What is Lupus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic, potentially debilitating or fatal autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue, resul...
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Ok so I have talked about my thyroid issues..well this last week I have been on a new dose, went from 75mcg to 200mcg. Since I have been on the new dose I have noticed differences in me...loss of appetite, blurred vision, migranes, nausea, having trouble with balance, sweats, slurred speach, and memory thing getting way bad, the list goes on.
So yesterday was the worst, I could barely stand up, could barely see, felt like I was in a sauna, sweating so bad, pressure migrane bad. I called my dr they told me to come in...i did...he looked at me, looked at my eyes and said GET TO THE ER NOW!!! No explanation other than I overheard him tell the nurse possible angina...which I had no clue what that was....SO I went into the ER, they took blood, and did an MRI. End result they said I was just having MIGRANES, so before I left I asked the ER dr if it could be the change in my dose of thyroid med? He just said possible and sent me home. WELL i am very worried, talked to my mom and dad and they did some research on "SYNTHROID" the medication....so then I went and looked it up and it sounded like to me that I am "OVERDOSING" on synthroid!!!! Does this make sense to anyone, why are doctors so difficult, why can't they speak to me, WHY am I so afraid of them? I am very upset and feel lost, alone and frustrated!!!! :o( I am sorry ladies, I seem to really be in the dumps....sorry if i am negative. hugs to you all and thank you for your support. paige Posted on 07/02/09, 10:07 am |
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Hey Melissa, THANK YOU so much for all your advice and help. I am looking for a endocrinologist (can't spell, LOL) today!!! I think that once I was diagnosed with Lupus and the MCTD and Sjogrens that the rheumy would take care of everything....UMMMMMM NOPE!!! You all have taught me, It just really is confusing to see so many dr.s and so frustrating, but I am ready and FINALLY I think ready to GET BACK MY LIFE!!! At least that is how I feel today. :o)
You know you would think for me who has been on thyroid meds for over 21 years would know more about it, but I don't. I just knew that it messed with my metabolism...I did not know it was an autoimmune, could be dangerous or that there are special dr.s for it. Anyway, thank you EVERYONE for all your help and advice and support. I truly appreciate ALL of you!!!!! Hope you are well, hugs, paige 
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Paige, I'm new to this but I know what you are going through when it comes to how Doctors talk to you. Try talking to your Pharmacist about your dosage.
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Those who said see an endocrinologist are right on. They know more about controlling thyroid issues . . . . .
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Thanks ladies, I am trying to find a dr to get into...I will talk to my pharmacist, never thought of that. I have been on the thyroid support group and they have pretty much all said that my rheumy should of slowly moved my dose up and not all in shot. Things are getting better, still have pain and the pressure in my head but eyes are better.
Thanks for you advice and support ladies. hugs, paige
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