Tuesday, February 28, 2012
just an update..
I haven't been on in a while so I thought I would catch up on things since November.
1. I believe I am at the right dosage with 112mcg. In the beginning, I was incredibly tired, but it may have been my body just getting used to the medicine.
2. I saw my endocrinologist in January for some blood work and a general check-up. I learned that during my full body scan (after the radioactive iodine), the radiologist that read the report was concerned of some enlarged lymph nodes in my neck. My endocrinologist wasn't too worried about it at the time, but this time he wanted to do an ultrasound to make sure nothing had gotten worse.
During the ultrasound, he saw several enlarged lymph nodes right under my jaw...not near my thyroid area. He measured the largest ones and I will go back in April. If they are any bigger or the same size, he said he would have to do something further. I am crossing my fingers and praying that they get smaller...even if it is a slow shrinkage.
3. I look at my scar daily and realize that God brought me through so much. If there is any day that I am feeling down, I just look down and realize that God is amazing....
-KC
1. I believe I am at the right dosage with 112mcg. In the beginning, I was incredibly tired, but it may have been my body just getting used to the medicine.
2. I saw my endocrinologist in January for some blood work and a general check-up. I learned that during my full body scan (after the radioactive iodine), the radiologist that read the report was concerned of some enlarged lymph nodes in my neck. My endocrinologist wasn't too worried about it at the time, but this time he wanted to do an ultrasound to make sure nothing had gotten worse.
During the ultrasound, he saw several enlarged lymph nodes right under my jaw...not near my thyroid area. He measured the largest ones and I will go back in April. If they are any bigger or the same size, he said he would have to do something further. I am crossing my fingers and praying that they get smaller...even if it is a slow shrinkage.
3. I look at my scar daily and realize that God brought me through so much. If there is any day that I am feeling down, I just look down and realize that God is amazing....
-KC
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Finding my synthroid dosage....
So, since I've been away, I've completed my RAI-131 treatment (although it was not 131, it was 30)...
I was in "isolation" at home for two days where my mom heated up my low-iodine meals and delivered them to me. While in isolation, I had to "clorox" the shower each time I took a shower (twice a day), flushed the toilet 3 times each time I went, washed my hands every half hour/trip to bathroom/after eating. I had to do my laundry separate from anyone in my house and ran bleach through washing machine after I used it. I cleaned my clothes, my sheets, my comforter...etc. I threw away my toothbrush on the 5th day after treatment to prevent any radiation exposure to anyone that came in contact with my toothbrush?!? haha
Other than all of the cleaning, it wasn't that bad. There were no crazy side effects to the treatment. The only things that I can remember complaining about is how sore my neck got and the headaches after the third day. I slept well and relaxed as much as possible. It was sort of a nice "vacation..."
On the fourth day of treatment, I started Synthroid 112 everyday. The first week that I was back on the medication, I felt amazing! My energy felt like it was coming back.
I had a full body scan completed 7 days after the RAI treatment. I immediately took the results to my endocrinologist and he said, "This could not be a more perfect scan!"
Whoo! Yay! Yeah! Finally, some relief!
During the end of the second week of taking the Synthroid 112, I was completely exhausted. I had enough energy to make it through my teaching day, but I came home and was ready for bed. I walked/jogged for 30 minutes every day since I started the Synthroid again and continued it for my health...
Hopefully I can get an answer this week from my endocrinologist about why I am so exhausted. Maybe my dosage is too high? too low?
I will let you know. Thanks for reading! :)
I was in "isolation" at home for two days where my mom heated up my low-iodine meals and delivered them to me. While in isolation, I had to "clorox" the shower each time I took a shower (twice a day), flushed the toilet 3 times each time I went, washed my hands every half hour/trip to bathroom/after eating. I had to do my laundry separate from anyone in my house and ran bleach through washing machine after I used it. I cleaned my clothes, my sheets, my comforter...etc. I threw away my toothbrush on the 5th day after treatment to prevent any radiation exposure to anyone that came in contact with my toothbrush?!? haha
Other than all of the cleaning, it wasn't that bad. There were no crazy side effects to the treatment. The only things that I can remember complaining about is how sore my neck got and the headaches after the third day. I slept well and relaxed as much as possible. It was sort of a nice "vacation..."
On the fourth day of treatment, I started Synthroid 112 everyday. The first week that I was back on the medication, I felt amazing! My energy felt like it was coming back.
I had a full body scan completed 7 days after the RAI treatment. I immediately took the results to my endocrinologist and he said, "This could not be a more perfect scan!"
Whoo! Yay! Yeah! Finally, some relief!
During the end of the second week of taking the Synthroid 112, I was completely exhausted. I had enough energy to make it through my teaching day, but I came home and was ready for bed. I walked/jogged for 30 minutes every day since I started the Synthroid again and continued it for my health...
Hopefully I can get an answer this week from my endocrinologist about why I am so exhausted. Maybe my dosage is too high? too low?
I will let you know. Thanks for reading! :)
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Snacks...Desserts... Drinks...
Ok...like I said, I am a grazer and a nut for desserts! Here are my favorite ideas for snacking:
Matzo Crackers with organic peanut butter and organic jelly/jam
grapes
apples
carrots with organic peanut butter
unsalted pretzels
Frosted Mini Wheats cereal
unsalted mixed nuts
I kept one or two of these items in my purse for easy snacking when I was out and running errands. I didn't want to become hungry and end up messing up the diet by buying a candy bar...
Desserts...
I found a few recipes on http://www.thyca.org/Cookbook.pdf that I loved...
Apple muffins- not just good for breakfast! :)
Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Cookies
Drinks:
I bought a container of distilled water from the grocery store...
Sprite
Dr. Pepper
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Grape Juice
Nut Milk...recipe from http://www.thyca.org/Cookbook.pdf
I hope this helps with your diet! :)
Matzo Crackers with organic peanut butter and organic jelly/jam
grapes
apples
carrots with organic peanut butter
unsalted pretzels
Frosted Mini Wheats cereal
unsalted mixed nuts
I kept one or two of these items in my purse for easy snacking when I was out and running errands. I didn't want to become hungry and end up messing up the diet by buying a candy bar...
Desserts...
I found a few recipes on http://www.thyca.org/Cookbook.pdf that I loved...
Apple muffins- not just good for breakfast! :)
Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Cookies
Drinks:
I bought a container of distilled water from the grocery store...
Sprite
Dr. Pepper
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Grape Juice
Nut Milk...recipe from http://www.thyca.org/Cookbook.pdf
I hope this helps with your diet! :)
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