Thyroid and cancer

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Hi,This is my first time here. I'm wondering with great fear what's wrong with me.I have hypothyroidism, improved cortisol level (adrenals) clinical depression, arthritis, intolerant of caffeine, lactose and now gluten (none of which has scared me), and now something isn't right at all, and I am very worried. I went to my primary care doctor because I believed (still do) there is something wrong with my right clavicle, meaning that it seems to be thicker than it should be, and it sticks up, and in the right light, you can see it sticking up. Also, in the middle of my chest (I'm a 60 yo female) there is a raised up part about 2 1/2 inches wide that starts about an inch below the thyroid. I forgot (one of my problems, too) about the chest, but saw

my doctor about the raised clavicle. Her diagnosis: it's just my muscles pushing my clavicle out, that I just need to have better posture and some physical therapy. My posture is not a problem. When I sit up completely straight, the clavicle problem is still there. She didn't even touch the area.I went to an environmental doctor I also see (he's treating the thyroid) the same day for a 2nd opinion, and he said it's not muscle at all, and he sent me to the hospital for an x-ray. The girl in his office told me over the phone that the x-ray showed I had no break (I already knewthat) so I'm ok. I don't feel ok, but then, she's just an office girl and unaware of how concerned I am. I go to see him again this Tuesday morning. I'm going to see if I can have an MRI done. I now have some slight pain under the jaw near the windpipe when I move my head.I'm scaring myself as I search for info online. Found info about

thyroid cancer that went outside the thyroid and into the bone. The distance between the 2 clavicles where they meet in the middle is only about 1/4 of an inch, maybe slightly more, and the right side of my neck is more pronounced - I'm thinking lymph nodes. My husband thinks nothing that's a big deal medically ever happens to us, so I have no one to talk to about this. At the risk of sounding paranoid, I wondered if anyone here knows of a lab that can test the contents of a couple of medications I take.I am suspicious of the contents because I started having problems after I had to switch to a different prescription provider under my husband's medical plan at work. I hope someone has information I can use. I have so many things left to do in my life, and this is taking my focus away from where I would like it to be. Lyn

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This is a question for all, I have a friend that had thyroid cancer, had he thyroid removed, she wants to know if there is something natural she can take instead of RXs.

Thanks Richard

 

 

In a message dated 5/3/2009 5:05:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, luellamay129 writes:

 

Hi Lyn,

I would like to welcome you to our group.

First of all, I know that you are concerned, but the best advice I can give you is not to panic.

I am going to ask you exactly what medications you are on. Hypothyroidism can be corrected with the proper iodine supplementation, and I say this from personal experience. In fact, hopefully, Steve Wilson will pop in to guide you on this. He is the one who I attribute correcting my thyroid problems. I took synthroid for many years and still had thyroid issues, but with the proper iodine supplementation, my thyroid works perfectly. This must be addressed individually though, and since he is the expert, I am going to leave this advice to him.

Are you on any medications, antidepressants for your depression? If you are, these medicines do harm and absolutely no good. And they come with side effects, some of them quite serious that can affect your health in the long run, and sometimes sooner than that. However, if you are, do not stop "cold turkey." Chances are, you will have to wean slowly off them. Proper diet and supplementation does wonders in correcting what they call that "chemical imbalance" in the brain. Although, if there are any emotional issues attributing to your depression, even underlying emotional issues, these too must be addressed. Clinical depression very, very often is due to past emotional issues that have not been addressed. It starts with sadness, maybe trauma, and we find ourselves unable to solve it. This unresolved sadness, anger, or what have you, then develops into depression. Sometimes it does have a purely physical source, but I have found this is not very often. Unfortunately, when seeing a doctor for this condition, they now "label" it as clinical depression and immediately prescribe medication without going into the source of the problem.

But as for your other concerns, my suggestion would be to have a complete checkup with blood work to rule out your concerns, or get a diagnosis. Then you can go from there. It is impossible to guess what might possibly be amiss through the internet. Until you receive an answer, please try not to worry. These may very well be "what if" scenarios. Undergo all the appropriate tests and should something you suspect be a reality, you can deal with it from there,

I wish you my very best, and please let us know what you find out.

Warm regards,

 

oleander soup , Lyn Johns <rickslyn wrote:>> Hi,> This is my first time here. I'm wondering with great fear what's wrong with me.> > I have hypothyroidism, improved cortisol level (adrenals) clinical depression, arthritis, intolerant of caffeine, lactose and now gluten > (none of which has scared me), and now something isn't right at all, and I am very worried. > > I went to my primary care doctor because I believed (still do) there is something wrong with my right clavicle, meaning that it seems to > be thicker than it should be, and it sticks up, and in the right light, you can see it sticking up. Also, in the middle of my chest (I'm a 60 > yo female) there is a raised up part about 2 1/2 inches wide that starts about an inch below the thyroid. I forgot (one of my problems, > too) about the chest, but saw my doctor about the raised clavicle. Her diagnosis: it's just my muscles pushing my clavicle out, that I > just need to have better posture and some physical therapy. My posture is not a problem. When I sit up completely straight, the clavicle > problem is still there. She didn't even touch the area.> > I went to an environmental doctor I also see (he's treating the thyroid) the same day for a 2nd opinion, and he said it's not muscle at all, and > he sent me to the hospital for an x-ray. The girl in his office told me over the phone that the x-ray showed I had no break (I already knew> that) so I'm ok. I don't feel ok, but then, she's just an office girl and unaware of how concerned I am. I go to see him again this Tuesday > morning. I'm going to see if I can have an MRI done. I now have some slight pain under the jaw near the windpipe when I move my head.> I'm scaring myself as I search for info online. Found info about thyroid cancer that went outside the thyroid and into the bone. > > The distance between the 2 clavic les where they meet in the middle is only about 1/4 of an inch, maybe slightly more, and the right side of > my neck is more pronounced - I'm thinking lymph nodes. My husband thinks nothing that's a big deal medically ever happens to us, so I > have no one to talk to about this. > > At the risk of sounding paranoid, I wondered if anyone here knows of a lab that can test the contents of a couple of medications I take.> I am suspicious of the contents because I started having problems after I had to switch to a different prescription provider under my husband's > medical plan at work. I hope someone has information I can use. I have so many things left to do in my life, and this is taking my focus away > from where I would like it to be. > > Lyn>

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Hi ....I think the cancer is completely gone, she wanted to know what she could take to replace her thyroids function.

Thanks Much Richard

 

In a message dated 5/3/2009 5:46:27 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, luellamay129 writes:

 

Hi Richard,

Has all the cancer been removed?

In any event, I would suggest that she start on Sutherlandia OPC. http://www.sutherlandiaopc.com. Regardless, I would have her work up to the standard dosage and if after a time she is sure that she is out of the woods, she should go down to a maintenance dose.

Sutherlandia OPC capsules Start off by taking 1 capsule with breakfast for 2 days. Increase dosage to 1 capsule twice per day (2 caps total) with breakfast and lunch for a further 2 days.For more serious ailments increase dosage to 2 capsules twice per day (4 caps total) with breakfast and lunch for 1 month.If no improvement, increase dosage to 3 capsules twice per day (6 caps total) with breakfast and lunch for 2 months.

Also, to be safe, I would have her do as much of Tony's Natural Anti-Cancer Protocol as possible:

/anticancer.htm

As to what she should take specifically for her thyroid, I will let others more learned in that area reply to you.

Warm regards,

oleander soup , rleeh2001 wrote:>> This is a question for all, I have a friend that had thyroid cancer, had > he thyroid removed, she wants to know if there is something natural she can > take instead of RXs.> Thanks Richard>

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Hi Lyn,

I would like to welcome you to our group.

First of all, I know that you are concerned, but the best advice I can give you is not to panic.

I am going to ask you exactly what medications you are on. Hypothyroidism can be corrected with the proper iodine supplementation, and I say this from personal experience. In fact, hopefully, Steve Wilson will pop in to guide you on this. He is the one who I attribute correcting my thyroid problems. I took synthroid for many years and still had thyroid issues, but with the proper iodine supplementation, my thyroid works perfectly. This must be addressed individually though, and since he is the expert, I am going to leave this advice to him.

Are you on any medications, antidepressants for your depression? If you are, these medicines do harm and absolutely no good. And they come with side effects, some of them quite serious that can affect your health in the long run, and sometimes sooner than that. However, if you are, do not stop "cold turkey." Chances are, you will have to wean slowly off them. Proper diet and supplementation does wonders in correcting what they call that "chemical imbalance" in the brain. Although, if there are any emotional issues attributing to your depression, even underlying emotional issues, these too must be addressed. Clinical depression very, very often is due to past emotional issues that have not been addressed. It starts with sadness, maybe trauma, and we find ourselves unable to solve it. This unresolved sadness, anger, or what have you, then develops into depression. Sometimes it does have a purely physical source, but I have found this is not very often. Unfortunately, when seeing a doctor for this condition, they now "label" it as clinical depression and immediately prescribe medication without going into the source of the problem.

But as for your other concerns, my suggestion would be to have a complete checkup with blood work to rule out your concerns, or get a diagnosis. Then you can go from there. It is impossible to guess what might possibly be amiss through the internet. Until you receive an answer, please try not to worry. These may very well be "what if" scenarios. Undergo all the appropriate tests and should something you suspect be a reality, you can deal with it from there,

I wish you my very best, and please let us know what you find out.

Warm regards,

 

oleander soup , Lyn Johns <rickslyn wrote:>> Hi,> This is my first time here. I'm wondering with great fear what's wrong with me.> > I have hypothyroidism, improved cortisol level (adrenals) clinical depression, arthritis, intolerant of caffeine, lactose and now gluten > (none of which has scared me), and now something isn't right at all, and I am very worried. > > I went to my primary care doctor because I believed (still do) there is something wrong with my right clavicle, meaning that it seems to > be thicker than it should be, and it sticks up, and in the right light, you can see it sticking up. Also, in the middle of my chest (I'm a 60 > yo female) there is a raised up part about 2 1/2 inches wide that starts about an inch below the thyroid. I forgot (one of my problems, > too) about the chest, but saw my doctor about the raised clavicle. Her diagnosis: it's just my muscles pushing my clavicle out, that I > just need to have better posture and some physical therapy. My posture is not a problem. When I sit up completely straight, the clavicle > problem is still there. She didn't even touch the area.> > I went to an environmental doctor I also see (he's treating the thyroid) the same day for a 2nd opinion, and he said it's not muscle at all, and > he sent me to the hospital for an x-ray. The girl in his office told me over the phone that the x-ray showed I had no break (I already knew> that) so I'm ok. I don't feel ok, but then, she's just an office girl and unaware of how concerned I am. I go to see him again this Tuesday > morning. I'm going to see if I can have an MRI done. I now have some slight pain under the jaw near the windpipe when I move my head.> I'm scaring myself as I search for info online. Found info about thyroid cancer that went outside the thyroid and into the bone. > > The distance between the 2 clavicles where they meet in the middle is only about 1/4 of an inch, maybe slightly more, and the right side of > my neck is more pronounced - I'm thinking lymph nodes. My husband thinks nothing that's a big deal medically ever happens to us, so I > have no one to talk to about this. > > At the risk of sounding paranoid, I wondered if anyone here knows of a lab that can test the contents of a couple of medications I take.> I am suspicious of the contents because I started having problems after I had to switch to a different prescription provider under my husband's > medical plan at work. I hope someone has information I can use. I have so many things left to do in my life, and this is taking my focus away > from where I would like it to be. > > Lyn>

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Hi Richard,

Has all the cancer been removed?

In any event, I would suggest that she start on Sutherlandia OPC. http://www.sutherlandiaopc.com. Regardless, I would have her work up to the standard dosage and if after a time she is sure that she is out of the woods, she should go down to a maintenance dose.

Sutherlandia OPC capsules Start off by taking 1 capsule with breakfast for 2 days. Increase dosage to 1 capsule twice per day (2 caps total) with breakfast and lunch for a further 2 days.For more serious ailments increase dosage to 2 capsules twice per day (4 caps total) with breakfast and lunch for 1 month.If no improvement, increase dosage to 3 capsules twice per day (6 caps total) with breakfast and lunch for 2 months.

Also, to be safe, I would have her do as much of Tony's Natural Anti-Cancer Protocol as possible:

/anticancer.htm

As to what she should take specifically for her thyroid, I will let others more learned in that area reply to you.

Warm regards,

oleander soup , rleeh2001 wrote:>> This is a question for all, I have a friend that had thyroid cancer, had > he thyroid removed, she wants to know if there is something natural she can > take instead of RXs.> Thanks Richard>

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Hi Richard,

I am sure someone will come along to respond to that.

In the meantime, I would still suggest that she go on a maintenance dose of Sutherlandia OPC to make sure that the cancer does not regain entry into her body.

Warm regards,

 

oleander soup , rleeh2001 wrote:>> Hi ....I think the cancer is completely gone, she wanted to know > what she could take to replace her thyroids function.> Thanks Much Richard>

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Hi ,1. I'm on Armour Thyroid 120 mg in the morning. I was still tired on 90 mg. so doctor took it to 120 mg., which has been better, less fatigue. 2. The generic version of Cortef, which is Hydrocortisone 10 mg. in AM and 5 mg. at noon. The doctor said it works with the Thyroid medication.3. Maprotiline 50 mg. in AM and 50 mg. in PM, which is for the depression. I have been on this medication for about 30 years. I tried to go off it very gradually, but the depression slowly creeped back in. Then I tried again, went off it for about a year cold turkey and switched the very next day to SAM-e and 5-HTP, which worked quite well, then

was told by a phychiatrist to go back on the Maprotiline instead of helping me deal with an abusive situation with a previous boss while taking the SAM-e and 5-HTP. I'm tempted to try it again, but then I'm taking pills that are not additive-free, but the medication isn't healthy either, I assume. It has kept me stable, but I don't like the stigma associated with it.4. I take an Iodine supplement that is additive-free, which I purchase at www.drrons.com. I was taking Iodoral (sp?), but I wanted to try the additive-free one. Can this be the clavicle problem?5. About once a week lately, I am been taking Ibuprofen to help with the pain in my neck and shoulder, but I don't want to mask the problem; I want to be rid of it.6. I've been

having UTI's, and current primary doctor tested twice over a few months saying the results were negative, so I went home to suffer some more. Research online said to take B2, B6, Zinc and Vitamin C, so I am taking them, including 2500 mg. of Vit. C X2 daily. Primary doctor got upset saying that I'm going to damage my liver so I came home and took it anyway. She did finally say test results on third test showed positive. Well . . . so she put me on a med, but forgot which one, a long name, but then the UTI came back about a week ago, so I went back on the Vit. C, etc., but am concerned I'm building up bad bacteria in my bladder which can lead to precancerous cells. How do I take care of my bladder? My doctor said a urologist might have to be consulted. No!I'm not absorbing Vitamin D

according to blood test results, stands at about 32 and doctor wantsto see it higher. I had a job for 2 1/2 years which required me to be in a building with all glass where I frequently was in sunlight through the glass and also went outside many times a day for up to 3 to 5 minutes at a time, and sometimes I was outside for up to half an hour just to enjoy the sunshine.I concluded there was something in the way of my absorbing the Vitamin D, and what other supplements was I not absorbing. I switched as many supplements as I could over to the additive-free ones. The capsulesthe additive-free supplements are in are also gluten-free.My husband's insurance plan requires us to do my long-term prescriptions by mail order. Because I forgetto keep up with this due to my memory issues sometimes, I run into not having enough pills to hold me overtill the new ones come in the mail. Since I've been taking the medications (just

the Thyroid and Hydrocortisone)this way, I started feeling tired again, still better than in the beginning when first diagnosed with hypothyroidism,but more tired than I should, and memory problems. I have to wear a set of keys around my neck because Ihave locked myself out of my vehicle and house several times.Re. emotional issues, I was raised in a very dysfunctional home with a physically abusive mother, father and brother a year older and a sister a year younger. We were not raised to be close in loving relationships justbecause there wasn't much love. I never felt loved as a child, didn't even know what it felt like to be loved.After many years of therapy in different places as my husband's career moved us around, we have now livedhere since 1982. About 5 years ago, I was fortunate to talk with someone who recommended a therapist wecould talk with about our teen daughter. It turned out to be my beacon

to lead me into a new perspective onlife. She engaged me in EMDR therapy about a specific action/situation my Mother repeatedly put me throughthat kept me from moving forward with my life after my Mother passed away. I was full of negative messagesmy Mother's abuse gave to me, and I have now let that all go. I was the entire family's scapegoat for physical abuse, jokes and name-calling, and I grew up and realized I had failed in the most basic of groups - the family.After our son was born, I started a couple of groups for abusive parents which worked out quite well for theparents, and it gave me self-confidence to help others, but to also see how it filled the emotional holes left in me. EMDR therapy brought me out of the darkness and into the light of life again, but this time, I am free.When I have felt healthy and able to function mentally and physically, I was happy and productive at whateverI would do and

able to be creative in my life. Now these health issues have creeped in little by little, and I justdidn't look at them as roadblocks. A year ago, I started having memory issues that were affecting my job so I had to give it up and come home to find out what's wrong little by little. I haven't learned much, at least at this moment I don't feel like I have. Our kids never had health issues growing up here, and my husband isn't bothered by much, eats anything he wants, plays golf and does a lot of walking at work several days a week as a senior process engineer. I hope Steve Wilson does pop in here. I am thirsty for knowledge so that I can feel in control of my health. I ampresently weeding out foods that may contain something that can be affecting my body, but I'm sure I haven't gotten to them all yet. We are planting a large garden this year so I hope to do a lot of canning.I am unhappy with my current primary

care doctor and dentist, so will be switching soon, I hope. I have been reading about silver fillings regarding what it does to the body, but more frightening to me, the harm that can be done when having them removed. Since my body isn't absorbing at least one nutrient I have been taking for at least a year and a half, I don't see how it would absorb the supplements necessary to build up my immune system before I could have the fillings removed.I would like to find a lab that will test the ingredients in the pills I currently take. It may turn out to be too expensive, who knows. I don't know how to go about that unless I can get my environmental doctor to help,or maybe someone here knows an independent lab that can do the testing.Sorry this is so long. Future posts should certainly be much shorter since I've said so much here. Thank youfor your precious help, , and help from anyone else's experiences

and/or knowledge. Thank you.Lyn May <luellamay129oleander soup Sent: Sunday, May 3, 2009 8:03:50 PM Re: Thyroid and cancer

 

Hi Lyn,

I would like to welcome you to our group.

First of all, I know that you are concerned, but the best advice I can give you is not to panic.

I am going to ask you exactly what medications you are on. Hypothyroidism can be corrected with the proper iodine supplementation, and I say this from personal experience. In fact, hopefully, Steve Wilson will pop in to guide you on this. He is the one who I attribute correcting my thyroid problems. I took synthroid for many years and still had thyroid issues, but with the proper iodine supplementation, my thyroid works perfectly. This must be addressed individually though, and since he is the expert, I am going to leave this advice to him.

Are you on any medications, antidepressants for your depression? If you are, these medicines do harm and absolutely no good. And they come with side effects, some of them quite serious that can affect your health in the long run, and sometimes sooner than that. However, if you are, do not stop "cold turkey." Chances are, you will have to wean slowly off them. Proper diet and supplementation does wonders in correcting what they call that "chemical imbalance" in the brain. Although, if there are any emotional issues attributing to your depression, even underlying emotional issues, these too must be addressed. Clinical depression very, very often is due to past emotional issues that have not been addressed. It starts with sadness, maybe trauma, and we find ourselves unable to solve it. This unresolved sadness, anger, or what have you, then develops into depression.

Sometimes it does have a purely physical source, but I have found this is not very often. Unfortunately, when seeing a doctor for this condition, they now "label" it as clinical depression and immediately prescribe medication without going into the source of the problem.

But as for your other concerns, my suggestion would be to have a complete checkup with blood work to rule out your concerns, or get a diagnosis. Then you can go from there. It is impossible to guess what might possibly be amiss through the internet. Until you receive an answer, please try not to worry. These may very well be "what if" scenarios. Undergo all the appropriate tests and should something you suspect be a reality, you can deal with it from there,

I wish you my very best, and please let us know what you find out.

Warm regards,

 

oleander soup, Lyn Johns <rickslyn wrote:>> Hi,> This is my first time here. I'm wondering with great fear what's wrong with me.> > I have hypothyroidism, improved cortisol level (adrenals) clinical depression, arthritis, intolerant of caffeine, lactose and now gluten > (none of which has scared me), and now something isn't right at all, and I am very worried. > > I went to my primary care doctor because I believed (still do) there is something wrong with my right clavicle, meaning that it seems to > be thicker than it should be, and it sticks up, and in the right light, you can see it sticking up. Also, in the middle of my chest (I'm a 60 > yo female) there is a raised up part about 2 1/2 inches wide that starts about an inch below the thyroid. I forgot (one of my problems, > too) about the chest, but saw my doctor about the

raised clavicle. Her diagnosis: it's just my muscles pushing my clavicle out, that I > just need to have better posture and some physical therapy. My posture is not a problem. When I sit up completely straight, the clavicle > problem is still there. She didn't even touch the area.> > I went to an environmental doctor I also see (he's treating the thyroid) the same day for a 2nd opinion, and he said it's not muscle at all, and > he sent me to the hospital for an x-ray. The girl in his office told me over the phone that the x-ray showed I had no break (I already knew> that) so I'm ok. I don't feel ok, but then, she's just an office girl and unaware of how concerned I am. I go to see him again this Tuesday > morning. I'm going to see if I can have an MRI done. I now have some slight pain under the jaw near the windpipe when I move my head.> I'm scaring myself as I search for info online. Found info

about thyroid cancer that went outside the thyroid and into the bone. > > The distance between the 2 clavicles where they meet in the middle is only about 1/4 of an inch, maybe slightly more, and the right side of > my neck is more pronounced - I'm thinking lymph nodes. My husband thinks nothing that's a big deal medically ever happens to us, so I > have no one to talk to about this. > > At the risk of sounding paranoid, I wondered if anyone here knows of a lab that can test the contents of a couple of medications I take.> I am suspicious of the contents because I started having problems after I had to switch to a different prescription provider under my husband's > medical plan at work. I hope someone has information I can use. I have so many things left to do in my life, and this is taking my focus away > from where I would like it to be. > > Lyn>

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Hi Lyn,

Let me give you a link on Armour Thyroid side effects. This may shed some light on some of your symptoms.

http://endocrine-system.emedtv.com/armour-thyroid/armour-thyroid-side-effects.html

Here is a link on side effects caused by Cortef. Again, check to see if you have any of these symptoms.

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/cortef-side-effects.html

Hopefully, Steve will be by to advise you on this.

And here are the side effects for Maprotiline.

http://www.medicinenet.com/maprotiline-oral/article.htm

This might shed some light on the UTI problem that you are experiencing. I would advise that you get off this drug and handle your depression naturally. However, it may be necessary to wean yourself off so as not to experience withdrawal symptoms. And it is advisable to do so under the supervision of a medical practitioner. Would your environmental doctor help you? Is he a naturopath?

Did the SAM-e and 5-HTP help with your depression? I would go back on these supplements, but make sure that they do not interact with the Maprotiline. It may be necessary to withdraw from this drug first. Your doctor would know.

Doctors will always recommend that you go back on antidepressants, which at best mask the symptoms. However, these medications have side effects, some that can adversely affect your health. The reason this drug is keeping you stable is because it turns off your emotions. Emotions are very necessary in life, even the bad ones (unfortunately). We just need to learn how to handle them and most of all we need to learn how to resolve past traumas in our lives. Maybe even present ones. But there is always a solution. Depression sets in after the initial sorrow has gone its course with no solution at hand. Depression must be dealt with both emotionally and physically. Unfortunately, doctors don't see it this way and do not get to the source of the problem. There is always a handy dandy pill.

Addressing your depression naturally, is the way to complete healing. Diet is of utmost importance. You must not have any sugar, sweeteners, processed foods, fast foods, junk foods, carbonated beverages, and limit your caffeine. No red meats.

A mostly raw diet is what is in order, 80% raw, 20% cooked, consisting of chicken and fresh water fish. This will also help with your sugar levels. Please note that hyperglycemia is one of the side effects of Cortef.

Supplements that help with depression are:

Colloidal Gold. This is very effective against depression. It works on the brain receptors and stabilized brain chemistry. You can get this supplement at http://www.utopiasilver.com . I believe they have an offer where you get one bottle free for every 8 oz bottle ordered, but you must call to receive this offer. For reorders, use Coupon Code LR001 and you will receive a 15% discount if it is not on sale.

Plant Derived Trace Minerals. Depletion of trace minerals can cause depression and anxiety. Getting a high quality trace mineral supplement is of utmost importance and again, I can recommend none other than Utopia Silver. Use Code LR001 for a 15% discount. In fact, you can use this code for all of their supplements.

Iodine supplementation will also help. A deficiency in iodine results in anxiety. I know you are taking iodine supplementation right now. Besides taking Iodoral, I take SSKI which you can get from Steve. And I will let him explain exactly what SSKI is.

Is your depression accompanied by anxiety? In any event, besides being over 90% effective against cancer, Sutherlandia OPC also relieves anxiety. In fact, I recommend that everyone take Sutherlandia OPC because, if nothing else, it strengthens the immune system and is an excellent preventative against cancer. If you suspect you may have cancer, this is a must.

Again, I will reiterate that when dealing with depression, besides the physical, its emotional component must also be dealt with and it is important to have someone with whom you can talk, possibly a good therapist, ideally, one in the natural health field. However, the minute they mention drugs, look for a new one.

Frankly, I have no idea what could be causing the clavicle problem. But note that both Armour Thyroid and Cordef affect the bones. Make sure you read the Musculo Skeletal Side effects On Cordef. A doctor would have to diagnose that condition. Oh, I know, sometimes it is not easy. I know what you are going through. Hopefully, your environmental doctor can get to the bottom of that.

With regard to pain, The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is very effective. There is a free manual on the site that you can download, and please know that I am here to answer any question and give pointers. EFT is also very effective against emotional disorders and depression.

http://www.emofree.com/

It does demand practice, so don't give up.

With regard to the UTI's, I can suggest nothing other than colloidal silver. It is way more effective than antibiotics, killing one cell pathogens, even those that are not resistant to antibiotics. You can also get this at Utopia Silver and they have the same first time buyer offer as they have with colloidal gold. Taking this supplement daily will rid you of any UTI problems and will also prevent any other type of infection.

I had to laugh when I read that your doctor said you were going to damage your liver with supplements. My goodness. The medications that he is giving you is what is putting you at risk for a damaged liver. Seems they will do anything to prevent people from healing naturally, thus making it possible for them to dispense drugs that never cure, thereby treating the patient indefinitely.

Utopia Silver has a Vitamin D3 which is what you need. Getting it from direct sun is best. However, Cortef may interfere with the aborption of certain vitamins, Vitamin D is one. You may need to take additional amounts of Vitamin D. Now, being that your doctor prescribed Cortef, you would think he would know this. Here is an informative link with regard to vitamin absorption and this drug:

http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1346008.html

You mention that you haven't learned much, but I think that you have learned quite a lot through your path in life. Yet, when one isn't feeling well, this is hard to realize. And the depression is still hanging on. This is a sign that something is amiss. It could be due to your past, or something in your present. This could be a complicated issue. At this point, it could be physical, I don't know. A lot of the way that you feel could be due to the medications. I am not familiar with EMDR therapy, although I have just now read up on it. If this helped you once, could you go through this therapy again?

I hope I have answered all your questions. And please don't be concerned about your posts being too long. We want you to address all your issues and concerns.

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Hello Lyn, Welcome to the group. Hope everything from this group helps. There are some great people on this site that will give you great information. Nice to meet you. CindySent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with Nextel Direct ConnectLyn Johns Sat, 2 May 2009 22:57:50 -0700 (PDT)<oleander soup > Thyroid and cancer Hi,This is my first time here. I'm wondering with great fear what's wrong with me.I have hypothyroidism, improved cortisol level (adrenals) clinical depression, arthritis, intolerant of caffeine, lactose and now gluten (none of which has scared me), and now something isn't right at all, and I am very worried. I went to my primary care doctor because I believed (still do) there is something wrong with my right clavicle, meaning that it seems to be thicker than it should be, and it sticks up, and in the right light, you can see it sticking up. Also, in the middle of my chest (I'm a 60 yo female) there is a raised up part about 2 1/2 inches wide that starts about an inch below the thyroid. I forgot (one of my problems, too) about the chest, but saw my doctor about the raised clavicle. Her diagnosis: it's just my muscles pushing my clavicle out, that I just need to have better posture and some physical therapy. My posture is not a problem. When I sit up completely straight, the clavicle problem is still there. She didn't even touch the area.I went to an environmental doctor I also see (he's treating the thyroid) the same day for a 2nd opinion, and he said it's not muscle at all, and he sent me to the hospital for an x-ray. The girl in his office told me over the phone that the x-ray showed I had no break (I already knewthat) so I'm ok. I don't feel ok, but then, she's just an office girl and unaware of how concerned I am. I go to see him again this Tuesday morning. I'm going to see if I can have an MRI done. I now have some slight pain under the jaw near the windpipe when I move my head.I'm scaring myself as I search for info online. Found info about thyroid cancer that went outside the thyroid and into the bone. The distance between the 2 clavicles where they meet in the middle is only about 1/4 of an inch, maybe slightly more, and the right side of my neck is more pronounced - I'm thinking lymph nodes. My husband thinks nothing that's a big deal medically ever happens to us, so I have no one to talk to about this. At the risk of sounding paranoid, I wondered if anyone here knows of a lab that can test the contents of a couple of medications I take.I am suspicious of the contents because I started having problems after I had to switch to a different prescription provider under my husband's medical plan at work. I hope someone has information I can use. I have so many things left to do in my life, and this is taking my focus away from where I would like it to be. Lyn