Aa
Just an introduction
Hi all.
I have no question but just wanted to introduce myself. I'm from Sydney, Oz (the promised land), am a mother of twin girls - now 7 months, and am so excited that we have finally hit Spring.
Anyhoo, why I'm here - I have just received my blood tests back TSH 39.2; Thyroid Peroxidase Ab >1000; fT4 6. I guess I'm in shock, but I'm not completely up with the jargon or what the diagnosis actually means for me yet. I'm medicated with oroxine. Oh yeah, I'm so tired I can not lift my arms let alone my girls.
It'll be great getting to know you, it's just nice knowing you are out there.
L. Sara xo.
I have no question but just wanted to introduce myself. I'm from Sydney, Oz (the promised land), am a mother of twin girls - now 7 months, and am so excited that we have finally hit Spring.
Anyhoo, why I'm here - I have just received my blood tests back TSH 39.2; Thyroid Peroxidase Ab >1000; fT4 6. I guess I'm in shock, but I'm not completely up with the jargon or what the diagnosis actually means for me yet. I'm medicated with oroxine. Oh yeah, I'm so tired I can not lift my arms let alone my girls.
It'll be great getting to know you, it's just nice knowing you are out there.
L. Sara xo.
Welcome to the forum!
I'm quite sure with your tsh being that high that you feel like your limbs are filled with lead! I remember washing my hair in the shower was a chore.
Since you just found out, I assume you haven't been on the medication very long. Give it some time, and you should see improvements as your tsh comes down.
Congrats on your twin baby girls!!
I'm quite sure with your tsh being that high that you feel like your limbs are filled with lead! I remember washing my hair in the shower was a chore.
Since you just found out, I assume you haven't been on the medication very long. Give it some time, and you should see improvements as your tsh comes down.
Congrats on your twin baby girls!!
Welcome to the board. :o)
I'm Dr. Who. You can just call me The Doctor.
I have a sonic screwdriver and a call box that is very roomy inside. Time travel is a piece of cake, but I'm still trying to figure out this whole thyroid business.
It's a little more complicated than whisking around the universe. :-/
LOL!!!
I'm Dr. Who. You can just call me The Doctor.
I have a sonic screwdriver and a call box that is very roomy inside. Time travel is a piece of cake, but I'm still trying to figure out this whole thyroid business.
It's a little more complicated than whisking around the universe. :-/
LOL!!!
Welcome to the Thyroid Club! We're happy to have you. :)
It sounds like you have an autoimmune form of hypothyroidism, called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Basically, it means your thyroid isn't producing enough of the hormones it should be producing and as a result, you're probably experiencing a lot of symptoms wish such a high TSH: fatigue, dry skin, thinning hair, brittle nails, weight gain, loss of appetite, etc. TSH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland in your brain as part of a negative feedback system--if it detects too little thyroid hormones in the blood, it tries to flog your thyroid into producing more hormones by releasing more TSH into your bloodstream, but since your thyroid is being attacked by your own immune system, it cannot keep up production with demand, and is slowly destroyed.
I hope you start feeling better soon. If the meds don't do it, I know some of the community members certain will!
-Julia
It sounds like you have an autoimmune form of hypothyroidism, called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Basically, it means your thyroid isn't producing enough of the hormones it should be producing and as a result, you're probably experiencing a lot of symptoms wish such a high TSH: fatigue, dry skin, thinning hair, brittle nails, weight gain, loss of appetite, etc. TSH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland in your brain as part of a negative feedback system--if it detects too little thyroid hormones in the blood, it tries to flog your thyroid into producing more hormones by releasing more TSH into your bloodstream, but since your thyroid is being attacked by your own immune system, it cannot keep up production with demand, and is slowly destroyed.
I hope you start feeling better soon. If the meds don't do it, I know some of the community members certain will!
-Julia
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
