Desparate and need help

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Permalink Reply by Lauren on June 12, 2009 at 1:55pm

I kept meaning to get back to you on that! It's been a crazy month. :) Well, the diabetes group I see (Florida Hospital Endocrine group - http://www.floridahospitaldiabetes.com/) doesn't work in naturopathic medicine...and I honestly don't know if they're open to it as I have never asked. But I can say that they've been wonderful with me. They've worked with me concerning budgetary concerns, so I don't see why they wouldn't be willing to work with the naturopathic aspect.


Like I've mentioned to you before, I see Dr. Banda and he has been wonderful. My A1c is the lowest it has been since I left my pediatric endo! I would suggest giving the office a call (on Monday - I think they're closed on Fridays now) and talking with the reception desk. Let them know what you're looking for and they might be able to suggest a doctor within the group who would best fit with you. :)

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Permalink Reply by Maria on June 12, 2009 at 2:18pm

Hi Heather
I know I feel wreaked - when my blood sugars go High + then Low a few times in the same day -ie the "rollercoster" - or if I have a Stressful day / week !! . When I dont get enough sleep, if I eat a bit more to eat than i should, if I'm stationary after eating or have endured a few days of " bad " blood sugar levels + the mental menace this imparts on me! - maybe none of these things might be relevant to you - but I do find these things all make me feel exhausted + when they are not part of my day that I feel a bit more myself! - it is tricky though to get it all right !! - wishing you + us all -Energy ! - Plenty of Sleep! - Low Carb days ! Stress Free Days! + a nice Consistently Stable Blood Sugar ! + Happy Days !

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Permalink Reply by Domo! on June 12, 2009 at 2:26pm

that's what i forgot to take my synthroid this week... i'm always tired anyway though

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Permalink Reply by Robyn on June 12, 2009 at 2:37pm

Maybe it is the Synthroid ????

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Permalink Reply by Domo! on June 12, 2009 at 4:43pm

the lack of taking it could be something... don't know my dosage is so small

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Permalink Reply by Anna Martin on June 12, 2009 at 3:14pm

Yeah, I've pretty much tired all the time since I started taking synthroid, which has been about 7 years. Though, actually, I think that's because I give myself too much insulin and spend the majority of my days low.

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Permalink Reply by Josephine on June 12, 2009 at 3:31pm

Wish I could offer you advice Heather, don't know anything about these meds. Good luck and you do look exceptionally healthy.

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on June 12, 2009 at 4:27pm

Sorry to hear about this Heather...

My mother has hypothyroidism (but not diabetes). Her thyroid function improved dramatically when she switched from Synthroid to Armour, which is supposedly more natural, less expensive, and sometimes hard to get doctors to write a prescription for it!

Do you know what your TSH and other thyroid blood test results were? Often doctors accept levels of thyroid function that are not good enough...

I'm facing something similar with my endo now.

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Permalink Reply by heather turek on June 12, 2009 at 6:32pm

hey kristin- yeah i just had TONS of bloodwork done including thyroid and everything lookds within range.

i started a new endo jan 2009 because my last one quit bringing my records into my appts with him...not cool. i had convinced my last endo to get me on armour- i got more energy and dropped that last bit of fat % that ive been working off (i have stellar diet and work out 5 days a week)

so i had to get rid of my last endo and now my new on put me back on synthroid but at a higher dose. during my appt with him last week he wouldnt change my thryoid meds and looked at me like i was an idiot when i mentioned adrenal testing. he basically said i was a pain in the butt. not cool.

i never in my life thought the american healthcare system would hinder me from getting better

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on June 12, 2009 at 6:37pm

Your experience sounds a lot like my mom's. Don't give up. Might be best to find another doctor who prescribes Armour. My mom called from endo to endo and asked if the doctor prescribed Armour before she requested an appointment.

Almost all women in my family have hypothyroidism. They all have had bad experiences with Synthroid and good ones with Armour.

I would ask for your actual TSH levels because it could be that your endo is undertreating.

Sending energy your way!! Sorry that you have to deal with this :(

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Permalink Reply by Dave on June 12, 2009 at 7:05pm

My endo likes my TSH to be in the low 1 range and I just take Synthroid. My wife takes approx 75% Synthroid and 25% Armour, which also is known to make your scalp itch. The only symptoms I have is in my blood work unlike my wife who is not D but has hashimoto's and has dealt with the extreme exhaustion. A combo of both drugs can be a very effective way to treat thyroid issues.

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Permalink Reply by heather turek on June 16, 2009 at 1:14pm

hey kristin thanks for your insight!
i found an endo in Daytona Beach who may be just what i'm looking for but he doesnt have openings till july 30th! crap!!!!

i have TSH levels and they are low so it REALLY doesnt make sense to me why my current endo wont change dosage??? am a bit pissed about it cuz it's affecting a whole year of my life.

the new endo i'm looking into does prescribe armour so i shouldnt have to pull teeth to get it... lets just hope i can get in sooner than a month and a half away.

thanks for sending energy LOL

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