Section one
Goiter and Hyperthyroid - my personal experience story
Ultrasound
Comparison - results
before and after thyroid treatment
Misc. bits of thyroid information
Frequently Asked Thyroid Questions
Section two
Miscellaneous information about this website
Section three
Email
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Update December 29, 2003: I am still on that same dosage of Synthroid, no changes there. I've begun a Pilates routine and continue with my modest weightlifting program as well. I've cut back on the dosage of Premarin to the lowest available, and so far no night sweats etc.
I weigh 157 pounds, without any special diet plan. This New Year's though, I intend to cut out all the potato chips and so on, in an effort to lose a few pounds.
Update June 16, 2004: No change in my weight, and I'm still on the same dosage of Synthroid. It's been difficult to get into exercising lately - with the nicer days, I spend more time outdoors, in the yard, but I only sit or garden a bit, no other exercise!
I am still on the weakest dosage of Premarin ( 0.3 mg ) While I tried cutting back on that dosage, I began to get really bad night sweats, so I guess I'll be on it daily for some time yet.
It turns out that some medications, including Zyprexa have a 4 to 10% chance that they will cause weight gain -- I do think this is so, in my case.
The back pain has abated greatly -- in fact, since I am *not* exercising very much lately, I don't have nearly the discomfort that I used to have - yay!Update October 2, 2004: It's time I began to exercise again. My sister and I will be travelling in England, Scotland, and Denmark next year, for a two month period. We will be doing a *lot* of walking, and will haul our belongings about in back packs. This calls for some stamina and strength, so I am beginning a training program that will involve stretching, weights, and Pilates exercises.
We will be getting to the U.K. and back on the Queen Mary 2! While my sister has crossed the ocean 6 times, always on board a ship, (she is afraid to fly) this is a first for me!Update March 12, 2005: Just recently had three toenails on my left foot surgically treated for ingrown/overgrown nails. Still recovering, so no exercise program started yet! Oh, and sis has a major ear problem, and may need surgery this year, so our trip overseas is postponed indefinitely.
No change to my Synthroid prescription, although I have gained more weight - up to 170 pounds!
Off the Premarin now, even though I get hot flashes upon waking quite regularly -- there was a report in the news recently that estrogen use can cause incontinence! Another reason to stop taking this stuff! Wish me luck, that the hot flashes don't become unbearable -- I really don't want to be back on that medication...
Update May 12, 2006: Still at the same weight...I really have to try a diet and exercise plan...I did start to exercise regularly and eat more veggies and fruits beginning in January, but then I started an amateur radio class and with all the studying plus the classes, I stopped exercising. Have had severe hot flashes the past month, and am almost ready to ask the doctor for a Premarin prescription again - except that every time this happens, and I think the hot flashes are here to stay - they stop for a couple of months. So I am going to try to hold off on the pills for now.
There are no plans from my sister regarding that trip. Maybe my husband and I will do some travelling next year, although he has ankle problems and may decide to have surgery on them within the next year...
Update November, 2006: No change. Still on the same thyroid hormone replacement dosage. And back on Premarin. No more hot flashes now! What a relief, lol.
February 2007: No change. Still on Premarin. My weight has remained about the same. Since we are travelling to Germany and Denmark in May,
and we are going to be walking a lot, I have started an exercise program, using a home gym, and a Gazelle.September 2007: Had a wonderful time in Germany and Denmark in May. I had no trouble walking, so despite the weight I guess I am not in as bad shape as I thought, or the exercise in preparation paid off. I now have a treadmill, and boy! does that give a good workout! I recommend one to everyone!
molly b.
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