Friday, 26 October 2012
Rediscovery
Well since I last posted I got my wish and the continuation of the meds (t3) I wanted, and at not really any arm twisting, so I think the doc probably thinks it is working, obviously without wanting to admit it himself!
I have discovered an old article that deals with t3 as treatment for depression. If only I'd found this months ago it would have probably made things easier to get myself treated, as it's actually written by the NHS!
Anyway, I'm actually posting to reinform about the benefits of vit D. I'm sure I must have posted something previously. But I do now believe after reintroducing it properly in supplement form that it's working.
We brought a bottle of 5000iu after the doctors incompetently prescribed my boyfriend an insufficient dose.
His blood test came back at half recommended value of 36, instead of 70. Most studies now show most people don't feel well until they are over 100.
High doses are considered to be 25,000iu to extreme cases 100,000 iu. My boyfriend got a lousy 800iu.
So I looked around and found the best reliable high dose. It comes in the form of lanolin made from sheeps wool. Which is exposed to uv rays and processed to make it safe for human consumption. It's probably like taking concentrated sunshine in a tablet. Not recommended for Vampires!
Anyway, since my boyfriends been taking it, there's significant improvement. Sleeping has improved, less stress, no anger bursts, better memory, and generally less stupid ;)
Anyway since I went off work with 2 prolapsed discs and nerve root irritation, I haven't really been getting a lot of sunshine, or a lot less than I used to because I just wasn't going out so much.
I was concerned my vit d levels would be dropping. I was also at the point where I felt I just wasn't getting any better, and was looking up things that would help my condition. So I started taking the vit D tablets. Just one a day.
Looking back now I realise they did have quite an positive impact on my mental health. However, at the time I also started other treatments including the reintroduction of coconut oil, so it was difficult to tell what was working.
Anyway, living in glum Northern England and with winter approaching we have even less sunshine. This week has been particularly dismal with the fog only just clearing from Sunday! So knowing I needed one tablet when it was partially sunny, I thought maybe as we've had zero sun I may need more.
This morning I took an extra tablet. Within half an hour I felt positive again! I couldn't stop laughing on the phone to my boyfriend, and now I feel ready to go. I didn't realise what was different at first, then I remembered about the extra tablet and it all made sense.
Today's discovered has assured me that I really am benefiting from extra vitamin D. Will try and keep you updated with me, and also try and get my boyfriend to have an extra dose, as I think he probably needs a boost too.
I have discovered an old article that deals with t3 as treatment for depression. If only I'd found this months ago it would have probably made things easier to get myself treated, as it's actually written by the NHS!
Anyway, I'm actually posting to reinform about the benefits of vit D. I'm sure I must have posted something previously. But I do now believe after reintroducing it properly in supplement form that it's working.
We brought a bottle of 5000iu after the doctors incompetently prescribed my boyfriend an insufficient dose.
His blood test came back at half recommended value of 36, instead of 70. Most studies now show most people don't feel well until they are over 100.
High doses are considered to be 25,000iu to extreme cases 100,000 iu. My boyfriend got a lousy 800iu.
So I looked around and found the best reliable high dose. It comes in the form of lanolin made from sheeps wool. Which is exposed to uv rays and processed to make it safe for human consumption. It's probably like taking concentrated sunshine in a tablet. Not recommended for Vampires!
Anyway, since my boyfriends been taking it, there's significant improvement. Sleeping has improved, less stress, no anger bursts, better memory, and generally less stupid ;)
Anyway since I went off work with 2 prolapsed discs and nerve root irritation, I haven't really been getting a lot of sunshine, or a lot less than I used to because I just wasn't going out so much.
I was concerned my vit d levels would be dropping. I was also at the point where I felt I just wasn't getting any better, and was looking up things that would help my condition. So I started taking the vit D tablets. Just one a day.
Looking back now I realise they did have quite an positive impact on my mental health. However, at the time I also started other treatments including the reintroduction of coconut oil, so it was difficult to tell what was working.
Anyway, living in glum Northern England and with winter approaching we have even less sunshine. This week has been particularly dismal with the fog only just clearing from Sunday! So knowing I needed one tablet when it was partially sunny, I thought maybe as we've had zero sun I may need more.
This morning I took an extra tablet. Within half an hour I felt positive again! I couldn't stop laughing on the phone to my boyfriend, and now I feel ready to go. I didn't realise what was different at first, then I remembered about the extra tablet and it all made sense.
Today's discovered has assured me that I really am benefiting from extra vitamin D. Will try and keep you updated with me, and also try and get my boyfriend to have an extra dose, as I think he probably needs a boost too.
Thursday, 18 October 2012
8 months on t3
Well today I have my 8month review of being on t3. I must say I don't know how I can cope without it now. It's made so much difference to my life. It's not been the wonder drug I thought it might, but the subtle changes it's made to my body has made me sure I've had a problem.
I'm less stressed, and I've had a few rubbish months which, I'll try to update you on later. I know before this would have sent me spiralling down.
I have a more relaxed approach to things, less anxious, stopped biting my nails for the first time in life, they are even long and feminine!
But one of the astonishing things is my hair is thicker, and growing properly!
My periods did come back for a few months, but now vanished again. Which is perplexing but amongst the other health problems I'm now facing, it may be caused by that.
The other symptoms I've not been determine an effect are, muscle and joint pain, weight problems (I've put on weight) and heating issues (definitely warmer, but this could be caused by excess weight).
I've recently noticed I am fine on the dose of 20mcg, but that's because I've added in supplements. Vit D, magnesium with vit b, chromium and kelp (iodine). I think this also means in the future I may not need t3 at all. It just needed to boost my system for a while. Hopefully once by body is properly right I can help it with supplements alone.
But for now I know I need it, so fingers crossed the doctor is willing to see that.
I'm less stressed, and I've had a few rubbish months which, I'll try to update you on later. I know before this would have sent me spiralling down.
I have a more relaxed approach to things, less anxious, stopped biting my nails for the first time in life, they are even long and feminine!
But one of the astonishing things is my hair is thicker, and growing properly!
My periods did come back for a few months, but now vanished again. Which is perplexing but amongst the other health problems I'm now facing, it may be caused by that.
The other symptoms I've not been determine an effect are, muscle and joint pain, weight problems (I've put on weight) and heating issues (definitely warmer, but this could be caused by excess weight).
I've recently noticed I am fine on the dose of 20mcg, but that's because I've added in supplements. Vit D, magnesium with vit b, chromium and kelp (iodine). I think this also means in the future I may not need t3 at all. It just needed to boost my system for a while. Hopefully once by body is properly right I can help it with supplements alone.
But for now I know I need it, so fingers crossed the doctor is willing to see that.
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