Comments for A Week In the Life of A Redhead

Comment on Woman Burns Son’s Leg With Cold Feet by Mother Theresa

Mother Theresa — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:29:32 +0000

I had my thyroid out 14 years ago. I always used to be cold, but now that I take replacement hormones, I am actually more or less normal. Lol, I used to live in Southern California, where you would think it would be impossible to ever be cold, but when I was a kid I would sit right on top of the heater vent in winter to do my homework. It was the only way I really felt warm enough….who would have guessed it was a thyroid thing?

Comment on The Other Side of Hashimotos Disease: Your Crazy Thyroid Mind by Catherine, the redhead mom blogger

Catherine, the redhead mom blogger — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:27 +0000

Sara, bless your heart. I know. I have a friend who calls it “stinking thyroid thinking” when we create a mountain out of a molehill, but know that it really isn’t you. Take it as a sign that you are just exhausted and need to try to sleep. One thing that does help me is to eat dinner three and a half hours before I will make myself go to bed. Then a half hour before bedtime, microwave a potato and eat mostly the skin. You can have butter and salt and pepper. Drink a nice glass of water. Get off the electronic devices. I put on Coast to Coast radio if they are telling some good stories that won’t stress me, otherwise I set the computer up and put on hay House radio http://www.hayhouseradio.com (cover the screen with a light cloth so the room remains dark) and go to sleep listening to someone talk.

Didn’t you use to always fall asleep when someone reads to you? You can even get an audio book that you like and play that. The idea is to distract your thyroid thoughts as you drift off to sleep and see if this helps you sleep better.

I closed my eyes for a minute and imagined you having a wonderful day.

A big hug to you – Catherine

Comment on Woman Burns Son’s Leg With Cold Feet by Sara

Sara — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:59:13 +0000

Thank you for the LOL moment……. personally, I love to SHOCK my husband with my icy feet…… I find it keep him on HIS toes!

Comment on Tracking Thyroid: Cause We’re Busier Than Deodorizer in a Boy’s Room by Sara

Sara — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:54:08 +0000

I’m going to check out that hot pink Fitbit……… thanks again for sharing your wisdow with us….. hope you find your black one AND get a free hot pink one for your informal sponsorship efforts!

Comment on The Other Side of Hashimotos Disease: Your Crazy Thyroid Mind by Sara

Sara — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:47:13 +0000

Wow…………. it’s like you are speaking to ME……… what a powerful blog entry………. I’m literally typing with tears in my eyes……. thank you, oh thank you, for reminding me that I’m NOT alone in this health challenge. You are wonderful.

Comment on Starting Over: January is Thyroid Awareness Month by Catherine, the redhead mom blogger

Catherine, the redhead mom blogger — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:24:46 +0000

I received the following email –

In response to your post about thyroid awareness month, I would like to write a little comment.
What is your opinion about gluten-free diet and selenium supplementation to lower TPO antibodies?

Have you tried any of these?

How often do you need to have thyroid exam / ultrasound?

Thank you so much!
Regards,
O.T.

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Wow OT thanks for your email

I know a gluten-free diet helps a lot of Hashi sufferers. I take selenium, B12, C and D and my antibodies are still there.

Not to give away too much of what I will be sharing, but I also wonder if it isn’t part of the T4 that causes ongoing problems for many of us.

I am not a bread or pasta eater, but I do “cheat” about once a month and my reaction depends on how much. My grandmother had Celiac disease…

My endo has never felt it necessary to do an ultrasound.

I hope this helps.

Catherine

Comment on Some Redheads Are Liars by Heather Montgomery

Heather Montgomery — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:50:32 +0000

The site refresh looks gorgeous! I can’t wait to go on your journey to health and getting a life… I hope we find one for me along the way. Don’t they have a store for that??

Hugs – H

Comment on Mom Spotlight: Amy Kay Hoal and Yoursphere Kids Social Network by BobG

BobG — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:23:22 +0000

Glad to see you back.

Comment on Words From A Teenager That Can Give Mom A Heart Attack by Twisted Cinderella

Twisted Cinderella — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:55:48 +0000

I hope you had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Years! Here’s to a fabulous new year!

Comment on Words From A Teenager That Can Give Mom A Heart Attack by BobG

BobG — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:52:13 +0000

Sad to say, but a lot of women would be happy to hear some of those from their husbands.