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  • Meds: once a day?

    May 19, 2013, 2:58 p.m.

    Actually, my choice try to try 3x/day methimazole dosing was based on the detailed patient information which...

  • Is this thyroid or anxiety?

    May 19, 2013, 2:44 p.m.

    Yes, very helpful post Harpy - in fact it inspired me to go to bed last night as I was staying up too late

  • Heat Intolerance

    May 19, 2013, 2:12 p.m.

    Any ideas about how to beat the summer heat and sun besides hiding in the house? I know we discussed this...

  • Another "what do you do?" question

    May 19, 2013, 2:08 p.m.

    Every time I go, it says I don't have to fast. My husband always has to fast but he is diabetic

  • Diagnosed @ 49 y/o

    May 19, 2013, 12:24 p.m.

    The Methimazone smells and tastes absolutly horrific. I've never been ill prior to this so I guess I'm just...

  • Another "what do you do?" question

    May 19, 2013, 12:17 p.m.

    My doc tests my liver each month (I suppose because Methimazole can harm it?) so that's the test the tech...

  • Meds: once a day?

    May 19, 2013, 11:52 a.m.

    You know, it is funny how people think doctors know more than manufactures or pharmacists. I've had 3 doctors...

  • Another "what do you do?" question

    May 19, 2013, 10:32 a.m.

    Sue, my bloodwork requires “not fasting” but my endo usually checking my TSH, free T3 and free T4

  • Another "what do you do?" question

    May 19, 2013, 10:22 a.m.

    Well, perhaps a poll IS a good idea! (: I have never fasted for Albumin and Alk phosphatase and bilirubin,...

  • Another "what do you do?" question

    May 19, 2013, 9:45 a.m.

    We're all very familiar with the monthly blood work required by thyroid patients, but my tests took a strange...

  • Diagnosed @ 49 y/o

    May 19, 2013, 9:38 a.m.

    Boomer Yep the toxic-tasting and toxic smelling meds ( *shudder*) must be working for I actually slept last...

  • Is this thyroid or anxiety?

    May 19, 2013, 9:31 a.m.

    Wow, that was an amazing amount of information and food for thought…. thank you. I do a lot of things...

  • Meds: once a day?

    May 19, 2013, 9:14 a.m.

    Well, by Golly, it looks like I got myself yet another “million dollar question”? Thanks for all...

  • Wish me luck-surgery Friday!

    May 19, 2013, 7:58 a.m.

    Thankx Shirley. I lost one pound of bloat today. Another pound or so and I'll be back to fighting weight....

  • Meds: once a day?

    May 19, 2013, 7:13 a.m.

    Sharing of information - of any type - is always appreciated - but, IMHO, not when it comes to...

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