total shutdown

So are you taking a vitamin D supplement? Are you eating a more varied diet than what's on your sig? I don't think you could be steroid dependent - your dose has not been very high and 4 months on pred is longish but not terrible.

I definitely wouldn't keep adjusting prednisone, I would go to your doctors office right away and demand to see your doctor even for a minute.

I hate taking iron pills, too, because they really upset my stomach. But anemia needs to be treated, no escaping that. And I do think that a varied diet is a healthy way to live, much better than trying to get nutrients from a multivitamin. I don't know about the wafers you're taking; I hope it helps raise vitamin D. I just use vitamin D capsules (1000 iu each).

Give your response and the fact you're on 6mp, I wouldn't be surprised if you had a low hemoglobin count which would make you feel very tired. Your diet also seems very restrictive-what kind of vegetables are you eating regularly? And why cut out ALL spices?

kazbern said...
I hate taking iron pills, too, because they really upset my stomach. But anemia needs to be treated, no escaping that. And I do think that a varied diet is a healthy way to live, much better than trying to get nutrients from a multivitamin. I don't know about the wafers you're taking; I hope it helps raise vitamin D. I just use vitamin D capsules (1000 iu each).

I've been taking Nature's Bounty Gentle Iron and haven't had any issues so far (knock on wood). It also has b12, folate, and C to help with absorption. I would recommend trying them out.

maybe I shd get iron thru an IV, I already took the b12 injection.

Blackstrap molasses is an excellent source of iron.

hi deep blue, I don't have thyromegaly but I do have thyroid antibodies that show up sometimes. that's what is confusing. I set up an appt in Philly with a endocrinologist. i feel like every system in my body is going awry, my thyroid my adrenal gland my colon and my sinuses. it's annoying. but most of the severe problems started during my pregnancy which was like 3.5 yrs ago. I just hope my kid doesn't go this mess.

I think your right, your thyroid antibodies do not show up because you are taking 6mp. Yes, I am taking thyroid hormones and I feel much better. And I am not taking anything for UC. If your symptoms do not subside like mine, then maybe you need thyroid medication. Just remember that thyroid medication is a life long process. And from my experience most doctor’s give too much thyroid hormone. Read this article.
http://www.power-surge.com/educate/hypothyroidism.htm

If you require thyroid medication get your medication compounded with acidphophilus and no other fillers or binders in the tablets that was a problem for my UC. www.hooksrx.com these people are the cheapest and the best I ask for an acidophilus filler and nothing more. If the doctor only prescribes T4 or synthyroid, some people do fine on it. But others feel even worse. I incorporate 5% of T3 taken as natural desiccated thyroid.

There is a group on yahoo groups called Natural Thyroid Hormones (NTH) you should subscribe and get their doctors list. These people are big and I mean BIG proponents of natural desiccated thyroid (armour thyroid) I am not. I almost fainted taking that. My adrenal glands were so week from years of taking prednisone for UC that the T3 was too much to handle. In the article by Ken Blanchard (link above) explains why some people feel bad on it. If your doctor prescribes thyroid medication start with a small dosage and work your way up. Before you start taking thyroid medication research it on the internet, I am telling you from experience. I felt worse when my doctor prescribed synthyroid. Then I tried natural desiccated thyroid, and I almost fainted. Until I found the right balance. You should get the following book it was very helpful but do not take the supplements listed in the book. “Why do I have thyroid symptoms? When my lab test are normal.” It will explain a lot. I been to 3 different endo’s one wanted to prescribe medication the other two did not. If you read the NTH forum a lot of people have the same issues, until I found a doctor from their list that was willing to work with me. I spent a lot of time and money on endo's.

Most people with gluten intolerance or allergy have those genes that run in the family. So, you should try to limit or eliminate the amount of gluten your child eats to be on the safe side.

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