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Back from the dr.'s

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

She said what I was experiencing wasn't unusual but if it keeps happening to come back in.  She did have blood drawn to see if my thyroid is functioning properly.  I do have hypothyroidism and taking medication for it.  Maybe I need higher doseage if it is a thyroid problem.   It will be a few days before I get the results.

MayB
MayB
Good for you Jenn for going out and getting this done!
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
thank you.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Good for you!!... I second that for doing what you needed to.... Big hug....xo
mlr0853
mlr0853
Glad you went...thyroid can whack out the whole body system if it isn't at proper working level...huge factor in mood stabilization, weight, and energy level. Take care, ML
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you everyone.
Debbalina
Debbalina
Hi Jenn. Glad you had a good appointment with your doctor. I have hypothyroidism too. I'm on lithium and its known to fry your thyroid. Lucky me, thats what happened and Im on meds for it as well. I get my levels tested about every 8 months to make sure things are in check. Last time it was done we made an adjustment. Hope you get to the bottom of your issues!
MarleneJ
MarleneJ
Thyroid really does affect everything. Back in about 2007, I had found a good med combo for my Rheumatoid Disease. I was so stable, I was able to stop my bipolar meds for quite a few years, successfully (I don't advise this for many reasons!) But the point is, I started getting very bad flares from the RA. I saw my pdoc and he was really good at picking up on things.

He had me tested for hypothyroidism. I was already on 100 mg, but I had fallen below the lowest acceptable number for TSH. He phoned in a script for 125, and in two days not only was I not cold in the summer, not exhausted, but the flares stopped.

Let us know what happens.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you everyone.
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