Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Greetings- My name is Brooke. About two months ago I had a thyroidectomy (a mass on the thyroid was also removed). It didn't go as smoothly as hoped (complications including excessive bleeding, hypocalcemia, severe anxiety and extremely severe depression). Since then I've also had a sinus infection that won't go away (I'm currently on Azythromicin (sp)), body aches, stomach aches, pain (in both my back and scar area), acne (which I've never had, lucky me), itching skin, yeast infection, hemmroids(sp), dizziness, and total lack of energy. I've had my TSH, T3 and T4s checked out fine, and there doesn't seem to be any OBVIOUS reason for me to feel this way, other than the healing process. The problem is, the way I feel is so bad it's really impeding my ability to function. I feel like I need some kind of total makeover for my body and spirit, as all my systems seem to be out of wack. I've seen an acupuncturist, but that was temporary help at best. I tried yoga, but pulled my shoulder and need to rest it for a few more weeks. I'm currently on: Antibiotics, celexa, lithium, ativan (for panic attacks), vicodin (for pain), ambien, b vitamin, glucosamine, 8 grams of calcium (in 2 gram intervals), and propranolol. My psychiatrist wants to add lamictal to the regime, hoping it will bolster my spirits without side effects. Thanks for any help you can give. -Brooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Have you looked up the side effects of all those drugs? Do they match your symptoms? Linda ________________________________ thunderbirdblack <thunderbirdblack Monday, January 5, 2009 1:04:59 PM Out of Wack Greetings- My name is Brooke. About two months ago I had a thyroidectomy (a mass on the thyroid was also removed). It didn't go as smoothly as hoped (complications including excessive bleeding, hypocalcemia, severe anxiety and extremely severe depression). Since then I've also had a sinus infection that won't go away (I'm currently on Azythromicin (sp)), body aches, stomach aches, pain (in both my back and scar area), acne (which I've never had, lucky me), itching skin, yeast infection, hemmroids(sp) , dizziness, and total lack of energy. I've had my TSH, T3 and T4s checked out fine, and there doesn't seem to be any OBVIOUS reason for me to feel this way, other than the healing process. The problem is, the way I feel is so bad it's really impeding my ability to function. I feel like I need some kind of total makeover for my body and spirit, as all my systems seem to be out of wack. I've seen an acupuncturist, but that was temporary help at best. I tried yoga, but pulled my shoulder and need to rest it for a few more weeks. I'm currently on: Antibiotics, celexa, lithium, ativan (for panic attacks), vicodin (for pain), ambien, b vitamin, glucosamine, 8 grams of calcium (in 2 gram intervals), and propranolol. My psychiatrist wants to add lamictal to the regime, hoping it will bolster my spirits without side effects. Thanks for any help you can give. -Brooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 No only that, look up those drugs as see if there are interactions with each other. Prescription drugs are very hard on a body's system and the combination can have a synergistic effect causing worse side effects. Since you are on this list you are probably looking at alternatives, have you thought of seeing a herbalist, nutritionist, naturopathic doctor who can guide you through the prescription drugs to a healthy way of healing. I don't know about all those prescription drugs and if you should come off them slowly or quickly or even which ones may be necessary. I would go with a whole body expert rather than just a psychiatrist who isn't looking at what is going on with your whole body. I wish you best in finding your heal and treatment. Lynne **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 without a personal interview it is hard to say-however try EFT for  aniety and panic attacts--- meditation , diet and slowly cut down on meds--- sinus infect is a funny one-use anti biotics but also saline nasal douche(-horseraddish , garlic and vit c tabs) The nasal douche takes a little getting use to but will relieve the pressure and help kill bact and remove mucus-----fenugreek tea or tabs will help dislodge mucus  Diet and water are 2 main ingredients for anxiety and depression------i posted something yesterday on this site for such problems will probally be a few mails down the page so read that too. Life style change-difficult but work on it- involve yourself in short term classes and charity-it allways helps to see others less fortunate and builds ones self esteem and positivity to actively help even if it is just a few hours  per fortnight.  I suggest a personal consultation with a naturalpath --ask around for referrals-some docs are also trained in nat and have both aspects --- On Tue, 6/1/09, Linda Bumpas <lindabumpas wrote: Linda Bumpas <lindabumpas Re: Out of Wack Received: Tuesday, 6 January, 2009, 10:41 AM Have you looked up the side effects of all those drugs? Do they match your symptoms? Linda ____________ _________ _________ __ thunderbirdblack <thunderbirdblack@ > Monday, January 5, 2009 1:04:59 PM Out of Wack Greetings- My name is Brooke. About two months ago I had a thyroidectomy (a mass on the thyroid was also removed). It didn't go as smoothly as hoped (complications including excessive bleeding, hypocalcemia, severe anxiety and extremely severe depression). Since then I've also had a sinus infection that won't go away (I'm currently on Azythromicin (sp)), body aches, stomach aches, pain (in both my back and scar area), acne (which I've never had, lucky me), itching skin, yeast infection, hemmroids(sp) , dizziness, and total lack of energy. I've had my TSH, T3 and T4s checked out fine, and there doesn't seem to be any OBVIOUS reason for me to feel this way, other than the healing process. The problem is, the way I feel is so bad it's really impeding my ability to function. I feel like I need some kind of total makeover for my body and spirit, as all my systems seem to be out of wack. I've seen an acupuncturist, but that was temporary help at best. I tried yoga, but pulled my shoulder and need to rest it for a few more weeks. I'm currently on: Antibiotics, celexa, lithium, ativan (for panic attacks), vicodin (for pain), ambien, b vitamin, glucosamine, 8 grams of calcium (in 2 gram intervals), and propranolol. My psychiatrist wants to add lamictal to the regime, hoping it will bolster my spirits without side effects. Thanks for any help you can give. -Brooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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