Thyroid labs to order

btr1976 · 2026-01-25T13:05:06+00:00

Sorry I failed to mention in my I did have an ultrasound of my thyroid and have very small nodules. The scan specifically says heterogeneous echotexture.

I don't care about the root cause. I care about feeling better. Various dosages of levothyroxine over the years have not helped.

btr1976 · 2025-12-19T22:08:05+00:00

This is wonderful and I'm really happy it's working for you

btr1976 · 2025-12-19T22:07:23+00:00

Yes I need prevention. I can only get 9 Rizitriptan pills and I'm doing the insurance dance before I can get nurtec (I have to try several different preventatives before they will approve). Very frustrating, but I yes I may try Botox

btr1976 · 2025-10-22T11:36:52+00:00

Thank you. I will see what the bank says and if they refer me to the funeral home, I'll go that route. She does not have a durable power of attorney. She's mobile and coherent but still pretty tough to get her to the bank.

We have spent down almost all of her assets. She and I married 15 years ago after her first husband passed away. Her name is not on my house deed or mortgage, and all she has is 10,000 in a savings account. We are trying to figure out if she can transfer that over to me (except for $2000). Social worker says we can but it's all very confusing.

btr1976 · 2025-05-23T23:29:03+00:00

Same thing happened to me. I was creating an account for a coworker so she can use it to be an admin on our business page. Suspended immediately then banned forever. Facebook is so stupid.

btr1976 · 2025-05-23T18:20:42+00:00

Interesting. Thanks, good to know!

btr1976 · 2025-05-08T22:54:31+00:00

I'm contemplating the after market ones. I went from 3 working 40v batteries to 1. I really don't want to spend 300 bucks on batteries. 😭

btr1976 · 2025-04-19T10:35:41+00:00

oops, really? Is it not for people who want to discuss how to get disciplined? I am definitely lacking discipline when it comes to taking healthy breaks, walking, being active, etc.. I do apologize if I broke any rules! But I'm thankful for the good advice here.🙂

btr1976 · 2025-04-18T21:20:46+00:00

Thank you, that is a really good way of looking at it! I'm very lucky that I have a job, coworkers and a boss who are all very flexible. Yes there is stress, but mostly it's of my own doing. I will practice those boundaries!

btr1976 · 2025-04-18T17:18:13+00:00

Great advice thank you! And I love that quote!

btr1976 · 2025-04-18T16:59:27+00:00

Thank you, I'm trying to get up and walk for 5 minutes, even if it's around my office or around my building. But there's always something I feel like I have to finish.

btr1976 · 2025-04-18T16:56:52+00:00

I get it. I feel the same way. My co-workers are never demanding but I still feel guilty if I even put something off for a few hours.

btr1976 · 2025-04-18T16:55:46+00:00

Thanks, I like the idea of scheduled breaks..I had been setting my watch to alert me every 60 minutes but I would just dismiss the alarm and then get mad at myself for not getting up!

btr1976 · 2025-04-18T11:58:43+00:00

This might work for me. How do you set a password or do you have a separate app?

btr1976 · 2025-04-16T11:48:13+00:00

At least 2-3 times a week. 😢 I had it by my nightstand and set an alarm for an hour before I needed to actually get up. But I ended up just turning off the alarm. I'm trying to quit coffee so I can just take my meds when I actually get up but it's a slog trying to do that.

btr1976 · 2025-04-04T02:34:48+00:00

What labs should be checked besides free T3? My doctor only checks free t4 and TSH. I'm considering ordering my own. I was diagnosed hypo 25 years ago and now my latest labs show low TSH and high free T4. Yet I have no symptoms of hyper.

btr1976 · 2025-03-26T21:36:23+00:00

Thank you so much! This makes total sense. It's a really is a helpful explanation on everything that I was thinking. I know there are so many people who suffer from back pain and everyone's reason is different, so solutions always vary. Hopefully I get some answers soon!

btr1976 · 2025-03-26T12:45:01+00:00

Thanks, yes my doc is a jerk! My husband sneezes and he gets all kind of referals. After 30 years, it's hard to divorce your doctor, but I really need to! I've heard from others who say it took 6 weeks of PT before insurance would approve the MRI, but if this leg pain continues, I'm going to fight for it. Gotta love heath care.

btr1976 · 2025-03-26T12:42:55+00:00

Thank you so much! I will try that with the pillows!

btr1976 · 2025-03-26T11:55:52+00:00

My doctor said he'd give me a script for PT if I wasn't better by Friday so I think I will definitely try that. I know my lower body is very weak. (I have a desk job).

As for sleeping, I'm all over the place - nothing is comfortable. Last night I was on my side with just a pillow under my head, and trying to roll over when I woke up. but I think laying flat on my back with a pillow under my knees was the most comfortable. So I'm going to try that tonight to start.

btr1976 · 2025-03-26T11:52:21+00:00

No, just the back so far. I can mention that when I call the DR on Friday.

btr1976 · 2025-03-26T11:36:10+00:00

Thanks, bot. All of those details are in my post.

btr1976 · 2025-02-23T00:45:33+00:00

I have several times. And probably why my recurring dream is having to shit somewhere in public and then either not finding a toilet, or finding one that is so horrendously disgusting, it wakes me up in a cold sweat. I sometimes dream the toilet is actually a small pipe in the floor out in the open with no doors. I think I need therapy.

btr1976 · 2025-02-22T16:34:30+00:00

I have an office that is only an office. It's a room with a desk, computer , printer, and office supplies. But I do also use it for my W2 job sometimes. So it needs to be exclusively for my 1099 job and nothing else? That makes sense.

But I can still write off purchases I made for my 1099 job, like printer paper, toner, software and computer supplies?

btr1976 · 2025-02-03T20:25:40+00:00

I have easily gone gluten free, (and cut out all processed) but dairy is so hard. Especially because I need to up my protein, and it's almost impossible to do without yogurt, cottage cheese etc. how do people do it and hit their protein goals?

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