Joy Of Joys

My thyroid has become over active again!

Found out today that my T4 is 74 - it should be between 11 & 22...

I've known for a few weeks that things weren't right, but I was hoping it would all just disappear & leave me alone... Not a chance, it's here to stick around & I've got to deal with it yet again.

I think my body doesn't cope well with stress & exhaustion, so it's time to make some changes.
I know I will recover again - once we slow down & we have now made the decision that the crazy changeovers will have to go... 
This Saturday will be our last full day of cleaning & then we can take it a bit easier.

I am really hating work at the moment, probably because I am struggling physically - my muscles are weak, my heart is pounding at around 100 bpm, I am breathless, always hungry & losing weight.

The doctor has prescribed carbimazole again, but I really don't want to take it. 
Luckily, I have some herbal tincture left from last year  - though I've looked at buying more & it's proving very difficult... 
The government have decided to clamp down on the sale of complementary medicines & unfortunately, Bugleweed has been stopped. Apparently, it's an EU decision, but only the UK are following orders...
We think we live in a democracy - well we don't.

Why should I have to buy nasty drugs from my doctor, when I'd prefer to buy from a herbalist?
Why should I be forced into taking drugs that have caused diabetes & bone marrow disorders in so many patients? 
I have also refused again to drink radioactive iodine. 

I refuse to be used for research.
I will not be pushed into a corner by anyone. 
I know my body & I will do what is right for me.

Anyway, the good news is my iron levels are fine!!!


Time to book a holiday & come up with some new money making ideas!

Kay :)

Comments

  1. Anonymous18 August 2011 at 03:23

    Oh my goodness, Kay,
    I can tell by looking at your picture that you have lost weight. I hope you are going to be alright. Be sure to rest and I hope you can get your hands on the remedies that will make you feel better.

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  2. Susie - secondhandsusie.blogspot.com18 August 2011 at 07:47

    Sorry to hear you're not feeling well, hope you're feeling better soon xxx

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  3. Kath18 August 2011 at 09:01

    Good for you Kay, we get injest enough chemicals as it is.
    I have to say tho, you look great xx

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  4. Karin18 August 2011 at 09:26

    That's rotten. I hope a less stressful life will help you get back to normal soon. Would taking salt with iodine in help?

    I agree, it does seem wrong to stop herbal remedies that don't seem to be doing anyone harm while continuing with mainstream remedies that are known to cause harm in some people.

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  5. Catherine18 August 2011 at 13:41

    There really isn't anything more important than our health is there? And we take it for granted when we are enjoying good health. It's hard to know if a person should go synthetic or natural drugs isn't it?

    Sending you big hugs ~ take care of yourself friend!
    xo Catherine

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  6. just Gai20 August 2011 at 00:54

    So sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Take care of yourself and I hope you're better soon.

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