Well, I am still progressing, slowly but surely. I have very little nerve pain and the January X-ray showed there was no more compression at the moment. There are still a couple of neck issues but...
I have successfully completed the cervical fusion laminectomy Aug 9 and the lumbar laminectomy which was L3,4 and 5...no fusion there just removal of old hardware which had not fused. I have healed...
Thanks Susie, I am done with both surgeries, cervical laminectomy Aug 9 and lumbar decompression and hardware removal Oct 4.. I can’t say there is a huge improvement in anything except most...
I recently have had posterior cervical laminectomy for spinal stenosis with mylopathy at c-6-T-1. Also just had lumbar laminectomy L3,4, and 5. Surgeries were in August and October so is has been a...
I got gabapentin and it has helped tremendously! Yoday I took 600mg but am allowed 900 mg. Does it take awhile for your body to get used to it tho? Feel a big lightheaded and woozy when I take it....
Thanks Darla and Karen, in reading your notes, I realize that most of the pain is nerve pain that I am experiencing. I have neck pain due to the surgery, but I have lessened the hydrocodone dosage...
Thanks seashell, your explanation helps me understand. While I seem to have a very skilled neurosurgeon, unfortunately his bedside manner is not the best and I do wish he would allow me a bit more...
I had a posterior cervical fusion, with myelopathy August 9. Healing is slow and some days have been brutal. But I am healing and thankful for the good days. Fusion included c6,7, and T1. Surgery was...
I have had loss of strength in fingers, wrists and hands since my surgery Aug 8. What is causing this and will my strength return? I had some weakness in the left hand prior to surgery, but not to...
The surgery was Aug 8 and the dr says it is healing nicely, however the pain is unbearable...hope that means it is healing! Taking 4-6 hydrocodone daily and 2 Flexeril for muscle relaxants. I have...
Seashell, I agree with your explanation on L4-L5, but the myelopathy is the keyword. I have cervical spinal stenosis which is narrowing of the spinal canal. However, in certain areas of the cervical...
Abilene, neck healing may have been longer than 2 months...really not sure. No rods on this particular surgery, but this pain has been worse than what I remember in 2009. As far as my range of...
I remember visiting with you before Abilene. I am in SE Texas. I was 59 with my first neck surgery. I was cut on posterior and anterior sides. Healing was probably 6-8 weeks. I had no more neck probs...
I am probably the only one posting on this site who is unable to find CP101, even though I have been told it is at the top of the forum! Obviously I am looking in the wrong place so need more...
I have been diagnosed with cervical myelopathy and will have surgery Aug 8. Neurosurgeon is at Methodist Neurological Institute of Houston and I feel like I am in good hands. Not only am I having...
My TSH level was 6.69 the beginning of February. My endocrinologist increased my dosage from 100 to 112 Synthroid. I had been feeling well on the 100 tablet which I was on several months. Now that I...
Is there a book for our adult children to tell them information they need to know after your death....bank accounts, insurance policies, royalties? I am looking for a place to organize this info for...
Sorry for the duplicate responses. This thyroid problem began August 2015. I have all lab work done since that date. In answer to your question on antibodies..yes, I have been told I test positive...
Actually I feel pretty good Hashi....Dr called and said levels were lower and jumped me up to 112 from 100 mg. Not sure what he means by "lower" but guess it is headed to hypo again after being...
I was called today by the nurse after Bloodwork saying my TSH was 6.69 which was obviously elevated from 4.2 which it was in December. However, t3 was 82...It was not marked so assuming that is a...
It is not safe to get off your thyroid medication on your own. The symptoms you are having, racing heart, etc. are dangerous. I would contact my endocrinologist as soon as possible explaining what...
Hi Tyler, yes I am feeling better now..after about 4 weeks on 100. I am sure you will..it does take time and I know it takes patience because it is hard to wait the 6 week period necessary between...
Thanks Hashi. I went from 50 to 88mg Synthroid 4 weeks ago.Doctor wanted to give me 100mb a month ago, but I opted for the 88 instead. Guess I should have taken the Doctor's advice. So we will see...
My latest readings -TSH is 13.9 and T4 is 1.42. It appears my TSH is getting closer to the normal range and the T4 is normal...I am currently on 88mg Synthroid. I see the endocrinologist on Monday...
Hypo hash has educated me more than my endocrinologist....and in a way I can understand!!...
I saw the PA today at the endocrinologist's office. I asked to be switched to SYNTHROID rather than continue the Levothyroxin which I have been on 6 weeks at 50mg. My TSH is currently 50, down from...
Rocky, very good about ruling out AFib....youncertainly don't need that on top of everything else! Hoping tomorrow is a good day for you!...
Yes he is an endocrinologist I have been seeing. MY concern is that 50 mg increase seems a bit much since I am feeling pretty good. WHile I think I could use a boost, I am afraid that 100mg may be a...
I have been on Levothyroxin 50mg since July 25. I am feeling better, and got recent bloodwork done. I do fatigue easily I definitely feel an improvement in the last 2 weeks. Please explain new...
Latest labs after being on 50 mg levothyroxin since July 25 and I see my endocrinologist Monday, the 12th. TSH has dropped 117 to 50.8 Free T4 has gone from .48 to 1.15 This leads me to think there...
HAve you been checked for atrial fibrillation?...
I had the exact symptoms, but my tests showed hyperthyroid..Graves' Disease. I understand that Bloodwork does not always reflect a thyroid problem though the symptoms are there. A good...
I would try not to over worry...whatever the problem is most likely it can be fixed. What can be frustrating is bloodwork can only be done every 6-8 weeks for testing. It takes that long for the...
My side effects for hyper thyroid were weight loss, atrial fibrillation, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, tired, hand tremors, teeth and hair problems. MY TSH when diagnosed was 01. Treatment was...
Glucose level was 156. Going to PCP for bi -annual checkup tomorrow who will deal with this level....will inquire about the test! I am aware synthroid may be increased..just wish you did not have to...
Hashi, in about 20 percent of Graves cases, the patients go to the other end of the spectrum. I did ask the doctor, and it does not happen often. it can be caused by body shock of stopping meds, but...
I have new thyroid results that need explaining to me....I think doctor was testing for hashimoto's disease..have already tested positive for Graves. New labs : Thyroid stimulating Inn...
THanks for your time, Hashi..will probably check in here Monday after the doctor visit to report in and most likely need more clarification!!...
Hashi, the following are results of thyroid tests of which I am aware: August 2015 - put on Tapazole: Free t4-thyroxine 2.09 range 7.3-1.95 TSH <0.1 range .5-4.7 Free t3-7.6 range 2.3-4.7 Thyroid...
I have tested positive for Graves antibody. SEeing an endocrinologist. I have had ultrasound that found 2 small nodules..have biopsied and everything okay there. DUe for another ultrasound next week....
Is Graves causing this hypothyroid issue? If so, what might be the medicine of choice? Please explain the difference between Hashi hypothyroidism and Graves hypothyroidism....
I tested positive for Graves, Hashi. I go to the doctor Monday in hopes of being put on Levo. I suppose the low reading is what has caused the inability to lose weight, brittle hair and skin...
Just found outmyreadings of yesterday: TSH- 85 Free t4 - .48 The numbers have really changed since getting off Tapazole 2-1/2 months ago...not sure what it means....
I am curious as to what my numbers mean...I already know I have Graves antibodies. HAve been on Tapazole several months and have been taken off in May because dr said I was in remission. Readings...
I have had hair loss and bad breakage of my hair...with Graves which is hyperthyroid. SInce getting my thyroid readings better and now in remission, hair has improved. I also used Rogaine on hair to...
Hash, I know the test i had tested positive for Graves and Endo dr said I had positive antibodies for Graves..not sure what test was called tho....
I have been diagnosed with Graves since last August. The endocrinologist has successfully been able to get my thyroid down to normal readings by recently decreasing my dosage which has put me in...
Thank you. So does this mean I will be put on another med soon? And how long will it take for thyroid to level off? i guess what I am asking if what is ahead for me once you become hypothyroid?...
My endocrinologist does blood work every few months and I am now on 5mg Tapazole daily for Graves. I have been on Tapazole since August '15. Latest bloodwork shows free T4 at .90 (range .73-1.95) and...