Thyroid madness

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Avatar f tn s progressive - meaning that the antibodies are continuously attacking the thyroid, destroying thyroid tissue and as the antibodies destroy thyroid tissue, the thyroid produces less and less thyroid hormones. As the destruction of your thyroid progresses and your thyroid hormone production decreases, your dosages of Synthroid have to be increased to keep up with your body's needs. You should ask to get tested for the antibodies I mentioned above.
Avatar m tn hmmm, that didn't post the whole link. Google "Stop the Thyroid Madness, recommended labwork.
Avatar f tn the...thyroid....madness...dot... Com... Make sure to ask your doc your questions and get as much info you need, esp if he thinks there is something wrong. Hugs!
Avatar f tn oh yes - they are only a few of the many symptoms of hypothyroid. you can find lots of info and lists but if you want an easy to read sourse - Stop The Thyroid Madness is an awesome book. it's a compilation of info from many patients. it has helped me alot.
Avatar n tn Do you have any thoughts on removing the thyroid gland and could it offer any relief from this madness.
Avatar f tn Hello All, Back in 2007-2008 my user name was Kittyface when I participated here and treated with interferon/riba. I was lucky enough to clear but for the last 10 years have suffered "post interferon syndrome" with fatigue, malaise, no motivation, depression, low immunity, increasingly developing food intolerance and allergies, diagnosed with mastocytosis, muscle aches etc etc. No joy in life for a previously joyful person.
Avatar n tn Could be adrenals, I recommend the stop the thyroid madness website and facebook pages for help.
Avatar f tn hello, I've seen a few really positive posts about the book Stop the Thyroid Madness book and I was wondering what everyone thinks about it? I looked it up on the internet and have seen a lot of positive reviews, but I've also seen some that say: stay away from this author...the author doesn't know what she is talking about...be very wary of this author...etc.... Should I look into the book or should I not bother?
Avatar f tn 0006 or somewhere around there but with a TSH like that, the pituitary is trying like heck to signal the thyroid so they really need to look more at the thyroid as it is more indicative that perhaps that end of the loop is not working. Were an free T3, free T4 or other actua thyrod tests done?
865758 tn?1285952904 If that is ok then I a may ask to try a different thyroid med. I found out that Synthroid contains Lactose and Acacia both of whic I am allegic too. This whole thing is frustrating. I just wish they would just take the thyroid out to alleviate the hyper. I mean if I am going to end up 100% hypo and on replacement meds for the rest of my life why deal with all the madness??? How long does it take for the thyroid to die anyway?
441267 tn?1211687001 I found this forum a couple of months ago when i was bound and determined to quit vicodin, and i was clean for a week or so, i really don't even remember now. I am again very upset about my addiction, i am 49 years old and have been addicted to something or another most of my life. I have 2 young sons and am single, the lack of energy really got me after a week and i went right back.
Avatar f tn I just started my.nesting the other night at 36 weeks but I don't have the energy to do much at one time so it's turning into quite the process!
Avatar m tn I am sorry that I ask my question to the wrong person. It is the diabetes causing the madness I am sure of it.
798555 tn?1292787551 Has anyone heard of Thyroid S from Thialand? it was recommended on the "stope the Thyroid madness site.
Avatar f tn Is a thyroid goiter and mass the same thing? Would the TSH result be normal with a goiter and or mass? Would a person feel fatigue with this mass/goiter? What is the recovery period if it is removed?
Avatar f tn I have to get a copy of my labs, but I posted a few of them on a forum called stop the thyroid madness and they said they were out of range. So i'm trying to get my GP to listen. I will post them in a few! I'm more concerned about the lines on my forehead..do they go away?
Avatar f tn You should probably go onto the website 'Stop the Thyroid Madness' and 'Real Thyroid Help' forums. Some people can use T4 only meds. T4 is what is actually used by the thyroid (it's converted from T3). Synthroid can often make the problem worse or not resolve it. Do plenty of research and find a doctor who is open minded and won't just prescribe a single drug and then wonder why it doesn't work.
Avatar n tn I see it starred the website I listed. There is a book called stop the thyroid madness and a webpage by the same name that has a lot of info.
Avatar f tn I have an overactive thyroid. My T4 counts are off the charts 1800. This didn't happen until I had a cath scan of my heart using iodine. I am highly allergic to it. I have gone into anifalaytic shock before. Could this of caused my thyroid to go crazy. The medicine I am on PTP makes me very ill.
Avatar m tn have it killed off by radiation and go on Armour thyroid. Push for this and avoid synthroid. Read" Stop the thyroid Madness". You will see what I mean.
Avatar m tn I was diagnosed in Feb with hashi/thyroiditis...I do not have a goiter - my TSH levels have dropped but I am getting moments of hoarseness. Is that just another "fun" part of this madness? Thanks yall!
Avatar f tn Increase heart rate, 60-80 bpm, palps, tightness in the chest and along thyroid surgical scar, neck tension, including contracting and relaxing of veins and muscles. This really scares me so I go back to taking it every other day. Question is, will I achieve optimal level with med increases taking it this way?
592795 tn?1219152772 I strongly suggest that you visit the Stop the Thyroid Madness website to read through patient experiences. The book by the same name can be order on the site too, and is very helpful.