Posted by BarbaraCat on November 5, 2003, at 15:53:59
In reply to Re: hypothyroid » BarbaraCat, posted by katia on November 5, 2003, at 15:19:22
>>her temp with my thermometer and hers was 97.8. Mine was 97.4 after a walk. She's not known to be hypothr. so maybe your theory/experiment is correct.
**Interesting. I've heard digitals aren't accurate and now we know they're not.
>>Isn't mercury bad to put into your mouth? Isn't there a reason why they're hard to find now?
**Mercury is toxic and REAL bad to put in your mouth, but the thermometer glass protects you from it. None leaks out to hurt you, otherwise there wouldn't be any left.
They're hard to find because of the danger of dropping them and spilling the mercury, which happens alot if they're left around kids. Also, we're in this digital age where people automatically assume the numbers are correct and of course, manufacturers don't dispel the idea.
> I will look into getting my hormones and my adrenals/thyroid checked. I want to be clear on all fronts before I endure anymore trial and error with psych meds.
**Bueno! Hopefully this will start you on the right road and get you feeling better. Then you can very sweetly ask your pdoc what his reasons were for not acknowledging or considering your health concerns.
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