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...
Well, things were going pretty well there for a while. My numbers were up and I was managing fairly well. Then BAM - low thyroid numbers. UGH. Need an increase.
I honestly thought I had something more serious as I had forgotten just how badly hypothyroidism can make one feel (though I do not know how).
My numbers slipped below 75% of range, and I had all the usual symptoms: hair loss coming out by the handfulls, chills, pain (people don't usually list that one though I do not know why), fatigue, nausea, passing out, lack of appetite, night sweats and wanting to sleep 24/7.
Thing is, I just had these numbers checked a couple months ago and they were teetering, but not that bad. Now, BAM - hit me like a ton of bricks.
Waiting to hear from Dr. person now.
Wish me luck!
I listed this to let you know you're not alone out there....and you're not the only one with a thyroid that feels like a enemy waiting to pounce.
I honestly thought I had something more serious as I had forgotten just how badly hypothyroidism can make one feel (though I do not know how).
My numbers slipped below 75% of range, and I had all the usual symptoms: hair loss coming out by the handfulls, chills, pain (people don't usually list that one though I do not know why), fatigue, nausea, passing out, lack of appetite, night sweats and wanting to sleep 24/7.
Thing is, I just had these numbers checked a couple months ago and they were teetering, but not that bad. Now, BAM - hit me like a ton of bricks.
Waiting to hear from Dr. person now.
Wish me luck!
I listed this to let you know you're not alone out there....and you're not the only one with a thyroid that feels like a enemy waiting to pounce.
I feel your pain MB.. For me too it's up and down with my Hashi's..as I said before you'd think it would be easier to manage...the less T. gland we have?? In my case it's almost gone!
Back in 2012 I had a "frozen shoulder" "adesive capulitis" the worst pain ever..in Australia they give the sufferers little mini morphine bags to carry around..it's that bad. FS is prevalent in Hypothyroid patients..it lasts for over a year..the freezing stage which is the worst pain, even a draft of air brings you to your knees..and I am very stoic..then the frozen stage, that means total block..then the defrosting stage (it sounds comical, like a Bird's Eye ailment..unfortunately it isn't!) So yes, pain is often not mentioned MB..
Thanks, Fran
I am sorry you're not well right now. I hope your numbers level off soon to where you're feeling better.
May I ask you what you do for the hair 'thing?' This is getting old and tired ~ fast. I ask for my Daughter, too.
Your sense of humor is weird/funny. I like that! Maybe we should all google how to make piñatas (paper mache', right?). We could each decorate how we feel hypothyroidism looks; then, we can let them dry and beat the crap out of 'em. What's say?!
We'll then be able to say that we beat it! I know, I know. It's weird, but then again, so am I!
Take care!
peace&love,
me
Large joint pain/muscle pain/myofacial pain is not unusual for hypothyrodism. In fact, it's often mistaken for fibromyalgia.
And, sorry to say but it looks like your daughter absolutely has a thyroid issue:
Free T4 16.84% of range
Free T3 37.50% of range
That's awfully low! With those numbers....the undertaker wouldn't know I was still alive (flat on my back, unable to function).
Those numbers are especially disturbing for someone so young. Now, if she were 80+ years old...that *might* be ok - in some elderly people - especially those with certain heart issues - low numbers like that are ok (notice I said "some"). But for someone so young that it absolutely NOT ok. Poor thing. You should ask the doctor to TRY her on thyroid meds (low dosage to start with ...like 25 mcg of synthroid) and see how she does. She has what is called "Subclinical hypothyroidism" because her TSH is considered "normal" and her numbers don't fall below the ranges set forth in the tests, but they are extremely low for someone who isn't elderly. I'm surprised she can function.
Let me know how it goes!
My sense of humor has carried me through some really bad times.
I'm not sure I want to give hypothyroidism a form...I'm afraid it might come to life and kill me. ;) But whatever therapy works, I'm all for it!
As to the hair thing - only optimized levels of thyroid hormones have helped my hair. On my "symptoms journal" I've noticed a trend when my thyroid starts to take a dip:
Hair starts coming out first
Constipation next (isn't that fun?)
Fatigue next
Then pain
Optimizing my thyroid meds/my thyroid usually gets rid of most of that. I say most because I have more than one issue to deal with and some of the symptoms overlap.
Here's a tip though, a good b-complex multi-vitamin helps my hair/nails get better faster. I have to use the methylated kind or it doesn't help at all.
Welcome to the group and good luck on your thyroid journey!