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 was wondering how many of you suffer from peripheral neuropathy. I've had the fuzzy pins-and-needles feeling in my feet for quite awhile now, but lately it's been getting more intense. It's creeping up my legs, showing up in my hands. Sometimes it feels like bugs are crawling on me, or like I'm being stabbed with a pin, sometimes my toes go numb. It's getting really annoying. And the tinnitus - bah.
Also the insomnia is becoming unbearable. I'm lucky if I can fall asleep by 2am - it's more like three or four in the morning. And even though I'm exhausted, I SNAP awake at around seven. I could sleep until ten, but my body won't let me. Some fight-or-flight switch is thrown and I wake up in a panic. Then I spend the day dragging with fatigue, but unable to nap because at the same time I'm wired. What the heck is that??
My doctor had suggested I try melatonin but after reading one of the other threads I think I'll pass.
Wah-wah. Don't mind me. I just wanted to whine a little. :)
Also the insomnia is becoming unbearable. I'm lucky if I can fall asleep by 2am - it's more like three or four in the morning. And even though I'm exhausted, I SNAP awake at around seven. I could sleep until ten, but my body won't let me. Some fight-or-flight switch is thrown and I wake up in a panic. Then I spend the day dragging with fatigue, but unable to nap because at the same time I'm wired. What the heck is that??
My doctor had suggested I try melatonin but after reading one of the other threads I think I'll pass.
Wah-wah. Don't mind me. I just wanted to whine a little. :)
What is that?? Nothing like starting our day in a blind panic!
I also get the occasional burning in my feet and a feeling of pins and needles!
I have had the pins & needles thing for years, but it has gotten less frequent and severe since I have been on the thyroid medication and am supplementing with iron.
Feel better!!!
Remember, here's the list of symptoms that hypothyroidism can cause:
http://hypothyroidmom.com/300-hypothyroidism-symptoms-yes-really/
And, if it's bad enough (hypothyroidism) it can make you appear to have diabetes or "metabolic syndrome" by increasing your triglycerides and cholestrol to such a point that you don't process sugar as you should, raising your A1-C. Which, can result in permanent neuropathy.
I hate that feeling of being jarred awake...rude awakening to be sure.
As for the startling awake - I really wish I could figure out where that's coming from. My suspicions are on the adrenals, but I don't know for sure.
I am enjoying all of the responses to your post....
No more melatonin for us...I am trying to find all I can on this subject as my very ill daughter loves melatonin uses it along with thyroid meds and other psychristy meds....yikes....she is a mess..