Argh. Why can't my body just work right?? Calcium is still low. Probably not dangerously so, but definitely below normal. It's happening more frequently now and it's taking a lot more calcium to fix the tingling. SO I guess I need to call the dr. I'm just so sick of dealing with calling and bloodwork and yada yada.
I'm pretty fatigued too again. Perhaps it is just the calcium...I dunno. I would just love to curl up and sleep all day if I could. ZZZZ. Scar is still tender and I cannot wear any shirts that are crew neck or that don't hang lower than the incision. This calcium thing just has me irked. WHY?? You know? Damn.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Calcium, calcium...where for art thou calcium??
Hmm, well apparently my parathyroids aren't working on their own yet. I'm really REALLY hoping they eventually kick into gear because having to rely on calcium supplements in addition to the Synthroid is going to be a PIA the rest of my life. The fact you cannot take calcium within 4hrs of the Synthroid is what is so problematic.
I got completely tingly in my limbs the other night but remedied it with OTC supplements thankfully. I freaked out thinking I might end up back on the IV drip again...which still is a possibility if the OTC stuff ends up not working. It's depressing sometimes.
For now though, I'll just keep taking the 1800mg+ supplements and hope they work. I feel a little tingly still though and keep eating Tums but I think my levels are hovering around 8 or so based on how I feel. Still under normal but normal enough to keep me out of the hospital! LOL
Here is a pic of the scar tonight. Still tender but the redness looks better. It's becoming more raised. Almost 6 weeks post surgery...
I got completely tingly in my limbs the other night but remedied it with OTC supplements thankfully. I freaked out thinking I might end up back on the IV drip again...which still is a possibility if the OTC stuff ends up not working. It's depressing sometimes.
For now though, I'll just keep taking the 1800mg+ supplements and hope they work. I feel a little tingly still though and keep eating Tums but I think my levels are hovering around 8 or so based on how I feel. Still under normal but normal enough to keep me out of the hospital! LOL
Here is a pic of the scar tonight. Still tender but the redness looks better. It's becoming more raised. Almost 6 weeks post surgery...
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Hmm...not so sure how this is looking...
It's 4 weeks post-op today and this is how my scar looks. Not sure if this is supposed to be this red.
Results
Ergh. Um. Well my TSH numbers were a shocker. For both me and the doctor----
.07
Very off the "norm". And I asked her about all my symptoms and she said that because my numbers have swung to the other extreme of normal that I will have the increased appetite, etc. and feel miserable. So she moved my Synthroid down from .125mcg to .112mcg. She said she didn't want to move it any lower because it might be too little amount of hormone.
On a good note, my calcium levels are back up to a normal 9.1! I'm still taking the OTC calcium with vit.D but not the Calcitrol anymore. Good to see that my parathyroid glands are finally working again!
My weight is up even higher. She told me not to worry about it...easier said than done! It's not like I'm a size 4 and can just forget that my jeans are tight and golly, have to go up a size. When you are bigger to begin with, those extra few pounds really count! It's frustrating. She said to try and get some exercise in. Yeah, and how can I do that with a back injury that prevents me from even walking to the mailbox without pain?? I have an elliptical so we'll see if I can slowly get on that thing.
My scar is very red the last few days. I am not sure what that means but the doctor even poked at it and seemed a little curious as to why it is still so tender. Hope it's not infected. That is just one more damn thing I don't need.
I'm really getting into the "retro-housewife" that I started working on a couple of months ago. I'm saving a ton of money in coupons, cooking constantly, baking my own bread & still managing to clean and homeschool. Whew. All with no thyroid and messed up hormones! I feel the urge to brag a little bit ;o)
.07
Very off the "norm". And I asked her about all my symptoms and she said that because my numbers have swung to the other extreme of normal that I will have the increased appetite, etc. and feel miserable. So she moved my Synthroid down from .125mcg to .112mcg. She said she didn't want to move it any lower because it might be too little amount of hormone.
On a good note, my calcium levels are back up to a normal 9.1! I'm still taking the OTC calcium with vit.D but not the Calcitrol anymore. Good to see that my parathyroid glands are finally working again!
My weight is up even higher. She told me not to worry about it...easier said than done! It's not like I'm a size 4 and can just forget that my jeans are tight and golly, have to go up a size. When you are bigger to begin with, those extra few pounds really count! It's frustrating. She said to try and get some exercise in. Yeah, and how can I do that with a back injury that prevents me from even walking to the mailbox without pain?? I have an elliptical so we'll see if I can slowly get on that thing.
My scar is very red the last few days. I am not sure what that means but the doctor even poked at it and seemed a little curious as to why it is still so tender. Hope it's not infected. That is just one more damn thing I don't need.
I'm really getting into the "retro-housewife" that I started working on a couple of months ago. I'm saving a ton of money in coupons, cooking constantly, baking my own bread & still managing to clean and homeschool. Whew. All with no thyroid and messed up hormones! I feel the urge to brag a little bit ;o)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Testing...testing!!
My first TSH results are in tomorrow. I am so anxious to see the results! I'm sure it's high...4 maybe?? I felt "good" at 1.7 so they need to adjust my Synthroid until I'm down around 2 or lower.
The scar is healing pretty nice. I am keeping the Vit. E oil on it every night and today it looks much better than yesterday. I honestly forget it's there when we go out...until people stare. There is a small amount of hardness under the skin...guessing it's just still healing?
My middle son went for lab tests last Thursday. Apparently he's showing all the signs of hypothyroidism too. I need to call his pediatrician and get the results. I've already got one child on Synthroid...good chance I'm about to have another join me! Ugh.
The scar is healing pretty nice. I am keeping the Vit. E oil on it every night and today it looks much better than yesterday. I honestly forget it's there when we go out...until people stare. There is a small amount of hardness under the skin...guessing it's just still healing?
My middle son went for lab tests last Thursday. Apparently he's showing all the signs of hypothyroidism too. I need to call his pediatrician and get the results. I've already got one child on Synthroid...good chance I'm about to have another join me! Ugh.
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