Hello John, <br>Thank you so much for your reply and good information. I don't know how to reply on the site. I hope I am not bombarding you with emails or if you are even getting them.<br>Thank you again<br><br><br>
Your welcome. You found me.
Just find a discussion and open it. My comments will show along with others. Or click on my handle and you'll see my comments.
I'm still learning this thing myself.
Another thing I'm wondering is why your doc put you on Tirosint since its so expensive. Do you have major absorption issues? Seems especially odd that its paired with so much Cytomel. Studies are suggesting that there are a minority of thyroid patients who need T3 to feel right but most do alright with levothyroxine if dosed properly. Things will influence that like your age and general health. Is your thyroid completely gone, as in ablated or removed?
Here's a calculator that's in beta mode but you might find it interesting. http://www.globalrph.com/thyroid_calc.htm
One key term here is "lean body weight", Explained under "Ideal Body Weight". In other words the 1.6 or 1.7 mcg per kilogram replacement rule of thumb doesn't apply to your actual weight and someone who is very overweight should not be taking a huge replacement rose of thyroid.
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I was under the impression that this site was for people that had a mental illness? I've been disappointed that there are illnesses that are discussed that I have no interest in. Am I on the wrong site or what?
I was under the impression that this site was for people that had a mental illness? I've been disappointed that there are illnesses that are discussed that I have no interest in. Am I on the wrong site or what?
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I have had anxiety and occasional panic attacks for more than 20 years. I take alprazolan 0.25mg when I feel anxious. Have been using this medication since it came out in generic. Before that I took xanax. The most I ever take is 2 tablets in one 24-hr period. If I have a panic (about 2 or 3 times a year) I take 2 tablets at once and that usually stops it. Know your anxiety must be awful to need that much valium. Sorry about that. The feelings are terrible. I think I am about to jump out of my skin. I take diovan hct (generic) for hypertension and I do notice that my blood pressure goes down when I take alprazolin. I am what many people describe as high strung and driven but the panic attacks are something completely different. I exervise in a class 3 days a week and use a treadmill at home. Both help me relax. Just sitting and trying to talk myself down does not work for me. I have to find something physical to do and take the medicine. I believe exercise is the best for my anxiety. It gets my mind off what is bothering me. I also watch TV while on the treadmill and try to watch comedy programs. I am 74 now and the anxiety strated when I had a heard attack at age 49 but I just ignored it until I had the panic attack. I also have had quadruple heart bypass surgery 13 years ago. It was the only surgery I had ever had and it will definitely be my last. Had terrible mental problems for several years after that experience. The psychiatrist I saw did not think I was going to get over it. He thought I was on the heart -lung machine for such a long time that I might have permanent damage from it. So if the anxiety is all I have to contend with today I feel like I am lucky. Not to make light of the anxiety. It is terrble and I wish they would find a cure for it. Hope this helps.
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Hello John, <br>Thank you so much for your reply and good information. I don't know how to reply on the site. I hope I am not bombarding you with emails or if you are even getting them.<br>Thank you again<br><br><br>
Your welcome. You found me.
Just find a discussion and open it. My comments will show along with others. Or click on my handle and you'll see my comments.
I'm still learning this thing myself.
Another thing I'm wondering is why your doc put you on Tirosint since its so expensive. Do you have major absorption issues? Seems especially odd that its paired with so much Cytomel. Studies are suggesting that there are a minority of thyroid patients who need T3 to feel right but most do alright with levothyroxine if dosed properly. Things will influence that like your age and general health. Is your thyroid completely gone, as in ablated or removed?
Here's a calculator that's in beta mode but you might find it interesting.
http://www.globalrph.com/thyroid_calc.htm
One key term here is "lean body weight", Explained under "Ideal Body Weight". In other words the 1.6 or 1.7 mcg per kilogram replacement rule of thumb doesn't apply to your actual weight and someone who is very overweight should not be taking a huge replacement rose of thyroid.
Sure, cast a wider net. Thanks.
@mikefox909 Keep us posted as you search for help and best wishes! What you learn might help someone else.
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I have had anxiety and occasional panic attacks for more than 20 years. I take alprazolan 0.25mg when I feel anxious. Have been using this medication since it came out in generic. Before that I took xanax. The most I ever take is 2 tablets in one 24-hr period. If I have a panic (about 2 or 3 times a year) I take 2 tablets at once and that usually stops it. Know your anxiety must be awful to need that much valium. Sorry about that. The feelings are terrible. I think I am about to jump out of my skin. I take diovan hct (generic) for hypertension and I do notice that my blood pressure goes down when I take alprazolin. I am what many people describe as high strung and driven but the panic attacks are something completely different. I exervise in a class 3 days a week and use a treadmill at home. Both help me relax. Just sitting and trying to talk myself down does not work for me. I have to find something physical to do and take the medicine. I believe exercise is the best for my anxiety. It gets my mind off what is bothering me. I also watch TV while on the treadmill and try to watch comedy programs. I am 74 now and the anxiety strated when I had a heard attack at age 49 but I just ignored it until I had the panic attack. I also have had quadruple heart bypass surgery 13 years ago. It was the only surgery I had ever had and it will definitely be my last. Had terrible mental problems for several years after that experience. The psychiatrist I saw did not think I was going to get over it. He thought I was on the heart -lung machine for such a long time that I might have permanent damage from it. So if the anxiety is all I have to contend with today I feel like I am lucky. Not to make light of the anxiety. It is terrble and I wish they would find a cure for it. Hope this helps.