worried newcomer

[Guest guest]

It is nice to find a group at last – Hello to all!

I've had the hasimoto's condition for two years I was diagnosed when

my son was about six months old at the age of 34. I initially

thought I had carpel tunnel syndrome. So it was a shock to discover I

have an `autoimmune condition' and to suddenly become reliant on

medication. I take levothyroxine 125mcg, avoid wheat, (confirmed

intolerance by a private GP) and try to keep my iron levels up as

they were getting a little low for a while. The physical problems

seem mainly to be in my shoulder area – soreness, pain, a perpetual

ache, I am waiting to get treatment for this – but wonder if anyone

else has experience of muscle problems…?

More recently over the past few weeks I have noticed that my ears are

popping; like a sensation of pressure around my neck and head, this

is now accompanied by a very unreal dizzy sensation like the room is

spinning, which is very disorientating, and worrying.

I asked my doctor about it recently and was advised that I probably

had something viral.

I'm going back again to follow things up I just wondered if it sounds

symptomatic of Hashi's in any way?

I think I'm at another low point with this, of course I could have

something viral that will soon remedy itself, it's just that I'm

getting the anxiety feelings and feel in need of some reassurance. My

new doctor does not seem very interested in this condition and it is

good to know that there are kind listening ears out there,

Looking forward to getting to know you better,

Fi,

Brighton , UK