Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 One possible reason for fatigue is hypothyroidism, ie thyroid hormone deficiency. Apparently this is tricky to measure. Even though the traditional thyroid hormone tests could be normal, a person could still have hypothyroidism. This is due to a common condition, the presence of Hashimoto antibodies. These antibodies somehow interfere with measuring the thyroid hormone or they bind the medicine. They can be measured however, and medicine dose could be adjusted accordingly. There was a recent article in one of the women's health magazines about this. You may want the ask your local librarian to find you this article. As for il2, since it normalizes your immune system, it could be contributing to the increase of your energy level. > > Hi, I'm 43 and frustrated; I've been positive for 5 years. > > I've always been an active, and busy man. I've never been lazy. I can > still lift weights greater than my own body weight; but only for a short > time. > > I feel so guilty when I experience fatigue because all of a sudden I > feel I can't pull my own weight. > > I live on disability, but I may end up losing it before the year's end > because My husband and I may finally get equality under the welfare sector. > > However, the fact that I receive disability provides me with an income I > am able to contribute to the household. > > for the sake of recognition I will be happy once we are granted equal > recognition, mainly for those in less equitable circumstances. But, > thanks to the on-going fatigue I experience I'm not sure I could face > returning to the workforce at this time. > > I have a real dilemma. > > are there any helpful suggestions out there? > > Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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