Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Hello,
I originally found this place for my miscarriages, but I struggle alot with my thyroid as well. I had my thyroid linked to problems with my peroid, which I had after my last miscarriage and it's how they figured out that I was hypothyroid. It's difficult being my age and having this issue and also not knowing anyone else in my family or any of my friends that have are going through it. I do have one cousin who had hers removed but she was hyperthyroid before. No one knows or understands my constant tiredness and fatigue. I used to have thoughts of suicide before I got on my medication because it had my hormones all out of wack and now I worry that if I don't get back on my meds they'll come back. It's already nail two in my trying to conceive coffin because the inbalance could cause me not to ovulate, nail one of course being scarring from the miscarriages.
I was accused of being lazy at my last job, on my bad days when my medicine wasn't high enough a dosage I couldn't bring myself to keep up the pace, I would often just find a place in a corner and fall to my knees crying and praying to keep going. I really hate going through this and I was doing so well , even though I lost my job, before I ran out of medication in February. Because of the loss of my job I have no health insurance and my doctor doesn't do call-ins... so there's no way to get the medicine. I barely get out bed until around noon and when I get up I don't make it far, if anyone talks to me I bite their heads off or cry my eyes out and this is just killing me.
Is there anyone else out there around my age, and this isn't saying I don't want to talk to people who aren't :), that is having a similar problem?
I originally found this place for my miscarriages, but I struggle alot with my thyroid as well. I had my thyroid linked to problems with my peroid, which I had after my last miscarriage and it's how they figured out that I was hypothyroid. It's difficult being my age and having this issue and also not knowing anyone else in my family or any of my friends that have are going through it. I do have one cousin who had hers removed but she was hyperthyroid before. No one knows or understands my constant tiredness and fatigue. I used to have thoughts of suicide before I got on my medication because it had my hormones all out of wack and now I worry that if I don't get back on my meds they'll come back. It's already nail two in my trying to conceive coffin because the inbalance could cause me not to ovulate, nail one of course being scarring from the miscarriages.
I was accused of being lazy at my last job, on my bad days when my medicine wasn't high enough a dosage I couldn't bring myself to keep up the pace, I would often just find a place in a corner and fall to my knees crying and praying to keep going. I really hate going through this and I was doing so well , even though I lost my job, before I ran out of medication in February. Because of the loss of my job I have no health insurance and my doctor doesn't do call-ins... so there's no way to get the medicine. I barely get out bed until around noon and when I get up I don't make it far, if anyone talks to me I bite their heads off or cry my eyes out and this is just killing me.
Is there anyone else out there around my age, and this isn't saying I don't want to talk to people who aren't :), that is having a similar problem?
I am sorry that you're feeling so awful, but hang in there. I haven't had your exact issues but wanted to let you know that if you have a Planned Parenthood clinic near you, they can do thyroid testing for you and get you a Rx if the TSH is out of range. When I didn't have insurance I went to the one in my area and they tested my TSH b/c I had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism before. And they provide services at no-cost or low-cost depending on your financial situation.
Thank you grumblies as well! You both gave me some good info and at least I know I am not the youngest person going through it.
No matter what though, you HAVE to stay on medication. Look for a free clinic, anything! because without it you'll start losing yourself. I've been there. Levels at 299 do not make your body feel any better.
Good luck, and I hope you start feeling better. Also, I'm sure you can go to your states health department (where they test for std's and give flu shots). I went there once to get checked for STD's and the doctor who saw me said If i EVER needed to see someone, i can pay the 20 dollars (for std check) and then you can ask the doctor about other things, not just stds. It's a loop hole he said. I thought that was amazing, so that's always my back up!