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 good people,
Am having one hell of a roller coaster ride lately.
I have been hypo since 2012. Under the current doc since 2013.
I have a tendency to turn hyper quite often . I had partial thyrodectomy hence my hypo. 6 weeks ago I had some numbness on one side plus temple headaches , the dosage was reduced to 50mg for 3 weeks , 75mh another 3 weeks and 100mg for 3 weeks.
I hadn't finished that last dose I started suffering depression. The doc suspects it's my stressful life that's brining that and sent to a couselor and given anti depressants. Any advice , comments , experience ?
Thanks
Am having one hell of a roller coaster ride lately.
I have been hypo since 2012. Under the current doc since 2013.
I have a tendency to turn hyper quite often . I had partial thyrodectomy hence my hypo. 6 weeks ago I had some numbness on one side plus temple headaches , the dosage was reduced to 50mg for 3 weeks , 75mh another 3 weeks and 100mg for 3 weeks.
I hadn't finished that last dose I started suffering depression. The doc suspects it's my stressful life that's brining that and sent to a couselor and given anti depressants. Any advice , comments , experience ?
Thanks
Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcBgo8IDiUU
Sound familiar?
How bout this?
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/thyroid-resources/discussions/messages/20301339
You're not the only one, dear. You're on the post-op roller coaster ride called TSH watchers. :/
Here's more about TSH:
http://tiredthyroid.com/tsh.html
What a thyroid savvy doctor and patient -should- be watching is Free T3 and Free T4. The other tests simply don't matter when it comes to feeling well again.
Here's more on that:
http://www.thyroidscience.com/
Here's how it -should- be treated:
http://thyroid.about.com/od/hypothyroidismhashimotos/a/Optimal-Treatment-Hypothyroidism-John-Lowe.htm
And here's a newbie guide to getting well again:
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/thyroid-resources/discussions/messages/17754063
If you can't see some of those links - simply join the Thyroid Resources group. It's compiled by some of our more experienced members who've walked this path before.
Now, once you digest all that info...do you have a Free T3 and Free T4 test to share? If so, we can help you decipher it and give you something to talk about with your doctor.
If that doctor won't help you...here's a link to help you find one who will:
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/thyroid-resources/discussions/messages/17745667
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/thyroid-resources/discussions/messages/17753905
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/thyroid-resources/discussions/messages/17785295
I eat well, am also pre diabetic so am strictly on good diet. I run to keep fit at least 3 times a week, 5kms a day.
Am getting my new results today and am hoping the depression isn't caused by stress