Susie. Thnx for reply !! NO I will NOT just leave my thyroid care in my GP’s “ hands”. I went to an endocrinologist for several years & as long as the standard tests came back in normal range, the dr...
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Hi.. just complete several tests last week. Yesterday rec’d call from my primary care w/results.. Hashimoto.. Am getting thru everyday life; bathing, dressing, eating, is exhausting, throw in (post...
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Girlie I now have latest lab report T3 29.0 T4 8.4 I don’t see ‘TSH’ on report - could it be called something else? Ultrasound of thyroid is scheduled...
Davis Thnx for providing update.. I barely knew Barb but also still miss her.. special caring woman....
Update After taking Synthroid (25 Mcg) for 2weeks, another blood test was done; just received results. T S H is now 20 & a prescription was called in for higher dosage (75 Mcg) Comments or thoughts?...
Thnx for your reply.. I am HOPING it will end up being an error. Not going to be really concerned until similar number shows up again....
Hi I am New in the thyroid area.. usually I read & post in chronic pain & fibro. Recently had major health problems & am just out of hospital - With additional issues / questions. Several doctors at...
Luvziminis - I too love ginger root tea.. use to prepare & store it like you do. Wrists were really bothering me (carpel tunnel ) after shopping despite wearing the braces..so I took a chunk of fresh...
One of my favorites is by Twinings.. “Chai” decaffeinated....
Hi.. been off here for awhile but I finally decided that I had to ‘bite the bullet’ & bought a new ‘device’ so I could once again communicate with the outside world.. As I wrote months ago, Maryland...
Thnx for book suggestion MaryClaire Just requested from public library !...
Thnx for discussion on this subject.. I sometimes question my own thought about surgeries .. My shoulder, among other body parts, started hurting the day I fell, almost 13 years ago, & pain just...
David Thnx for updates.. Usually come by here & look for them. As always, prayers...
Susie Agree. My concern is not specifically about opioids - it is about treatment / lack of treatment for pain / chronic pain. I certainly do not want anyone to be addicted or experience ill...
On today's show Specifically CBD...
I do understand what you are saying. However The recent state regulations have caused dr here to stop prescribing opioids. Period. And no longer seeing long-time patients. If I understand online...
'Ropey' is term both my physical therapist & PM doctors used when my muscle feels harder, & when I rub the muscle it literally reminds me of a braided-type rope Mentions ropey muscles in the section...
Just on local news - CVS restrictions (to 7 days) re: opioids - Exclusions do NOT include chronic pain : http://wwlp.com/2017/08/16/express-scripts-to-limit-opioids-doctors-concerned/...
Myofascial pain?? Anyone else been diagnosed w/this ? Feel kinda Like 'Charlie Horse' lumps? Have them, mainly in upper arms, but also sometimes in back, near shoulder blades.. In areas around knees...
Rock on Interesting comments about bicep pain.. I have myofascial pain & attribute years of my biceps' pain to that....
NCCarol Posted earlier this evening about this subject in the chronic pain area. "Opioid epidemic " label has been on almost every newscast for last year or so, along w/number of OD, fatal as well as...
Sarah Have similar injuries/issues.. Driving is literally a pain in the neck.. Am retired & don't drive a lot. I back into parking spaces whenever possible, using camera that current vehicle has.....
Alcie.. Agree. I KNOW I am not alone in my frustration & anger at being forced to live in pain again. I have had NOTHING to do w/others being addicted: I have never shared or sold my meds. But 1/we...
Sorry you are having issues with this. Do continue to keep your medical team informed. For years I would occassionaly feel like I was coming down with something, have a degree or so of fever, go to...
Congratulations !! Personally I enjoy being a grandmother - so much fun.....
Sherrine I must have had a wandering fingertip touch something while reading this thread.. Message popped up that I ignored someone .. Was an accident. Can you fix that ? Thnx...
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Glad you have gone to aquatherapy! I too relish being able to move around with much less pain.. ('Land' exercises are too difficult) Consequently I often 'do' too much, causing increased pain. That...
Lisa Welcome to our club.. Not that I would wish these symptoms on anyone, however it is so nice to find the support other members offer. Aqua therapy (for me it MUST be in a warm pool, around 90...
Condolences & prayers for comfort & Safe travels. My parents passed, one 8 years ago, other one 10. I still feel their loving presence often.....
Prayers for comfort & peace....
Welcome !! http://www.webmd.com/brain/electromyogram-emg-and-nerve-conduction-studies#1 I too have had the EMG tests. I believe purpose is to find (in my case, prove) nerve or muscle damage....
?? Possibly myofascial pain syndrome ?? As noted above, ' trigger points'. Reading The description, that is what came to my mind, based on personal experience... kinda fits, except mine includes...
Thnx Pitmom.. Yes, have 2 TENS actually.. One of the very first ways doctor tried to address pain. They do help, taking the edge off, just nowhere nearly enough to replace pain meds. And...
Mercy&Grace Trying to make appointments with multiple doctors at same time is considered dr shopping here. So I had to wait to hear back from initial call to one doctor before calling another one.....
Been 'coming by' reading posts, 'specially checking on you, as well as a few others.. Keep you in prayers.....
Thank you both for your thoughts & suggestions/replies. My doctor was 3rd or 4th that I saw. First ones did not know what to do with me, as I did not have just one source of pain. Except for very...
Been reading posts occasionally but felt if I wrote a venting post I would just get carried away. So didn't even login until today. Not been on Internet much. Soon after the New Year I was notified...
So sorry you are going thru this ! After being dissatisfied with my endocrinologist for years (unwilling to listen, dismissing my symptoms, not running the tests I requested & would pay for). I have...
Glad you found this forum ! And have gotten some answers.. Disbelievers may still choose to understand - I STILL am told that I look "fine".. Despite being officially classified as 'totally disable'...
Personally, brain fog sometimes clouds my thinking & my typing.. Sometimes a lot, other times not so much. I've adjusted - avoid writing checks, balancing check book when it is a lot 😀 For example....
Hon I have no idea (if you should delete).. An administrator will probably advise you re: that. Please do come back & update us when you get some answers.. Not sure why YOU 'slapped your life story...
'Do not harm' should include telling the truth, as in, if doctor does not know, s/he should just say so. I am not the only person who had to talk to quite a few of them before finding the real...
Thanks for sharing - I need to read these reminders every so often.. I get stuck sometimes when a flare seems never-ending! Gratitude is my favorite in your list....
Purgatory Do hope that this week you have opportunity to rest & recuperate from all that went on last week - whew! Best of luck finding a non-AH dr too! Having had a 'non stress' test (lol when I...
Derwood Yes, I read this forum, literally for years before joining - you'll saved my sanity. Reading that others felt many of the things I felt - besides 'pain'; skin so sensitive about textures,...
Durwood My first prescription was for my doctor's preferred brand.. Even with the spray, everywhere the adhesive touched my skin a blister formed. The second brand did not.. Still using it - believe...
Glad you are doing well!! (My doctor writes the brand name on my prescription)...