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Previous NE's, prior to these three, have yielded POIS symptoms but the symptoms were considerably muted, which would lend credence to the intentionality theory, but still not explain it fully.
Quote from: girlwind on 24/12/2008 02:28:32Quote from: demografx on 24/12/2008 00:21:07MY ENDOCRINOLOGIST'S LABWORK ORDERED FOR POIS-TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)I didn't want to push specific testing requests any further than this. I'm not the doctor.Did you get the Free T3 and free T4? And what were the results on those.Also what was your TSH--what's considered "in range" is a controversial topic.Nope. He said T3 and T4 are controversial. Like I said, I didn't push it...and as I mentioned I don't have ALL "in range refs". For now, I will just trust him.Let's see what he can do. That's my bottom line. If he suggests peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I'll try it. If it works, I'll follow him anywhere[]The big deal now is his recommended brain scan this Friday! MORE than enough for me. For now.
Quote from: demografx on 24/12/2008 00:21:07MY ENDOCRINOLOGIST'S LABWORK ORDERED FOR POIS-TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)I didn't want to push specific testing requests any further than this. I'm not the doctor.Did you get the Free T3 and free T4? And what were the results on those.Also what was your TSH--what's considered "in range" is a controversial topic.
MY ENDOCRINOLOGIST'S LABWORK ORDERED FOR POIS-TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)I didn't want to push specific testing requests any further than this. I'm not the doctor.
Quote from: girlwind on 24/12/2008 02:28:32...what was your TSH--what's considered "in range" is a controversial topic.Girlwind, I found it. My TSH is 3.1, the ref range is 0.3 - 4.7 mcIU/mL.
...what was your TSH--what's considered "in range" is a controversial topic.
Demografx: Just an FYI to let you that the "NORMAL" range for thyroid tests has changed FIVE TIMESover the last few decades. It's a long story, and I won't go into ALL the details, except for the latest ones.
Demografx,>>>We're all different. My NE's have always been as forcefully devastating as the real thing.I feel sad , but a little envious, of the clarity you experience in the consistency of your experience of the illness. I have, unfortunately, let the 10-15% 'free passes' I have experienced on being orgasmic lead me to 'countless vain attempts' to try to 'control and enjoy' this illness.On beginning to read previous entries in this thread I saw that you have experimented with chastity. What was your overall impression with using that as a technique?Steve D.
I have never told my psychiatrist about this, he would think me mad!
...with this forum, I'm very confident there will be ways to successfully confront POIS in 2009. I'm with Demografx on that one.
For now, I will just trust him.Let's see what he can do. That's my bottom line. If he suggests peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I'll try it. If it works, I'll follow him anywhere[]
Girlwind---Thanks you for your response a few days back--You mentioned Rhodiola and Holy Basil-Can you tell me what time of day you take them. I've read quite a bit the last few weeks about these plants (including Valerian), and I was wondering if you can detect any improvement with them. Interestingly, my psychiatrist mentioned Valerian the last time I visited. My current operating theory is that if I can improve my overall well being (including my anxiety condition), POIS will be diminished even if just marginally. I remember for many years I was feeling quite well, and my POIS was tolerable, though measurably uncomfortable. I knew it was coming,I faced it well enough, and just waited a couple of days. About a year and a half ago, my whole being went into a tailspin,anxiety and POIS. I'm certain it was accumulated stress.When I went to a Chinese Ph.D. in Biochemnistry (and acupuncturist) for treatment, she told me that in China the hormones are considered to be subject to psycho/emotional causes. I find it hard to accept this in its entirety, such as yourunfortunate encounter with lightning, but in many instances I think this is correct.
If he suggests peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I'll try it
QuoteIf he suggests peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I'll try itI already have...that's my usual lunch, sorry it doesn't work! Dirt I'm not sure about, perhaps it's high in minerals. []I'm workin' on a theory... will be chatting in the new year. Merry Christmas everyone!
I have a bad back---M.D. says probably arthritis or whatever--Chiro says compressed disc, out of whack--Acupuncturist says blocked meridians--Massage Therapist says tight muscles--Psychiatrist says that area is focus of my stress etc. etc.--I say physical overuse and injury is original cause made worse by anxiety/panic/POIS triggers etc.--How will I deal with it?? I have to reduce Anxiety and Panic and POIS-For me ALL are related to my back--Sometimes Anxiety and POIS wander around a choose a new way to torment--None of these "specialists" talk to other "Specialists"--Our culture requires "specialists"--Our bodies and souls require more than that---THIS FORUM MAY PROVIDE THIS BRIDGE, however diplomacy and delicacy are very important---As an attorney (one of my professions), I think argumentation is not helpful. We need MORE great people like we already have--With MORE and more people sharing their stories, I am confident that MORE and more ideas will be tested, and eventually there will be critical moments when many will be helped-----Synchronicity and Epiphany-----HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL-------I always always always always feel better after a good meal----