Thyroid

Gluten free diet
On 8/31/08 6:23 AM, in article eiuuk.139825$_M4.89365(a)newsfe18.ams2, "amanita" <tiredofspam(a)ntlworld.com> wrote: Irene Carpe wrote: Aminata, The symptoms I experienced were when I went on the gluten free diet. When I eat normally I do not have these problems except once in a while I get th... 31 Aug 2008 10:35

Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
We've seen a few posts about these problems. Not sure I understand enough to make any comment, so I present the abstract from PubMed as is. ================= Int J Cardiol. 2008 Aug 20. [Epub ahead of print] Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation associated with subclin... 31 Aug 2008 10:35

Thyroid and Hair
One very commonly reported problem of thyroid disease is its effect on hair. The problems include loss of hair (falling out, thinning), changes of colour, changes of texture and 'feel' and changes of growth rate. Many report hair loss when they commence treatment or when they change mediciation. Many suffere... 1 Sep 2008 10:04

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Gail, Thank you for your reply. I am thinking that maybe if I eat some gluten free with my regular diet then I may be okay. Irene On 9/4/08 11:11 AM, in article 7dfa7026-4f1d-454a-98f4-43da38d15c48(a)w24g2000prd.googlegroups.com, "Gail" <gail_m_allen(a)hotmail.com> wrote: On Sep 4, 2:10�am, Irene Carpe <i... 4 Sep 2008 23:18

Need help--Lab Results
These are my latest lab results. TSH 4.12 T-3 UP % 34.1 ref 25 to 38 T7 (FTI CAL) 2.6 ref 1.0 to 4.4 ACTH 80 ref 7 to 69 AM Cortisol 9.7 ref 6.2 to 19.4 DHEA 24 hour urine test---24 ref 5 to 1476 sypmtoms: shortness of breath Kidneys don't work very well--retaining flui... 27 Sep 2008 12:02

Hi I'm new, Hep!!!
I have just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, litterally days ago, and although I'm releived that I now have a disease I can give a name to, I'm a bit concerned about "what next" I have not started any treatment yet, but have an appointment with my doctor on Wednesday next week.I'm desperate to join a support gro... 31 Aug 2008 20:49

Pure Prescriptions Products
Hi All Has anyone used any of the following from Pure Prescriptions in the US? SR-Adrenal for adrenal support, SR-Serenity for insomnia. Recently I ordered Isocort from them and they have sent publicity blurb on some of their other products. There have been articles in the press recently about mercury and ... 1 Sep 2008 05:58

Shelf life of Synthroid
Rod wrote: kgrhoads(a)alum.mit.edu wrote: Perhaps we could entice deT, a real chemist, to weigh in on this matter? It would be nice to hear from deT - he hasn't been around here much recently. Dare I suggest that I miss his joke postings? :-) Dare to suggest it and it just might come true. NOOO... 28 Aug 2008 14:11

Just diaged hyper.. I don't know what the numbers mean..
I am being retested because my first test is 6 months old and doc just informed me of the result (real nice).. I see TSH 3rd generation of 6.95 and it lists normal as .4 to 4.50 miu \l as normal. I was cramping, constipated alot when I took the test. I can't find any source for how significant the 6.95 is...... 29 Aug 2008 13:43

Low Testosterone and Diabetes
Young Men With Type 2 Diabetes Have Low Testosterone Levels, May Affect Fertility BUFFALO, NY -- August 27, 2008 -- Young men with type 2 diabetes have significantly low levels of testosterone, which could have a critical effect on their quality of life and on their ability to father children, according to a stu... 29 Aug 2008 16:48