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Is it really menopause? - Page 2


© Keri
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Aug 9, 1999


I chose the radioactive iodine ablation (destruction). The thyroid is the only organ in the body that utilizes iodine making the radioactive versions great for diagnostic or treatment. Once the iodine is swallowed, the thyroid absorbs it and it begins destroying the errant cells. The dose used to treat hyperthyroidism is much smaller than that needed for the even rarer thyroid cancer.

Now, I am experiencing the results of my decision. Like most of the people who make this choice, my thyroid is now shutting down. It is rather like going from supersonic speed to time lapse photography shown in real time and requires some form of thyroid replacement therapy. The endocrinologist has prescribed Synthroid, a synthetic T4. So, I begin the next phase of this new adventure into the inner workings of the human endocrine system.

Copyright 1999 by Keri Frey Blankenship

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7.   Jan 30, 2002 10:33 AM
In response to message posted by amandaruiz:

You are right. It is very hard to find information in the media about thyro ...

-- posted by Keri
6.   Jan 25, 2002 3:06 PM
i got a book 'living with hypothyroid,what your doctor doesn't tell you,its amazing i only got it 3days ago,but there is loads of things in there that i didn't know,like take thyroxine(i think its wha ...

-- posted by milly
5.   Jan 25, 2002 1:06 PM
In response to message posted by SKUNKDML:

I live in Knoxville, TN. and I too was diagnosed with thyroid disease 3 years ...

-- posted by amandaruiz
4.   Jul 17, 2001 10:12 PM
This reply is in reference to this portion of your letter: "My friend Laurie has Psuedo Tumor Cerebi, and a common factor with that disease is being overweight; she also has hypothyroidism."

I, too ...

-- posted by wyyver
3.   Oct 5, 1999 9:08 PM
Keri,
I was 38, starting my Senior year at the University of Tennessee, mother and wife. I thought I was loosing my mind. My mood swings were crazy. I asked my OB/GYN if I was going through the ...

-- posted by SKUNKDML



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