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Thyroid is "Whacked"

Jul 21, 2008 08:31AM - 5 comments

I feel so crappy today.  I didn't feel good yesterday either!  Didn't sleep well lastnight. I kept waking up with the back of my head hurting me so badly.  I felt so tired and weak this morning, and my eyes are all puffy.  Cannot seem to get my doctor to even "care".  Just because the TSH test is in the normal range...so he says....he is not concerened.  My TSH level was half way back up to where it was when I first started.  Over the 3.xxx mark.  I thought it was suppose to be lower.  Had it to the 0.xxx mark......from the 5.xxx  The x's are because I don't have my paper work in front of me.  I cannot function.  Trying to do the housework...don't think hubby understands how bad I feel.  He makes jokes and passes me off.  I just need to lay down and rest!!!!!!!!  When I go back to my doctor on Wed. I hope he will listen to my complaining....I think he probably thinks I am just going through menopause and he is waiting it out.
I have no idea of where to turn to.

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by AR-10, Jul 21, 2008 09:34AM
Tell him you want your TSH closer to 1.0, and studies show a person being treated for hypothyroidism need to keep their TSH under 2.0 to improve.

If he doesn't like it, tell him it's your body, and when he has thyroid problems he can undermedicate himself if he wants to, but you are interested in getting well.

(I always advise people to tell their doctor what I wish I had the nerve to say.) LOL!!

Seriously, tell him to lower your TSH or find a doctor that will.
After looking at your profile, you might be better off going right to another doctor. Only problem is, you may get another mediocre doctor and find yourself having the same argument. Or you may find a GOOD doctor. :o)    

by vintagedoll, Jul 21, 2008 04:32PM
I do NOT know where to turn. I felt terrible all day long!  That is just not like me......not for the whole day.  Yesterday wasn't too great either.  I feel "Jiggy"....that is between jittery and jumpy.  LOL  My neck pulsates.  Don't know how to describe it all.  After my visit wed. I will probably just give up!  I took another Synthroid pill before dinner awhile ago.  It is 50mcg and I take it as soon as I wake up about 7 or 8 a.m.  I feel weak, etc around 3 p.m. every day. I can tell when it is 3 O'clock.  So, I got so I would take it between breakfast and an hour before my lunch.  THAT seemed to be doing great!!!!  Then all of a sudden, I started feeling like **** about 9 p.m.  I don't know what to do!

by peggy64, Jul 21, 2008 05:57PM
vintage, It sounds like it is time for an increase in your medication.  Hopefully, you can get your dr to treat you based on symptoms, to get your TSH lower.


take care....and we do relate.

by vintagedoll, Jul 21, 2008 07:57PM
Peggy64,
Thank you so much for your input.  It helps so much to know I am not "alone" in this. After I see dr. on wed. if he doesn't help me, I am calling another dr. as soon as I get home. I have no clue as to who to call, but I have to do something.  I thought this morning before I acutally got up, that if it continues like this I will have to go to the ER. I am not a complainer, and I don't like drs. and tests, etc.  But, I cannot feel like this and function!!!!
Thanks so much!!!

by Melissa70817, Jul 21, 2008 08:54PM
Go to this site, http://thyroid.about.com/   there is a Thyroid "quiz" check list.  Print it out or write down your symptoms.  Bring it with you to your next appointment, then your doc will know you are researching this and will take more of an interest.  I did it and my dr. checked me out from top to bottom today.  He even looked in my mouth which he has never done down to checking the pulse in my feet.  Its worth a try.  I'm like you, my thyroid tests come back off the charts or nothing at all and he hasn't put me on meds.  I do however think he is taking me more seriously now that he knows I'm searching for an answer on my own.  
As far as your husband, just ignore him.  Rest as you need, don't push yourself.  He'll get over it but if you push too hard, you won't!!!!  

Best wishes,
Melissa

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