Thanks,
Nancy.
I hope my thinning hair comes back, too. But the women on Mom's side of the family have very thinning hair.
I read something interesting at
http://www.about.com . It said, to deal with the fatigue of Hyperthyroidism, many people find that if they eat gluten-free foods, like people with Celiac's Disease (like Ddil), the fatigue goes away.
I also decided I wanted to learn more. I'm extremely proactive with my health. This is one reason my Dr.'s, etc.. like me so much!
I ordered a Nook e-book called:
"THE EVERYTHING HEALTHY LIVING SERIES - THYROID DISEASE: HYPERTHYROIDISM," by Adams Media. It's full of valuable information, tips, and ideas. I thought it would be money well spent and a good thing, as Martha would say.
It was $2.99 + tax = $3.25. Ah, yes. Our state loves their sales tax.
Pity, huh? But it helps keep certain things running.
I signed up for a Hyperthyroidism e-newsletter, too. I thought that was a good idea, too.
I napped twice today, for about 1/2-hour each - 40 minutes. I had a tiring day today, but got the laundry caught up. I put healthy foods on the grocery list, and protein, which is also good for this thing, too. I ate a good diet, but didn't formally time myself to walk 30-minutes.
But I was on my feet a lot, too, and got in a lot of activity.
Ramblinrose, I hope you're feeling better this evening. Sorry about your sleep being interupted like that. I'm glad you have brainwaves to help you out, too. Oh, that's sad that there is a migraine hangover.
Kathryn, Do you get the mini-servings for Lays potato chips and Cheetos up there in Canada?
When I have the full-size several serving size, I tend to eat more than a single serving.
Then, I lose control.
We only buy those variety packs when the DGS's come to stay in the summer.
[b]Harriet[/b], I never realized or knew that late menopause was a predictor of less likelihood of heart disease. I stopped at age 55 because of surgery. I have a wonderful heart, had tests, an angiogram, and great blood pressure, too. I'm very fortunate because Father died at age 58 of a sudden heart attack and DHalf-bro died at age 36 of 2 heart attacks.
It was so very hard!
My Dr. suggested to have me write letters to him, about my feelings, what I was up to, my life, and family and things. I did about 20 pages, when I'd healed and the mourning part had lifted. I've saved them, too, somewhere around here. It was so therapeutic and healing.
LadyMaverick, I hope you dusted yourself off to be able to re-start after you felt you'd failed badly this morning. We all have our vices, you could say. Don't beat yourself up too bad. You're doing a good thing by just admitting it and publicly posting it here. And we all support you, too. We've all been in the same boat or ARE in it now, right along with you.
I took nighttime meds very early tonight. I hope I won't poop out too early. I'll take a shower and work on letters, instead of snacking. I like to NOT snack from about 6:45 p.m. - 10:45 - 11 p.m. so I CAN take my Thyroid med then. This way, in the morning, when I take my generic Zantac and wait 30 - 60 minutes, it's not in ADDITION to the full 60 minutes of waiting, to eat, after the thyroid pill.