Re: Please help! Frustrated! Thinking of medicating myself. How to determine dosage.

  here here I second this
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  RUTHMARY ALLEN
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  > Don wrote:
  > > As many of you know I have been having trouble for awhile now. I am
  > > 31, 6 feet tall and 216 lbs. I run for at least 30 minutes 5 days a
  > > week. Still have not lost weight and keep gaining.
  > >
  > > About 8 months ago my eye doctor asked if I had ever been looked at
  > > for thyroid problems because of extremely dry eyes.  She also asked if
  > > I had gained alot of weight recently which I told her yes. I am also
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  > I haven't followed all of your symptoms or lab values, but.....in view
  > of your level of concern, I'd ask the endocrinologist to do an MRI to
  > check out your pituitary.  The borderline values you've mentioned can be
  > influenced by other factors, such as (as you mentioned) medication.
  > Even anxiety.  Then, I'd document my diet, exercise and other events
  > (drugs, caffeine, constipation, sleeplessness, excessive sleepiness,
  > thirst, stressful events - anything "uncomfortable") for at least two
  > weeks, then take myself to a licensed dietician.  Don't beat yourself up
  > running - walking, swimming and bicycling are great exercise.  A good
  > dietician can assess your body fat, food intake, effect of medications
  > and give you good direction.  Then......work on a healthy lifestyle and
  > ways to adapt to stress (which can also cause constipation).  There will
  > always be stress - diversions are important in dealing with it.
  >