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  1. Haimia

    WWYD - Navigating Health Care w/ severe symptoms

    Another response to the lack of care, medically. I too have had issues with doctors. I had a CT for an unrelated concern. It showed my thyroid nodules (did not know I had). That led to another doctor (that in itself is a long story!) and eventually having entire thyroid removed. There is...
  2. Haimia

    feeling defeated

    Just updated reading the last few weeks entries. A belated, but heartfelt sympathy for what you are going thru. Much love and prayers being sent your way.
  3. Haimia

    Looking for Depression-era recipes

    Has anyone here ever heard of goldenrod toast? It was toast (again) covered with a creamy mixture made with hard boiled eggs. I loved it, but I never knew how it was made. I wasn't much of a cook!
  4. Haimia

    The THYROID Thread

    Please fill us all in on the ABBVIE program. I, too, only take synthroid and pay out of pocket.
  5. Haimia

    The THYROID Thread

    Oh, I know what you mean about Medicare being a head spinner! My husband will be applying and on Medicare by July/August of this year. Just starting the process. When my parents were on it, it was just Medicare A & B, I think! Now, you have Part D and Part C - ? advantage plans? and just...
  6. Haimia

    The THYROID Thread

    I had the choice of having full thyroidectomy or only half. I choose to do full, as my thyroid was not working the way it should prior to having nodules. I did not want to have the remaining half left to mess with the medication and have to keep adjusting because the other half was still...
  7. Haimia

    Lens replacement surgery tomorrow morning.

    Glad things went well!
  8. Haimia

    The THYROID Thread

    I had total Thyroidectomy, also. I was unable to sing (I was unable to sing BEFORE the surgery!!!!!). So, really no change for me. I am glad you are searching for additional sources. You need an ENT to do the surgery-that's who done mine. An endocrinologist handles the thyroid - however, my...
  9. Haimia

    Lens replacement surgery tomorrow morning.

    Great to hear. And, I also had "cataract" surgery in my mid 50's. It was because I am on steroids long term for RA and lungs. Steroids are great, but not so great!!
  10. Haimia

    The THYROID Thread

    Find a surgeon who will use necessary items to protect your vocal cords during surgery. I can't think of the name right now, but it is done!
  11. Haimia

    The THYROID Thread

    Same here for name brand synthroid. I also needed to add T3 or Cytomel (generic is liothyronine) as I do not absorb T4 well. It took a DO doctor who had similar problems to get me where I am at now. It is difficult to keep on the same dose as doctors do not like my low TSH, but I have no...
  12. Haimia

    Loss of DH

    :grouphug::grouphug:
  13. Haimia

    Lost my daughter to suicide

    :grouphug:
  14. Haimia

    The THYROID Thread

    Oh, Christine, I hear you about the "everything happens to me"! I have had trouble with stitches - in particular the vicral (sp?) stitches that are dissolvable. My body does not like them, my body spits them out and does not heal with them in me! I have had incisions open and had to have the...
  15. Haimia

    The THYROID Thread

    You had to remover your own catheters!! Wow, I thought the doctor would do that in a follow up visit. Sounds like the doctor should have done it, as you had a problem that required an ER visit. No fun for sure. Glad to hear you are doing better now! Hope healing continues event-free! Luv...
  16. Haimia

    feeling defeated

    So glad to hear your DD has improved and is home. You all have my sympathy in regards to your DMIL. I hope knowing she had a long, full life helps a bit at this time!
  17. Haimia

    feeling defeated

    So sorry to hear this. Keeping your DD and family in my thoughts and prayers. Please update when you can!
  18. Haimia

    feeling defeated

    :-)
  19. Haimia

    feeling defeated

    :grouphug::tink:
  20. Haimia

    feeling defeated

    Deep breath and "try" (I know, it's hard!) to relax for a bit. All of our prayers and pixie dust to you!:tink:BTW, Tinkerbell has been told to be careful when sprinkling the pixie dust - must avoid getting it in the wrong spot!
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