Hello I'm new here:)

[mia_panther]

Hello, I have been reading varoius posts for sum time now.  I was just recently diagnosed with hypothyroid.  I'm 28 years old and very active in bodybuilding.  My TSH level was at 8.24 I'm not sure if that is really high or not.  All I know is I was feeling horrible tired all the TIME, Very cold, puffy eyes, VERY BAD ANXIETY is this normal?  as well as loss of hair, yellowish skin, brittle ugly nails.  The doctor put me on synthroid .5mg, it has been 5 days.  I just wondered how long it will take b/f I start feeling better?  
I also wanted to say I'm very happy to know there is a place I can go to and know I'm not alone.
This is possibly the worst thing I have ever gone through.  I also suffer from I.B.S:(

Thank u so much!

[kitty9309]

I had terrible anxiety at a TSH of only 6. Loss of hair as well.
Things got much better when my TSH came down below a 2.
Don't expect too much too soon.
Make sure to get repeat blood work in 6 weeks.

[AR-10]

It will take about a month before you feel any better.

It could take months to get your med dosage right. Then it will take a few more months to get to where you really feel good again.

Everthing with the thyroid is guaged by increments of months. :(