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11-24-2007, 08:44 PM
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Hey All!
I'm just wondering if any of you are taking Thyroid meds that are helping with your PN? I've been having lots of achiness in my arms and legs. The last time I saw my dr. he said he wanted me to try these 2 Thyroid meds...Levothroxine and Cytomel. I'm trying them for a month and then reporting back to him. Well after being on them for 2 weeks my pain is much less! I'm still taking Lyrica but it's not like I have to take it around the clock.....every 4 hrs like I have been doing because the pain was SO bad. So anyway.....I guess this means I'm lacking some Thyroid in my system and now have to take 2 more prescriptions....like I don't take enough already...$$$! But I'm happy to have less pain.......I can't seem to win!
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11-24-2007, 09:22 PM
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I've been on Armour and Cytomel since 2002. I notice no difference in the neuropathy. But then, I feel like I need a disclaimer that says: results not typical.
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11-24-2007, 09:40 PM
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HI Fanfaire!
Well I didn't expect any results from my taking the thyroid meds but they do seem to be helping with my pain. I just hate taking 2 more prescriptions since I take so many already. All of my tests have come back ok.....but I guess that doesn't always show a problem.
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11-25-2007, 09:33 AM
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was mostly due to hypothyroidism.
I've posted that many times, so I won't go into it again. I also have some arthritis, but that does not cause nearly the pain I had when my thyroid was messed up. You want to make sure you do not take TOO much replacement hormone. That leads to osteoporosis. So keep it tightly controlled.
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11-25-2007, 09:50 AM
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Good Morning Mrs. D,
Thanks for your post. I'll mention to the dr. about the amount of meds I'm taking and the Osteoporosis, I sure don't need that on top of everything else! I'll look for your posts about your Thyroid problems. Thanks again!
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. Dx'd with Spinal Arthritis 09 Upper and lower Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery Replaced IV port 09 Had surgery for IV port for IVIG infusions 07 Halo 360 & 90 procedure for Barrett's esophagus Dx'd Chronic Axonal Neuropathy & Myopathy June 07 Dx'd IC May 2006 (after suffering for 25+ yrs!) Gall bladder surgery Aug. 2004 Gastric Bypass Dec. 2004 Dx'd: Barrett's Esphogus July 2004 Bladder surgery 2000 Dx'd: IBS 2000 Hysterectomy (fibroids) 1999 Laminectomy 1989 Dx'd: Degerative Disk Disease 1989 Cyst removed from my ankle -twice 1986 |
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11-25-2007, 12:59 PM
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Hi. Even if not from this med I would encourage you to get a bone scan if you haven't. I have osteo and am 29 and my mom has it too and is on meds for that. I know its not going to fix your other pain issues but at least may prevent other issues.
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