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My Journey: 1.5 Years Post Op Thyroidectomy + Graves Eye Disease

My scar healing over 1.5 years after having my thyroidectomy. I also developed Graves Eye Disease during the documentation of my healing process after my ...

Thyroid Cancer Update- Adjusting my thyroid medications to feel good again

This video is about my experience adjusting my thyroid medicine. It is often very difficult to regulate your thyroid medicines to get you feel good again. Don't lose ...

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motorhead commented on 17 Aug 2015

Thank you! I had my gland removed in 1991 from papillary with huge tumors attached.I had years of problems but recently am feeling better .I just started cytomel t3 a few months ago and want to try tirosint t4.I had every symptom...worst was severe psychosis depression from hypothyroidism.I was hospitalized for months.I would caution everyone not to ignore your real MD and DO NOT stop taking meds...thyroid is the most common cause of medically induced mental illness( Google thyroid illness and mental health) this ruined my life and family years ago. I have some helpful sites from legitimate sources; hypothroidmom.org, all thyroid.org, thyca.org and thyroid.ca. Stay positive and active don't lay around .Causes worse fatigue and depression.I am a man and think women have it more difficult to stabilize due to monthly cycle. To high of a dose can cause fatigue...to low you feel depressed negative meloncholy ...Cancer was the easy part. It has been 25 years now and I survived a lot.You will all do well!!! Don't worry...think well and it will be well!!! Shalom Jimmy

ROBIN CASSIDY commented on 18 Jun 2013

Thanks Teresa for doing this video. I also love when you say THE NEW NORM because anyone that has issues with your thyroid knows it can be a long a very tedious process. Im in the medical field and my story is short ..not only did I have any idea that my thyroid was underactive, but my own Dr couldn't give me the answers..My thyroid is underactive and went through hell during the first year. It seems as though it took forever for the meds to work. Thanks again and will be following you as well

Poohzilla23 commented on 16 Aug 2013

I had thyroid cancer in Jan 2004. For six months after my joints felt terrible & I was achy &tired all the time. On my 6 month check up my endrocrinologist asked me how my Vitamin D supplements were doing that he prescribed me. I told him he never gave me a prescription, he said he did but I never got it. Anyhow, it turned out my parathyroids were injured during the thyroid removal & I was difficient in Vitamin D. I was put on 50 000 units of Vit. D. for 3 months, then the joint pain was gone.

Poohzilla23 commented on 16 Aug 2013

The first year especially & the first three years after my thyroid & cancer was removed I was tired all the time even on high doses of thyroid meds. Whenever I got tired I would get a lump in my throat when I would swallow & a wave of exhaustion would hit me. Once I got on Vitamin D it helped & once I switched to a low carb diet & started working out I felt better. I took me three years to find my new norm but once I did, I would say I feel better than I did before the surgery. It takes time.

pcosboss commented on 03 Sep 2013

I was diagnosed with PCOS & Hypothyroidism this year and have been riding a roller coaster of highs and lows. I was prescribed Levothyroxine .25 and then after three months my physician increased my dosage to .50. During the first couple of weeks on the new dosage I noticed that I didn't feel as foggy almost like a light switch was turned on however I still experienced joint pain & fatigue and an overall feeling of blah. My Endo prescribed Tirosint to see how I would respond today.

Janice Nichols commented on 09 Aug 2013

Wonderful video. I just had TT in may 2013 and am on tirosint. Was on 100 and will be bumped up to 150 in a few days. Tried synthroid and had horrible side effects. Did have levoxyl and liked it but it was pulled so now on tirosint. Still hypo on 100 so just got new blood work so Dr is prescribing 150. Will post and let you know how it goes. Thanks again for your video.

Haloskeeper1 commented on 08 Jun 2013

I'm a Papillary cancer survivor since Nov. 2009... Been on Levoxyl 125 and Cytomel .5 ever since until the Levoxyl recall, they switched me to Synthroid had an allergic reaction, very bad!! now for the past week I have been on Tirosint 125 and I am feeling pretty good so far!! thank god there was another option out there!!

Haloskeeper1 commented on 21 Jun 2013

I stopped taking it for a week or so, but I am back on the Cytomel..it kinda makes my stomach feel yukky and i have not been on Tirosint a full 6 weeks yet so I feel ok but not awesome like I was on Levoxyl... will see... hopefully i will level out ....

Teresa Rieke commented on 21 Jun 2013

yes, I am sooo glad there are options! I love Cytomel! It is the magic bullet. So you are on Tirosint now, but what about the Cytomel? Did you stop taking Cytomel? I am just so happy to basically feel good! yay!

NVRGVUPGA commented on 27 Apr 2013

Great explanation! I will be having surgery in the next month or so and it's good to have some idea as to what to look forward to. Love the birds singing in the background! :) Take care!

Teresa Rieke commented on 21 Jun 2013

Robin, I am glad you are feeling better! I remember being Hypo and suddenly it would just hit me, and I would have to take a nap- like right that minute! No fun!

Jessica Goldenberg commented on 11 Mar 2015

Teresa- I loved hearing your story and would like to speak to you privately if you have time.My email address is [email protected] Jessica

tonny36236 commented on 01 Aug 2013

you look tired i think the the thyroid is the master organ in the body i hope you will be fine

Teresa Rieke commented on 21 Jun 2013

I hope you let us know how your surgery went. Keep in touch. God bless.

Dancing With the Stars co-host Brooke Burke Charvet Has Thyroid Cancer

Brooke Burke-Charvet took to YouTube today to tell fans she has thyroid cancer. "I need to have a thyroidectomy, which means that I'm going to have a nice big ...

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Lisbeth Ramirez commented on 29 Nov 2012

Brooke you are an amazing women I know you will once again come out victorious! I always say things can always be "worse" it's very curable and you will be treated appropiately. Thanks for sharing with all your fans, we highly admire you in every aspect. As a mom you are my hero!

mycutiegirls commented on 12 Mar 2013

she is your mom?! wait what?

Green Veggies bad for Thyroid? + Green Smoothie Recipe

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For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 20 Dec 2012

I've already heard of it and theres a website called 20 bananas or something. I'm just not gonna play around with sugar like that. Diabetes runs in my family and I can't take cues from the very young who have no issues because they are too young to have developed them yet. I just like to eat real food. Veggies and fruit included but definitely not exclusively. I only wish to disregard grain because I don't think its good for people. I haven't been successful because my bf keeps bringing it home

For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 20 Dec 2012

Yeah. I know. Things with seeds are in the fruit category. My bf either makes me organic bacon & pastured eggs or a plate of fruit (apples oranges, cucumber, tomato and avocado) for breakfast. I don't do too many fruits because of the fructose. Not sure about the lifespan of fruitarians and besides I eat all foods just trying to make sure they are natural as possible without additives. More interested in my fat percentages. Centenarians usually have high cholesterol. Yay! Must not be that bad.

For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 21 Dec 2012

Ive checked the info. Cruciferous vegetable ARE Goitrogens and goitrogens do block iodine absorption. I read something crazy about broccoli for Graves disease even though it has some iodine because it is still a goitrogen even w/ organic iodine. This is more 2 inform people about that. I can't get too deep into the diseases and how they work but I have read that iodine is good for hyper and hypo under Dr Brownstein. There's lots of info about it on like Curezone and maybe EarthClinic. Thanks!

peepla7 commented on 20 Dec 2012

That's actually incorrect...the thyroid needs iodine when in proper balance. If there is a problem on the hyper side...more is needed cuz body is depleting it faster than it should. On the hypo side...not allowed to have iodine cuz body can't process it. If thyroid has been removed...there are certain green veggies that must be avoided...like spinach, brocolli, kelp, etc...cuz that's too much iodine....the body will treat it as poison. I was hyper, now hypo with half a thyroid that is hypo.

genapruitt commented on 14 Jul 2013

Thanks SO much!! This was very informative...and FUN!! I noticed pain and swelling in my neck when I would have green juices/smoothies and looked up information on thyroid issues and vegetables. I had never even heard of the connection before. This is the best, clearest and most entertaining information about it that I found online so far. I have absolutely subscribed to your channel. Thanks again, and all the best to you! :)

For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 21 Dec 2012

My cousin/sister just had her thyroid removed for graves disease. I begged her not to without trying some natural stuff first. She didn't want to upset the doctor. Please the doctors are completely upset with me and I don't care. I want to try all avenues before removing any body parts and being on pills for life. At least you are knowledgeable about it.

Susan Reynolds commented on 30 Jul 2015

Unfortunatey too much iodine exacerbates ACNE. I have to avoid too much Iodine too in order to avoid my cystic acne. What can I eat? I've been putting Romaine Lettuce and Cucumbers in my smoothies. I think they're ok? Debbie downer here but I've heard too much Iron is not good for the heart.

sdushdiu commented on 01 Feb 2013

Simply rotate the green vegetables and avoid eating exorbitant amounts of any one type (especially cruciferous) for extended periods. And take a simple multivitamin. But the topics sure have the potential to stomp on the proverbial ant hill, doesn't it.

For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 22 Dec 2012

So why were they mentioning it? Were they saying something against veggies or just to cook them or limit them etc? Hope you find the rest of my vids interesting. I make a lot of womans health vids but others are unisex.

ButterflyKisses1973 commented on 19 Dec 2012

This video was TOO FUNNY! Yet informative! I had a needle biopsy on my thyroid months ago. Everything is fine. Just prior, when researching it, I found out, that, the thyroid, is a "butterfly-shaped" organ. ;o)

peepla7 commented on 21 Dec 2012

Exactly. If you ever had a goiter...cancerous...you can never eat those foods again. Goitergenic foods. Make the goiters grow back...becuz the body can't process...it gets stored in a goiter....vicious cycle.

vanillahugz commented on 31 Oct 2013

You should follow dr furhman and he uses alot of green veggies cruciferous ect. Yes soup is a great way to get veggeies but i think there is more to the iodine than greens. Kelp is a good source of iodine.

For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 20 Dec 2012

Lol. I tried to have fun sharing the message. I know people are gonna come and start dissing me so I didn't want it to be too heavy. I'll let you claim the thyroid as your organ then. Haha.

Trini Lisa commented on 21 Dec 2012

Please do more videos like these....very informative. I have those type of boobs and I'm so tired of the doctors always wanting to poke my breast.

For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 21 Dec 2012

These things are definitely what I am into. Trying to find a way to save my uterus so I can have a baby at some point.

Maria Cartagena commented on 11 Mar 2015

Great video! Thanks for the chuckles you are funny lady but give us just the right facts we need. :)

For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 23 Dec 2012

Glad to hear it. I try to share what I think people wanna hear.

diana11385 commented on 02 Apr 2015

Love your energy! You explain things very well. Thanks!

For Us Naturals (F.U.N.) commented on 22 Dec 2012

I heard of it but from Dr Mercola. I really dig him.

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