Richard and all, just like Jeanie wrote. do you know what a THS level is
all about? Let me post an article:
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Richard has your oncologist mentioned that you should be on a blood
thinning medication? Even 81mg baby aspirin? So why are you worried about
a stroke when you know that a simple medicine will probably prevent it. As
Jeanie stated and so did I... Listen to your body and do what you feel is
right.
I feel just like a Parrot Puppet with Jeanie pulling my strings because I
echo exactly what she squawks about because this makes me squawk about what
she says, and Richard we are right so let us do some squawking to you. And
do you know why? It is quite evident because she does it her way and I do
it my way... ❤️❤ 18's, Marty
Thyroxine, Triiodothyronine, and TSH Levels
The main job of the thyroid gland is to make the hormone thyroxine, also
known as T4 because it has four iodine molecules. The thyroid also makes
the hormone triiodothyronine, known as T3 because it has three iodine
molecules, but in smaller amounts, explains Cathy Doria-Medina, MD
<https://healthcarepartners.com/doctor/Endocrinology/Cathy-Lee-Doria-Medina/PRX80ZRQ68>,
an endocrinologist with HealthCare Partners Medical Group in Torrance,
California. “The thyroid gland makes mostly T4, [and] the T4 has to be
converted to T3, because T3 is the part of thyroxine that actually does the
work," she says.
The pituitary gland at the base of the brain controls hormone production in
your body. It makes thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, which tells the
thyroid gland how much T4 and T3 to produce. The TSH level in your blood
reveals how much T4 your pituitary gland is asking your thyroid gland to
make. If your TSH levels are abnormally high, it could mean you have an
underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism.
“TSH levels go in the opposite direction of your thyroid hormone,” Dr.
Doria-Medina explains. “If you’re making too little thyroid hormone, your
TSH will go up. If you’re making too much thyroid hormone, your TSH will go
down.”
What’s normal can vary depending on a number of factors, including the
laboratory where your blood test is done, she adds. A normal range for TSH
in most laboratories is 0.4 milliunits per liter (mU/L) to 4.0 mU/L.
If your TSH is higher than 4.0 mU/L on repeat tests, you probably have
hypothyroidism.
Your doctor may also order a T4 test. Most of the T4 in your blood attaches
to a protein, and when it does, it can’t get into your cells. Only T4 that
is unattached or “free” can get into your cells to go to work. A blood test
can measure how much free T4 is available.
On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 6:32 AM, 'Jeanie' via CMLHope <
cmlhope@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> Hi Richard and all
> I take Ponatinib and one of the main side effects is stroke and blood
> clots along with many more. I knew this going in and since I was in blast I
> knew I had to do something.
> My onc advised an aspirin daily which I take. So far it is all working.
> Blood counts are good however I was just diagnosed with a Thyroid problem.
> My tsh is 13. Anyone else have this?
> I am very tired with weight loss and sweats at any time. I am taking a
> small dose of thyroid med.
> when you are 80 you never know if it’s just old age or what.
> Listen to your body and do what you feel is right. My mother and
> grandmother both had strokes when they were my age. Also s sister and aunt.
>
> Prayers to you and all
> ❤️❤️
>
> My Motto:
> Faith and Pills
> With Love
> Jeanie
> 🐠free
> Dx 1/2004 CML Leukemia
> Started Gleevec 2/2004
> Started Tasigna 9/2009
> Started Sprycel 11/2009
> Started Ponatinib 1/ 2015
> New Doctor--Dr Martine Extermann
> Moffitt Cancer center sept 2017
> Dr Balducci retired
>
> 0 CBL. ABL
>
> On Jul 11, 2018, at 12:46 AM, Marty Gartenberg <wa2...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Richard, now I know what your problem is. It is your kidney function being
> 3 what is your doctor doing about this? That is why your HGB is so low. Do
> you have a nephroligist near you? if so then go see him or her. Do it as
> soon as you can. Because it is not to late. When I had to go onto Dialysis
> my kidney function was already almost six. When I got my kidney transplant
> it went down to .97 and there it is now.
>
> Now you mentioned "Probably headed for a stroke or stints in my neck".
> Guess what? I already had a stroke. And have you discussed anything about
> anti coagulants (blood thinners) with you doctor? Hopefully a Cardiac
> doctor? And I now know how to take care of myself I also had a pace maker
> implanted in my upper chest and it made a world of difference.
>
> Move yourself on I know what I am talking about. Are you diabetic? If so
> do you take anything for it? Start drinking Cranberry juice if you can
> because it will hydrate and clean your kidneys very important.
>
> Am I right? Do you think that your doctor is doing the right things for
> you? I told you before get a second opinion.
>
> I can only give you suggestions but you are the one that carrys them out.
> If you want to speak to me personally just let me know.
>
> I am now going to tell you what my father told me a long time ago... If
> someone learns something new every day that will become smart, but if
> someone refuses to learn something every day then they revert back to
> being yesterday. Please listen to me. I am just a mortal man. I am no one
> special, but I have had so many things happen to me, but why am I still
> alive? Do you want to know why as well? It is because WE are still here.
>
> 17's
>
> Marty
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 11:58 PM, Richard H <rbhuffm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Marty. Yes hemoglobin below 10. and himeric below 30 is
>> correct.. That is for time to allow it to start doing its work and then
>> will go toward normal. If I take it just over then the counts build over
>> the normal level.
>> Just trying to maintain that level just below normal according to his
>> specification. I do comment to the nurse giving me the results each time.
>> I do have my kidneys checked and am on a regular basis seeing him. I am
>> running close to 3 on kidney function. I am having more heart related
>> problems at this point. Probably headed for a stroke or stints in my neck.
>>
>> But like is still good when I wake up each morning
>>
>> 18's
>> Richard H.
>>
>> On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 9:21:42 AM UTC-5, wa2yyx wrote:
>>>
>>> Richard, first thing is when your hemoglobin drops to 10 or below then
>>> is the time that procrit generic Epoetin Alfa should start. It should
>>> increase your red/hemoglobin count. However it may take a week or two to
>>> start showing results. Why don't you mention this to your doctor.
>>> Also, have your kidney function checked as well.
>>>
>>> When my kidneys started to fail I was on Dialsys and found that my
>>> hemoglobin level started dropping. Kidney function has a lot to do with
>>> that. The reason why is because there is a hormone called Erythropoietin
>>> which is released in response to hypoxia (low levels of oxygen at
>>> tissue level) in the renal circulation. It stimulates erythropoiesis
>>> (production of red blood cells) in the bone marrow. I am writing this
>>> in bold font to make sure that it can be understood, it is that important!
>>>
>>> When I was on Diaysis sometimes my HGB would drop to from 7% to 9% and I
>>> felt like I coulden't even get out of bed. My wife would help me into her
>>> car and help me into the Dialysis center. I lived a horrible life until I
>>> had a kidney Transplant.
>>>
>>> I have heard a lot of people mentioning that they blame some of the TKI
>>> that they are taking. Perhaps that may be so, but what if it isn't that at
>>> all? That is why they need to consult with their doctors because that is
>>> his or her job. And if they feel that there is someone that can help as
>>> well then get a second opinion. Don't forget they won't be hurt or offended
>>> because they are all getting together to help you.
>>>
>>> Richard and everyone else, there was a time a very long time ago that my
>>> father tought me something. He said that everyone needs to learn something
>>> new everyday because it will make you smarter. If you refuse to learn
>>> something new everyday then you will revert back to yesterday. And he was
>>> right!
>>>
>>> 18's
>>>
>>> Marty
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 11:31 PM, Richard H <rbhuf...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yes, I have been struggling with this for years. I have had
>>>> Transfusions, and now check my CBC every month to see if I need to take
>>>> Procreate to bring my blood level back up. I am currently on 200 mg
>>>> Gleevec daily because my CML levels will rise if I don't use it as a
>>>> maintenance feature. I am approaching 16 1/2 years since diagnosis.
>>>>
>>>> Richard H.
>>>>
>>>> On Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 1:04:15 PM UTC-5, Vivi wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I suddenly became terribly anemic and my doctor cut my intake of 400mg
>>>>> Gleevec daily in half. It took five months but I am no longer anemic and
>>>>> the CML does not seem to have become visible as yet. Has anyone else had
>>>>> a
>>>>> problem like this?
>>>>>
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