Re: O/T Thyroid expectations

dizzymom · ‎03-27-2010

I was diagnosed in Nov. with hypothyroidism and was put on Synthroid. I did not have that many symptoms . But I do have very dry skin ( which I have had my whole life. I am 56 btw) also constipation, plus some joint and muscle aches. My labs also showed vitamin D deficiency and high cholesterol ( which is a symptom). Overall I am feeling pretty good. I feel my energy is better. My constipation although has not resolved. I go back for blood work in Feb. to see if my meds need adjusting. I think it takes awhile to find the correct dose that works for you.

Katharita · ‎03-10-2010

Other than not being able to keep weight on, your symptoms sound like hypo- rather than hyperthyroidism (including the swelling). I had many, many symptoms similar to yours and after I was on medication for a few weeks, I started to improve, and I now have normal tests and feel normal.

If you're hyper, there will be different medication that will make you feel better faster than if you're hypo.

Let us know how it turns out.

maestra · ‎03-09-2010

Chemo drugs burned out my thyroid gland and now I take Armour; I couldn't get 'normal' levels w/Synthroid. I'm going back next week since I still have all kinds of side effects of hypothyroidism, even tho MD says that my blood tests are in 'normal' range. Only 2 endocrinologists here in Hooterville to serve 120,000 people. I may be going up to Duke Med if I cant get to see a specialist. Good luck-this bites

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

On 1/19/2014 Tricolor said:
On 1/19/2014 ccassaday said:
I cant imagine having to take another 6 weeks off of work. Someone of the fatiguemay be also from my sugar.I understand predisone like it does with sugar can cause thyroid issues. I have never felt this way before and all I want to do is cry. I want to feel better.Thanks for all of you for responding.

I understand how you feel. Before I was diagnosed I could barely stay awake at work. It was an awful feeling. Thyroid disease is hereditary and is not caused by life style. You will get better but it will take some time. Wishing you well.

I would just be entering stuff on the computer at work and would litterally just doze off. I have all these recipes to cook to start eating better and some new cookware but cant get the energy to get to the store.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

On 1/19/2014 Katharita said:

Other than not being able to keep weight on, your symptoms sound like hypo- rather than hyperthyroidism (including the swelling). I had many, many symptoms similar to yours and after I was on medication for a few weeks, I started to improve, and I now have normal tests and feel normal.

If you're hyper, there will be different medication that will make you feel better faster than if you're hypo.

Let us know how it turns out.

To be truthful some of the weight is just from not eating enough and if my suga ris up again that can do it.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

I have hypo and have difficulties in losing weight. My weight has skyrocketed, but I keep taking my Synthroid 100mcg, until tomorrow when I see my doc again. She prefers brand name because it absorbs better, and the pharmacist and tech state that of any med to take brand, thyroid is one of them. The absorption rate is much better with brand.

As for the palpitation issues.....you may benefit from another thyroid med, the ones that are derived from pork endocrine glands like Androthyoid. My doc doesn't like them because they require more monitoring, dosage is sensitive, and it comes from animals. I think she is vegetarian/vegan. I don't eat a lot of meat, so I'm low in B12 and D. I have fibromyalgia and just read at Mayo Clinic online that 50000 IU of D really helps, but only once a week and for three months. I start when I get D 50,000 IU on Tuesday courtesy of Amazon. I currently have it in 5,000 IU so I took 2 today to give it a boost. I have been taking 5000 when I remember my vitamins, which I am so bad about forgetting because I take my thyroid in the morning and can't take vitamins or eat for 30 minutes and by then I'm on the road to work. I try to take it once I get there, but I usually get swamped by students and forget.

Annabellethecat66 · ‎03-12-2010

I have Hypothyroid, as does my daughter. She and I both have cysts on our thyroid and have had biopsies done. Her thyroid has been very large, mine not so much. My Mother used to have thyroid problems.

You might have a long road to travel until you are able to settle on what medicine is best, the dosage and so on. Please don't do what my grandma used to call "Borrow trouble". You will drive yourself crazy.

We are all lucky in that we live in an age where there is medicine that can help us. I feel good (based on my experiences) that you will soon be on the road to getting and feeling better. Take care.

violann · ‎03-10-2010

"Not being able to keep weight on" is a symptom of hyPERthyroidism. Also, Synthroid is only one of many replacements for thyroid hormone. Hope you feel bettersoon.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

On 1/19/2014 Katharita said:

Other than not being able to keep weight on, your symptoms sound like hypo- rather than hyperthyroidism (including the swelling). I had many, many symptoms similar to yours and after I was on medication for a few weeks, I started to improve, and I now have normal tests and feel normal.

If you're hyper, there will be different medication that will make you feel better faster than if you're hypo.

Let us know how it turns out.

I agree. Hypo would cause you to be cold and you also mentioned fatigue. That is more hypo. Hyper would cause you to have more energy as your heart rate and metabolism is up.