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...
Hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Susan and I was diagnosed with Hashi's in July. I'm on Armour and can't say I feel any different than I did before the diagnosis. Depression is also something I've battled for as long as I can remember. Not doing too well these days.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Sometimes you have to be on medicine awhile and you have to get your blood rechecked to see if the medicine is working. Sometimes they start you low and you really need more. Also, I've been told that your adrenals may cause similar symptoms and affect your mental status and even your libido.
Also, sometimes certain medication does not work with certain people. I've been on Armour, Synthroid and Levoxyl with cytomel. The Levoxyl with cytomel finally did the trick. I still have some depression, but SAM-E and 5-HTP are natural alternatives that help. You will want to seek medical advice of course and some conventional doctors don't like alternative meds, but the SAM-E helped with my depression and doesn't have the side effects that other meds are known for.
Good luck, get information and if your doctor doesn't listen then find one who will.