In Reply to: Re: GERD posted by Walt Stoll on March 03, 1997 at 10:53:16:
Question: Can GERD effect the Thyroid if severe enough to cause esophageal spasms? I have been told that it can.
In Reply to: Re: GERD posted by Dan Whitney on July 21, 1997 at 14:38:46:
Dear Dan,
GERD cannot cause thyroid conditions. However, the same mechanisms can cause both. With a question like this, you would greatly profit by reading a copy of my new book since it was written precisely to help poeple see how things like this are interrelated. You can find out how to get it most easily, cheaply & quickly by going to the first page of my website at HTTP://BCN.NET/~STOLL
Walt
Dear Dr. Stoll,
I was told last week that my thyroid is overactive. I went to
your book to see what I could do, but was left with the impression
holistic medicine is unable to treat Graves Disease. I have also,
been reading "Total Wellness" by Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., he
also talks about underactive thyroid problems and nutritional
solutions, but left the hyperactive thyriod as "uncommon". I am
facing the possibility of radioactive isotopes "killing" my
thyroid and then thyroid medicine the rest of my life. Is there
something I can do, I understand that untreated I run the risk
of heart problems. Thank you for your time. Cindy S.
In Reply to: Graves Disease posted by Cynthia J. Scribner on September 23, 1997 at 11:52:53:
Dear Cindy,
I am shocked and dismayed that you could read my book & come away awith the idea that your condition was not resolvable via an holistic perspective. The book was written specifically to send the opposite message especially to people with your condition. (sigh)
I have yet to see one case of Grave's or simple hyerthyroidism (much more common) that did not come under control within 6 months of practicing the following (remember this is a set of recommendations that will work for anyone with no evaluation of causes at all). If you go into why YOU particularly have this condition, you can probably cut that time down to 3 months.
The things that resolve this with no evaluation at all are: (remember, I am saying 6 months if all three of the below are done)
1. Practicing an effective skilled relaxation technique at least 20 minutes twice a day--the references as to how to do that are in my book. The best time is upon arising & right after exercise. The worst times are right before retiring & right before exercise.
2. Eating a whole-foods diet--also described in my book.
3. Doing a regular exercise routine: Aerobic exercise 20 minutes 3 times a week is best, walking an hour at least 3 times a week, etc.
4. Look into learning about Candida-Related Syndrome--also covered in my book. I have yet to see a case of this kind of problem who did not have this problem aggravating their condition. If you have it & do not deal with it, it will take you longer to resolve the problem AND you will eventually have to deal with it anyhow to prevent recurrence of the problem.
I appreciate your letting us know that you had this impression from the book. I would not have ever suspected it but it lets me know that I can do a better job.
It IS a lot of work to learn how to resolve this. However it is a lot better than what you will have to deal with if you only do the conventional stuff I learned in medical school 35+ years ago.
Walt
In Reply to: Graves Disease posted by Cynthia J. Scribner on September 23, 1997 at 11:52:53:
Cindy, please see my post, Armour vs Synthryoid. I have not had the pleasure of reading Dr Stoll's book however it was his website, or an article that I read about his thoughts that assisted me in my decision to seek alternative therapy for our Daughter's Grave's disease.
Homeopathy for our animals has been my hobby and I have used many alternative therapies to keep them well. Sometimes I get laughed at, but today I help with an Alternative Therapy board for Horses on AOL and people are amazed that I have picked up as much knowledge as I have on my own.
IMHO the first stage of Graves (or any illness) is depression. You need to manage thru that. Then you need to get mad and decide that you will pull out all the stops until you get an answer that you like better than what your Dr is telling you.
I have spent countless hours on the web looking for solutions. We followed the Allopathic Endos advice and took the meds, however I also located a ND and started homeopathic treatment. We changed our daughter's diet, we added Coemq10 (an antioxident), received two Craniosacral therapy treatments and visited with a family therapist as well.
As a result of doing all of this, 6 weeks after diagnosis we
have now been told we have a "minor miracle", the goiter is reducing, the antibiodies are too, and we have stopped the BEta Blockers and PTU and are now on the Block and replace allopathic course.
I wrote to the board because I am looking for more information on Armour because my homeopathic Dr believes this would be easier to treat around and I cannot get my Endo to listen to me...
Cindy.......Dr. Stoll is correct....follow the advice, do not fall into the pit of doubt. Do not think that you
have to follow the path of radiation etc....Ask questions, search for answers, half of the battle is the fight that you put into it.......things happen for a reason, keep searching until you uncover it.
Donna M. McCormack
In Reply to: Re: Graves Disease posted by Peggy S. on October 23, 1997 at 18:20:12:
Hi Peggy,
Read what my dad has to say about Graves Disease and write again if you have more questions. In a nutshell, it's a complication of day-to-day stress. The best thing one can do to prevent (and perhaps improve?) Graves is to practice a Skilled Relaxation technique 20 minutes twice a day.
Bill
In Reply to: Re: Graves Disease posted by Walt Stoll on September 24, 1997 at 11:07:10:
My Neuro-optha. said he is 99% sure I have Graves disease. My blood tests came back negative today. I have double vision when I look to the left. This has been going on for 7 weeks straight. I'm 34 years old and would like to know what could cause this double vision for so long? I am open to any and all theories. Thank You.
In Reply to: Re: Epstien Barr Virus posted by Walt Stoll on August 24, 1997 at 15:31:50:
My wife recently went to her physician for some bloodwork to rule out depression, and hypothyroidism. She has been experiencing decreased energy levels, decreased sex drive, increased hair loss, depression and other less important symptoms. All of her blood work came back negative except that it showed a positive for Epstein-Barr.
This is not always a true positive. Are there any other tests to confirm these results? Her physician has told her that this should be treated like mild depression with an anti-drepressant. He has since prescribed Zoloft. My wife talked to him about trying St. John's Wort which he said that technichcally he cannot prescribe, but that if she begins taking it immediately (and she has been for about a week) then if she waits a few weeks before starting the Zoloft she may feel she does not need it. My concern is that if this truely is a case of EBV then should we try other tests or is it only treated as her physician stated with mild anti-depressants.
Please respond to my e-mail adress with any pertinent and documented information.
Thank you in advance.
Dear Dr Stoll,
This is your successful Graves Disease-beating-person. I spent the last year learning about GD, and I'M doing great.
I have a dumb or not so dumb question. I have a friend who with thyroid problems was taking a large prescribed amount of thyroid med for hypothyroid conditions (not Graves disease related). For money reasons, the meds have run out. (cost of Doctor visits, lab tests, and meds) Is is possible or likely that the thyroid could be improved or regenerated? I know alot about the opposite problem, but I do remember reading somewhere that the thyroid renews itself. If you can point me in a direction to look into this, I will pass on the leads. So many things can be vastly improved/cured when we get involved in our own healings. Thanks, and here's an attaboy to you for your wonderful advice especially the advice to do skilled relaxation.. Still doing it, and doing well.
Karen Bennett
In Reply to: Graves Disease posted by Cynthia J. Scribner on September 23, 1997 at 11:52:53:
I've battled Graves off and on (doesn't the term "remission" just put chills down the spine?) for about 10 years now. I have never previously heard of you, or of your book, though I *really* wish I had encountered alternatives when I finally, in despair, went ahead with the radioactive iodine.
Anyway, I just wish to point out to other Graves sufferers that this disease erodes your mental health; please stay alert to this and work to avoid kidding yourself about how you're feeling, behaving, etc. Others I know with Graves have concurred, saying they felt at times that they had become another person. It can be frightening, but know that you are not alone, this *is* part of the disease. And I have yet to encounter a doc who will clue you in in advance.
For you, doctor: how does Graves compare with other autoimmune diseases? For example, a friend with MS follows a no saturated fat, no dairy diet which has been found to be beneficial and she's had no exacerbations (sp?) since doing so. Is Graves the same or are the triggers/aggravations liable to be different?
Thanks for your time.
In Reply to: Re: Graves Disease posted by Ray Cornine on October 27, 1997 at 19:19:50:
Dear Ray,
This IS a resolvable problem. However, you need to start by becoming an expert in your own condition--which is easier than you might think.
My first suggestion would be to read a copy of my new book (link below) and then come back here with any questions you might have.
By doing this publically, here on the BB, others will see you get well & realize that they have not been given all of their options by the conventional medical monopoly.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Graves Disease posted by Walt Stoll on November 02, 1997 at 08:50:10:
I have just received tests back with normal T3,T4 and uptake but an elevated TSH 9.6. I am post menopausal (early menopause 45yrs.) I have been fatigued, lethargic, elevated cholestrol, weight gain, red sore dry eyes for long long time. 3 yrs ago TSH was normal.
Is Graves Disease hypotyroid or hperthyroid. I will be seeing a doctor in the next week.
In Reply to: hypothyroid and thyroid meds? posted by Karen Bennett on October 30, 1997 at 03:15:22:
Dear Karen,
Thanks again for keeping us up on your progress. It is a continuing journey, isn't it?
It doesn't really matter WHAT is wrong with the thyroid, the initial approaches are all the same. You can tell her what to do as well as I can--one more reason why these approaches will never be popular among the practitioners of the conventional monopoly. It woudn't be a monopoly any more if this information got out now would it?
Even thouogh the thyroid can come back if it is not already totally destroyed, a totally dead thyroid cannot "regrow". It could be that, once the causes are dealt with (as you have) that she would still have to take thyroid replacement for the rest of her life. Even though that is not a perfect solution, it may be the best she can do since her docs did not tell her what you learned soon enough. Get her to read my book, it is a good start.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Graves Disease posted by carol on November 02, 1997 at 09:27:38:
Dear Carol,
You need to read my book (see link below). You need that information before you see another doc. It usually takes 7-10 days to arrive after you order it but it can get there in 2 days priority mail for $3 extra. Just tell them when you order.
THEN, if you have more questions before you go to the doc, write again. The more information you have the more you can protect yourself from inappropriate direction.
Walt
Dear Dr. Stoll.....I have written regarding my wife with thyroid cancer...1 step @ a time here ... we are getting more intelligent on the issue...I have a question
regarding myself.....For 2 years I have suffered with upper abdominal pain---up 3-5 inches from belly button & left---almost uder rib cage---once in awhile i get pain in upper right.....I have had GI series after GI series...COLONOSCOPY the other day----all negative----Plus gallbladder ultrasound which was negative...
Also, I have had abdominal CAT scan which showed nothing...I am 42 years old, frustrated & feel pretty lousy all the time...nausea & stomach pain are part of daily life. It hurts just sittin here + when someone pushes down ---OUCH !!! tender....Recently, I quit dairy products as I finally determined I was spending more time on the toilet than necessary-----but no help for my mysterious abdominal pain---My doctors scratch their head......I am not sure what other organs etc...are near the area--pancreas maybe---but no one has suggested anything else......Kidneye etc...?? I feel I eat a healthy diet and aside for a few less than desireable joints--life is not bad---just this STOMACH !!!!
Not sure If I have given you enough info. to tell anything---any idea on where to proceed bu Thanks so much Dr. Stoll...Rob
In Reply to: Re: Graves Disease posted by Donna M. McCormack on September 27, 1997 at 10:52:13:
My 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd has had Rimadyl 75mg prescribed by vet for her limping and I worry cause the t.v. commercial says it can cause stomach and/or liver problems. I wish I could do something else for her. A few years ago I had to put to sleep a male who was the best dog in the world but was in too much misery with arthritis..I don't want to see her go through that or me again. I saw an article in a dog magazine not long after he was gone on how a guy developed some sort of liquid or food he gave his collies I think and completely alleviated the condition even saving one who he had been told he should have put to sleep. It seems like he said something about dehydration, I'm not sure. I desperately wish I could find that info again. Can you help?
Also I have severe Graves desease. I've left a message for Dr. Stoll requesting some info, and am going to get his book. I am determined not to allow them to irradiate my thyroid.
Thanks!
Angela & my dog Shawnee
Dear Angela,
I am glad to hear that you are going to read my book since that will be a great way for you to begin to understand that ALL of the things you mentioned you have are being caused by the same set of causes.
It sounds like your little machine has helped you get to the brain rhythm I have been talking about. That "above your body floating experience" is one of the sure signs that you have reached the rhythm we are looking for, NOW, your job is to practice enough that you can reliably get there every time you practice.
Let us know how you do.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: hypothyroid and thyroid meds? posted by Walt Stoll on November 02, 1997 at 10:26:21:
Could you possibly send me the info that everyone is not telling me. What is the title of your book? I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 9 months ago and have been taking .1mg of synthroid. I have no idea what all of this is about or what I should be doing. I do know they have increased my medication 3 times in the 9 months I have been diagnosed. I also know I still don't feel "right". I have independently stopped taking my medication 2 weeks ago because of the frustration. Is this dangerous?? I would appreciate your input.
In Reply to: Re: hypothyroid and thyroid meds? posted by Melanie Dudley on November 24, 1997 at 18:19:55:
Dear Melanie,
I would NOT stop my medications till I had something better to take their place!!!!
See the link below to learn about getting my book. That is probably the best place for you to start to finally get out of the frustrating bind in which you find yourself.
THEN, once you have that information under your belt, please write again here on the BB so others might benefit from our exchange.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Graves Disease posted by Walt Stoll on November 02, 1997 at 11:47:23:
What treatments do you offer advice on. Am looking for alternative treatments for Graves Disease. I am currently Eurothyroid after thyroid panel testing but am having eye disorder symtoms due to Graves Disease. Am not interested in the current treatments offered; i.e. radiation therapies, removal of thyroid glands, etc., which seem to cause worse repercussions and consequences than the disease itself. Am nearly 2 years after diagnosis so I am wanting to take some preventative measures before I incur worse damage to my eyesight!! Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
mkohse@directnet.com
In Reply to: Re: hypothyroid and thyroid meds? posted by Walt Stoll on November 27, 1997 at 10:40:08:
I have been on synthroid for about three years at .175but would be interested in getting off the med. I have two questions. First have you heard of essiac and the claim (by a user) that it cured a hypothyroid condition? Second, it is my understanding that synthroid regulates my metabolism so it would seem that I am chemically regulated to a specific rate of metabolism. Excercise is supposed to raise your metabolic rate during and for some time (a couple of hours) after you stop. I gained around 40 pounds before I was diagnosed and though I have gotten 20 of that off in three years it seems I am stuck at 185. I play tennis 3-4 times a week for 2-3 hours at a time as well as a reasonable amount of other excercise. I asked my doctor to increase my dosage 6 months ago to .2 and if anything I've gained a few pounds since then. Any thoughts on these matters?
In Reply to: Re: hypothyroid and thyroid meds? posted by Walt Stoll on November 27, 1997 at 10:40:08:
I would appreciate any input-insight you can give me, I am
new to all this.
I was diagnosed 2 months ago with Hypothyroid.
I started out with 15 grams, and upped recently to 30.
My trainer tells me to throw out all the medication!
He says it's poisen in my system. He says, for someone
at my age (32yrs) I should be able to take "natural" supplements, that would do the job, and be alot healthier.
He suggested a nutriontist would know more then my doctor!
So, what do You think?
I am waiting for this new increase in medication to help
symptoms at the present time, because I know it's suppose
to take awhile for thyroid supplement to rid yourself of
symptoms.
In Reply to: Graves Disease posted by Cynthia J. Scribner on September 23, 1997 at 11:52:53:
i am a highschool special education teacher. i have a student who suffers from graves disease. are learning disibilities of any kind associated with this disease. please respond.
In Reply to: Re: Graves Disease posted by paige larkin on December 20, 1997 at 00:51:48:
Dear Paige,
I applaud your interest in your student. Toward your understanding of an answer to your question I would pose this question to you:
Do ANY of your students do as well with their studies when they are sick?
Once you begin to see the forest for the trees, the answer to your question would be obvious.
If your student & her family get interested in resolving this problem, you could start them toward the solution by recommending several references:
1. "Health at the Crossroads" by Dean Black, PhD (call [800] 333-4290])
2. "Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer" by Ken Pelletier, PhD (any bookstore or library)
3. "Saving Yourself from the Disease-Care Crisis" by Walt Stoll, MD (link below)
Walt