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...

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cute1 08/15/2008

I am having a hard time. I have hypo, asthma, GE reflux, herniated disks in my neck that are hitting a nerve, back pain, carpal tunnel in the hands and feel, RA, and they think I might have lymes disease.

It is so hard to work and stay focused. I want to work but I'm always in pain. What do you girls do?

deleted_user 08/15/2008

I have CFS/FMS and hpothyroidism. I work part time hours. a lot of times, I am in pain and sleep on my days off. Not too good for the family situation right now.

deleted_user 08/16/2008

I work full time. I acutally work shift work so I work 12 hours shifts and go from days to nights. I have thyroid and other issues. For me, I've found I have to sleep when ever I can and just relax. Yup, that means not going out, avoiding making new friends, letting the laundry go now and then, eating popcorn for dinner because I just can't do anything else. Also, I got my thyroid under control mostly. Took over 6 months--a very bad six months. You sound like you may not have a good pain management plan. You need to talk to your doctor on this. Maybe see someone who can look at your symptoms holistically.

deleted_user 08/17/2008

I work fulltime in a hospital as a medical technologist in a lab. It is 10 hour shifts and 7 on and 7 off, I get time to rest when I'm off and it is greatly needed.

deleted_user 08/19/2008

I work full-time and have throughout my 2-year struggle. I have found that the most important thing is sleep (already mentioned). I'm not one to take medication unless absolutely necessary but since quality sleep affects everything, I've gone on meds to ensure a good night's sleep.

Also, I bring nuts to work to keep at my desk. I've found snacking on straight protein can help with fatigue.

I wish I had more tricks - I'm just lucky because I work for 2 people who are incredibly understanding and sympathetic. I actually quit my last job because it was detrimental to my health and I wasn't going to get better...

Also - I recommend an endosccopy for the GE reflux. I was told I had it but then underwent an endoscopy and they found a hiatal hernia instead. Got better w/ adjusted diet. For back issues, I recommend "The Mind-Body Connection" by Dr. Sarno. My 6'5" brother sat in a cockpit of a fighter jet for 17 years and ended up with extreme back pain. He read the book and has had a total turnaround!

cute1 08/20/2008

Thank you for your help!

deleted_user 08/22/2008

I've worked fulltime, plus some, for the better part of five years. It's not that I felt up to it, but rather had to have the money. I sleep whenever I can.

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