Comments for Simon Waters http://waters.me personal website of Simon Waters Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:26:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on UK Thyroid Information by Anna http://waters.me/uk-thyroid-information/comment-page-1/#comment-16855 Anna Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:26:49 +0000 http://waters.me/?page_id=9#comment-16855 Hi Tony, know what you feel. I have exactly same symptoms as you and my last TSH test ( done a month ago) shows 3.33 - my stupid gp said that was nothing to worry about despite the fact that I saw my blood test results in his monitor and tsh result was in red! I have been trying for a baby for over 3 years - and cannot get pregnant. Except that - I had 2 early miscarriages in the past - probably caused by thyroid. Every single day I am sleepy and tiered , cannot concentrate . First time I noticed these symptoms 2 years ago but I did not realize that i could be cause of thyroid. At first I thought its anemia which I had 7 years ago ( was vegan for 13 years but I have been eating meat for about 4 years and my hemoglobin level was ok ) . I did jogging and work out for 2 hours every single day, was on law carb diet and guess what : i gained ;/ Currently dont go to the gym (i was very fitness person) because dont have enough strength - all i want is sleeping but eat very healthy small portions - 5 times a day , no fast foods etc 2-2.5 litres of water and cannot lost even 0.5 kg . I am sleepy and tiered few hours after waking up - even if I slept 8-9 hours. really dont know what to do . I have done some research and learned that when someone is trying for a baby should check tsh level - because during pregnancy must be under 2.0 to prevent of brain damage of the baby and others fetal defects . I am going to different gp next week and if nothing changed - I will have to change my medical practice ;/ and find someone who treats people and their symptoms not the numbers only ( was told that 0.33 is nothing ). Feel awful every day get worse and worse ;/ Hi Tony,

know what you feel.

I have exactly same symptoms as you and my last TSH test ( done a month ago) shows 3.33 – my stupid gp said that was nothing to worry about despite the fact that I saw my blood test results in his monitor and tsh result was in red!
I have been trying for a baby for over 3 years – and cannot get pregnant. Except that – I had 2 early miscarriages in the past – probably caused by thyroid.
Every single day I am sleepy and tiered , cannot concentrate . First time I noticed these symptoms 2 years ago but I did not realize that i could be cause of thyroid. At first I thought its anemia which I had 7 years ago ( was vegan for 13 years but I have been eating meat for about 4 years and my hemoglobin level was ok ) . I did jogging and work out for 2 hours every single day, was on law carb diet and guess what : i gained ;/
Currently dont go to the gym (i was very fitness person) because dont have enough strength – all i want is sleeping but eat very healthy small portions – 5 times a day , no fast foods etc 2-2.5 litres of water and cannot lost even 0.5 kg . I am sleepy and tiered few hours after waking up – even if I slept 8-9 hours. really dont know what to do . I have done some research and learned that when someone is trying for a baby should check tsh level – because during pregnancy must be under 2.0 to prevent of brain damage of the baby and others fetal defects .
I am going to different gp next week and if nothing changed – I will have to change my medical practice ;/ and find someone who treats people and their symptoms not the numbers only ( was told that 0.33 is nothing ).
Feel awful every day get worse and worse ;/

]]> Comment on My Graves by lorna brown http://waters.me/my-graves/comment-page-2/#comment-16576 lorna brown Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:19:30 +0000 http://waters.me/?page_id=6#comment-16576 I am astounded by the numbers of people with Graves who continue to struggle through life. I too have a similar story to tell but for me its helpful discussing Endo appointments what treatments are available and lifestyle choices including complementary therapy. Why are we putting up with the lets try and see or one treatment radical invasive interventions swap one chronic illness for another. Thyroid Advocacy Uk is a good and informative forum for hypothyroid suffered but we need a website forum for Graves suffers. Its well overdue. I am astounded by the numbers of people with Graves who continue to struggle through life. I too have a similar story to tell but for me its helpful discussing Endo appointments what treatments are available and lifestyle choices including complementary therapy. Why are we putting up with the lets try and see or one treatment radical invasive interventions swap one chronic illness for another. Thyroid Advocacy Uk is a good and informative forum for hypothyroid suffered but we need a website forum for Graves suffers. Its well overdue.

]]> Comment on UK Thyroid Information by Tony http://waters.me/uk-thyroid-information/comment-page-1/#comment-16319 Tony Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:27:17 +0000 http://waters.me/?page_id=9#comment-16319 I have the below symtoms: Puffy skin under eyes. Loss of eyebrows Intolerance to cold Constipation Weight gain Sparse, coarse, dry hair Dry, shiny scaly smooth skin on shins and calves, total hair loss on shins and calves. Constant dry chapped lips. Confusion Depression, sudden freezing cold hands and feet. Fatigue -chronic fatigue Aches in joints, hands and feet Moodiness, unstable moods Difficulty concentrating Feeling sad Forgetfulness Loss of interest in activities, no motivation, too tired to work, depression, sex drive is zero, total loss of libido, only able to obtain an erection for short time. My stupid doctor tells me my thyroid tests are normal. Doctors are paid far too much money for the help they give. Can anyone recommend a doctor who knows how to diagnose this condition correctly? Thanks I have the below symtoms: Puffy skin under eyes.
Loss of eyebrows
Intolerance to cold
Constipation
Weight gain
Sparse, coarse, dry hair
Dry, shiny scaly smooth skin on shins and calves, total hair loss on shins and calves.
Constant dry chapped lips.
Confusion
Depression, sudden freezing cold hands and feet. Fatigue -chronic fatigue
Aches in joints, hands and feet
Moodiness, unstable moods
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling sad
Forgetfulness
Loss of interest in activities, no motivation, too tired to work, depression, sex drive is zero, total loss of libido, only able to obtain an erection for short time.
My stupid doctor tells me my thyroid tests are normal. Doctors are paid far too much money for the help they give. Can anyone recommend a doctor who knows how to diagnose this condition correctly? Thanks

]]> Comment on BT Censorship Ruling by Simon Waters http://waters.me/personal/bt-censorship-ruling/comment-page-1/#comment-15949 Simon Waters Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:08:03 +0000 http://waters.me/?p=172#comment-15949 The domain name expired yesterday. I suspect you are seeing some sort of cache effect before it displays the error rather than censorship. Try Internet archive, or put the IP address 194.9.95.185 in your hosts file for that domain. The domain name expired yesterday. I suspect you are seeing some sort of cache effect before it displays the error rather than censorship. Try Internet archive, or put the IP address 194.9.95.185 in your hosts file for that domain.

]]> Comment on BT Censorship Ruling by Neil Kendrick http://waters.me/personal/bt-censorship-ruling/comment-page-1/#comment-15908 Neil Kendrick Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:23:16 +0000 http://waters.me/?p=172#comment-15908 BT is my provider. Doing a search on Burka's and Nibab for a socioly paper... I found a useful site for research... I listed the link. Now BT says Sorry, the website mlibysvensson.com cannot be found You actually see the page I linked, before BT redirects you. http://mlibysvensson.com/2011/04/13/liberte-egalite-fraternite-burka-chasing-in-france/ BT is my provider.
Doing a search on Burka’s and Nibab for a socioly paper… I found a useful site for research…

I listed the link.

Now BT says
Sorry, the website mlibysvensson.com cannot be found

You actually see the page I linked, before BT redirects you.

http://mlibysvensson.com/2011/04/13/liberte-egalite-fraternite-burka-chasing-in-france/

]]> Comment on My Graves by Sian http://waters.me/my-graves/comment-page-2/#comment-14921 Sian Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:17:34 +0000 http://waters.me/?page_id=6#comment-14921 Hi, Thank you all, I feel so terribly low I am crying writing this feel as though my life is falling apart and can't let anyone know how I'm feeling, though I know that they see it. One good thing I am not on my own. Hi,

Thank you all, I feel so terribly low I am crying writing this feel as though my life is falling apart and can’t let anyone know how I’m feeling, though I know that they see it. One good thing I am not on my own.

]]> Comment on My Graves by Jayne http://waters.me/my-graves/comment-page-2/#comment-14282 Jayne Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:40:52 +0000 http://waters.me/?page_id=6#comment-14282 Hi I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 3 weeks ago. Saw endocrinologist in Sheffield 2 weeks ago. Started on 20mg carbimazole 2x a day and 40mg propranolol 3x a day. I had an antibody blood test to confirm Graves. Going back to see consultant on 12th jan. so been on meds for 10 days now. No problems. All a bit of a shock really as only went to docs feeling tired. Suffered with anxiety forever so had just thought it had come back. Tremors, bowel emptying more frequently, hyper feeling, shakes and pounding heart I had all put down to anxiety and doing too much with the kids. Not sure how long this would've been going on for. Not getting any side effects. Waiting to see what happens next... Hi
I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 3 weeks ago. Saw endocrinologist in Sheffield 2 weeks ago. Started on 20mg carbimazole 2x a day and 40mg propranolol 3x a day. I had an antibody blood test to confirm Graves. Going back to see consultant on 12th jan. so been on meds for 10 days now. No problems. All a bit of a shock really as only went to docs feeling tired. Suffered with anxiety forever so had just thought it had come back. Tremors, bowel emptying more frequently, hyper feeling, shakes and pounding heart I had all put down to anxiety and doing too much with the kids. Not sure how long this would’ve been going on for. Not getting any side effects. Waiting to see what happens next…

]]> Comment on My Graves by John http://waters.me/my-graves/comment-page-2/#comment-14142 John Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:54:55 +0000 http://waters.me/?page_id=6#comment-14142 Hi. I have just recently been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid/graves disease and I have started my medication. I am about 4 weeks into taking it. I've been very low on energy and my mood swings have been awfull. I said to my partner the other day that I wanted to kill myself because I was so low. I'm constantly crying. I'm also having really bad stomach pains and "pressure" headaches. Is there anyone I can talk to? My email is triviumfan51153@hotmail.co.uk if anyone wants to email me, it also works with msn messenger. Along with feeling down all the time, I am also feeling very paranoid and snappy. My partner has noticed how I have been and I am getting him down because of me. I feel bad. :( Hi. I have just recently been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid/graves disease and I have started my medication. I am about 4 weeks into taking it. I’ve been very low on energy and my mood swings have been awfull. I said to my partner the other day that I wanted to kill myself because I was so low. I’m constantly crying. I’m also having really bad stomach pains and “pressure” headaches. Is there anyone I can talk to? My email is triviumfan51153@hotmail.co.uk if anyone wants to email me, it also works with msn messenger.

Along with feeling down all the time, I am also feeling very paranoid and snappy. My partner has noticed how I have been and I am getting him down because of me. I feel bad.

:(

]]> Comment on My Graves by joe http://waters.me/my-graves/comment-page-2/#comment-13557 joe Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:39:58 +0000 http://waters.me/?page_id=6#comment-13557 i have had Graves for over 8 years the pain it has cause over the years has been tough .the eye pain,throat pain,the consant ,i'll see you in 2 to 3 months from doctors is dishearting.The weight gain the weight loss,the chest pain ,loss of jobs ,mood swings,leg pain,being tired then haveing too much energy,blood test,CAT scans,now they want to give me radation treatments.(right into the side of my head)The double vision.The side effects from the meds,methahimazole,perdnisone.but the wost is when i take my sunglasses off and i see the reaction of people when the see my bulgeing eyes(i'm very light senseative).My Graves comes and goes ,what may affect me one day may not effect me the next.The doctors are a tough crowd unless the see textbook problems they dismiss you.I live in the top of northeast PA. and have been trying to get a support group going which is not working out too well,if there is anyone else in area i'm in. email me at jjgriffin570@aol.com and maybe we can start a group. i have had Graves for over 8 years the pain it has cause over the years has been tough .the eye pain,throat pain,the consant ,i’ll see you in 2 to 3 months from doctors is dishearting.The weight gain the weight loss,the chest pain ,loss of jobs ,mood swings,leg pain,being tired then haveing too much energy,blood test,CAT scans,now they want to give me radation treatments.(right into the side of my head)The double vision.The side effects from the meds,methahimazole,perdnisone.but the wost is when i take my sunglasses off and i see the reaction of people when the see my bulgeing eyes(i’m very light senseative).My Graves comes and goes ,what may affect me one day may not effect me the next.The doctors are a tough crowd unless the see textbook problems they dismiss you.I live in the top of northeast PA. and have been trying to get a support group going which is not working out too well,if there is anyone else in area i’m in. email me at jjgriffin570@aol.com and maybe we can start a group.

]]> Comment on My Graves by brian http://waters.me/my-graves/comment-page-2/#comment-13516 brian Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:39:40 +0000 http://waters.me/?page_id=6#comment-13516 took them five years for my diagnosis ,anxiety you know ! carbimazole paralysed my foot for two months so started on ptu for 18 months until remission for 6 years ,just diagnosed again and back on ptu. Describe my symptoms as having a nervous breakdown while my body destroys itself ,dont you just love the mental problems took them five years for my diagnosis ,anxiety you know ! carbimazole paralysed my foot for two months so started on ptu for 18 months until remission for 6 years ,just diagnosed again and back on ptu. Describe my symptoms as having a nervous breakdown while my body destroys itself ,dont you just love the mental problems

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