I have thyroid disease (hypothyroidism) and have been struggling for weeks as my body adjusts to a new medication. How can I keep my spirits up?
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posted by raintree
on Mar 9, 2013 -
18 answers
I have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I've been tested for this annually over the last five years ( standard health MOT tests, its not something I've been anticipating although my maternal granny has hypothyroidism since her 60s) In January it emerged that my TSH tests are
borderline abnormal and the antibodies test actually gave a strong positive . My GP explained that this indicates it may not be a big problem right now, but that it is something I will inevitably have to deal with sooner or later.
Frankly the thought of having to take medication every day is really depressing me and I'm reluctant to start it now if I can put it off till later in life. May not seem like a big deal to some folk to have to take one pill every day but for me to be dependent on any type of medication is such a grim thought. I plan to go overseas at the end of this year to Asia and last thing I want is to have to be worrying about a daily medication.
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posted by kudra23
on Feb 2, 2013 -
35 answers
Anxiety symptoms overlapping with hypothyroid medication side effects?
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posted by drd
on Jan 3, 2013 -
10 answers
The doctor I just saw is a quack. I knew he would be, but I set up an appointment anyway. I've been dealing with fatigue and chronic pain, and regular doctors haven't had an answer. So I set up an appointment with a doctor that practices "functional medicine" as a last ditch effort. How do I reconcile what this doctor told me with what I know about real medicine and the load of bullshit I was just fed?
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posted by [insert clever name here]
on Oct 14, 2012 -
31 answers
Newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and overwhelmed with how much I don't know. Bonus: help me find a doctor in Washington, DC who I can trust?
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posted by picapica
on Aug 17, 2012 -
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First test: thyroid fairly normal, TSH elevated. Second test comes back with no antibody activity and normal thyroid function. No treatment planned, but I'm still feeling like a ton of bricks has hit me. What now?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2012 -
16 answers
A friend of mine has Hashimotos and just (happily) got pregnant. She's super worried about her pregnancy and I'd love to send her a care package, but I know there's tons of exclusions of food for both pregnancy and Hashimotos, so I'd love some input on what would make her day!
posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2012 -
7 answers
Help my partner and I feel less anxious about combining pregnancy with chronic illness after 40 - or should we not even bother?
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posted by Melusinewave
on Jan 14, 2012 -
18 answers
Bunch of symptoms, maybe hypothyroid, what do I do next? For the past several years, I’ve had a bunch of nagging symptoms that together have been very frustrating, and at times debilitating. The onset of the symptoms was about 7 years ago. My GP initially thought hypothyroidism, but the tests came back normal. As the years have gone on, the symptoms have waxed and waned but never gone away, and I keep getting retested for hypothyroidism at my doctors suggestion, but the tests always come back normal. After looking at the actual values from the lab, and a bit of research, I’m wondering if it isn’t in fact hypothyroidism, and what to do next.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 30, 2011 -
15 answers
Am I being a paranoid android or do I have valid concerns regarding my thyroid?
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posted by CZMR
on Sep 5, 2011 -
20 answers
I've just found out my thyroid isn't working right and I've made an appointment with my GP for treatment. However, it's not for several weeks, and I would like to start feeling better now!
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posted by ArmyOfKittens
on Aug 11, 2011 -
15 answers
Could my enlarged thyroid (goiter) be causing muscle pain in the back of my neck?
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posted by gilsonal
on Jun 17, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm a little over 8 weeks pregnant, and other than the insane morning sickness, feel like I'm in good health. However, my thyroid results came back with normal free T4 and elevated TSH. Neither my regular doc nor my midwife seem concerned... so should I relax?
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posted by allisonrae
on Apr 28, 2011 -
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What is "color sensitivity", in the context of it being a symptom of hypothyroidism? It appears on
this list of symptoms, but I can't find anything else that will tell me how someone with hypothyroidism might experience color sensitivity.
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posted by amethysts
on Mar 26, 2011 -
7 answers
I had symptoms of hypothyroid that went away when I started taking vitamins; now they've returned. Is this hypothyroidism or something else?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2011 -
15 answers
Hypothyroid-filter: What
can I eat?
Please help me eat delicious, healthful, creative meals and snacks without having an anxiety attack because I'm so worried certain foods will interfere with my thyroid medication.
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posted by Faraday Cage
on Oct 25, 2010 -
41 answers
Serious mistakes made months ago at work have been uncovered. Facing possible discipline (even termination), I'm wondering how (or if) I should disclose mental health issues that likely contributed.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2009 -
18 answers
I'm in the usual boat (at least from what I've seen sifting through the relevant tags on here): a hell of a lot of hypothyroidism symptoms, and a doctor insisting I don't have it.
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posted by sailoreagle
on Jul 2, 2009 -
17 answers
My thyroid test came back normal, but I have a bunch of symptoms that seem like hypothyroidism. How reliable is the test?
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posted by The Dutchman
on May 11, 2009 -
27 answers
I exhibit many, if not all, of the symptoms of ADHD-I AKA "ADHD predominantly inattentive". After further research I also exhibit many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Should I see an endocrinologist, a general practitioner, a psychiatrist? Or all of the above? Long explanation follows.
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posted by thegmann
on Nov 20, 2008 -
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I have been to 3 GP's and 3 specialists over the last three years and no one can tell me what is wrong with me. My main complaint is shortness of breath, fatigue, very itchy skin with no rash and congestion/ringing in the ears. I'm at the end of my rope. Can anyone help figure out what is wrong with me?
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posted by i_love_squirrels
on Aug 12, 2008 -
23 answers
[Thyroid/CFS-Filter] Do TSH and thyroid levels typically fluctuate within a period of weeks? If so, how much fluctuation is normal?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 4, 2008 -
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TSH level of 4.67 = diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Seeing a specialist in 30 days, trying to hold onto my sanity until then. What can I expect?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 3, 2008 -
12 answers
I am researching different options for treating hypo-thyroidism. I personally have been taking Synthroid for a long time and would like to know what other routes, if any, are available. [More inside]
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posted by vacapinta
on May 11, 2004 -
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