms as well, yuck! Here are my results from when I started before RAI till present. Before RAI (10/31) TSH=…
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New thyroid blood test results
Can someone help me please? Just got my new test result back, not too sure what they mean. I think they are going in the right direction since I was hyper before, but am I getting too low now on T4? Getting cold now, no appetite and tired. Am I hypo already?? :sick: Before RAI (10/31) TSH= <0.01 Free T4= 2.3 (0.8 to 1.7)…
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7 weeks after RAI and no appetite!!!???
Hi there, So I'm 7 weeks into RAI, feeling alot better but noticed lately I have no appetite at all!!! I still make myself eat, but its a chore now. My last test results show that my Free T4 levels went down by .5, just had another test done today and am waiting for results. At what point will they put me on meds? Should I…
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Grave's disease and supplements
Hi there- Hope someone can help me. Are there any supplements you guys would recommend that I take? This disease is eating away at my muscles and I seem to be getting weaker and weaker. I spoke with my endo yesterday who had me get my blood drawn to check my Free T4/T3 and TSH levels to see how the RAI had taken affect.…
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Preparing for more blood tests
HI there- My doctor emailed me this morning stating that he would like to run some more tests on me. In order to do so, I need to eat gluten ofcourse, however, does anyone know if I also need to stop taking my digestive enzymes and Pancreatin??? They have been helping so much and just the thought of going backwards instead…
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Which food has the most gluten
Hi there- I will be taking my blood tests on Monday to see how intolerant I am to Gluten and also for Celiac disease. I have been told 2 weeks before the tests, I have to eat a diet that consists of gluten. I have less than a week to go, thank goodness since I'm as bloated as the stay-puffed marshmallow guy!!! What I want…
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New to group
Hi there- I'm new to the group!!!! I was just told today that I need to cut out all gluten from my diet! I've had years of digestive issues. In and out of the emergeny room, they could never figure out what was really wrong with me. Vitamin deficient, anemic, insomnia set in and severe fatigue. Doctor finally said I had a…
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Snacks that have dill as ingredient
My daughter has a science project due this week and as extra credit, she wants to make a snack item made with dill. I dont use dill in anything. Anyone have a healthy recipe for a snack that she can bring to share with her classroom??? Any help would be so greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks, Wendy
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Where to buy decent length shorts?
Hi there- I have been working out and eating right and the weight loss is coming along, however, I'm still very self conscious of my tighs!!! It is so hard to find decent length shorts. Does anyone know where I can get shorts, that dont look like granny shorts (no offense to anyone) that are at least 5" at the inseam???…
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New to community- saying HI!
Hi there- I signed up for myfitnesspal about a month ago but didnt start really taking it serious until last week! Started the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred, on day 4 today! (Thanks to my daughter for introducing me to this community and the workout video). Looking forward to a life style change and an overall healthier…
