I am happy to report that my levels finally seem to be in order and stable!!!!!! I feel great!!!! It's been very quiet in here so hoping this means that everyone else is doing well and enjoying summer running

Thanks for the inquiry. I'm really glad you two are feeling tip-top. I'm doing ok. I've been stable on my long time dose of 100 mcg Synthroid once again, although I have yet to go in for a follow-up lab test. Been procrastinating, but must do it soon because I have "no refills left!" I'm glad all the frightening hyperthyroid symptoms are gone, but feel too tired to run most days or the day just plain gets away from me. I need to whip myself back into shape. As of this week, I'm down to a measly 3 miles when I do go out. Our local half-marathon happens tomorrow and I hate hearing myself say "I used to do that." After practically a lifetime of running, it's come to this? I have a family reunion next month out of state, so I'm going to use that to motivate me to get back in shape.

Well I tested low enough, I get to start the next higher dose of Synthroid tomorrow and get retested in 6 weeks. I've been continuing with my 3-milers, but it's all I can do; so I'm really looking forward to seeing some improvement. That said, other things can also sap your energy. For example, I had to put my 18-year-old cat Calvin to sleep today. It's very sad and painful even when it's necessary and kind and humane and all that. I'm wiped out. Hope to have more cheerful news next post.

This was Calvin just 3 years ago. He was doing well until just recently and then he went downhill very quickly. We got him as a kitten, and he lost an eye when he was 4 (probably to a racoon), but it was never a problem for him. He was a very loving cat and and we'll miss our special buddy. Thanks for asking about him.

Yes it was just TSH and it's just at the edge where normal meets low, but it's enough that it makes a big difference to me. I happen to be very sensitive to how my body feels. My nurse practitioner says people generally feel best when their TSH is around 1 and so that's our goal. Usually I get tested for TSH, T3 and T4, but this time she only wanted to see TSH and the same in 6 weeks. I like to see all the numbers, but I've only been seeing her for a little under a year and she's been so much better than the doctor I was seeing for the last 6 years, I'll just go with it and not ask for other tests unless I don't see improvement.

Hi: I am wondering if anyone experiences any wide swings in energy and moods from day to day? Yesterday was awesome. I ran 5 miles at a rate of 11:48 per mile, which is speedy for me. I came pouding in that last mile, almost at a sprint and I felt I could continue for miles. Just felt really strong. And my mood was energetic and postive all day long. But this morning, I am a total crab with no, zero, zip energy. I was able to crank out 4 miles, but it wasn't enjoyable. Here I am at work, still crabby and still trying to find some spunk to get through this day. Are these swings typical for a hypo thyroid problem? Or is it just me? What can I do to snap out of it? Kate

I agree that it's hard to call. Until you know that it's an ongoing problem, I would just chalk it up to "you have good days and bad days." Doing the runs on the days when you don't feel like it is what makes it possible to have those days when you feel great.

Had a blood panel the other day and got good news--things are now in the normal range, although the anemia is still somewhat persistant as my red blood cell count in the very low area of normal. I am now taking 137 mg of a generic Synthroid as my maintanence amount daily. Anyone have experience (good or bad) with a generic brand? This is all so new to me. Engery levels are still high and I have been running like crazy--for me anyway--since a few months ago I was not running at all. Hope everyone else is taking care of themselves. Kate