Difficulty swallowing

[blueeyes52]

My throat has become so sore and I don't know if it's because I am always trying to clear it thinking this will help me swallow I was always wondering why I had to push myself to get moving. When we had plans to go out with friend I would many times like to cancel, but instead I would nap and go.

I feel sorry for my husband because before this I had foot surgery and hopefully after tomorrows appoinment I can start physical therapy. (THIRD SURGERY).  He had to do a lot around the house, shop for me and sometimes for my mom since she can't drive. On top of that he is so busy at work that I hate to bother him. I feel bad now because my energy level is worse than ever before.

Before the surgery I was working out almost every day and lost 25 pounds.  It did take a year and a half though.  I have gained about three pounds back since not going since foot surgery. I actually was able to lower my dosage on blood pressure pills while exercising. I feel so crazy because I sit here and can't even get going to go to the grocery store, let alone go exercise tonight.

I am terrified bacause of my throat, actually it hurts a little lower and feels like last time that I had a nodule removed in "83 and put on levothroid.  My internist just increased my dose from 124mcg to 175mcg. My THS  level is 8.84.

Also my glucose came back pre-diabetic.

Is there anyone out there as exhuasted as me or am I just crazy?

[gatorler]

curious why you don't see an endocronologist and why your internist is following your thyroid issues?

[blueeyes52]

Hi-

Oh no- I'm definitely seeing an Endo.  The one I used to go to for my first surgery retired so I got a great referral and I have an appointment for 2-22-07.

My internist wanted me to take an increased dosage of Levothroid, get a Thyroid Scan and then see her in eight weeks.

No way - I wish my apppoinment was tomorrow!

Thanks-

Mary Ann

[utahmomma]

I'm in the exhausted boat with you even though I'm hyper right now.  I'm exhausted but can't sleep.  :-)

Sorry about the pre-diabetic diagnosis.  Unfortunately it's common with thyroid problems.  You might want to start on the diabetic diet (carb control) it will help keep your glucose in check, help your energy, and help you lose some of those pounds.

I've got to go back on it too.  After RAI I kind of freaked out and the bread cravings are getting to me.  :-)

Hang in there and PLEASE let us know what the doctors say!!

*HUGS*