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Post by mandymo on Jan 11, 2009 7:28:16 GMT -5
Hello..
My private Doctor has put me to 1 grain of Armour as of Thursday. (was takin g 1/2 a grain for one month). I had already tried going to 3/4 grain of armour on Monday..
I started getting a really sore throat and neck and was concerned it was the Armour on Wednesday but GP said I have a viral infection and a nasty herpes attack, just take paracetamol and vit C. It felt a bit better by Friday..
I took 1 grain Thursday am and then Saturday early evening started to get a really sore throat again, could that be the ARmour? I also noticed the sore throat was getting worse when smoking a cig (obviously would agrevate it) Ive read that smoking raises your t4 could this be to do with it..is a sore throat a sign of too much thyroid medication?
I have also been sticking very wel to diet and Friday night I did eat some cheese and last night I had some crunchy nut corn flakes, so thats not helped.
I am just concerned as I have been wide awake, didn't feel tiered last night more like wired. I keep having headaches.
My skin feels very strange texture to it, the soles of my feet feel strange the skin is all wrinkled a feels a big sort of baggy and looks like crepe paper .. its so thin they look the same as my mums who is 56 !!!! Also, been frezzing out side but as soon as go into some where with the heating I start sweating so much i have to quickly take my coat off, its embarrassing as my top is normally wet under my arms and then i go cold very quickly but still sweaty its awful.
I also noticed, sweating after Ive smoked a cigareete aswell I am stupid i know but struggle to give up my life, fitness, food, alchohol etc I am on ultra light cigs about 5 a day..
I am wondering if the Armours reacting, I am only on 1 grain but not using HC and judging by how a small work out wipes me out I do need HC like you guys I think..
I dont know I just dont feel good wondered what you guys thought.
xxx Thanks
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Post by Lethal Lee on Jan 11, 2009 9:50:12 GMT -5
Hi Mandy, My private Doctor has put me to 1 grain of Armour as of Thursday. (was takin 1/2 a grain for one month). I had already tried going to 3/4 grain of armour on Monday..
I took 1 grain Thursday am and then Saturday early evening started to get a really sore throat again, could that be the Armour? I also noticed the sore throat was getting worse when smoking a cig (obviously would agrevate it) Ive read that smoking raises your T4 could this be to do with it..is a sore throat a sign of too much thyroid medication? Yes The smoking is very likely aggravating your throat. Best to avoid them until the throat is healed if possible. No smoking does not increase T4. It does increase Cortisol though. This can stress Adrenals more of course and likely its struggling to make what you need already? Of course Ciggies also increase toxic load especially hard on your Liver. Liver is already struggling because of low Cortisol & Thyroid. Add to that being ill & your poor body is under a lot of strain. I started getting a really sore throat and neck and was concerned it was the Armour on Wednesday but GP said I have a viral infection and a nasty herpes attack, just take paracetamol and vit C. It felt a bit better by Friday.. Vit C, Vit D, Vit A, B Vits will all help support your body. Keep up your Sea Salt too. Try a Sea Salt gargle they are very good for sore throats. Lysine is suppoedly good for Herpes. I use hot Lemon (freshly squeezed) with Honey for sore throats. I have also been sticking very well to diet and Friday night I did eat some cheese and last night I had some crunchy nut corn flakes, so thats not helped. Well straying from usual diet may certainly have some affect. I know you have said you react to a lot of things. Likely these food sensitivities are low Cortisol related. Mine were & mostly gone now with Adrenal meds. I am just concerned as I have been wide awake, didn't feel tired last night more like wired. I keep having headaches. Sounds like Adrenalin to me. When you dont have enough Cortisol then body tries to compensate & Adrenalin is an alternate source of energy. However it IS draining & is also stressful on the body. For headaches try some Sea Salt in warm water. My skin feels very strange texture to it, the soles of my feet feel strange the skin is all wrinkled a feels a big sort of baggy and looks like crepe paper .. its so thin they look the same as my mums who is 56 !!!! Whoa...easy girl!!! I'm 51 & my skin is really great. Not many wrinkles not thin not dry or baggy!!!! Your problem is still Hypot & Sex Hormones are severely deficient. Add to that Sodium/Potassium issues will contribute to dehydration as well. Likely skin will improve once above is adequately treated. Also, been freezing out side but as soon as go into some where with the heating I start sweating so much i have to quickly take my coat off, its embarrassing as my top is normally wet under my arms and then i go cold very quickly but still sweaty its awful. I also noticed, sweating after Ive smoked a cigarette as well Sweating sounds mainly Sodium/Potassium related. The Ciggies maybe increasing both Adrenalin & Cortisol? Body temp regulation is affected by Sodium/Potassium, Sex Hormones, Thyroid hormones. I am stupid i know but struggle to give up my life, fitness, food, alchohol etc I am on ultra light cigs about 5 a day.. Its hard I know especially without proper Adrenal support. Do what you can to cut down but dont beat yourself up about it. I am wondering if the Armours reacting, I am only on 1 grain but not using HC and judging by how a small work out wipes me out I do need HC like you guys I think.. As you only increased to 3/4 on Monday then upped again on Thursday that may be a bit fast for you. Why not cut back to 3/4 & stay there a week or two then go up another 1/4? That may be easier on Adrenals especially as you are ill at present? It may be easier to spread the 3/4 Armour take 1/4 grain sublingually every 4 hours may be less stressful on struggling Adrenals.
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Post by mandymo on Jan 12, 2009 4:30:38 GMT -5
Thanks Hun,
Sorry about the 56 year bit lol I know its not old really lol I was just panicking when i saw how wrinkly my feet are an teh skin looks like crepe paper!! LOL..I am sorry I know you keep telling me its my sex hormones, thyroid etc..
I am going Pituitary Lady at 1.30 today I am going to ask her if I can have my morning cortisol tested and acth, I dont now how she will react as Ive also got to show her the private tests Ive had done and also might have to tell her what tablets i am taking!!
If she wont test my cortisol, acth then I am going to have to self treat my cortisol i think as you all keep saying alot half my probalmes is my low cortisol so I need to get on teh HC dont i!!
The private doctor doesnt agree with teh HC so he can get on with it and when i firts asked about upping my thyroid they started talking about doing more bloods but I m not paying for that each time I go up a grain..
If the DHEA is treating my adrenals liek the private doctor said then why hasnt it done anything? Would I even notice a difference after 1 month? I would of thought so..
I am going to quit the smoking I am just cutting right down to 5 a day very light cigs..
Do you think I am eating okay not cutting carbs too much:
I have omlette 1 egg to egg whites for breakfast 2 x teas blackno sugar or anything
LUnch Chicken salad with chick peas
Dinner meat or fish with veggies and some pulses..
I try and drink 2 litres of water aswell..
I feel really fed up at the moment I dont know why just a bit sick of how long its all taking I suppose. I'll post after my appointment today and let you know what she says..
Have a lovely day and thanks for your reply..
xxxx big hug Mand
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Post by sallycinnamon on Jan 13, 2009 2:18:54 GMT -5
Hi Mandy The DHEA is only one part of the adrenal picture. Cortisol is another. You mentioned you might try self treating with HC. If the doc won't give you HC then you likely have to order HC yourself. If that private doc won't give you HC, I strongly doubt another one will, considering how some of them are so close minded. I think Lynnhopes or WhitbywitchUK might have HC sources for UK peeps. cheerio Allison
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Post by mandymo on Jan 18, 2009 5:21:10 GMT -5
Hi Alison,
Thanks for your message I will contact them and see if They can help me..
x
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