Posted by Jennifer on June 3, 2000, at 5:03:17
In reply to Re: Thyroid Values - To SLS Noa - Thanks, posted by Kath on June 2, 2000, at 16:33:52
Kath, I haven't read this entire thread, so sorry if this repeats anything. The pituitary gland is the "master gland" of the body and it secrets tons of different hormones that effect the other hormone glands in the body. One of it's main effects is stimulating cortisol secretion from your adrenal glands on your kidneys. Over secretion due to stress can cause panic attacks, depression, mental changes, sleep difficulties, etc. Lowering your stress does put everything back in check, as long as there is no underlying health problem such as a tumor on the pituitary or adrenal glands. This could be why you felt better. HOWEVER, Graves Disease wrecks havoc on your body. It effects every single system from metabolism to vision etc. Every heard of the song "She's got Betty Davis Eyes"? Those really funky, protruding eyes? Former First Lady Barbara Bush too...both had Graves Disease. An excellent endocrinologist can give you at least 2-3 choices on how to bring your thyroid into control. Irridation is usually the last option, but sometimes it is necessary. Herbs and things are great, but in five years you don't want to find out you've had irreversable changes to your body from the effect of high thyroid. Check around for a GOOD doctor. It never hurts to go to your nearest hospital for lunch one day, and ask a couple nurses if they know him, and what they think. Awesome way to find out the real deal. Good luck! Jennifer
> > > Re the herbs, I was working on this for months, and months, and it was a few years ago. I do remember taking dandelion and taking Vitamin A. I also began therapy at that time including "inner child" work & a lot of "me speaking out & speaking my own truth" type of work started happening in all areas of my life. (I guess the thought being that the thyroid is in the throat area & the throat is about speaking.) I'm being pretty open & VULNERABLE here, could be alot of people might find this pretty weird. I hope I don't get attacked.
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> > > I didn't lose hair in any unusual amounts.
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> > > I don't mind my questions if you don't mind my answers !! :-)
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> > > Thanks for caring.
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> > > Kath
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> > Hi Kath.
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> > I knew that Noa would come to the rescue. She has become pretty sharp with thyroid stuff, and has chosen a good website for you to look at. I agree with everything she said. I think she has become a sort of fireman, putting out thyroid fires up and down the board. I have a hard time understanding how she manages to do all of this. Good people.
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> > Noa took the words right out of my mouth regarding stress. It is possible that your psychotherapy helped quite a bit to reduce chronic emotional stress, and thereby break some sort of thyroid-stress-depression-stress-thyroid cycle. (Noa taught me this). I would consider reducing stress as your second target after addressing the thyroid situation directly.
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> > I appreciate your apprehension about disclosing such personal information. It is healthy and wise to be cautious. I can't think of a single reason why anyone would attack you for "revealing" the method of therapy you chose. Did it work?
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> > I find Psycho-Babble to be an incredibly valuable source of information and support. There are far more good people here than bad. Well, let me restate that. There are far more good people who do good things than there are good people who do bad things.
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> > Good luck. I'm very glad that you received the reply I hoped you would.
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> > See ya'
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> > - Scott
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> Thanks Noa, for all your info.
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> Hi Scott - Yes, the therapy did help me tremendously. I am now able to speak 'way more openly about my feelings or things that are bothering me, to my husband, my kids, & anyone, really.
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> Thanks for the input about reducing stress as a target. It really is a target - a little difficult right now for me. I've given more details under the thread "New at Celexa at Psycho-Babble...causes" I'm feeling hopeful though. I'm feeling very few side effects right now, and am hoping to increase the dosage soon as a higher dose helps me feel less anxious.
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> Thank you for your support. I appreciate it very much and feel very good about having found this site!
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> I hope you have a good weekend.
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> Kath
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