Wow! A light bulb just went on in my head! His excessive thirst at night, I mean crying to get at water, didn’t start until he began eating the potato & venison diet! I wonder if this would happen even if he isn’t diabetic. I wonder if the new diet & his thyroid together could be causing this! I think I’ll call my vet back & talk to her today.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> There is some controversy about the best diet for diabetics e.g. low > carbohydrate and high protein. Certainly, if your dog is being fed potatoes > and kibble then this is very high in carbohydrates and will raise his blood > glucose levels, which in turn will cause thirst and urination until his > diabetes is brought under control.. No human diabetic would be on this sort > of diet. I suggest that you feed him a low carbohydrate diet – no > potatoes, cereal etc., and increase the protein in his food. He needs > carbohydrates but this could be derived from vegetables – not carrots or > potatoes. Most tinned food also contains a fair proportion of cereal so it > might be better if you fed him with meat prepared by yourself. > I hope you get good news from your vet. > Ben
I think my 10+ year old Welsh Terrier may have diabetes. I have an appointment with our vet on Monday to bring him in & get him tested, but I am so worried about him. Lately he’s had trouble holding his bladder at night & he has really started drinking a LOT of water, especially at night. We’ve been kenneling him at night the last couple of weeks & he wakes me up in the middle of the night crying in his kennel. This is totally unusual for him! Usually you can’t get him out of there because he does want to leave his comfy, warm den! Anyway, when I go downstairs to let him out, the first thing he does he run to the water bowl & drink a lot of water. Then I let him outside, of course. When he comes back in, he goes back to his kennel by himself & goes back to sleep. What are some of the other signs of diabetes in dogs, because frequent urination & extreme thirst? Are there any websites or online support groups I can check out to get more information before our vet visit on Monday? Max also is being treated for underactive thyroid & is on a restricted diet (potato & venison kibble) for allergies. Thanks. — Dreamspinner3 Homepage: http://dreamspinner3.tripod.com/ ICQ: 48547727 "Apparently I’m insane. But I’m one of the happy kinds!" The views I express are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I think my 10+ year old Welsh Terrier may have diabetes. I have an > appointment with our vet on Monday to bring him in & get him tested, but I > am so worried about him. Lately he’s had trouble holding his bladder at > night & he has really started drinking a LOT of water, especially at night. > We’ve been kenneling him at night the last couple of weeks & he wakes me up > in the middle of the night crying in his kennel. This is totally unusual > for him! Usually you can’t get him out of there because he does want to > leave his comfy, warm den! Anyway, when I go downstairs to let him out, the > first thing he does he run to the water bowl & drink a lot of water. Then I > let him outside, of course. When he comes back in, he goes back to his > kennel by himself & goes back to sleep. What are some of the other signs of > diabetes in dogs, because frequent urination & extreme thirst? Are there > any websites or online support groups I can check out to get more > information before our vet visit on Monday? Max also is being treated for > underactive thyroid & is on a restricted diet (potato & venison kibble) for > allergies. Thanks.
I know nothing about diabetes in dogs, but I am diabetic and I assume that similar dietary requirements hold good for dogs and humans. There is some controversy about the best diet for diabetics e.g. low carbohydrate and high protein. Certainly, if your dog is being fed potatoes and kibble then this is very high in carbohydrates and will raise his blood glucose levels, which in turn will cause thirst and urination until his diabetes is brought under control.. No human diabetic would be on this sort of diet. I suggest that you feed him a low carbohydrate diet – no potatoes, cereal etc., and increase the protein in his food. He needs carbohydrates but this could be derived from vegetables – not carrots or potatoes. Most tinned food also contains a fair proportion of cereal so it might be better if you fed him with meat prepared by yourself. I hope you get good news from your vet. Ben
Today I saw my eye doctor to be screened for exothalmus something. Basically its whether your eyeballs are under greater pressure than normal as a result of an underactive thyroid or some such. I got an OK. So all that’s left the is the biopsy. Carol
>Today I saw my eye doctor to be screened for exothalmus something. >Basically its whether your eyeballs are under greater pressure than >normal as a result of an underactive thyroid or some such. >I got an OK. >So all that’s left the is the biopsy. >Carol
Great news, Carol. Hope it continues for you.
> >Today I saw my eye doctor to be screened for exothalmus something. >Basically its whether your eyeballs are under greater pressure than >normal as a result of an underactive thyroid or some such. >I got an OK. >So all that’s left the is the biopsy. >Carol > Great news, Carol. Hope it continues for you.
Heard from doctor again today. My 24 hour heart monitor test came baok good. My odd thumps are just arrythmia. The cardi[logist says no need to worry. Over 2 of the hurdles. Just the biopsy left. Carol
Hope that the trend of good news continues —– Tom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> >Today I saw my eye doctor to be screened for exothalmus something. > >Basically its whether your eyeballs are under greater pressure than > >normal as a result of an underactive thyroid or some such. > >I got an OK. > >So all that’s left the is the biopsy. > >Carol > Great news, Carol. Hope it continues for you. > Heard from doctor again today. My 24 hour heart monitor test came baok > good. My odd thumps are just arrythmia. The cardi[logist says no need to > worry. > Over 2 of the hurdles. Just the biopsy left. > Carol
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> >Today I saw my eye doctor to be screened for exothalmus something. > >Basically its whether your eyeballs are under greater pressure than > >normal as a result of an underactive thyroid or some such. > >I got an OK. > >So all that’s left the is the biopsy. > >Carol > Great news, Carol. Hope it continues for you. > Heard from doctor again today. My 24 hour heart monitor test came baok > good. My odd thumps are just arrythmia. The cardi[logist says no need to > worry. > Over 2 of the hurdles. Just the biopsy left. > Carol
Just arrhythmia? You must be experiencing mild episodes. I was experiencing episodes so severe that I had to be chemically or electrically shocked back into normal sinus rhythm. I finally had surgery done and eliminated that problem altogether. The procedure is called ablation therapy. — Derek type 1, Insulin Pump http://www.diabeticnet.com
That will come back fine too, I just know in my heart that it will 
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: > : > > : > >Today I saw my eye doctor to be screened for exothalmus something. : > >Basically its whether your eyeballs are under greater pressure than : > >normal as a result of an underactive thyroid or some such. : > > : > >I got an OK. : > > : > >So all that’s left the is the biopsy. : > > : > >Carol : > : > Great news, Carol. Hope it continues for you. : : Heard from doctor again today. My 24 hour heart monitor test came baok : good. My odd thumps are just arrythmia. The cardi[logist says no need to : worry. : : Over 2 of the hurdles. Just the biopsy left. : : Carol :
Carol… I’ve had an arrythmia for years. I take Atenelol to control it. Unfortunately for me, it also lowers my blood pressure and I didn’t have high blood pressure to begin with, so sometimes I get a bit dizzy if I stand up too fast. But, the arrythmia is not dangerous, nor life threatening. Jennifer – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Heard from doctor again today. My 24 hour heart monitor test came baok > good. My odd thumps are just arrythmia. The cardi[logist says no need to > worry. > Over 2 of the hurdles. Just the biopsy left. > Carol
> Just arrhythmia? You must be experiencing mild episodes. I was > experiencing episodes so severe that I had to be chemically or electrically > shocked back into normal sinus rhythm. I finally had surgery done and > eliminated that problem altogether. The procedure is called ablation > therapy.
My husband had to be shocked back to correct rhythem after his brain surgury. But yes as I understand it I just have an early beat once in a while. I have felt about a dozen in the last month although they could see more on the 24 hour heart machine. They told me what to watch for in terms of knowing its time to get help. But I’m sure my doctor will watch it now. SHe’s really great. Carol
Carol at least half the battle is won and maybe for the new year the second one will be benign. Good luck Loretta If life is such a bowl of Cherries, why am I aways in the pits: Erma Bombeck
> Thyroid is a metabolism condition. Signs are Lethargy, obesity, drooping > eyelids, mental dullness. Dogs with mild thyroid deficiency may show little or > no signs. Diagnosis is a blood test. It is easily treated with daily thyroid > replacement. It is usually permanent and requires lifetime treatment. I hope > this helps you.
Sorry but you are only talking about HYPOthyroidism there and havent actually mentioned HYPERthyroidism. HYPOthyroidism is UNDERactive thyroid and HYPERthyroidism is OVERactive thyroid. An overactive thyroid causes sudden weight loss when it gets real bad and CAN cause death by heart strain if left unattended but because of thyrotoxicosis, well before it comes close to being lethal, it turns the victim aggressive. It is one medically proven reason for a normal dog to become aggressive. You will note a dog drinking a heck of a lot more and a constantly higher temperature than normal but not a REAL lot higher and it will be almost like a hyperactive human child. Diagnosis IS a blood test and you can treat with drugs, too but though it CAN go into remission, if it does, it may last the rest of the life or not very long at all. You have to be constantly aware of it and look for it. It changes their personality a hell of a lot. — Remove the anti-spammer stuff
What are the symptoms?
> What are the symptoms?
Are you talking about OVERactive or UNDERactive? — Remove the anti-spammer stuff
Thyroid is a metabolism condition. Signs are Lethargy, obesity, drooping eyelids, mental dullness. Dogs with mild thyroid deficiency may show little or no signs. Diagnosis is a blood test. It is easily treated with daily thyroid replacement. It is usually permanent and requires lifetime treatment. I hope this helps you.
I, personally, do not have experience with Clomid, but a dear friend just became pregnant after only being on it for one month! They had been trying to get pregnant for four years, so they were very pleased with the quick results. From what she has told me, there is a very minute chance of multiple births with Clomid. Anyway, that’s all I know about it… Good luck, *~shay~* – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >We are trying to get pregnant for the fourth time. We already have >three healthy kids. My doctor is not the least bit reluctant to put me >on clomid because we have been trying for over a year (I went off Depo >in July of ‘97). The last three came very quickly and without much >thought! We are frustrated but before I dive in to this clomid stuff I >thought maybe some of you out there may have used it and have some >positive or negative feedback. We are worried about the twin factor and >we are struggling morally if it is right to push the pregnancy issue >when we already have three beautiful kids. Any help would be greatly >appreciated. >Thanks! >Teresa C.
Thank you for your info. Actually my problem is that I did just see my OB and she didn’t seem to really pay much attention to what was going on with me. She wasn’t reading my chart carefully and she just gave me the prescription and I left. No information or anything. I think I need a second opinion or at least someone who pays a little more attention??? My cycles are VERY irregular, too. They are 2 days to 7 days long which makes it hard to know if I am really having a period or just some spotting. Geesh! What a pain! Teresa C. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi Teresa: > We used Clomid to help conceive our second daughter. My cycles were very long > and irregular (I had an underactive thyroid for years and didn’t know it). > Since I was nearing 40, I wanted a little help having at least two children. > While on Clomid, my doctor monitored my ovaries monthly to make sure that they > were not being too stimulated (this is important — insist on it). This also > makes sure that the Clomid is working; some doctors will up the dosage even > though ovulation is taking place. Although I had a few side effects > (migraines, increased PMS, tender breasts), I was able to conceive within 4 > months and gave birth to a healthy girl nine months later . > The actual incidence of multiple births with Clomid is very low, similar to > unassisted conceptions. By the way, Clomid acts as an estrogen inhibitor > allowing the other hormones (FSH and LH) to fire when appropriate, so one > doesn’t usually release more than one egg, as happens with other stronger > fertility drugs such as Pergonal. > If I had to do it over again, I would chose Clomid with no hesitation; however, > I advise that you use a board certified OB/GYN rather than your family > physician. OBs have the equipment and expertise to monitor your condition; > this will help your chances of conceiving as quickly as possible. Also, they > will most likely give you a complete workup and find any obstacles you may have > to conceiving unassisted. > I apologize for the long post, but I studied this thoroughly before I consented > to Clomid. If you’re interested in reading more on infertility, I suggest that > you read "Getting Pregnant: What Couples Need to Know Right Now," by Niels H. > Lauiersen, MD, PhD and Colette Bouchez (Ballantine Books, New York, 1991). > There may be more up-to-date books, but my local bookstore didn’t have them. > God bless.
> Thank you for your info. Actually my problem is that I did just see my > OB and she didn’t seem to really pay much attention to what was going on > with me. She wasn’t reading my chart carefully and she just gave me the > prescription and I left. No information or anything. I think I need a > second opinion or at least someone who pays a little more attention??? > My cycles are VERY irregular, too. They are 2 days to 7 days long which > makes it hard to know if I am really having a period or just some > spotting. Geesh! What a pain! > Teresa C.
I definitely think you should see another doctor, or at least get a referral to a specialist (reproductive endocrinologist), if all she did was hand you a RX and send you on your way. If your tubes are blocked, no amount of clomid is going to get the egg past it. And if your husband’s sperm count has gone way down (there’s lots of reason, stress or testicular infections among them), clomid’s probably not going to help much. It sounds like you need a full infertility workup to find out if clomid is the right hammer to hit that nail with. My workup started with blood work to rule out thyroid or progesteron problems, endometrial biopsy, hysterosalpingogram (xray of dye injected into uterus to check for blockages in the fallopian tubes), and finally laparoscopy and hysteroscopy to check for endometriosis (mild case, never suspected, no overt symptoms). My insurance coverage stopped once they finished all the diagnostic stuff. Treatment was not covered. I took clomid for three cycles and had terrible pain around the time of ovulation, even at 50mg. Luckily I needed IUI, because actually having sex during that time would have been excruciating. Even so, the clomid never did help me to get pregnant. I did get pregnant during my first cycle of injectibles (follistim + HCG) and am now 5 1/2 weeks pg with #2 (I didn’t have any trouble conceiving my first child four years ago, got pg the first month!). Leigh in raLeigh
Hi Teresa: I would definitely find another OB. There is a slight chance of problems associated with over-stimulated ovaries; hence the need for monthly monitoring. You also need a doctor whom you can freely talk to for reassurance and questions. My sister’s doctor increased her dosage when she didn’t get pregnant even though she was ovulating (her husband had difficulties as well). There are many factors associated with failure to conceive and your doctor should check into all of them. The book I mentioned goes into great detail of these procedures, and I found it helpful to make up my own mind as to how far I’d go with the process. There are some really good doctors who are willing and even eager for you to be a partner in your health care. Insist on no less! Best wishes, Ivy Shafer, mom to Martha (6) and Molly (20 months) >Thank you for your info. Actually my problem is that I did just see my >OB and she didn’t seem to really pay much attention to what was going on >with me. She wasn’t reading my chart carefully and she just gave me the >prescription and I left. No information or anything. I think I need a >second opinion or at least someone who pays a little more attention???
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Thanks, Leigh. I have definately decided to get a second opinion. Teresa C. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Thank you for your info. Actually my problem is that I did just see my > OB and she didn’t seem to really pay much attention to what was going on > with me. She wasn’t reading my chart carefully and she just gave me the > prescription and I left. No information or anything. I think I need a > second opinion or at least someone who pays a little more attention??? > My cycles are VERY irregular, too. They are 2 days to 7 days long which > makes it hard to know if I am really having a period or just some > spotting. Geesh! What a pain! > Teresa C. > I definitely think you should see another doctor, or at least get a > referral to a specialist (reproductive endocrinologist), if all she did > was hand you a RX and send you on your way. If your tubes are blocked, > no amount of clomid is going to get the egg past it. And if your > husband’s sperm count has gone way down (there’s lots of reason, stress > or testicular infections among them), clomid’s probably not going to > help much. It sounds like you need a full infertility workup to find > out if clomid is the right hammer to hit that nail with. My workup > started with blood work to rule out thyroid or progesteron problems, > endometrial biopsy, hysterosalpingogram (xray of dye injected into > uterus to check for blockages in the fallopian tubes), and finally > laparoscopy and hysteroscopy to check for endometriosis (mild case, > never suspected, no overt symptoms). My insurance coverage stopped once > they finished all the diagnostic stuff. Treatment was not covered. > I took clomid for three cycles and had terrible pain around the time of > ovulation, even at 50mg. Luckily I needed IUI, because actually having > sex during that time would have been excruciating. Even so, the clomid > never did help me to get pregnant. I did get pregnant during my first > cycle of injectibles (follistim + HCG) and am now 5 1/2 weeks pg with #2 > (I didn’t have any trouble conceiving my first child four years ago, got > pg the first month!). > Leigh in raLeigh
I heartily agree that you should find a reproductive endocrinologist, or a fertility specialist. I had to go to GREAT lengths to get pregnant, but had no NEED for Clomid! Whoever said you need those many tests to SEE what you need ("what hammer to use to hammer that nail") is exactly right. You doc sounds like a quack, IMHO. The only other thing I might add is that Clomid increases the odds for a girl. Jen
Here I am, proof positive of the "twin factor". We also have twins in the family. We had all those tests someone else mentioned. In our case, I perhaps should not have been on Clomid, since I was ovulating. What we really needed (what worked for us) was IUI (IntraUterine Insemination). All our tests were okay, so the assumption was that the particular chemistry of my cervix wasn’t letting anything through. You should change doctors and have the tests. All the Clomid in the world won’t help if you need something like IUI (which is really simple, no big deal). To avoid the twin factor, if you need IUI, don’t take any fertility drugs. Of course, I am thrilled we have the twins. It is wonderful to see two babies share experiencing the world. If you already have 3 kids, twins might be a bit more wonder than you need… Good luck, whatever you decide. >We are trying to get pregnant for the fourth time. We already have >three healthy kids. My doctor is not the least bit reluctant to put me >on clomid because we have been trying for over a year (I went off Depo >in July of ‘97). The last three came very quickly and without much >thought! We are frustrated but before I dive in to this clomid stuff I >thought maybe some of you out there may have used it and have some >positive or negative feedback. We are worried about the twin factor and >we are struggling morally if it is right to push the pregnancy issue >when we already have three beautiful kids. Any help would be greatly >appreciated. >Thanks! >Teresa C.
- Melanie, mother of Kathryn and Thomas, born 3/11/98, and growing like weeds. Melaniev(at)iname(dot)com – the "v" is for verbose.
I took clomid and the side effects – for me – were very bad. Common side effects include hot flashes, weight gain, water detention, etc. I also had heart pounding and palpitations. I also did not like the way I felt while taking it. Also, to this day (one year later) my hormones still aren’t right – ovluation was painful on the clomid and I now have extreme pain during my periods, to the point where I wind up in bed and the MD has me on pain killers for the first few days of my period. I don’t know why I have these problems since taking it since I never had any painful periods before taking the clomid. Now, I think my reactions are quite unsual, but you asked for postive or negative feedback. I think this is negative. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->We are trying to get pregnant for the fourth time. We already have >three healthy kids. My doctor is not the least bit reluctant to put me >on clomid because we have been trying for over a year (I went off Depo >in July of ‘97). The last three came very quickly and without much >thought! We are frustrated but before I dive in to this clomid stuff I >thought maybe some of you out there may have used it and have some >positive or negative feedback. We are worried about the twin factor and >we are struggling morally if it is right to push the pregnancy issue >when we already have three beautiful kids. Any help would be greatly >appreciated. >Thanks! >Teresa C. > – Melanie, mother of Kathryn and Thomas, born 3/11/98, and growing like weeds. > Melaniev(at)iname(dot)com – the "v" is for verbose.
: The actual incidence of multiple births with Clomid is very low, similar to : unassisted conceptions. I’m pretty sure this is *not* true. The chances of having twins, at least, is increased with Clomid. There are certainly lots of "Clomid twins" in my local twins club! Cathy – Mom to 4.5 yo twin boys
> : The actual incidence of multiple births with Clomid is very low, similar to > : unassisted conceptions. > I’m pretty sure this is *not* true. The chances of having twins, at > least, is increased with Clomid. There are certainly lots of "Clomid > twins" in my local twins club! > Cathy – Mom to 4.5 yo twin boys
My doctor told me that the chances of a singleton birth with clomid is somewhere around 91%; for twins, 7%; for triplets or more 2%. The chances for multiple births are much higher for injectible infertility medicines like pergonal, follistim, metrodin, gonal-F, etc. Leigh in raLeigh #2 (and maybe #3, too) due 7/99
Hi Teresa: We used Clomid to help conceive our second daughter. My cycles were very long and irregular (I had an underactive thyroid for years and didn’t know it). Since I was nearing 40, I wanted a little help having at least two children. While on Clomid, my doctor monitored my ovaries monthly to make sure that they were not being too stimulated (this is important — insist on it). This also makes sure that the Clomid is working; some doctors will up the dosage even though ovulation is taking place. Although I had a few side effects (migraines, increased PMS, tender breasts), I was able to conceive within 4 months and gave birth to a healthy girl nine months later . The actual incidence of multiple births with Clomid is very low, similar to unassisted conceptions. By the way, Clomid acts as an estrogen inhibitor allowing the other hormones (FSH and LH) to fire when appropriate, so one doesn’t usually release more than one egg, as happens with other stronger fertility drugs such as Pergonal. If I had to do it over again, I would chose Clomid with no hesitation; however, I advise that you use a board certified OB/GYN rather than your family physician. OBs have the equipment and expertise to monitor your condition; this will help your chances of conceiving as quickly as possible. Also, they will most likely give you a complete workup and find any obstacles you may have to conceiving unassisted. I apologize for the long post, but I studied this thoroughly before I consented to Clomid. If you’re interested in reading more on infertility, I suggest that you read "Getting Pregnant: What Couples Need to Know Right Now," by Niels H. Lauiersen, MD, PhD and Colette Bouchez (Ballantine Books, New York, 1991). There may be more up-to-date books, but my local bookstore didn’t have them. God bless.
Teresa, My wife took Clomid (unsuccessfully) for a couple cycles and from what I remember, the info in Lpshafer’s post sounds right on. However, let me point out the newsgroup alt.infertility as a resource that you might find helpful. Like this newsgroup, flamewars occasionally pop up. But for the most part, people who post to alt.infertility are very supportive and surprisingly informative on things like Clomid and other fertility drugs. Good luck, TJ
We are trying to get pregnant for the fourth time. We already have three healthy kids. My doctor is not the least bit reluctant to put me on clomid because we have been trying for over a year (I went off Depo in July of ‘97). The last three came very quickly and without much thought! We are frustrated but before I dive in to this clomid stuff I thought maybe some of you out there may have used it and have some positive or negative feedback. We are worried about the twin factor and we are struggling morally if it is right to push the pregnancy issue when we already have three beautiful kids. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Teresa C.
: We are trying to get pregnant for the fourth time. We already have : three healthy kids. My doctor is not the least bit reluctant to put me : on clomid because we have been trying for over a year (I went off Depo : in July of ‘97). The last three came very quickly and without much : thought! We are frustrated but before I dive in to this clomid stuff I : thought maybe some of you out there may have used it and have some : positive or negative feedback. We are worried about the twin factor and : we are struggling morally if it is right to push the pregnancy issue : when we already have three beautiful kids. Any help would be greatly : appreciated. Yep, I’ve tried Clomid. It didn’t work for me, but it does help most women ovulate more regularly. The ‘twin factor’ isn’t really a big deal with Clomid–using it doesn’t increase your chances of multiples very much. (Your doctor can give you the exact stats.) Most of the multiple birth stories you hear about are for women who took the injectible fertility drugs like Pergonal or Metrodin. A couple of other things; though it was never a problem for me, some women report PMS-like mood swings when they’re on Clomid. Also, fertility specialists now recommend that Clomid should only be used for a few months at a time–it can actually negatively affect your fertility if used continuously for more than 6 months or so. Have you been charting your cycles at all? Charting alone, or in conjunction with Clomid can really help you understand your cycles and could help pinpoint potential problems. I strongly recommend the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler for a comprehensive explanation of how to identify when you are most fertile. As for the moral issues, whether to seek help in getting pregnant and what treatments you are comfortable with is a very personal choice. If you want another child, *I* see absolutely nothing wrong in getting some help with that, whether you have no children or 10. But then, I needed to use the injectible drugs to get pregnant with both of mine, so I’m a little biased! Please feel free to email me if have more questions. Laura Uerling
Funny, but don’t alternative birth control methods involve waking temperatures as well? The temperatures rise as ovulation occurs and just before menstruation begins. (My wife and I use Natural Family Planning, so we’re all-too-familiar with waking temperatures.) Does checking for hyperthyroid using waking temps only work for men, Dr. Kelly? – slade URL: http://www.herbcare.com > <<While testing for an underactive thyroid with the wakeing temperature > test, we discovered that my girlfriend’s temp in the morning ranges from > 98.9 – 91.1. >> > Maybe she is allergic to detergents and fabric softener of pillowcases. > See ya! ; ) Dr. Lynn Kelly, Chiropractor, Philadelphia, PA > Non-Force Chiropractic Techniques and Muscle Therapy > For health info visit me at:
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<<While testing for an underactive thyroid with the wakeing temperature test, we discovered that my girlfriend’s temp in the morning ranges from 98.9 – 91.1. >> Maybe she is allergic to detergents and fabric softener of pillowcases. See ya! ; ) Dr. Lynn Kelly, Chiropractor, Philadelphia, PA Non-Force Chiropractic Techniques and Muscle Therapy For health info visit me at: http://members.aol.com/STARCHIRO/STARCHIRO.html "DON’T LET YOUR SPINE GET ON YOUR NERVES!"
While testing for an underactive thyroid with the wakeing temperature test, we discovered that my girlfriend’s temp in the morning ranges from 98.9 – 91.1. What would that indicate? Later in the day she goes to 98.5 – 98.6 Thanks _BOB
>While testing for an underactive thyroid with the wakeing temperature test, >we discovered that my girlfriend’s temp in the morning ranges from 98.9 – >91.1. What would that indicate? Later in the day she goes to 98.5 – 98.6 >Thanks >_BOB
Your girlfriend is probably in the last (post ovulatory) phase of her menstrual cycle. The corpus luteum is a small amount of inflammed tissue, almost like a wound, and it raises body temps a bit until it "heals". Try taking her temps in a week or two, and you may find that they are considerably lower. There’s a pretty broad range of human normal temperatures even in resting people, by the way. Average for oral temps for mature adults is about 98.4 F if you add up all the big studies (not 98.6), but normal range is a bit more problematic. It’s probably anything up to 100 F in younger people, but in the geriatric population, I begin to wonder about hidden infections (a urinary infection, for instance) at any temp above 99. Excercise and activity, of course, change body temp a great deal. Play a good game of basketball and your body temp is very likely to be over 100 F.
Can anyone give me a natural/alternative replacement for .2 mg daily of synthroid? I had thyroid surgery many years ago (1/2 removed) and was placed on the above dosage at that time. Two years ago I decided to chuck my meds and see if my body could take over. The thyroid would work for brief periods. I would like to resume a natural form of therapy. Can anyone help me? Many thank in advance!!!
>Can anyone give me a natural/alternative replacement for .2 mg daily >of synthroid? >I had thyroid surgery many years ago (1/2 removed) and was placed on >the above dosage at that time. Two years ago I decided to chuck my >meds and see if my body could take over. The thyroid would work >for brief periods. I would like to resume a natural form of therapy. >Can anyone help me? >Many thank in advance!!!
Try kelp. The other thing I would strongly recommend is doing visualizations of your thyroid doing "whatever it takes" to keep you perfectly healthy. I know that some of the contributors to this group will deride this; however, I have done this myself and am in wonderful health. The MDs removed most of my thyroid 20+ years ago and told me that I would "HAVE TO" rely on synthroid for the rest of my life as there wasn’t enough of the gland left to "do" anything. Fifteen months ago I got really clear on what I wanted my body to do. I read Deepak Chopra’s "Ageless Body Timeless Mind and watched Dr. Bruce Lipton’s video tape "Biology of Consciousness" several times. I highly recommend Dr. Lipton’s tape!!!!! (If you would like a copy , e-mail me and I will get a copy to you) I have been in to my MD (she aked me at the 6 months mark if I required more synthroid because I hadn’t been in to get a refill on my prescriptionrecently and I told her I wasn’t doing the drug anymore) for testing to convinve her that the drug is unnecessary. Every test has been "within normal bounds". My MD is floored an I am elated! I am free of the control of the medical profession. I am able to travel without having to worry whether or not my drug is available in the places I travel too. I have lost weight & increased in energy since taking back control of my life. This is not something I did lightly and without careful consideration. i do not recommend it as being the method for everyone. Whe I began this process there was absolutely no doubt in my mind that I (my body) could do this and that I would be perfectly healthy. To lessen outside influences, I didn’t tell a single soul what I what doing — not even my mate. To me, it was like saying you were going to begin a new diet. Th first thing most people will do is tell you how the "last 10 pounds are the hardest to loose" and all of the other ways that you won’t succeed — and this usually comes from family and friends. HELP LIKE THAT YOU DON’T NEED! All the best!