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I have a quick question? LOL Is dizzyness, lightheaded, feeling of brain swimming a symptom of Hypothyroidism and Hashmotos? I can't seem to find an answer to this. One other thing I can't type as good as I used too. Could this be brain fog or concentration problem also related to the thyroid?
You are still very hypo. You wil gradually begin to feel like yourself again. When are you due for labs again? You shouldn't go hyper if you gradually increase dose according to the TSH every 4-8 weeks with your doctor's guidance.
The symptoms related to thyroid should resolve once you have been on the corrrect dose for a while. Make sure you get the TSH down to about a 1 or 2. A friend of mine who's TSH was 79, had a good response in a few months. She was on 100 mcg, but is a very thin person.
I would like to think a nursing supervisor would understand!!
Hang in there a while longer...
The symptoms related to thyroid should resolve once you have been on the corrrect dose for a while. Make sure you get the TSH down to about a 1 or 2. A friend of mine who's TSH was 79, had a good response in a few months. She was on 100 mcg, but is a very thin person.
I would like to think a nursing supervisor would understand!!
Hang in there a while longer...
Hi. one week on synthroid. Head in the fog. Emotioally liable. Hope this all ends once my TSH is back to normal. Im at TSH of 49 today on 150 synthroid. Tell me what does it feel like to not be in this fog but still be on the synthroid? still all the same problems? Do you have worse problems if you go hyper form too much meds? I called into work again today because I cant function. My Nursing supervisors said "do you think you are ever going to be normal again? God I sure freaking hope so! She is so insensitive. I am going to be able to get my head out of the cloud right?
Have you been tested for Alpha One anti-trypsm deficiency instead of COPD? Autoimmune diseases such as hashimotos and alpha one can go hand in hand. It could also answer many of your other questions.
okayyyyyy...ended up on this site cuz i've BEEN trying to find out why i get abnormally low temps..like 95. when i saw hypothyroid; hair loss; i said hmmmmm. definetly a hypo person, i'm on supposed highest dosage of levothyroxine yet some of these symptoms i'm reading beg the question...can one be on max dosage and still have symptoms.
i have other problems, like chf, copd, fibro myalgia, etc so trying to sort things out isn't simple. to aggravate the situation, my doc says he's glad he has only a handful of patients like me....don't have symptoms the book says i should have. with rare exceptions, diagnosis entails a great deal of detective work on my part.
i have other problems, like chf, copd, fibro myalgia, etc so trying to sort things out isn't simple. to aggravate the situation, my doc says he's glad he has only a handful of patients like me....don't have symptoms the book says i should have. with rare exceptions, diagnosis entails a great deal of detective work on my part.
Hi. I am sorry you feel dizzy. My TSH was between 3.8 and 4.7 during the 13 years I was dizzy off and on. My TSH got to 6 before I was diagnosed. That's not very high, but the endo said that this has been going on for along time with me. I had Alopecia Areata in high school and that is a risk factor. My mom and sister are also hypo.
Just before diagnosis, my TSH went from 3.8 to 6 in 1 month. This is exactly when the insomnia/anxiety came on. No one will ever convince me it's not related. The psychiatrist I saw a few times said it is related and those levels, though not sky high, were too high for me.
My TSH is now 1.89 on 50 mcg.
You could mention a "trial" of 25 mcg med and retest in 1-2 months to be careful not to go hyper.
Just before diagnosis, my TSH went from 3.8 to 6 in 1 month. This is exactly when the insomnia/anxiety came on. No one will ever convince me it's not related. The psychiatrist I saw a few times said it is related and those levels, though not sky high, were too high for me.
My TSH is now 1.89 on 50 mcg.
You could mention a "trial" of 25 mcg med and retest in 1-2 months to be careful not to go hyper.
Utahmomma uses that term a lot. I'm soooo glad it went well for you. How did you survive 18months? I've been like this for 3 and feel like I'm gonna go crazy. My TSH at this point is or last week was 3.72. Whats ur TSH now? If the endo would put me on medication I feel like I would improve but I can't convience him that my symptoms are coming from my thyroid and not depression. Thanks Jessi
Hi. I have never used the tern hypohe//. My vertigo was he// and then this summer the anxiety/insomnia was 100x that!!! If I hadn't had those 2 symptoms, I don"t know if I would have pursued my hypo diagnosis.
I have always had (at least for the past 10 years) a TSH between 3.5 and 6 (summer when I had mental issues).
I always questioned this ( I work in the lab and have knowledge in this area). I was always told "It's not your thyroid".
When I saw you mention dizziness, I had to reply. You don't often hear of the 2 being related. I have been on 50 mcg for 8 weeks now. I went to the mall (on a Saturday!!) and the grocery stoe and didn't feel dizzy for even 1 second! This is the first time I could do that in over 18 months.
I hope you improve as I have. Hang in there.
Kitty
I have always had (at least for the past 10 years) a TSH between 3.5 and 6 (summer when I had mental issues).
I always questioned this ( I work in the lab and have knowledge in this area). I was always told "It's not your thyroid".
When I saw you mention dizziness, I had to reply. You don't often hear of the 2 being related. I have been on 50 mcg for 8 weeks now. I went to the mall (on a Saturday!!) and the grocery stoe and didn't feel dizzy for even 1 second! This is the first time I could do that in over 18 months.
I hope you improve as I have. Hang in there.
Kitty
Looks like we just have to hold on tight. Hopefully the ride won't be sooo bad. Let me know if you ever need to talk. I'm here for you.
yes, this all part of the thyroid problem. My doctor told me to be ready for a rollercoaster ride. and boy do i feel like i'm on a bumpy ride. so hold on... we're going up and down and around whoooosh.. STOP..... don't move ...we're going around the curve and up and down we go again... FREEZE!!! nobody move, nobody get hurt..:-)
Just trying to find some humor in this.
Bottom line, the thyroid controls the body. The only problem is, i don't know how to get off the ride. When you find out let me know.
Just trying to find some humor in this.
Bottom line, the thyroid controls the body. The only problem is, i don't know how to get off the ride. When you find out let me know.
I'm sorry you feel so bad. Don't jump off that last step yet. We are here for you. I know how you feel though. Do you think these symptoms are part of the thyroid problem. Thats my main question?
I am still new to this, but what I am doing is like Utahmomma stated, which is keep notes. write notes for everything. buy a small book with pockets and keep ALL your notes, to do's, and appointsment in this book. I have a friend, who I explained everything to and she knows when i shut down, act out, forget everything. For me, its welcome to hyper-brain fog hel//. I cant remember didly squat. I catch myself staring in space. Mood changes. For me. I have a two man support group and this site... thanks to everyone here. They listen and respond....
I say, keep coming to this site. I also write a diary at home to keep my mind at ease.
I'm about ready to jump off the last step on the porch. I'm losing my hair, i only had 5 strands... I can't eat, can't sleep, can't remember. Can't do nothing except forget what I was talking about.
My memory is shot to you know where from a cannon. :-)
You really need a good listener.
I hope this help.
Terri
I say, keep coming to this site. I also write a diary at home to keep my mind at ease.
I'm about ready to jump off the last step on the porch. I'm losing my hair, i only had 5 strands... I can't eat, can't sleep, can't remember. Can't do nothing except forget what I was talking about.
My memory is shot to you know where from a cannon. :-)
You really need a good listener.
I hope this help.
Terri
Thanks I guess. Even though the levels are all normal this is still what u guys call hypohell? I don't understand how to get through this. I'm just complaining about some symptoms and you guys always come through for me. Thanks. I wish there was something I go do for you guys, cause I know that you all have more medical problems than I do. How do you do it, keep your head above water that is.
Welcome to hypohell! :-( Yes, it's brain fog. I had it so bad that I was at a green stoplight and I forgot what I was supposed to do! Thank goodness the well-meaning people in line behind me honked to remind me (jerks).
Make lists - that was the only thing that got me through it!
Make lists - that was the only thing that got me through it!
Dizziness can be a symptom of hypothyroidism. It's not as common as some other symptoms. I have a few references that state that it is if you want them.
I have personal experience with dizziness and undiagnosed hypo for the last 13 years! Dizziness is much better since starting Synthroid.
I had trouble concentrating and blurred vision before diagnosis.
I have personal experience with dizziness and undiagnosed hypo for the last 13 years! Dizziness is much better since starting Synthroid.
I had trouble concentrating and blurred vision before diagnosis.
Thanks. I felt like I was going crazy. I couldn't get the endo to give me a straight answer. He hasn't even returned my phone call from the other day. I'm sooooo frustrated. The symptoms just seem to be getting worse even though the labs are so called normal except for the antibody which is greater than a 1000 I think. What about blurred vision and forgetfulness
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