I've decided not to go the Western Route as far as treatment for the Hash... I'm going to be taking a herbal preparation that my father's Chinese Doctor will be sending from Saskatoon and have been going to an Allergist/Naturopath she has given me supplements to help kill Candida which she feels is contributing to my health issues and has put me on enzymes that will help me to digest the herbs and my food better...
Song: No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Monday, September 03, 2007
Friends
Just gave my blog url out to another friend. Wondering how many people are actually coming here and peeping into my life. Reminds me that this thing is “out there” - how strange.
I found this at the mayo clinic site on Hashimotos which is what they’ve FINALLY diagnosed me with - so grateful to my TCM who believed me and pushed to have more thyroid testing done by my Western Doctor.
I’m almost relieved that they have finally given what is going on with me a name. It has taken so long just to get anyone to believe that something isn’t right...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hashimotos-disease/DS00567/DSECTION=symptoms
Symptoms
Hashimoto’s disease does not have unique signs and symptoms. The disease typically progresses slowly over a number of years and causes chronic thyroid damage, leading to a drop in thyroid hormone levels in your blood. The signs and symptoms are mainly those of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).
The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism vary widely, depending on the severity of hormone deficiency. At first, you may barely notice any symptoms, such as fatigue and sluggishness, or you may simply attribute them to getting older. But as the disease progresses, you may develop more obvious signs and symptoms. Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
* Fatigue and sluggishness
* Increased sensitivity to cold
* Constipation
* Pale, dry skin
* A puffy face
* Hoarse voice
* An elevated blood cholesterol level
* Unexplained weight gain - occurring infrequently and rarely more than 10 to 20 pounds, most of which is fluid
* Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness, especially in your shoulders and hips
* Pain and stiffness in your joints and swelling in your knees or the small joints in your hands and feet
* Muscle weakness, especially in your lower extremities
* Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)
* Depression
Without treatment, signs and symptoms gradually become more severe and your thyroid gland may become enlarged (goiter). In addition, you may become more forgetful, your thought processes may slow, or you may feel depressed.
When to see a doctor
See your doctor if you’re feeling tired for no apparent reason or have any other signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as dry skin, a pale, puffy face, constipation or a hoarse voice.
You’ll also need to see your doctor for periodic testing of your thyroid function if you’ve had previous thyroid surgery, treatment with radioactive iodine or anti-thyroid medications, or radiation therapy to your head, neck or upper chest.
If you have high blood cholesterol, talk to your doctor about whether hypothyroidism may be a cause. And if you’re receiving hormone therapy for hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto’s disease, schedule follow-up visits as often as your doctor recommends. Initially, it’s important to make sure you’re receiving the correct dose of medicine. And over time, the dose you need to adequately replace your thyroid function may change.
Song: Blinded By Rainbows - Rolling Stones
I found this at the mayo clinic site on Hashimotos which is what they’ve FINALLY diagnosed me with - so grateful to my TCM who believed me and pushed to have more thyroid testing done by my Western Doctor.
I’m almost relieved that they have finally given what is going on with me a name. It has taken so long just to get anyone to believe that something isn’t right...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hashimotos-disease/DS00567/DSECTION=symptoms
Symptoms
Hashimoto’s disease does not have unique signs and symptoms. The disease typically progresses slowly over a number of years and causes chronic thyroid damage, leading to a drop in thyroid hormone levels in your blood. The signs and symptoms are mainly those of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).
The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism vary widely, depending on the severity of hormone deficiency. At first, you may barely notice any symptoms, such as fatigue and sluggishness, or you may simply attribute them to getting older. But as the disease progresses, you may develop more obvious signs and symptoms. Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
* Fatigue and sluggishness
* Increased sensitivity to cold
* Constipation
* Pale, dry skin
* A puffy face
* Hoarse voice
* An elevated blood cholesterol level
* Unexplained weight gain - occurring infrequently and rarely more than 10 to 20 pounds, most of which is fluid
* Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness, especially in your shoulders and hips
* Pain and stiffness in your joints and swelling in your knees or the small joints in your hands and feet
* Muscle weakness, especially in your lower extremities
* Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)
* Depression
Without treatment, signs and symptoms gradually become more severe and your thyroid gland may become enlarged (goiter). In addition, you may become more forgetful, your thought processes may slow, or you may feel depressed.
When to see a doctor
See your doctor if you’re feeling tired for no apparent reason or have any other signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as dry skin, a pale, puffy face, constipation or a hoarse voice.
You’ll also need to see your doctor for periodic testing of your thyroid function if you’ve had previous thyroid surgery, treatment with radioactive iodine or anti-thyroid medications, or radiation therapy to your head, neck or upper chest.
If you have high blood cholesterol, talk to your doctor about whether hypothyroidism may be a cause. And if you’re receiving hormone therapy for hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto’s disease, schedule follow-up visits as often as your doctor recommends. Initially, it’s important to make sure you’re receiving the correct dose of medicine. And over time, the dose you need to adequately replace your thyroid function may change.
Song: Blinded By Rainbows - Rolling Stones
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Weekend
Song Today is... Sunday Mornings - Maroon 5
So grateful the work week is over. I didn't think I could drag myself through even one more hour. It is so freaking slow . I booked a facial and a hair cut on Friday to reward myself for making it through the week. So now I will sleep watch movies and sleep. If I can sleep... we shall see. Also may read many magazines and thumb through my chakra book - I really do need to win the lotto so I can be a laze about 7 days a week. BTW turns out that jumpy feeling might just be an over active thyroid hmm....
So grateful the work week is over. I didn't think I could drag myself through even one more hour. It is so freaking slow . I booked a facial and a hair cut on Friday to reward myself for making it through the week. So now I will sleep watch movies and sleep. If I can sleep... we shall see. Also may read many magazines and thumb through my chakra book - I really do need to win the lotto so I can be a laze about 7 days a week. BTW turns out that jumpy feeling might just be an over active thyroid hmm....
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