Questions for those who travel to see Dr.

[Guest guest]

I'm fairly new to the group, joined a couple of months ago on the

recommendation of the Houston Endometriosis Group. I was diagnosed

as hypothyroid about 8 years ago, but never tested for Hashi's or

antibodies. I've been on meds for depression for about 10 years,

which none seemed to work very well until I started taking Synthroid

for my thyroid. Even now with what my endocrinologists thinks is an

adequate dose of Synthroid I have to take Lithium Carbonate to

augment my antidepressants, and Adderall to keep from sleeping my

life away. Last March I had a total hysterectomy and bowel resection

because of extensive endometriosis. I though that would make me feel

a lot better but I'm still struggling with excessive tiredness all

the time.

After first joining I asked about Doctor Recommendations in the

Houston area, and although I received names of Docs in Houston who

will Rx Armour I didn't get any resounding endorsements about any of

the doctors in the Houston area. I've have been following the posts

for the last couple months and have learned many of you travel to see

Dr. in Lubbock. When I mentioned going to see a doctor in

Lubbock to my husband he thought I was nuts.

Anyway for those of you who see Dr. has the travel time and

expense been worth the results you're getting. How often do you have

to go see him, and what about long term care? Does he recommend any

doctors in Houston with a similar practice and belief system?

I am just so frustrated and fed up with feeling like crap all the

time. I feel like I'm totally missing out on my life and what's worse

missing out on my children's lives, they'll be grown and gone soon

and all I'll remember is being tired and crabby and sleeping all the

time.

Thanks for any advice/info in advance

Houston