tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post6793110642334189409..comments2024-03-19T03:53:10.296-06:00Comments on Crazy Old Ladies Quilts: RantUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-91226242739416802542013-03-28T00:57:54.061-06:002013-03-28T00:57:54.061-06:00Thanks for sharing miss Em!! I feel your pain, a l...Thanks for sharing miss Em!! I feel your pain, a lot of what you said it felt like I was talking I feel the very same things and as for the fog crap maybe that's whats wrong with me , I'm in a constant fog! And exercise please..... when the hec would I do that and were the hell would I get the energy to do it!!! hand in there girlfriend and lets do lunch again sometime I miss you!!!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024494652503528768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-75235764839811781512013-03-27T13:30:49.437-06:002013-03-27T13:30:49.437-06:00Hi Emily, I just found your blog and read this ent...Hi Emily, I just found your blog and read this entry and had to say "thanks!" My thyroid issues aren't due to cancer, but boy I sure get a lot of what you talked about. Sometimes you just need a safe place to lay it all out--and people who understand. Best wishes in your struggles--you're in my thoughts.Chantiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707891479688804291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-10959564990749383732013-03-25T08:33:06.510-06:002013-03-25T08:33:06.510-06:00Hi Emily-I've been stalking your blog for awhi...Hi Emily-I've been stalking your blog for awhile and by all means, rant away! So often when we look at other people's lives through their blogs, we only are allowed to see the perfect things, so thanks for keepin' it real! I often have brain fog and menopause is my only excuse! Love reading and seeing what you do-it's very inspiring!Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09899771913707613456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-63408413519236169382013-03-24T21:42:45.931-06:002013-03-24T21:42:45.931-06:00Thank you! I thought that I was the only one that...Thank you! I thought that I was the only one that lost words in the middle of a conversation. My thyroid went out 11-12 years ago and then I became anemic, which pretty much meant that if I sat down, I slept. I eased myself into a bit of depression too. Being a Type 1 diabetic didn't help much either. Dark times. <br /><br />I hope that your lay in with your minkie quilt helped. One day at a time and if that's too much, take it moment to moment. Some how it either works out or passes by.All8https://www.blogger.com/profile/01388913247007386183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-22270917551877123742013-03-20T11:55:00.212-06:002013-03-20T11:55:00.212-06:00Good for you for sharing. I know what you mean abo...Good for you for sharing. I know what you mean about not wanting to be a whiner, (I always worry about the same thing) but it didn't come across that way. I think it's good for people to read about "real life stuff" sometimes. Makes us all feel like we're not the only ones.<br /><br />Hang in there. Also, I love the new quilt that needs a name but since I'm pathetic at naming things, I can't help. <br /><br />Also I went to the "secret" fabric store last week. Holy moly! Great place to find some collections from days of yore! Thanks for the tip. ;)amy smarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-38514402358605249992013-03-14T21:07:31.826-06:002013-03-14T21:07:31.826-06:00Hi Emily! Look at all the people you have inspired...Hi Emily! Look at all the people you have inspired into sharing! I think this is really awesome, people willing to be open with their struggles and non judgemental with each other. I have a friend struggling with hypothyroidism, and I will add you to my prayer list along with her! You make beautiful things and ate a blessing to so many! Ali Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151915355026201047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-55796778123865678202013-03-14T19:17:04.365-06:002013-03-14T19:17:04.365-06:00Have you had your cortisol levels checked? Excess...Have you had your cortisol levels checked? Excess cortisol is notorious for causing osteoporosis. I had a disease called Cushing's disease and it messes up ALL of your hormones.annettesquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117399265577129329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-16777305152706058272013-03-13T23:25:59.238-06:002013-03-13T23:25:59.238-06:00Cuddle up under a minky quilt? best thing ever to ...Cuddle up under a minky quilt? best thing ever to do when feeling blah! I hope you are already feelling better today!<br />ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot comipatchandquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982452075020986135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-41741335510156819062013-03-13T06:14:09.349-06:002013-03-13T06:14:09.349-06:00Gosh that sounds awful Emily. My thoughts are with...Gosh that sounds awful Emily. My thoughts are with you. Did you have your thyroid removed when it had cancer? Have the thyroid problems only arisen since then? My Mum has thyroid issues too, but shes much older than you, so maybe it's something I will develop as I age. I do understand the anxiety depression chicken or egg cycle. Been there, doing that. One day at a a time babe.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902931991446033427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-74058325993126171172013-03-13T05:02:42.689-06:002013-03-13T05:02:42.689-06:00Hugs to you.Hugs to you.Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16265057098884755866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-12105168592535467332013-03-12T22:24:17.316-06:002013-03-12T22:24:17.316-06:00My January and February sucked. In January, I was...My January and February sucked. In January, I was sick with bronchitis and the bad air in Cache Valley didn't help any, so I was pretty much housebound. Then just about the time I started to get better I found out I had two torn muscles in my hip. It was very painful, and I could hardly do anything. So I spent the month of February in therapy. My only saving grace is I don't have little kids. My kids are all married and gone. I know what you mean about the weight. The meds won' t let it come off very easy either. Keep up the good work and don't let other people get you down.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625012557268306720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-42002322293318289052013-03-12T19:08:58.727-06:002013-03-12T19:08:58.727-06:00I can relate! My thing is canal stenosis, its done...I can relate! My thing is canal stenosis, its done damage to my back and right leg. I get extreme pain shooting down my right leg and sometimes this leg fails. I'll be walking along normally and BAM, I'm on the fall and most times so far I catch myself. I don't have a cancer diagnosis like yourself, but we all deserve time to 'chill' enjoy!! Quilt and chat when you feel better. I'll still following your crazy old ladies any day!Carli The Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00733894801130646276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-58630426567424022722013-03-12T15:29:22.257-06:002013-03-12T15:29:22.257-06:00My last test was 5.1 but doctor says oh wait and w...My last test was 5.1 but doctor says oh wait and we will test again months from now. Mine thyroid sometimes works sometimes not as far as I can tell from symptoms. So I can relate to the rant! Do some ranting for me, as my doctor and husband do not understand nor ever will.karen608https://www.blogger.com/profile/12475931662014505249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-60383732974851736302013-03-12T07:18:45.775-06:002013-03-12T07:18:45.775-06:00Ugh, Emily - what a pain to deal with! Thyroid pro...Ugh, Emily - what a pain to deal with! Thyroid problems are the worst - they zap your life but leave you just well enough for it to seem like you should be just fine. I can really relate to the exercise frustrations. It took me three years to work up to being able to get in 30 minutes every day without collapsing into deep sleep because of it. And the word issues - my family gets a real kick out of me sometimes when I'm tired. It's truly mortifying, though, to be speaking with other people and not be able to pull up the word "table". . . Hang in there! You're not alone {{{}}}Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-84671184019784267922013-03-12T05:44:35.792-06:002013-03-12T05:44:35.792-06:00So, so know how you are feeling, I have had thyroi...So, so know how you are feeling, I have had thyroid problems for sixteen years, I was treated with radiation for thyroid cancer and now rely on medication. Ihave always stuggled with tiredness about 3pm in the afternoon, as well as not wanting to get out of bed most mornings. My weight was a problem until six years ago, when I joined a gym and changed my diet, I was getting fit and losing weight and feeling great. And then it all became too much weight loss and feeling exhausted again, not wanting to eat or go out the door. After repeated visits to the doctor who just increased my thyroid medication I collapsed and was admitted to I.C.U at the hospital in a bad way. After a couple of days and many tests I was told that I had Addisons desease, another autoimmune desease, more medication and so as well as thyroid I now have Addisons. I am leading an almost normal life, I just have to double up on medication if I find myself in a stressful situation, eg., the dentist etc. Look after yourself and listen to your body, best wishes wendyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623778642712227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-71306282857560250802013-03-12T03:28:08.858-06:002013-03-12T03:28:08.858-06:00I have learned to know you as a positive spirit bu...I have learned to know you as a positive spirit but I can totally understand that sometimes it feels like nothing is going the way you would like because of your health problems. And nobody can tell from the outside how you are feeling inside. I hope it helped you to write it down and you will be feeling better soon. Big hug from Alex and me and take care!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068558260250180442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-61187719831698030222013-03-12T03:00:18.317-06:002013-03-12T03:00:18.317-06:00I'm so very sorry you are going through this. ...I'm so very sorry you are going through this. It is hell....I know. Mine went wacky in 1996 and thankfully it was diagnosed quickly because I thought I was loosing my mind. Had never been sooo tired in my life. Hair fell out in chunks and my skin was like lizard skin, my memory was gone, my words like you describe would leave me. Everything was fine after the meds kicked in, but this past Dec I was feeling the same again. Well, actually long before Dec but by Dec I could not continue down the road getting up at 9:30 in the morning and going back to bed at 3:30 in the afternoon. Or I would go buy groceries and when I got home if I was lucky enough to have the energy to put the refrigerated items away it was a good day and the rest would have to wait until the next morning. On top of my Thyroid being messed up my Vit B 12 and D levels were nil. So new Thyroid meds and a Vit B 12 and D regimen and I think I'm getting back to normal. I can actually clean house and still have enough energy to sew in the evenings. None of that was happening for the past year. As I look back now I should have known much, much sooner that something really bad was happening because I was truly ill. It's good for you to put it out into the universe. When you do that it validates your illness. Putting in on paper is good for you. Keep doing it. Please feel better.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482461200177529420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-13235169397811017502013-03-11T21:40:47.965-06:002013-03-11T21:40:47.965-06:00Many thanks for your rant. Writing your words out ...Many thanks for your rant. Writing your words out loud reassures me that I am not the only one with that list of symptoms. All I know is meditation helps with some things. I hope things look up for you soon. Take care. Cat Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05692163733347537177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-35835180839447389452013-03-11T17:54:46.306-06:002013-03-11T17:54:46.306-06:00Vent away! It does us all some good.
People with ...Vent away! It does us all some good.<br /><br />People with a variety of conditions can relate. My brain fog and fatigue come from a neurological condition. My grandmother had the same symptoms after thyroid cancer. She used crafts, kids, pets and some alone time for coping. The minkie time was probably the right thing to do.<br /><br />Take care of yourself. MuleHillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079183769612739553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-72405432599940460462013-03-11T17:37:56.521-06:002013-03-11T17:37:56.521-06:00Check into Xyngular products. People have had ama...Check into Xyngular products. People have had amazing results.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403812974110399630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-31707769406532313042013-03-11T17:19:44.544-06:002013-03-11T17:19:44.544-06:00Emily, you just described what every day of my lif...Emily, you just described what every day of my life is like. so, I totally GET IT!! Having a thyroid that doesn't work properly isn't any fun. the meds don't work like they should and never have despite many many retests which state I'm in the "normal level". I say, who determines normal because I obviously don't feel like people with normal working thyroids. I've been taking thyroid meds for 22 years and every day of 22 years has felt just like you described. Not even my family understands. The weight, the 3-6 slump, the lay down, the guilt...what do we do when all the tests say we should be jumping walls and running marathons??! there are days i feel like I can't live one more day like this or should I say EXIST one more day because you can't really call it living.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479013420526089505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-89740175413895172822013-03-11T17:19:44.262-06:002013-03-11T17:19:44.262-06:00Emily,
Thank you for sharing your feelings. I am...Emily,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your feelings. I am in a similar boat too and now feel not so alone. I enjoy your blog, books, fabric and IG. Talented lady!!!!<br /><br />Take care and hugs,<br /><br />Linda linda fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671621310286823896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-78682091912386351112013-03-11T17:12:11.092-06:002013-03-11T17:12:11.092-06:00Hang in there! It is amazing how one seemingly sma...Hang in there! It is amazing how one seemingly small thing can create such dramatic repercussions in our bodies. Amazing, and amazingly inconvenient. Be thankful for a supportive family, and enjoy those krazy Kardashians (do you totally hate Scott? I do!!!) :)Books_Boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16723318921408246471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-36950283633114667892013-03-11T17:10:02.843-06:002013-03-11T17:10:02.843-06:00I hear ya. I have Hashimoto's and I get to fee...I hear ya. I have Hashimoto's and I get to feel the way you're talking about a lot. I hate the disconnect between the brain and the mouth. It happens way too often. So, anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I feel for you. I know what it's like and you have every right to chill and snuggle with your minky quilt. Maybe if we would do things like that more often, we would feel better. :) I hope you feel better soon.Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225799688477379811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-37696211881887685562013-03-11T16:58:36.790-06:002013-03-11T16:58:36.790-06:00Hi Emily,
I also have a Thyroid problem that I'...Hi Emily,<br />I also have a Thyroid problem that I've been working on for the last few years. I gained quite a bit of weight without changing a thing about the way I ate. I felt like a walking zombie all day. At about 3:00 the idea of a coma sounded delightful! <br /><br />About a year ago I was talking with the Supplements Specialist at Sprouts and he told me that what I needed was more meat, butter and salt. That was music to my ears! I had eaten Alkaline, Raw Food, Vegetarian. All the while, I continued to gain more weight, my teeth were falling apart, and I felt even more tired! I bought a book called Practical Paleo (it has a thyroid protocol in it) and began dropping pounds dramatically! This happened even though my thyroid was still sluggish. I have been able to maintain a good healthy weight and have energy that sustains me all day regardless of the fact that my Thyroid still hasn't turned around all the way. But I really believe that through this style of eating it will continue to improve as it has. <br /> <br />There is a girl with a Paleo background who has been through a lot of the same things as you. She has a book called Well Fed and a blog where she chronicles all of her Thyroid issues and experiments. You really should check it out. It's been very helpful to me.<br />http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/tag/thyroid/<br /><br />Anyway, sorry to give you unsolicited advice but I know just how frustrated you are. I am definitely familiar with all of these struggles. I hope you get feeling better soon!<br /><br />LuLuLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082660206765313373noreply@blogger.com