Thyroid

painful thyroid
Hi everyone. I wrote in yesturday for the first time. I want to ask a few questions if anyone can help me with answers. Has anyone been diagnosed with Hashimotos and then ended up with a painful thyroiditis? My thyroid started hurting about a month ago. Quite painful. No fever. difficult to swallow? I'm won... 20 Jul 2006 02:36

Breathing problems
I am posting this in hopes somebody has experienced what is happening to me or any insight would be appreciated. In April I was diagnosed with Hashimotos, started on 15mg armour unable to increase as needed secondary to increase in heart palps from my mital valve prolapse and/or low adrenals. Had the saliva test... 6 Aug 2006 02:37

Isocort and Safe uses of Cortisol.
Hi. Thanks for the info about Isocort and hydrocortisone. Since I started taking 20 mg of cortisone, 8 pellets of Isocort I have noticed a significant reduction in swelling inside my mouth in the area around some of my bad teeth. I read "Safe Uses Of Cortisol" and it said that cortisol is neccessary for T3 to ge... 23 Jul 2006 21:10

Muscle cramps and Allodynia - Magnesium deficiency?
Hi All, It's been a while since I posted here. Diagnosed with severe HypoT about eight months ago and lots better than I was but still having some problems. Lately I've been suffering with really bad muscle pains. I've also been having sleep problems again. My whole body seemed to be tensed up a lot of the ... 17 Jul 2006 10:58

antobodies question
At what level (U/ml) is a person considered to be positive for ThyroidGlobulin and Thyroid Peroxidase? What level is indicative of Hashimoto's ... 25 Jul 2006 08:41

Note to Skipper
I made a hard copy of your post and read it slowly off line. These are the answers to your questions: How much AC Vinegar are you taking? About two table spoons per day--mixed with honey. It's organic ACV that I purchased at a health food store. It has the mother--whatever that means. Has my cortisol ever... 11 Jul 2006 16:14

Foods to avoid
Are there any particular food items/groups people with hypothyroidism should avoid? I know for one that soy stuff worsens the problems for some people - are there any other such food? Also any food items which help? ... 22 Jul 2006 14:36

Isocort and Anxiety
Any reports of anxiety while taking Isocort? I will be taking it for the cortisol but it does have some other stuff in it. Thanks. Jd. ... 7 Jul 2006 16:18

frustrating day at the doctor
For a long time I have always been cold, have low power, unexplained pot belly, and occasional constipation. Four months ago I developed muscle and joint aches much more severe than my arthritis particularly in neck arms, hands and face, joint stiffness, and a strange soreness in the front of my neck near my throa... 14 Jul 2006 04:03

Question about Hydrocortisone
I have been making use of hydrocortisone for many years to treat problems related to dry skin and itching. What effect would it have on my cortisol levels? Thanks in advance, Jason ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... 8 Jul 2006 21:03