whoops! i don't know why I didn't put ranges for those: Free T3 - 2.95 (2.5-4.2: 3.35 and up is optimal) Free T4 - 1.12 (.58-1.64: 1.11 and up is optimal) Reverse T3 - 176 (normal is 90-220) TSH -...
Hello! I just wanted to introduce myself to the thyroid forum. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid roughly 2 years, ago, but 2 weeks ago that was changed (added? not sure if it's both now or just the...
I used friar's balm when i was irritated with my ileo. i only needed to use it until the irritation got better. It is really sticky and so the wafer sticks to it nicely, and it is healing to boot!...
My gastro told me I wouldn't need to see her anymore once I got the surgery because the surgeon would take over after that. So you might have a hard time finding a GI doc who knows enough about...
I also just use fingers, never had it spread much. You could also try Ilex paste - this does not have the calming qualities of calmoseptine, but it is a much, much, much better blocker of moisture. I...
from humira's website safety info: "Cancer. For children and adults taking TNF blockers, including HUMIRA, the chance of getting lymphoma or other cancers may increase. There have been cases of...
I'm not in college any more but i was diagnosed my senior year. I ended up in the hospital 3 months after being diagnosed and had to repeat classes and almost didn't graduate on time. I would say...
the only pain from the PICC is getting the lydocain (sp?) numbing shot. It burns, but feels no worse than a really bad pinch. that dissipates in about 30 seconds. way less painful that having an IV...
I never had a problem with them. But they look like bug babies when they come out! lol! the seeds are almost the same size as tomato seeds so i think you've handled tomatoes kiwi would be fine....
Oh and get some coconut water. It will hydrate you really well and restore you potassium levels which helps with energy. I drank a lot of this after surgery and now after work outs. It is soooooo...
Leaking is completely normal! I'm 9 months post op and I just started being able to sleep without a pad on. The kegels, at first, can actually make leaking worse. They did for me. The muscles aren't...
has the surgeon given you any indication of what might be wrong? Maybe you just ate too much too soon? Maybe you are sudden allergic to shellfish (lol probably not) I'm so sorry! I have no experience...
I'm going to address your pros and cons. This is just my opinion, and it is definitely a difficult choice. if you would feel better about making the decision by getting a second surgeons opinion, or...
I had it done a few years ago. The worst part was finding out what i was allergic to. 2 hours of injections ugh! I had over 50 sensitivities to food, chemicals and inhalants. the diet restrictions...
Every GI doctor and every doctor I saw in the hospital told me i needed surgery. they told me with how bad i was and often i flared there were no real options left for me. I was the one that was...