Sophia Martinez65, regardless of your teaching aspirations, it’s at the very least irresponsible to scare people like this—claiming there's suspicion of thyroid cancer just because radioactive iodine therapy is being suggested. It’s pretty low, honestly. As someone in a nearly identical situation to crimsonfox11, only for much longer, and knowing for a fact that I don't have cancer, I wasn't spooked. But I can tell you "firsthand" how irresponsible and ugly it is to spout such nonsense here.
crimsonfox11, don't be afraid. Like the others here have said, hypothyroidism is much easier to handle than hyperthyroidism. You’d be surprised how many women around you have had their thyroids removed and it doesn't bother them one bit. Just look at Janica Kostelić or Blanka Vlašić; they were elite athletes.
I managed my issue quite well with alternative treatments, if you're interested. Details via PM.
On Saturdays, the North side vendors set up at the Market—it's the North eco-distributors right across from the fishmonger entrance, and then you've got the folks from the Burdock eco-group sitting just below Punch. The North group even runs their own website.
If you're heading to the Market, get there early. Most of these guys have their regulars, so they sell out fast. The North distributors also offer delivery, though I think you need to spend at least $33 or something like that to make it worth it.
Look, I’m not a doctor, so I can’t give you any official medical advice, but speaking from my own experience—yeah, that looks like hyperthyroidism. Your TSH is too low, while your T3 and T4 levels are running high. You really need to see an endocrinologist ASAP to get a treatment plan started; if you leave it like this, it’s just going to cause more issues down the road. Hyperthyroidism is actually pretty straightforward for endocrinologists. They know the drill, so there's no need to panic or go running to a hundred different specialists. There are highly effective medications available, along with long-term options like surgery or radioactive iodine therapy. Whether they go that route depends on how you respond to the initial meds and, obviously, what your doctor recommends. Usually, results like these point toward Graves' disease. If the person dealing with this is a smoker, they should quit immediately. Smokers have a much, much higher risk of developing thyroid eye disease, which often accompanies this condition—that's when fluid builds up behind the eyes, causing one or both to bulge. Once eye disease sets in, it tends to follow its own path, somewhat independent of how the thyroid or the main disease is being treated. That said, things can still improve once hormone levels stabilize and, if the patient quits smoking, the risk drops. Again, I’m not a physician. I’m just sharing what I went through personally based on what the endocrinologists told me back in Washington, D.C., and across the USA.
Apparently, the top endocrinology departments are at Mayo Clinic, followed closely by the Mayo Clinic.
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:He’s going to regret that. 😍
Speaking of pets, Inache...
I was up north the other day and spotted this tiny little kitten sitting in a patch of sunlight... you know the type, absolutely microscopic and impossibly cute...
So I reach out to pet it, and it just wanders half a foot away and lets out this barely audible 'meow...' ....
And there I am, cooing at it like an idiot.
Then, out of nowhere, six more identical little things come scurrying toward me. 😂
Please tell me you didn't take them all home with you. 😁.
Look, just give nature some time to do its thing. Your body went through nine months of massive changes; don't expect it to snap back overnight. Usually, by the time the baby hits their first birthday, things are more or less back to baseline.
In my case, the weight dropped off pretty quickly, but I spent several months staring at my stomach in total disbelief. Now, though—sixteen months postpartum—it’s finally back to how it used to be.
I also dealt with cellulite on my thighs during pregnancy, but that cleared up within the first four or five months without me doing any fancy treatments.
Don't waste your money on overpriced creams. If you're dealing with stretch marks, those creams won't do much; they might help them fade from purple to white a little faster, but they aren't going to tighten your skin. Exercise is key, and it takes time. Also, drink plenty of water—your skin actually needs it.
Don't let it get to you, Kenneth Hernandez67. You know how it goes with these kinds of illnesses... unfortunately, he's likely never going to be fully healthy again. The main thing is that he’s in the hospital now, getting professional care instead of being stuck in the situation he was in before you stepped in to help. Once this phase passes, he'll hopefully transition back into a better facility.
Just a thought for the future... maybe look into a Transcendental Meditation (TM) course. They offer weekend intensives. For anyone dealing with burnout, TM is actually a pretty effective way to manage stress. Doing just two 20-minute sessions a day can work wonders. It’s not just about avoiding those nights where you're tossing and turning, unable to sleep only to wake up feeling like you got hit by a truck; it also clears your head and keeps your energy levels steady throughout the day.
Let’s be real: trying to do this without a teacher is an uphill battle. I’ve been hitting the local Yoga studio for quite some time now, so I’m pretty familiar with most of the asana we run through during a standard session. But even then, there are days when my focus just isn't there. Not every session is a win. Even on those rare days when I feel like I actually nailed something, the instructor usually steps in to nudge my alignment back on track. Plus, going to classes is really about the progression. You’re always looking to refine your asana; there's always room to improve, and that constant refinement is the whole point. It’s also become a ritual for me—the second I walk into the studio, I feel this sense of calm settle in. At home? I can barely find the concentration to sit still.
Diflucan works wonders against Candida, but you have to be careful because it can take a toll on your liver. My baby had *Candida albicans* on her tongue, and the doctor prescribed Diflucan since Nystatin just wasn't cutting it. I did my homework on it first—I wasn't about to just hand it to her without knowing—but if I ever needed it myself, I’d take it. It really does the job.
margarita, I was under the impression that the FDA and Health Canada mostly register and approve the same drugs. Clearly, I was mistaken.
I was just reading an article in Apple about these kinds of procedures; what your wife is looking into is actually called a tummy tuck. Here, I found the piece. It says: It’s no minor thing—the surgery takes several hours. Between the duration of the procedure and the pressure put on your veins, there's a risk of blood clots. The mortality rate is about 1 in 47,000 (which isn't terrible). But those clots are serious business, so you really need to be in peak physical condition. The incision itself is roughly 14 to 18 inches long. The average cost in the US is around $4,500.
On another note, I know someone who went through with a tummy tuck after having kids. They ended up removing a massive amount of skin, and the surgeon actually had to reconstruct her belly button. It didn't look bad, though—if you don't know what to look for, you won't even notice the difference.
Honestly? I wouldn't do it. Every surgery is an assault on the body, and this is still major stuff.
Plus, I truly believe you can achieve a lot just through working out. It just takes more time for the skin to tighten up after two pregnancies. You need a massive amount of persistence to get those muscles back to where they used to be.
And that's exactly what I'm working on right now 😉 .
In the States, you can find it in pill form sitting right on the supplement aisle next to the vitamins and herbal remedies. Check with a local health food store. I’m not entirely sure about the mechanism of action—it definitely seems to help, but I have no idea how potent it actually is.
Thanks, Kenneth Hernandez67, I appreciate it. I actually have ivy growing all over my backyard in 🙂, so getting my hands on it won't be an issue.
I tend to be pretty skeptical when it comes to those creams promising miracle results, but I know ivy can actually help with cellulite. I remember my mom used to swear by an ivy-based soap and cream back in the day, and she said it worked wonders.
I'll let you know how it turns out in about a year—maybe a year and a half, hopefully not sooner.🙂
Knock on wood, I’ve never really had much luck with this stuff. I tried one serious medication once, but my doctor switched me to something else and it turned out fine.
But I can't shake that old statistic floating around—that in 20 or 30 years, 90% of the population in this Country will be allergic to something. Good grief, imagine if that actually happens.
It’s even worse when you see someone develop an allergy, go to the clinic for testing, and find out they're reactive to ten different things at once.
Personally, I think the best thing we can do is support our immune systems naturally—clean eating, staying active, and all that. Antihistamines aren't exactly a winning long-term strategy.