Hypothyroidism Support Group

Yep. I keep my feet elevated as often as I can. I don't take any medication for the, I massage them often before going to bed.

If it's okay to ask... how's your weight? I know it can be hard for some, including me, so I have to work out to keep my weight down. It can be hard because we are often just so tired, but it's important to try limit the amount of weight that we make our poor feet/ankles carry around.

My weight is level right now..thank god.. I have Post-Traumatic Stress and an eatting disorder so my weight veries...but my doctors says it's fine right now just dont over eat or under eat.... I massage my feet and ankles before bed too.... I am only 29 years old this sucks....

Try also to balance the Free T3 and the Free T4 witin the normal ranges to feel your best at. I tell people to aim for the mid ranges and start working on how they feel. I also elevate my feet too. My RA and thyroid makes it worst. Any other health conditions? Even menstrual cycles from the hormone fluctuations and such makes things out of balance for me.

{{{hugs}}} :-)

My father was greatful enough to hand me down all of his health problems....Thanks Pops!!! I still dont quiet understand what I have seeing as my blood test came back last week.

Your blood test came back...what? Were they "normal?"

I went to several Dr's that did not understand hyPO & did not know what it was. Or they had differences of opinions about what the #'s should be to qualify me as hyPo.

I finally found a Dr that understood & sent me to a top Endocrinology. He this diagnosed me with Hasimoto's syndrome.

Find a Dr that knows & listen.

My blood test were not normal... and I was told my thyoid is calling it quits... I don't understand what is happening to me... geez... Im too young....

Lllone57... Calling it quits? I am so sorry. Of course you are to young!!
What is your next move?

My blood tests show my thyroid is only working alittle and is slowly shuting down.... I'm not sure what my next move is... I don't even know my opptions... alls I know is that my doctor gave me meds for it and said come back in 6 weeks for another blood draw.... I'm alittle scared but my dad has the samething and he says as soon as they get the meds right I should feel better.... just a little confused.

Lllone57, hope yur feeling better 2day. Getting the meds right is a guessing game, sometimes more than a couple of times.

Is your Dr an Endocrinologist? I saw about 3 dr's until I found someone that understood, my endo is good, (not to chatty), but my meds are balanced, and I feel better.

Hang in there... it will get better.

Love&Healing

My family doctor happens to be an Endocrinologist I just dont understand what is wrong with me... I'm feeling alright today...although I've seen better days.....