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How long until feeling normal again?
Does anyone know how long thyroid symptoms continue while being on medication? Or does the medication really relieve all symptoms so one can feel normal again?
Any input is appreciated. Thank You!
Any input is appreciated. Thank You!
It is not unusual for thyroid to come with some mental baggage. A lot of us are taking antidepressants to help us through the rough parts of thyroid. It doesn't have to be forever for a lot of us, but just until our thyroid is regulated. For some thyroid can aggravate an already existing mental problem and the lenght of time would be accordingly. Keep in mind you might have to try several different brands/kinds before you find the one that works for you, and when you do, it should be worth it.
Weight is an individual issue, depending on many factors, even for normal thyroid people. However once your TSH level is at optimum to where you feel your best, weight might be easier to attain.
Its up to you to let the doctor know at what level is best for you, which will be the level you feel your best at, only you know! This does not mean a 100%, but close to.
Happy Holidays!
Weight is an individual issue, depending on many factors, even for normal thyroid people. However once your TSH level is at optimum to where you feel your best, weight might be easier to attain.
Its up to you to let the doctor know at what level is best for you, which will be the level you feel your best at, only you know! This does not mean a 100%, but close to.
Happy Holidays!
Hello. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism back in April 2006.
I was given the I-131 and a became hypo and i felt awful for a while. I recently started taking Sythroid (150 mcg) a couple weeks ago and i feel a lot better, a lot more energy, if i do feel any of the symptoms, they are very mild for me to notice. The only thing i complain about is my mental part. And i have gained weight since my hypo diagnosis, my question is "if and if my endocrinologist finds the right dosage for me, will my metabolism ever level off just enough for me to lose the weight i ganied? I try to give my condition a positive outlook because the answer is time and patience.
Crey90
I was given the I-131 and a became hypo and i felt awful for a while. I recently started taking Sythroid (150 mcg) a couple weeks ago and i feel a lot better, a lot more energy, if i do feel any of the symptoms, they are very mild for me to notice. The only thing i complain about is my mental part. And i have gained weight since my hypo diagnosis, my question is "if and if my endocrinologist finds the right dosage for me, will my metabolism ever level off just enough for me to lose the weight i ganied? I try to give my condition a positive outlook because the answer is time and patience.
Crey90
It should not be the meds.
Before treatment and a few years after, every once in a while I would have a sore throat and my voice would sound hoarse, but not at the same time. They only lasted a day or two each time. I can't say if you have anything to be worried about, but if it persists, I'd sure let the doctor know just to be on the safe side. Goiter/Nodule can grow, pressing against the voice box. If nodule is growing fast then measurements should be taken for treatment soon as possible. If it goes away on its own then there is nothing to worry about on that issue.
Happy Holidays!
Before treatment and a few years after, every once in a while I would have a sore throat and my voice would sound hoarse, but not at the same time. They only lasted a day or two each time. I can't say if you have anything to be worried about, but if it persists, I'd sure let the doctor know just to be on the safe side. Goiter/Nodule can grow, pressing against the voice box. If nodule is growing fast then measurements should be taken for treatment soon as possible. If it goes away on its own then there is nothing to worry about on that issue.
Happy Holidays!
I will make sure to let the Dr know if it continues.
Thank You! & Happy Holidays!:)
Thank You! & Happy Holidays!:)
Your hair sound beautiful!
Some shampoos will change the texture of the hair and water too (soft vs. hard). Some shampoos leaves my hair with a little curl, some wavy and others straight. My hair is either a very dark dirty blonde or light brown. Being Hyper/Graves' I found my hair having copper strands. My sister stated, " I didn't know you had red in your hair", either did I, until Hyper/Graves'. So thyroid has some issues effecting the hair, as we know of some.
Also like you said, pregnancy and birth can effect the hair as well, like the same as thyroid, robbing our system of vitamins and minerals, as well as other health conditions.
Once you get your thyroid issues treated properly, your system will come back and so should your hair, but remember it dose take time to heal. You will get there.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Some shampoos will change the texture of the hair and water too (soft vs. hard). Some shampoos leaves my hair with a little curl, some wavy and others straight. My hair is either a very dark dirty blonde or light brown. Being Hyper/Graves' I found my hair having copper strands. My sister stated, " I didn't know you had red in your hair", either did I, until Hyper/Graves'. So thyroid has some issues effecting the hair, as we know of some.
Also like you said, pregnancy and birth can effect the hair as well, like the same as thyroid, robbing our system of vitamins and minerals, as well as other health conditions.
Once you get your thyroid issues treated properly, your system will come back and so should your hair, but remember it dose take time to heal. You will get there.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Thank you for the compliment!:) I love the way your hair sounds, especially your color mixed with the copper. I feel like cutting my hair. I like it long it's just that I want a fresh start for it. Maybe I can get rid of the dryness? I know what you mean about the shampoos. The same thing happens to me. Hopefully it will grow back like you said even if it takes time.
GravesLady should I be worried? I feel my voice different. It's been changing. I think I started the med 10/3. I did notice my voice changing slowly. Except this last week it got worse. I don't have a sore throat. I sound like I do right now & my voice want's to go away, but I'm not sick. I don't like the medication it makes my ears hurt, I still take it.
Thanksgiving was great, even though we accidently overcooked the poor turkey! We drove down to my mom's & got back today a couple hrs ago. It feels good when the family gets together for the holidays. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving also!
GravesLady should I be worried? I feel my voice different. It's been changing. I think I started the med 10/3. I did notice my voice changing slowly. Except this last week it got worse. I don't have a sore throat. I sound like I do right now & my voice want's to go away, but I'm not sick. I don't like the medication it makes my ears hurt, I still take it.
Thanksgiving was great, even though we accidently overcooked the poor turkey! We drove down to my mom's & got back today a couple hrs ago. It feels good when the family gets together for the holidays. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving also!
Can there be a possibility the thyroid med is making me gain weight? I've noticed my face looking chunkier. It's more like my cheecks towards under my chin? My husband & I have noticed the right side of my face has been thicker than the left for a couple of yrs. Even the right side of my neck is thicker now.
Can you please give me your thoughts on this?
Whenever you have the time is great, Thank You!
Can you please give me your thoughts on this?
Whenever you have the time is great, Thank You!
If you are on meds now, I would assume you are Hashi, but I could be wrong. Doctor might have you on meds for suppressed levels trying to shrink the goiter. However this treatment theory has not been proven to shrink goiters.
I am sure you are going to want to follow your progress with the new endo, so get copies of all your test with Labs reference range. Don't be hesitant in asking question. Start now making a list of questions to take with you to the endos and refer to them if needed. You are going to be OK like the rest of us, I mean it could be worse. Just do the right thing by yourself with the proper treatment, take your meds and continue with follow ups, you'll be fine. And we are here to help any way we can.
Good luck and keep us posted.
I am sure you are going to want to follow your progress with the new endo, so get copies of all your test with Labs reference range. Don't be hesitant in asking question. Start now making a list of questions to take with you to the endos and refer to them if needed. You are going to be OK like the rest of us, I mean it could be worse. Just do the right thing by yourself with the proper treatment, take your meds and continue with follow ups, you'll be fine. And we are here to help any way we can.
Good luck and keep us posted.
I ask myself why? & what caused it? There is no real answer. The only choice I have is to face the problem. There is no turning back just keep going forward. It feels good to know there is someone like you to help us understand what we can't.
Thank you for your Time, Support & Guidance; Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for your Time, Support & Guidance; Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Medical Science does not know what causes thyroid conditions. However there is a genetic predisposition for autoimmune Hashi and Graves' as well as in some goiters and nodules.
I don't know of anyone in my family with Graves' . However, my sister and her daughter (my niece) are hypothyroid on meds, but they don't take interest in their levels, so I don't know if they have Hashi or not, plus they don't complain about any symptoms. However my niece did complain about thinning hair years back. Some medicals believe that Hashi and Graves' are the same disease, but at opposite ends of the spectrum. It kinds makes sense because my Labs show beginning stages of Hashi and only showing Graves' twice in the time that I have been keeping records the last 10 years. Don't know my antibodies though.
Thyroid meds., that is, T-4 supplements (levothyroxin) has not been known to cause weight gain. Although, ATDs/PTUs/Armour/T-3 have been knowing to cause some weight gain. However, Hypo or even hyper-thyroidism can cause some weight gain. However what you are describing in your face sounds like it might be coming from the goiter, especially if you haven't noticed it anywhere else on your body or scales actually hasn't showed any gain or any sufficient amount anyway. I could be wrong, so wait to see what the endo has to say, s/he might have a better explanation.
I don't know of anyone in my family with Graves' . However, my sister and her daughter (my niece) are hypothyroid on meds, but they don't take interest in their levels, so I don't know if they have Hashi or not, plus they don't complain about any symptoms. However my niece did complain about thinning hair years back. Some medicals believe that Hashi and Graves' are the same disease, but at opposite ends of the spectrum. It kinds makes sense because my Labs show beginning stages of Hashi and only showing Graves' twice in the time that I have been keeping records the last 10 years. Don't know my antibodies though.
Thyroid meds., that is, T-4 supplements (levothyroxin) has not been known to cause weight gain. Although, ATDs/PTUs/Armour/T-3 have been knowing to cause some weight gain. However, Hypo or even hyper-thyroidism can cause some weight gain. However what you are describing in your face sounds like it might be coming from the goiter, especially if you haven't noticed it anywhere else on your body or scales actually hasn't showed any gain or any sufficient amount anyway. I could be wrong, so wait to see what the endo has to say, s/he might have a better explanation.
GravesLady I appreciate your information. Thank you for helping me understand this better. I guess I have a long road ahead. My family DR said something about my body attacking itself. She thinks I have a condition of Graves or Hashimotos something like that. I will just have to wait until being re-evaluated by a new Endo to be sure what I really have. I just wish I could've been tested before when I was 17. When I saw the change in me. Instead of 12 yrs later & maybe the reason I have the goiter. I guess it's a lesson in itself; to be more insistive & not always take their word. Thank's again!
I like the information you gave me. My hair is wavy & below my waistline. I can't really tell if it's thicker or thinner. It's always been on the thick side but does seem frizzier. Needs hair products wich I don't like using. If I can avoid putting stuff in my hair I do. Almost like the way I feel about medication. After having my 1st son in Nov/94 is when my hairloss problem started. It was like every birth/pregnancy took something more from me that I couldn't get back.
My family thought my hair was taking vitamins & energy from my body. So I went short a couple times;length between back & waist. No difference, just felt lighter. I'm not sure if the reason my antibodies came out "abnormal" is realted to a posible autoimmune disorder. I better write everything I can remember. Maybe it will come in handy with my diagnosis.
GravesLady I Thank you for taking your time to write back on a busy day like today. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!:)
My family thought my hair was taking vitamins & energy from my body. So I went short a couple times;length between back & waist. No difference, just felt lighter. I'm not sure if the reason my antibodies came out "abnormal" is realted to a posible autoimmune disorder. I better write everything I can remember. Maybe it will come in handy with my diagnosis.
GravesLady I Thank you for taking your time to write back on a busy day like today. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!:)
My mistake " Needs hair products wich I don't like using."
Correction:It (hair) needs hair products wich I don't like using." Sorry....
Correction:It (hair) needs hair products wich I don't like using." Sorry....
No simple answer that fits all, i.e. one shoes does not fill all!
Its not the thyroid supplements that make us feel better, but rather our levels. Anywhere within our Labs reference range where we feel out best - perhaps not 100%, but hopefully close.
If autoimmune thyroid we have to deal with the symptoms of that perticular autoimmune disorder (thyroid). Autoimmune is not curable - if we still have thyroid left (functioning), in which most cases we do regardless of treatment and in some cases or circumstances may take years to stop functioning, the antibodies can attack the functioning thyroid leaving us with symptoms. Only the hypo or hyper symptoms are curable through treatment, but not autoimmune antibodies. Autoimmune, hypo and hyper symptoms share a lot or some of the same symptoms.
How long before we feel better - that is individual and depending on each individuals mental and physical system; how long were we sick, likewise our healing; the length of time to get our levels to where we feel our best; and of course autoimmune to where symptoms might appear anytime and as many times it wants thought out life until thyroid is completely non-functioning.
There are a lot of factors involved; stress, life style, general mental and physical health, what treatment - also putting off permanent treatment has a lot to do with , type of thyroid condition, etc.
I would say for most, expect to feel 80%-90% better than before treatment, and that is a big improvement for a lot of us thyroidians.
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