Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Kandisa, sorry, I replied and wasn't sure if you were or were NOT being treated for thyroid, but apparently you are, since I re-read your post. I think you are only on T4, and it may not be enough to help you. When you say they lowered your dose and your bloodwork was normal, was that just the TSH test you are refering to? You may be low in T3 as well. Cytomel is T3, though I understand it may not be the only form of T3 available. It is the most active thyroid hormone out of all that we produce. It can certainly boost energy in many people. Also, I know you don't have energy to eat right when you feel the way you've been feeling, but once you get your thyroid properly sorted out, you must attempt to get more protein and more fresh vegetables in your diet. These may really help you energy wise. It's worth a try. Different things work for different people, but the concensus on here seems to be more protein, less starch. Again, I wish you the best. Find some answers!!! > > Good Morning > > I have read a lot of messages on here, but very seldom write anything back. > Everyone seems to be so informed about their disease, but I have NO clue about > mine, even though I am almost 59 and have been diagnosed with hashimotos > since I was 40. > > About two years ago I had gone to my gastrologist for a check up and he was > concerned about my heart rate. Said it was extremely slow, and wanted to know > how fast I could get in to see my family doctor. My family doctor saw me > immediately and sent me to a cardiologist. My heart rate was 42.....The > cardiologist did a chemical stress test, along with an ultrasound, and said my heart > was normal, however, after wearing a monitor for 24 hours, she said I am > skipping beats , about every other heart beat. My cardiologist has Grave's > disease, and knew nothing about her disease. She said SHE went to a > endocrinologist, took her husband with her, because HE had questions, and said the > endocrinologist would not even acknowledge her husband, and she came out knowing > nothing more about her disease than prior to her going in. She said even though > she is a doctor, endocrinology is not her speciality. She understands the > frustration of not being acknowledged. My family doctor changed my synthroid from > .75 to .50. I since have had blood work, and they said it was normal. > > Now the reason for my post. On December 1st, 2006, I fractured my ankle > severely...enough to be in a wheel chair for over two months, and off of work for > four months. I work as an auditor, and i walk miles with my job.. i > sometimes have four hours of driving time added to my regular work schedule. i am > sometimes getting up at 430 in the morning, so I can get my day started. The > fatigue that I have been under lately, is not normal fatigue. i have no > appetite....i ate a bagel for breakfast yesterday and for supper i was too tired to > cook so had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich....no veggies, no fruit....just > too tired to eat The fatigue is affecting me in so many ways.... I don't have > the energy to keep up with my house like I used to, I am late on my bills, > because it involves taking the time to pay them...Im not keeping up at my > job....please help > > I have off the next four days and I am going to try and see the doctor. I am > going to be using a new family doctor, and i just want to know what to ask > him. > > is this fatigued possibly caused by > > My job and the hours? > Arthritis that has developed in the ankle? > My irregular heart beat? > Bad diet? > Anything else? > What is this cytomel , if I even spelled it right.....and how and what does > it do? > > Thanking you in advance for your help > > Candace Barozzini > > > > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Could be from your thyroid, possibly being undertreated and you could have adrenal fatigue. All very common and all habitually overlooked. I had the same problem. Well without the fractured ankle. (OUCH, so sorry) Armour Thyroid, adrenal support, and a few supplements and I feel better than I have in years. This is a great web site that will tell you everything you need to know. http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com Darla > > Good Morning > > I have read a lot of messages on here, but very seldom write anything back. > Everyone seems to be so informed about their disease, but I have NO clue about > mine, even though I am almost 59 and have been diagnosed with hashimotos > since I was 40. > > About two years ago I had gone to my gastrologist for a check up and he was > concerned about my heart rate. Said it was extremely slow, and wanted to know > how fast I could get in to see my family doctor. My family doctor saw me > immediately and sent me to a cardiologist. My heart rate was 42.....The > cardiologist did a chemical stress test, along with an ultrasound, and said my heart > was normal, however, after wearing a monitor for 24 hours, she said I am > skipping beats , about every other heart beat. My cardiologist has Grave's > disease, and knew nothing about her disease. She said SHE went to a > endocrinologist, took her husband with her, because HE had questions, and said the > endocrinologist would not even acknowledge her husband, and she came out knowing > nothing more about her disease than prior to her going in. She said even though > she is a doctor, endocrinology is not her speciality. She understands the > frustration of not being acknowledged. My family doctor changed my synthroid from > .75 to .50. I since have had blood work, and they said it was normal. > > Now the reason for my post. On December 1st, 2006, I fractured my ankle > severely...enough to be in a wheel chair for over two months, and off of work for > four months. I work as an auditor, and i walk miles with my job.. i > sometimes have four hours of driving time added to my regular work schedule. i am > sometimes getting up at 430 in the morning, so I can get my day started. The > fatigue that I have been under lately, is not normal fatigue. i have no > appetite....i ate a bagel for breakfast yesterday and for supper i was too tired to > cook so had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich....no veggies, no fruit....just > too tired to eat The fatigue is affecting me in so many ways.... I don't have > the energy to keep up with my house like I used to, I am late on my bills, > because it involves taking the time to pay them...Im not keeping up at my > job....please help > > I have off the next four days and I am going to try and see the doctor. I am > going to be using a new family doctor, and i just want to know what to ask > him. > > is this fatigued possibly caused by > > My job and the hours? > Arthritis that has developed in the ankle? > My irregular heart beat? > Bad diet? > Anything else? > What is this cytomel , if I even spelled it right.....and how and what does > it do? > > Thanking you in advance for your help > > Candace Barozzini > > > > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Ok Diane, I stand corrected. I remembered he was into second or third stage testing of his protocol at at some time. Thanks for the correction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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