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I am not seeing a specialist of any kind, just a basic internal medicine doctor. We have a really good medical facility at the University of Illinois, but I am about 30 miles from it, so I get seen at the satellite office. My parents both suffered (both deceased now) from auto immune diseases (my mom, RA, and my dad, a bone marrow cancer), so I had the blood work done to rule out something completely major. The initial result showed my thyroid at 49 when a normal functioning thyriod should be .03-4.02. (?) And on the recheck, the number had improved somewhat to 33, but not enough, so the doctor jumped up the medication at that time. I take the synthyroid first thing in the morning, about 5 am, with breakfast about 2 hours later. The iron supplements, with vitamin C at the same time, come in two intervals at 11 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. I am already feeling so much better. I can't believe I have spent at least 3 years functioning with those problems. Just tired all the time, sluggish, forgetful, drained....... and also circulation problems too, hands and feet and even cheeks and tip of my nose going numb..... Thanks, Chenille, for your information and your comments. Your story (even though I am just meeting you) has inspired me to believe in a strong, energy filled future. I am very happy to have you guys to share in this journey of hypothyroidism and running.
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This group is a great idea. I have been treated for a thyroid condition for about seven months now. I was previously treated for depression and on medication for about ten years. I did not find out about the thyroid condition until I had blood work done for the first time in my life (age 44). I did not realize that the symptoms mirrored each other and now regret all of the years of taking depression medication. (wellbutrin). I also never really took the thyroid condition too serious and only took the medication half heartedly. The symptoms’ I have dealt with are: Sluggishness or lack of energy Always tired, even though I cannot sleep when I go to bed. I gain weight even when I burn an average of 1000 calories a day exercising. (and am always conscience of the food I eat). Anyway, Thanks for starting this group.
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Y'all have encouraged me to get rechecked. My old doc diagnosed me many years ago after I gained over 30 lbs in one year (I attributed it to sympathy weight gain since my wife was pregnant), but I've been without meds or blood tests for several months now. I just called to get a slip for bloodwork, and plan to take care of it this week. I never noticed much difference with or without the meds, but maybe I'm missing something. Maybe there's a level that's off that hasn't been picked up on yet.
Would someone be kind enough to explain what Hashimoto's thyroiditis is? I see this condition mentioned quite a bit.
It's funny - but some people are very sensitive to extremely minute changes in their thyroid levels , while others seem to be able to tolerate pretty drastic fluctuations. I'm glad to hear that you are checking it out again. Have you ever compared yourself to symptoms of hypothryoidism? You may or maynot find out that you were affected more than you thought. Good luck!
Thanks for your answers. I am somewhat embarrasesd to say that I had my bloodwork results on my desk all day Friday, but I couldn't really figure out what it all meant, so I threw it away. (I don't like to keep stuff around--with 4 kids, I am always sifting through stuff) I probably should have kept it though, to learn from it as well as keep it for future reference. What I can do is ask for a copy, though, and if you guys could help me decifer it, it would be much appreciated. I do like my primary. He seems knowledgeable. The only problems in communication I face with him is his accent and my lack of ability to think of questions on the spot. I like to absorb information and then think of a million things later, like.....I guess I really didn't understand what you are saying. But after that happens, my next appointment is like 6 weeks away!