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How has thyroid disease affected your job / career choice? (school too)
Just a general but important topic for those that still have symptoms. The several variations of this disease and disorder can change your life. Several here have been on a new job / career search lately as well - what made me think of this post.
Its different for different people, with their major symptoms varying from person to person. Some need to change jobs, some lose them (fired or leave on their own) from limitations brought on by thyroid. Stressful 'people' jobs dont go well with brain fog. Physical jobs can be greatly effected from muscle / nerve pain. Of course energy levels are a big thing, but you do what you have to do to get by. Jobs with flex time (long lunch) are the best. Very strict companies with a lot of rules are by far the worst in my experience. And Toxic bosses.......dont get me started, round em up on a boat and ___________ (fill in the blank).
I have a feeling there are many of us that know we cant do our dream job because of continuing thyroid symptoms.
Good to hear what people say - for everyone that needs to work, this can be a hurdle. If you dont need to work, you are blessed - don't ever, ever, forget that.
***On the positive side, its good for all to hear from people that adapted to a better job that works well for them.***
**Never seen a particular post on this in particular, but it dose come up in individual posts from people - so type away (if your carple tunnel is not bothering you at the moment)!**
LM
Its different for different people, with their major symptoms varying from person to person. Some need to change jobs, some lose them (fired or leave on their own) from limitations brought on by thyroid. Stressful 'people' jobs dont go well with brain fog. Physical jobs can be greatly effected from muscle / nerve pain. Of course energy levels are a big thing, but you do what you have to do to get by. Jobs with flex time (long lunch) are the best. Very strict companies with a lot of rules are by far the worst in my experience. And Toxic bosses.......dont get me started, round em up on a boat and ___________ (fill in the blank).
I have a feeling there are many of us that know we cant do our dream job because of continuing thyroid symptoms.
Good to hear what people say - for everyone that needs to work, this can be a hurdle. If you dont need to work, you are blessed - don't ever, ever, forget that.
***On the positive side, its good for all to hear from people that adapted to a better job that works well for them.***
**Never seen a particular post on this in particular, but it dose come up in individual posts from people - so type away (if your carple tunnel is not bothering you at the moment)!**
LM
Believe me we can help. There are a number of members with extensive experience and information that can be of benefit. Please start by posting your thyroid related test results and their reference ranges shown on the lab report. Also tell us about symptoms you have.
This is a very long, old thread, and you'd get much more personal attention to your individual concerns if you started a new thread of your own. Just go to the top of the age, click the orange "Post a Question" button and follow instructions from there.
From what you have said, it sounds to me like you are under medicated and/or on the wrong meds for you.
If you have recent lab results, please post them with reference ranges (they vary lab to lab and have to come from your own lab report).
Tell us what meds you're on and any others you've tried.
If you have other symptoms, please tell us about those, too.
From what you have said, it sounds to me like you are under medicated and/or on the wrong meds for you.
If you have recent lab results, please post them with reference ranges (they vary lab to lab and have to come from your own lab report).
Tell us what meds you're on and any others you've tried.
If you have other symptoms, please tell us about those, too.
I have had a thyroid condition for 11 years now. I was in 5th grade when I was diagnosed with Hashimotos thyroiditis. I am now in college but struggle every day to find the energy to study, go to class and work. I have no choice but to work and go to school, I need to pay the bills somehow! I often find myself having to call into work (school comes first). Luckily the manager also has a thyroid condition and she understands the symptoms.
I work out and eat healthy but this doesn't help with the lack of energy. I often find myself sleeping 16 hours a day and not feeling rested. However, I have my good days where my energy lasts all day. When this happens I am up all night trying to sleep but can't.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get more energy. I am starting school again in the fall and am worried I can't keep up with the workload.
I work out and eat healthy but this doesn't help with the lack of energy. I often find myself sleeping 16 hours a day and not feeling rested. However, I have my good days where my energy lasts all day. When this happens I am up all night trying to sleep but can't.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get more energy. I am starting school again in the fall and am worried I can't keep up with the workload.
This post s from 2010, some people here moved on.
Its amazing how much time people "spend" with undiagnosed medical conditions that should have been d'xed from the beginning.
The internet s changed some of that, with patients more aware of disease symptoms and bringing info tot he Dr.
The "Functional Medicine" movement is changing that. These Drs (few around but are increasing in #'s) actually spend time with you and figure uot the issues. Unfortunately insurance does not allow this, so you pat out of pocket - but get answers.
Its amazing how much time people "spend" with undiagnosed medical conditions that should have been d'xed from the beginning.
The internet s changed some of that, with patients more aware of disease symptoms and bringing info tot he Dr.
The "Functional Medicine" movement is changing that. These Drs (few around but are increasing in #'s) actually spend time with you and figure uot the issues. Unfortunately insurance does not allow this, so you pat out of pocket - but get answers.
I've been living with undiagnosed graves disease for 10 to 15 years. It started in my late teens early twenties. I developed graves eye problems around 25. What an emotional rollercoaster my life has been, physically and mentally.
I was finally diagnosed last week with graves eye disease.
Looking back on my life and all the failed relationships, and jobs i've been through, makes me pretty emotional. I have a very bad memory, foggy thoughts and very bad mood swings with bounts of crying. How many countless events and opportunities in my life missed because of bad anxiety and nervousness.
What can i do but move on? All my questions and regrets are finally answered. I have graves disease, thats whats wrong with me.... Thank god, i thought i was crazy.
I was finally diagnosed last week with graves eye disease.
Looking back on my life and all the failed relationships, and jobs i've been through, makes me pretty emotional. I have a very bad memory, foggy thoughts and very bad mood swings with bounts of crying. How many countless events and opportunities in my life missed because of bad anxiety and nervousness.
What can i do but move on? All my questions and regrets are finally answered. I have graves disease, thats whats wrong with me.... Thank god, i thought i was crazy.
Hello, reading your post. what made you stop driving long distance? Do you have a thyroid condition?
Thanks,
Rosa
Thanks,
Rosa
Good on you Tamra...it does take time and it does 'knock you for six' but you will do it !
I quit my job as a high school teacher five years ago to take care of my little one. That was part of the reason. The other reason was that I was just too tired to teach and be a mom. I had thought it was new motherhood fatigue, but it slowly became worse. I didn't get my Hashi diagnosis until last August. Now that my levels are up, the fatigue isn't as bad, but I still need a daily nap. My new doc suspects low adrenals. After I get those back in shape and my detox of my gut, I'm hoping to go back to teaching in 2011. :) Tamra
*** Having limitations in job choices due to thyroid really gets to me at times.*****
Yes you are right there....... thyroid illness DOES limit our choices in woork on what we can handle and what we cant.
Hashi suffereres tend to be lethargic, sleepy ect whereas Graves sufferers live 'on the edge'. There were times when I felt I was sitting on a razor blade as the anxiety was so bad.
Its not been easy...absolute he// prior to RAI but 18 months later I am getting my life back on track realising and ACCEPTING my limitations.
I think that is one of the keys to wellness.
Acceptance.
You can go through life thinking that you are super human but come down with a thump when you find out your not.
ACCEPT the way you are and ACCEPT the limitations.
I can now work but ACCEPT that I cant work full time like I used too.
Great Posting and great answers!
Yes you are right there....... thyroid illness DOES limit our choices in woork on what we can handle and what we cant.
Hashi suffereres tend to be lethargic, sleepy ect whereas Graves sufferers live 'on the edge'. There were times when I felt I was sitting on a razor blade as the anxiety was so bad.
Its not been easy...absolute he// prior to RAI but 18 months later I am getting my life back on track realising and ACCEPTING my limitations.
I think that is one of the keys to wellness.
Acceptance.
You can go through life thinking that you are super human but come down with a thump when you find out your not.
ACCEPT the way you are and ACCEPT the limitations.
I can now work but ACCEPT that I cant work full time like I used too.
Great Posting and great answers!
So you have been through it. Back when all that happened, it did effect your job somehow, what this post is about. People don't perform 100% when their body isn't working 100%.
I imagine a lot of people with desk jobs just about nod off or feel to wired - Hashi vs Graves.
And someone with a driving job, cant do that when severely hypo.
With physical jobs , the muscle aches and pains bring on limitations, know doubt. Some may have to change jobs for that reason. Whether it be back pain limiting lifting and standing, carpel tunnel limiting computer use ect.
My career has variety day to day, sit , stand, walk, computer ect - I need it to be that way, hard to find also. But I had to get a stronger pair of reading glasses last month when my tsh was 58 , because I need to see small detailed pieces of things and I couldn't during that period. And my carpel tunnel came back - getting better though.
For some, not all symptoms go away, if you were undiagnosed for years. There would be plenty of more career choices for some of us if we were completely symptom free - I am one of them. I guess I am talking about jobs that don't necessarily involve mostly desk time - I did that in the past, too sleepy, to much sitting for me.
Life is too short to do one thing for a living, w i d e variety is the key to life. Having limitations in job choices due to thyroid really gets to me at times.
I imagine a lot of people with desk jobs just about nod off or feel to wired - Hashi vs Graves.
And someone with a driving job, cant do that when severely hypo.
With physical jobs , the muscle aches and pains bring on limitations, know doubt. Some may have to change jobs for that reason. Whether it be back pain limiting lifting and standing, carpel tunnel limiting computer use ect.
My career has variety day to day, sit , stand, walk, computer ect - I need it to be that way, hard to find also. But I had to get a stronger pair of reading glasses last month when my tsh was 58 , because I need to see small detailed pieces of things and I couldn't during that period. And my carpel tunnel came back - getting better though.
For some, not all symptoms go away, if you were undiagnosed for years. There would be plenty of more career choices for some of us if we were completely symptom free - I am one of them. I guess I am talking about jobs that don't necessarily involve mostly desk time - I did that in the past, too sleepy, to much sitting for me.
Life is too short to do one thing for a living, w i d e variety is the key to life. Having limitations in job choices due to thyroid really gets to me at times.
No offense taken Totie, And when i read my post again i could of worded it different, I also did not mean to offend you, you of course have suffered as well, we are all different in how we Handel our illness..
What area are you located in? There's always the possibility of someone being able to recommend from personal experience, a good thyroid doctor. At this point you don't want to be searching around for such. You need to find one now.
Hi All
I know its really the most un-funny illness in the world. But thankyou oh so much for us sharing being able to be truly empathic and I've had such a a good bout of belly aching laughter because if you don't laugh you'll cry!!!!!! I can truly relate, ive slept my life away.
Not yet though hopefully I am only 41. I've had this illness since I had my son when I was 31 but it was un-diagnosed for years till I paid to go private. I was just depressed, wouldn't you be bloody depressed if you slept morning, noon and night!!!! I often wonder wether these so called professionals would allow themselevs or their families to suffer in the way we do!!!
Extreme tiredness can be because the thyroxine is not converting in the body so we need T3/Tertroxin to help it on it's way. Hoping i'll get this again off the private Dr.
Bye for now folks!!
Don't give up!!!!!
Love
Lorraine XXXXXXX
I know its really the most un-funny illness in the world. But thankyou oh so much for us sharing being able to be truly empathic and I've had such a a good bout of belly aching laughter because if you don't laugh you'll cry!!!!!! I can truly relate, ive slept my life away.
Not yet though hopefully I am only 41. I've had this illness since I had my son when I was 31 but it was un-diagnosed for years till I paid to go private. I was just depressed, wouldn't you be bloody depressed if you slept morning, noon and night!!!! I often wonder wether these so called professionals would allow themselevs or their families to suffer in the way we do!!!
Extreme tiredness can be because the thyroxine is not converting in the body so we need T3/Tertroxin to help it on it's way. Hoping i'll get this again off the private Dr.
Bye for now folks!!
Don't give up!!!!!
Love
Lorraine XXXXXXX
Hi All
It's very sad but one thing you loose with thyroid is time, sleeping being ill unable to cope. Which leads to saddness, frustratation, DEPRESSION, as you feel out of control.
I am an intelligent person I'm trained in Counselling/Family Therapy but have been unable to work due to this horrible debilitating illness that Dr's/Specialist's don't understand or want to.
I believe most endocronologists are trained infact to treat Diabetes!!!!!!!
They do not recognise different things such as depression, skin disorders, stomach problems, stress and anxiety as having anything to do with the thyroid when infact the thyroid controls the whole body, and sorry I forgot the most important thing the link to
hormonal,period and infertility problems the list is never ending.
I myself have been unable to work for 6 years a long time I have done abit of voluntary work but not been able to get properly up and running to do a job as I have been so up and down.
So now I will go and pay private again and hope and pray that God will help me get well to get a better lifestyle for me and my son!!!!
I feel better after that!!!!
Kind Regards
Lorraine xx
It's very sad but one thing you loose with thyroid is time, sleeping being ill unable to cope. Which leads to saddness, frustratation, DEPRESSION, as you feel out of control.
I am an intelligent person I'm trained in Counselling/Family Therapy but have been unable to work due to this horrible debilitating illness that Dr's/Specialist's don't understand or want to.
I believe most endocronologists are trained infact to treat Diabetes!!!!!!!
They do not recognise different things such as depression, skin disorders, stomach problems, stress and anxiety as having anything to do with the thyroid when infact the thyroid controls the whole body, and sorry I forgot the most important thing the link to
hormonal,period and infertility problems the list is never ending.
I myself have been unable to work for 6 years a long time I have done abit of voluntary work but not been able to get properly up and running to do a job as I have been so up and down.
So now I will go and pay private again and hope and pray that God will help me get well to get a better lifestyle for me and my son!!!!
I feel better after that!!!!
Kind Regards
Lorraine xx
As i have said, everyone handles the symptoms differently.
I did have graves/hyper/goiter undiagnosed & untreated for 6 months when I was 23. I hit thyroid storm, did RAI, still hit another thyroid storm. I was hospitalized twice for them. Did the TT, dealth with the dosage ups/down. Developed thyroid eye disease, (bulged eyes), insomnia, RAI i think messed up one of my salivary glands (removed). Have GERD, leg pains, night sweats, hypoglycemic. I think that all are due to not being treated. (Kept telling me depression) I do still have symptoms but everyone handles them differently.
What you consider a pain level of 2, I might consider a pain level of 8.
Was not trying to offend anyone.
I did have graves/hyper/goiter undiagnosed & untreated for 6 months when I was 23. I hit thyroid storm, did RAI, still hit another thyroid storm. I was hospitalized twice for them. Did the TT, dealth with the dosage ups/down. Developed thyroid eye disease, (bulged eyes), insomnia, RAI i think messed up one of my salivary glands (removed). Have GERD, leg pains, night sweats, hypoglycemic. I think that all are due to not being treated. (Kept telling me depression) I do still have symptoms but everyone handles them differently.
What you consider a pain level of 2, I might consider a pain level of 8.
Was not trying to offend anyone.
Thanks Dawn....
You will get 'back out here' as like me , you are a born surviver.
Life deals many blows but through all this, it has made me a stronger person,
Yes I have my days when there is doubt whether I am able to do it but I really think the secret to it all is...know your limits and dont push them.
You will get 'back out here' as like me , you are a born surviver.
Life deals many blows but through all this, it has made me a stronger person,
Yes I have my days when there is doubt whether I am able to do it but I really think the secret to it all is...know your limits and dont push them.
I think it has been a long boring seven years since I started having problems and i feel like I lost alot "fun" time with my kids. But I am feeling tons better now still have a long long way to go but I am functioning again.
I am so fed up with everything I have been through and my son that I am considering going into nursing so I can help others work through this he!! we live in. I want to do something with my life something to be able to help myself, my family and others just have to decide I am also very interested in massage therapy but mainly with pregnancy and children. I worry so much about being able to do it will I be able to learn or will I be stuck in a fog, will I be able to get the energy to study??? the thought of school and kids is kinda scary to me.
I hope hope I continue to feel better and feel able to complete what ever I decide to start after Summer I really want something more to think about then my thyroid...BLAH!
I am so fed up with everything I have been through and my son that I am considering going into nursing so I can help others work through this he!! we live in. I want to do something with my life something to be able to help myself, my family and others just have to decide I am also very interested in massage therapy but mainly with pregnancy and children. I worry so much about being able to do it will I be able to learn or will I be stuck in a fog, will I be able to get the energy to study??? the thought of school and kids is kinda scary to me.
I hope hope I continue to feel better and feel able to complete what ever I decide to start after Summer I really want something more to think about then my thyroid...BLAH!
I push myself as well every day. For those who have been lucky enough to not "overanalyzed" thyroid disease and its symptoms, great for them!
When you are depressed you do not think in your thyroid condition, you just think the worst of yourself, you do not bring to conscious what is causing what you’re feeling.
But then another day comes. I always remember Scarlet O’Hara (this is cheesy, but I like it) in Gone with the wind "I will think about that tomorrow". It is like postponing your sadness and problems for the next day, but then, when the next day comes, you do not remember about it or do not have time for it.
That is one thing, to think that tomorrow will be another day.
Another big help is to have people who you can share your experience with about thyroid condition and I think this forum has been of a great help. At least for me, great support and an eye opener.
Thanks to the Internet and this forum I have became an informed patient. When I am feeling bad I look through the threads looking for answers and feel better just by reading about some other people’s experiences.
I do not think is a good idea to keep your condition for yourself, but it is not either a good idea to tell EVEYBODY about it.
To me is important to talk and thyroid condition is now part of my life, it is also me, just like the color of my eyes and hair.
I do select though who I tell. Like any other aspect of my life and persona.
When you are depressed you do not think in your thyroid condition, you just think the worst of yourself, you do not bring to conscious what is causing what you’re feeling.
But then another day comes. I always remember Scarlet O’Hara (this is cheesy, but I like it) in Gone with the wind "I will think about that tomorrow". It is like postponing your sadness and problems for the next day, but then, when the next day comes, you do not remember about it or do not have time for it.
That is one thing, to think that tomorrow will be another day.
Another big help is to have people who you can share your experience with about thyroid condition and I think this forum has been of a great help. At least for me, great support and an eye opener.
Thanks to the Internet and this forum I have became an informed patient. When I am feeling bad I look through the threads looking for answers and feel better just by reading about some other people’s experiences.
I do not think is a good idea to keep your condition for yourself, but it is not either a good idea to tell EVEYBODY about it.
To me is important to talk and thyroid condition is now part of my life, it is also me, just like the color of my eyes and hair.
I do select though who I tell. Like any other aspect of my life and persona.
You have a great attitude deb..i love it, i to pushed myself, got my aged care certificate, worked ten years in it pushing on..done all the coarses that go with it, with the brain fog..lol and gee passed..total wreck but i was proud..But now taking time for me to get well..And who knows eventually get my butt back out there..as you say your a long time dead:)
I think I am one of the lucky ones too.I am alive.
I had RAI and TT in June & Sept 2008 and went back to 30 hrs a week work in Aged Care both as PCA then Administration.
There were days I felt like I was dying but I persisted until the facility changed hands and brought in their own staff in May 2009.
I achieved my Aged Care Cert.III distance online (12 months) before RAI...when Graves antibodies were rampant, sleep deprivation, insanity etc and passed even though it was hard with the brain fog..
Then when I finished in May 2009 I continued my studies and yesterday passed my acredditation in Med Endorsed with the option of doing 6 months placement as a Div. 2 nurse (med endorsed). After 6 mths I am a qualified Nurse.
Was it hard?
You bet it was....
Was I tired?
You bet I was.....
Will I do the 6 month placement?
I go for orientation next Tuesday ready to start it.
Am I scared?
You bet I am......
Am I 'cured' from Graves?
We all know there is NO cure......
Will I succeed?
You bet I will......
Because inside us all...we have an inner strength that unless we are pushed to our limits, we dont know we have.
I am no different from amyone else here...I get days where I ache sometimes, I get anxiety when the levels are off too....
But I am determined that although I may not have the life I had BEFORE diagnosis....I really dont want that crap life!
I never lived....I existed.
I was worthless, had no self esteem, even felt I was a waste of space on this Earth, told my boyfirend to leave me as I wouldnt wish anyone to live with Graves Rage (and I mean RAGE!).
But through it all...through the sadness I have had the last 6 months.....I am ALIVE!
I am 50 years old, I cant work the hours I used too but I can use the years I have left in my life to live it.
To breathe each day knowing I am not goigf to regret each day I wake up, to wake up and tell myself that I am a human being who is worth something even if I do have Graves Disease.
I live and work around people with Aquired Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida.
EVERY single person has a DISABILITY....although it doesnt show with a lot of people.
Yes I have a disability, I have Graves...it stuffed my life up for so long but always remember that the next time you look at someone...they too have a disability.
YOU JUST CANT SEE IT.
Thats my attitude to life now.
I dont hide the fact I have Graves with employment.
Some look at me as if I have Aids,,,,but the best thing is when I tell them I have "Tombstone Disease".
They look at me in horror then I wink at them with a smile and say ...:Graves Disease" lol.
The world is your oyster and you do the best you can with what youve got.
Go out and live life cos your sure as he// a long time dead.
Hugs to you all xxxxxxxxxxx
I had RAI and TT in June & Sept 2008 and went back to 30 hrs a week work in Aged Care both as PCA then Administration.
There were days I felt like I was dying but I persisted until the facility changed hands and brought in their own staff in May 2009.
I achieved my Aged Care Cert.III distance online (12 months) before RAI...when Graves antibodies were rampant, sleep deprivation, insanity etc and passed even though it was hard with the brain fog..
Then when I finished in May 2009 I continued my studies and yesterday passed my acredditation in Med Endorsed with the option of doing 6 months placement as a Div. 2 nurse (med endorsed). After 6 mths I am a qualified Nurse.
Was it hard?
You bet it was....
Was I tired?
You bet I was.....
Will I do the 6 month placement?
I go for orientation next Tuesday ready to start it.
Am I scared?
You bet I am......
Am I 'cured' from Graves?
We all know there is NO cure......
Will I succeed?
You bet I will......
Because inside us all...we have an inner strength that unless we are pushed to our limits, we dont know we have.
I am no different from amyone else here...I get days where I ache sometimes, I get anxiety when the levels are off too....
But I am determined that although I may not have the life I had BEFORE diagnosis....I really dont want that crap life!
I never lived....I existed.
I was worthless, had no self esteem, even felt I was a waste of space on this Earth, told my boyfirend to leave me as I wouldnt wish anyone to live with Graves Rage (and I mean RAGE!).
But through it all...through the sadness I have had the last 6 months.....I am ALIVE!
I am 50 years old, I cant work the hours I used too but I can use the years I have left in my life to live it.
To breathe each day knowing I am not goigf to regret each day I wake up, to wake up and tell myself that I am a human being who is worth something even if I do have Graves Disease.
I live and work around people with Aquired Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida.
EVERY single person has a DISABILITY....although it doesnt show with a lot of people.
Yes I have a disability, I have Graves...it stuffed my life up for so long but always remember that the next time you look at someone...they too have a disability.
YOU JUST CANT SEE IT.
Thats my attitude to life now.
I dont hide the fact I have Graves with employment.
Some look at me as if I have Aids,,,,but the best thing is when I tell them I have "Tombstone Disease".
They look at me in horror then I wink at them with a smile and say ...:Graves Disease" lol.
The world is your oyster and you do the best you can with what youve got.
Go out and live life cos your sure as he// a long time dead.
Hugs to you all xxxxxxxxxxx
I've got those issues with my family, Im always considered "lazy" "selfish" and a "time waster". But its because they dont understand as the vast majority have never had thyroid problems and those who have were incredibly lucky and didnt have many symptoms at all....the only way they knew they had it was the labs...they felt fine.
Most of them have no idea how I feel or anything, but feel the need to categorise and label me. Yet the few uni friends that know are great - they help me when im not feeling so great and are more than willing to re-arrange a study day or whatever if I dont feel able to make it. But in saying that, unless I feel really bad I dont like to let it affect uni that much.
Most of them have no idea how I feel or anything, but feel the need to categorise and label me. Yet the few uni friends that know are great - they help me when im not feeling so great and are more than willing to re-arrange a study day or whatever if I dont feel able to make it. But in saying that, unless I feel really bad I dont like to let it affect uni that much.
Others over anaylze the issue & get themseleves stressed out over it".-
Your one of the lucky ones to have not many issues with your thyroid problem..For me i started getting symptoms at 21 im now 48 and was only dx last May..By then i had myxedema, sever hypo, hashimoto, goiter and nodual..It will take a long time to recover the damage those long years with this illness has done.My doctor has said some of the damage will be with me for life. But with that i do feel better now im on meds, but for some people its a long hard slog..
Your one of the lucky ones to have not many issues with your thyroid problem..For me i started getting symptoms at 21 im now 48 and was only dx last May..By then i had myxedema, sever hypo, hashimoto, goiter and nodual..It will take a long time to recover the damage those long years with this illness has done.My doctor has said some of the damage will be with me for life. But with that i do feel better now im on meds, but for some people its a long hard slog..
"Others over anaylze the issue & get themseleves stressed out over it".-
-Totie - sounds like you never had really bad symptoms from thyroid. Some are just plain lucky and / or their thyroid issues never progressed much. Hope you continue to have good thyroid health.
Hypo induced acid reflux hitting your teeth at mid night is not normal. Planter facitice, carpel tunnel, back pain, falling asleep at the wheel - from hypo, not normal either, miserable, possibly dangerous, yes. Many people have some pretty bad symptoms until better - not easy.
For even some very calm thinkers - this can change day to day living until they find a med and dose that relieves symptoms. Yes, even I know people whose only hypo symptoms were a little yawning with a TSH of 4 at their worst (not that bad).
The longer before you were officially diagnosed, the more harm done to your body, the longer to heal.
Never called in sick either. But, I was a no pain, no gain successful competitive athlete for 15 years, I would beat myself ragged to win, and still thyroid even kicked my behind this last five years.
It can be brutal for some, different levels of this disease within its different types.
-Totie - sounds like you never had really bad symptoms from thyroid. Some are just plain lucky and / or their thyroid issues never progressed much. Hope you continue to have good thyroid health.
Hypo induced acid reflux hitting your teeth at mid night is not normal. Planter facitice, carpel tunnel, back pain, falling asleep at the wheel - from hypo, not normal either, miserable, possibly dangerous, yes. Many people have some pretty bad symptoms until better - not easy.
For even some very calm thinkers - this can change day to day living until they find a med and dose that relieves symptoms. Yes, even I know people whose only hypo symptoms were a little yawning with a TSH of 4 at their worst (not that bad).
The longer before you were officially diagnosed, the more harm done to your body, the longer to heal.
Never called in sick either. But, I was a no pain, no gain successful competitive athlete for 15 years, I would beat myself ragged to win, and still thyroid even kicked my behind this last five years.
It can be brutal for some, different levels of this disease within its different types.
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