I found out I have hypothyroidism, I had a hysterectomy in November. It is not as bad as last year, but continues to happen. Was hoping someone can provide some guideance.
Regarding thyroid: I've been treated for Hashimoto's thyroiditis for 40 years. 100 mcg of Synthroid has kept my thyroid level normal, ever since the correct dosage was found. Also: Doesā¦ read more
Yes, I definitely have memory issues!! I'm afraid it's from the ET itself or the HU. I feel so self-conscious when I'm talking to someone + I forget a word or 2, or even forget what I'm talkingā¦ read more
It is strange how the article is written. Under treatment for pain of MPN it states for aspirin
"Aspirin is given in small doses to help prevent the formation of blood clots in the body. Blood clots,ā¦ read more
I remembered there is an article on this website, so this is the link for this
https://www.mympnteam.com/resources/pain-and-mp...
I found a clear and simple explanation of why we experience boneā¦ read more
Hello all, let's starts by saying how grateful I am for this group. I enjoy knowing I can go here and ask questions with overwhelming and writing my own family. You all are my MPN family.š„° So I am 47 and I am a teacher, and the teachers Union President and the head of the World language department and a mom of 2 and I'm getting older. So everyone understands that by itself is stressful. My question is, how do I know if what I'm experiencing is a new symptom or just life, I'm guessing I go withā¦ read more
Dead Janice,
Type A personality that you describe (energetic, high-functioning people) is a myth that does not hold up in scientific research. It was a myth used in the past to blame illness on theā¦ read more
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Exhaustion is a symptom of MPNs, and so is body pain.
"Prominent symptoms include fatigue (92.7%), early satiety (61.9%), abdominal pain (45.9%), abdominal discomfort (53.2%)ā¦ read more
I have well-managed ET with minor symptoms. I have seen others talk about ābone painā and Iām not sure exactly what that means. Is it the same as joint pain (knee/wrist/etc.)? Or is it something else - such as sharp pains in long bones like the arm (radius) or thigh (femur)? Can someone please describe it in more detail for me & explain how it was diagnosed, and what your doctor suggested for relief ? ~ Thanks!
Thank you, Tta, for such great references and information. Itās very helpful! Lydia ~ thank you for your insight as well. I had a strange pain in my upper left arm/shoulder last year that wouldā¦ read more
One of the problems good people have is "we don't want to get hooked on pain meds." But we need to realize that medication is available to treat the correct symptoms. If physical activity can helpā¦ read more
I've had many injuries throughout my life and have many aches and pains due to past injuries from playing sports, working or whatever. How the heck do I know if pain is from ET or what.
Tatiana
Your comments resonate with me. After work ups by cardiologist, pulmonologist, various imaging for my heart and lungs, no one can explain my shortness of breath, so I owe it up to theā¦ read more
Is there any info about IF and 2/3 days fasting (only tea). NL doesnāt have any info about this. I have to start with med, but want to maybe postpone this.. try to create the best bloodwork possible..Is this possible via fasting! I know about the Mediterranean dieet. Pleas can you make me happy with an advise? Thanks
I use beetroot in my juices plus I really enjoy beetroot
Here is what is written in an article I am reading about beetroot-
āBeets are high in antioxidants. Like carrots, theyāre also rich
inā¦ read more