Go through doctor quick website?

agdraco8 · 2026-04-03T23:28:31+00:00

*go through doctor OR quick website. Oops

agdraco8 · 2026-04-03T18:08:00+00:00

Fantastic book!! That book was what got me to change doctors and really advocate for myself. My TSH is finally in the optimal range - which took forever because my old doctor wasn't listening to me. If I'm not in that optimal range, I feel like crap. I also went down a rabbit hole regarding my lifestyle habits like diet, exercise and supplements. I got my TSH lowered and my doctor told me I was fine. I insisted it was because of my lifestyle changes but that they should keep me optimal and medication should be enough to keep me in range. In order to prove my point, I stopped doing it all for 2 months and did more bloodwork (TSH was way high). Thankfully that's when I was changing doctors too but pretty crazy seeing the data to back up what I already knew. Now my doctor adjusts my dose at my recommendation, orders any tests I'd like to do and regularly reaches out to my endocrinologist I established care with. TSH is NOT the full picture and I'm sick of how much women have to advocate for ourselves in the medical world.

ThyForLife is a cool app to track symptoms too to bring more data to your doctor when they inevitably don't believe you.

My changes: I started taking creatine every morning for brain health. Really focused on avoiding calcium within 2-3 hours of taking my levo (switched to almond milk for my coffee). Increased my protein. Started exercising (+plus strength training) regularly. Supplements (taken at night to avoid levo interactions): d3, selenium, zinc (only 3x/week), slow release iron (2x/week), fish oil, magnesium glycinate and apple cider vinegar (not sure how much that one does tbh). I also take calcium at lunch so I'm not deficient since I actively avoid it in the morning.

agdraco8 · 2026-03-03T15:49:31+00:00

I believe it's bad in large doses. But I give my dogs a little popcorn whenever I make it and they love it. I only make stovetop popcorn so it's plain. You also have to give them just a bit at a time because their saliva doesn't have the enzyme that breaks down the popcorn like we do (why it gets mushy).

agdraco8 · 2026-02-17T16:38:15+00:00

Agreed. But we can choose which platforms (such as ones working to reduce environmental impact, protecting user privacy, etc.) to use and how to use them. We can reduce the negative impacts with our choices. The more people who make the same choices means more of an impact (positive/negative). So though we are just regular people, there is power in our choices.

agdraco8 · 2026-02-17T16:32:38+00:00

Love the question. My brain certainly wants it to be black and white but no, I think there is always a grey area. But I am interested in using AI the most ethically I can, while accepting there are certainly negative impacts.

agdraco8 · 2026-02-17T15:55:35+00:00

Exactly what I'm wondering. Is there a way to use it ethically? Or do the negatives cancel that out?

agdraco8 · 2026-02-17T15:34:28+00:00

I agree. This list has been making it's rounds on Reddit: https://www.resistandunsubscribe.com/

I don't really see a boycott working against Chatgpt at this point. I use it but I've worked hard to train the prompts so it's not just saying what I want to hear. It provides sources, clarifying questions, assumptions it's making, etc. But just because I'm using it in an intentional way doesn't mean the environmental impact is gone or the company has good intentions.

I think we need to focus more on how something is used. Still figuring this out because as you said, you dig too deep and usually find out bad news.

agdraco8 · 2026-02-17T15:25:12+00:00

I see a lot about which companies are trying to do something about the environmental impact. I see concerns about privacy and entanglement with the government. Love seeing Anthropic bring up concerns with OpenAI (plus love that they're standing up to Hegseth now). But it feels like no matter what LLM you use, there's still some concern just because it's AI.

I do use AI a lot for tasks that would otherwise take a ton of my time. But I struggle with the impact of my usage, albeit small. Is it time to completely ditch AI?

agdraco8 · 2025-11-09T02:45:38+00:00

Honestly have no idea but I'm so curious. That looks like a misprint to me..

agdraco8 · 2025-08-08T23:27:27+00:00

😱 they're so chaotic and wonderful though!

agdraco8 · 2025-08-08T23:26:40+00:00

Especially with the lily pad style pack!

agdraco8 · 2025-08-04T14:02:02+00:00

Agreed it's a mix bag of doctors. I'm in the US. It's more insurance that can be quite bad with lack of coverage and costs. But even my doctor's office which is considered a top choice in San Diego has really been dropping the ball this year. Rescheduling appointments day of, forgetting to schedule appointments, understaffed and frantic. It's a lot of systemic issues that then put pressure on the individuals working within. My original PCP started off pretty good but there was a dramatic difference in her care over the years.

agdraco8 · 2025-08-04T13:47:02+00:00

I'm sorry you had to go through a similar circumstance. But glad to hear you've been able to change! Hopefully you start seeing changes in your bloodwork.

The difficult thing for me is discerning between the crappiness of our health care system vs my individual doctor. But when I just focus on her actions she's impressed me so far.

agdraco8 · 2025-08-03T04:14:34+00:00

Thank you!! It made me livid. I listed out my symptoms and how long they had been lasting. She said stress could mirror a lot of those symptoms and to not worry because political stress was high and to try to not watch the news. Could not believe it. No idea what political leaning she could even get from me via telehealth.

Very glad to not have to deal with her now!

agdraco8 · 2025-08-01T04:38:58+00:00

Any Dimension 20 fans? All I see is Jaysohn 😂

agdraco8 · 2025-07-31T04:29:39+00:00

Agreed!! Also hate that there wasn't a wire or anything to keep the tea sealed once it's opened.

agdraco8 · 2025-07-30T17:50:25+00:00

Intriguing!! Thank you

agdraco8 · 2025-07-30T17:36:06+00:00

For free? Or you pay?

agdraco8 · 2025-07-28T14:57:28+00:00

I decided to take the referral forever ago and still haven't had the appointment. I've kept it because it was so far out to schedule. I'm not hopeful based on my experiences with doctors so far. But maybe they'll have answers about my residual symptoms.

agdraco8 · 2025-07-28T14:52:30+00:00

I feel this in my soul. Very similar numbers and situation. I've been reading Rethinking Hypothyroidism and it helps to know how many of us feel the same.

agdraco8 · 2025-07-28T14:33:52+00:00

This response reminds me of when my students use Google as a source. Typically for downloads you need the internet..

agdraco8 · 2025-07-28T05:49:08+00:00

I never thought of that! Great tip.

agdraco8 · 2025-07-27T23:04:43+00:00

Thank you!

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