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...
I have not responded to meds since my entire thyroid was removed eight yrs ago. Its made my life a living hell! hypo effects your entire body and its killed any chance ive had at a real life for me and my son. Not that being a struggling single parent is bad enough my health is absoulutely horrible. i try to work and it will last about two months and im near death..... really hoping i can find one person in the world who can relate specificly... Has anyone else received disability for this disease?
You're gonna get through this!!
Sadly, with Hypothyroidism, you're going to have to be your own medical advocate and become very proactive on demanding the right tests and meds. You need to make sure you're getting more than just a TSH blood test. You need to also have your Free T4 and Free T3 tested. Both should be in the upper half of your lab range. I've learned, for me, TSH results mean nothing, T4-only replacement meds only work up to a point, and T3/Cytomel has changed my life from a living hell to one of blessed health again for the first time in years.
If your doctor is not willing to consider prescribing T3/Cytomel or Armour, then switch to a different doctor until you find one who's sympathetic and willing to listen to you. Good luck!