Monthly Archives: November 2012

I decided yesterday that I had to take some action on my own. I emailed a doctor in the United States who specializes in menopause. I sent her a complete list of my symptoms and asked for her advice. I … Continue reading →

I decided yesterday that I had to take some action on my own. I emailed a doctor in the United States who specializes in menopause. I sent her a complete list of my symptoms and asked for her advice. I … Continue reading →

I cannot believe how naive I was in 1998.  Actually I was downright ignorant.  I submitted to RAI in April 1998, which is probably the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life. Life has been a continued nightmare … Continue reading →

I marvel at the patience so many sick people exhibit during this waiting game we are all forced to play. How do these people keep it up? I am exhausted! After only 2 hours of sleep I woke up this … Continue reading →

It has been a lovely summer so far. I have been swimming every day with my 6-year-old grandson. I am Wanda the whale and he is the shark. Wanda’s goal is to try and catch the shark! Well, that kid … Continue reading →

After the farcical visit to Blonde Bimbo on June 2, 2000, I decided to make an appointment with Old Man at the country clinic.  Old Man was the one who had finally diagnosed my Graves Disease after I came to … Continue reading →

After waiting patiently since June 3rd, I finally received a copy of the report Blonde Bimbo wrote regarding my June 2nd, 2000 appointment The enclosure that comes with a cytomel prescription reads as follows, and I quote, “WARNING: This product is to … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a very frustrating and disheartening day. I had an appointment with my endocrinologist, Blonde Bimbo. My husband had taken me into the city since I had been feeling so miserable. I was walking with a cane since that … Continue reading →

This is a list of the symptoms that I have developed since I had RAI done in April, 1998: 1. Huge weight gain. All the weight gain is around my abdomen, on my back, around my shoulders, around my neck and … Continue reading →

When I first began taking Cytomel I noticed a dramatic improvement.  I lost some weight, the water retention was not as severe, fewer muscle cramps, less bone pain and I “felt” better.   Finally a little pill that would actually … Continue reading →