Million Dollar Question
Jul 26, 2008 07:41AM
- 8 comments
Where to start? I am so tired of this mess. I realize that I am not a good patient at all. I am not patient at all. I am learning so many things about myself that I am beginning to realize, I don't even know who I am, on a deep level.
I have changed from armour to synthroid after the T3 issues with armour, and now the synthroid is having its own issues. The acid reflux is worse than awful, and my throat burns all the time. I have gained about 10 lbs. So now the question is which is worse the synthroid or the armour and also which is better the synthroid or the armour.
Now that the reflux is terrible, I am thinking maybe I can deal with the T3 "speed" effect maybe better than this, however, when I was dealing with the "speed" effect I was thinking that was terrible too. Throw in the fact that hypothyroid has affected me mentally that I can't even decide which coffee cup to use in the morning, how am I to choose between something as important as medication and treatment.
This is really insane, and I am looking for the day when I get my life back, when I feel good again, when I can actually laugh again, when I can really enjoy simple daily things. This is not going to happen until I can get on a good medication regimen. Not having a dr that is knowledgeable in thyroid disease is not very encouraging either. I am hoping that when I see the endo in the middle of August, that that will be a great help and that she will be just the one I need.
This disease has stolen so many years from me and I know I can't make them up, but I do want to have a good finish...
I have changed from armour to synthroid after the T3 issues with armour, and now the synthroid is having its own issues. The acid reflux is worse than awful, and my throat burns all the time. I have gained about 10 lbs. So now the question is which is worse the synthroid or the armour and also which is better the synthroid or the armour.
Now that the reflux is terrible, I am thinking maybe I can deal with the T3 "speed" effect maybe better than this, however, when I was dealing with the "speed" effect I was thinking that was terrible too. Throw in the fact that hypothyroid has affected me mentally that I can't even decide which coffee cup to use in the morning, how am I to choose between something as important as medication and treatment.
This is really insane, and I am looking for the day when I get my life back, when I feel good again, when I can actually laugh again, when I can really enjoy simple daily things. This is not going to happen until I can get on a good medication regimen. Not having a dr that is knowledgeable in thyroid disease is not very encouraging either. I am hoping that when I see the endo in the middle of August, that that will be a great help and that she will be just the one I need.
This disease has stolen so many years from me and I know I can't make them up, but I do want to have a good finish...
peggy,
Ok, i read that you have really bad acid reflux now. I have been taking synthroid for 2months now and have the acid reflux every single day. It usually gets me really bad in the evening around 7-8 pm. I have to take something just so I can lay down and sleep. It has nothing to do with what I am eating. Even though, and you know this to be true, a doctor WILL tell you that it's from your diet.
Are we really that stupid? I think not. Why on earth would anybody who experiences acid reflux or heartburn eat foods that would make it worse.
When I go to the Endo in 2 weeks I am going to tell him that I have had horrible acid reflux since starting on the synthroid.
How much do you want to bet he is going to tell me to not have hot sauce with my meals or something to that affect. I HATE HOT SAUCE.
Hope you feel better and get the answers YOU want and need. God bless.
Ok, i read that you have really bad acid reflux now. I have been taking synthroid for 2months now and have the acid reflux every single day. It usually gets me really bad in the evening around 7-8 pm. I have to take something just so I can lay down and sleep. It has nothing to do with what I am eating. Even though, and you know this to be true, a doctor WILL tell you that it's from your diet.
Are we really that stupid? I think not. Why on earth would anybody who experiences acid reflux or heartburn eat foods that would make it worse.
When I go to the Endo in 2 weeks I am going to tell him that I have had horrible acid reflux since starting on the synthroid.
How much do you want to bet he is going to tell me to not have hot sauce with my meals or something to that affect. I HATE HOT SAUCE.
Hope you feel better and get the answers YOU want and need. God bless.
thank you, Linda.
I knew it wasn't me, because I have never had GERD before.
Have you tried armour?
I knew it wasn't me, because I have never had GERD before.
Have you tried armour?
peggy,
I am glad I'm not the only one. I only started taking thyroid meds 2 months ago. I had a PT done in May and from what my Endo (seen him only 3 times) said, I have to take meds now because I only have the one side left and if I don't take meds, it may grow due to being "overworked". HUH???????
I am just worried that all this acid may do harm to stomach and esopheagus ( did I spell it right?).
I am glad I'm not the only one. I only started taking thyroid meds 2 months ago. I had a PT done in May and from what my Endo (seen him only 3 times) said, I have to take meds now because I only have the one side left and if I don't take meds, it may grow due to being "overworked". HUH???????
I am just worried that all this acid may do harm to stomach and esopheagus ( did I spell it right?).
Linda, that is my concern as well. I know it can't be good if it is making my throat burn.
What do you do when you don't know what to do?
What do you do when you don't know what to do?
I am a Christian and know that the Lord cares for me. That gives me comfort. Today, is Saturday, my hubby is working and might be all day. So, I will be home alone, but I am not gonna let the devil steal my joy today.
Don't let him steal yours either.
Don't let him steal yours either.
Thank you for that! You are right, I do not want him to get to victory. It is not easy to do in my strength, but I will lean on the Lord.....
Peggy
Peggy
Hey, I started a new question, called i'm gonna enjoy my weekend. could you please comment on it. I don't want it to end up on page 5 within an hour. thanks and God bless you.
Phil 4:13
Phil 4:13
be glad too!
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