Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 It is possible to be hypothyroid with a TSH lower than 5. I was severely hypothyroid with a TSH of 3.4. You have a legal right to copies of all lab reports. I suggest that you get them, keep them, and learn to read them. Sleep apnea can be caused by hypothyroidism. I never had that diagnosis, but I did have episodes where I would awaken gasping for breath. They stopped when I started Armour. They only came back when I attempted to take all of my Armour before 3 pm as some folks recommend. Since then, I make a point of taking my last dose of Armour after 7 pm and have had no recurrences. The doctor list is in "Files." There is also a database, where members can write up the docs they have seen for thryoid. Excess facial hair would suggest that you may need to be evaluated for PCOS and insulin resistance. We do like the docs who test and balance all of the hormones: thyroid, S*E*X* and adrenal. wrote: Thanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others with thyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg in October and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copy of my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning my TSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that are similar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl. So here I am.Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of two children. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIgh blood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and 4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have always been active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoing person. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. I additionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began to pile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at the gym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finally going to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. I still feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tingling and numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have also been told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14 years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do not have beards yet!!Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctor that will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I also have obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. If anyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I would love the opportunity!Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to know everyone in the group. Tired and Testy in Spring!!! Need Mail bonding?Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago, my periods were terrible, pain, clotting, irregular, and I had polyps. My gyno did an abdominal procedure and looked at my ovaries, she said it was unlikely my symptoms were PCOS as I didnt have any cycts. I did look into the doctors list and I am thinking of seeing one of them at Baylor for a second opinion. When I mentioned to my endo about my facial hair and how I was nervous about waxing, she just replied oh you will get used to it I did. We didnt even discuss other tests or adrenal issues. Just changed my meds and sent me on my way. I am so tired of having medicine shoved at me. I am on 5 different medications, 2 for blood pressure, 1 thyroid, 1 sleeping, and 1 restless leg syndrome. I feel there is something really wrong with me and all everyone wants to do is give me medicine and not search for the cause. I failed to mention that my face is puffy all the time now, especially my eyes, and they are always blood shot. I look like I have been on a 5 year drinking and eating binge, which of course is not the case. Well thank you for the information I appreciate all comments and stories as I said in my intro. Take care! Jan wrote: It is possible to be hypothyroid with a TSH lower than 5. I was severely hypothyroid with a TSH of 3.4. You have a legal right to copies of all lab reports. I suggest that you get them, keep them, and learn to read them. Sleep apnea can be caused by hypothyroidism. I never had that diagnosis, but I did have episodes where I would awaken gasping for breath. They stopped when I started Armour. They only came back when I attempted to take all of my Armour before 3 pm as some folks recommend. Since then, I make a point of taking my last dose of Armour after 7 pm and have had no recurrences. The doctor list is in "Files." There is also a database, where members can write up the docs they have seen for thryoid. Excess facial hair would suggest that you may need to be evaluated for PCOS and insulin resistance. We do like the docs who test and balance all of the hormones: thyroid, S*E*X* and adrenal. <leeece> wrote: Thanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others with thyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg in October and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copy of my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning my TSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that are similar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl. So here I am.Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of two children. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIgh blood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and 4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have always been active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoing person. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. I additionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began to pile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at the gym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finally going to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. I still feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tingling and numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have also been told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14 years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do not have beards yet!!Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctor that will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I also have obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. If anyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I would love the opportunity!Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to know everyone in the group. Tired and Testy in Spring!!! Need Mail bonding?Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q & A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. Finding fabulous fares is fun.Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Have you had your testosterone checked? My electrologist was getting nowhere with electrology and sent me to an endocrinologist; my testosterone levels were hugely elevated; they did a CT scan, and found a large tumour on the adrenal gland. They removed the entirel adrenal gland. The hair production stopped. From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of GosdinSent: Monday, February 19, 2007 9:06 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Indroduction I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago, my periods were terrible, pain, clotting, irregular, and I had polyps. My gyno did an abdominal procedure and looked at my ovaries, she said it was unlikely my symptoms were PCOS as I didnt have any cycts. I did look into the doctors list and I am thinking of seeing one of them at Baylor for a second opinion. When I mentioned to my endo about my facial hair and how I was nervous about waxing, she just replied oh you will get used to it I did. We didnt even discuss other tests or adrenal issues. Just changed my meds and sent me on my way. I am so tired of having medicine shoved at me. I am on 5 different medications, 2 for blood pressure, 1 thyroid, 1 sleeping, and 1 restless leg syndrome. I feel there is something really wrong with me and all everyone wants to do is give me medicine and not search for the cause. I failed to mention that my face is puffy all the time now, especially my eyes, and they are always blood shot. I look like I have been on a 5 year drinking and eating binge, which of course is not the case. Well thank you for the information I appreciate all comments and stories as I said in my intro. Take care! Jan wrote: It is possible to be hypothyroid with a TSH lower than 5. I was severely hypothyroid with a TSH of 3.4. You have a legal right to copies of all lab reports. I suggest that you get them, keep them, and learn to read them. Sleep apnea can be caused by hypothyroidism. I never had that diagnosis, but I did have episodes where I would awaken gasping for breath. They stopped when I started Armour. They only came back when I attempted to take all of my Armour before 3 pm as some folks recommend. Since then, I make a point of taking my last dose of Armour after 7 pm and have had no recurrences. The doctor list is in "Files." There is also a database, where members can write up the docs they have seen for thryoid. Excess facial hair would suggest that you may need to be evaluated for PCOS and insulin resistance. We do like the docs who test and balance all of the hormones: thyroid, S*E*X* and adrenal. <leeece> wrote: Thanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others with thyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg in October and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copy of my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning my TSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that are similar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl. So here I am.Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of two children. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIgh blood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and 4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have always been active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoing person. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. I additionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began to pile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at the gym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finally going to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. I still feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tingling and numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have also been told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14 years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do not have beards yet!!Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctor that will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I also have obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. If anyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I would love the opportunity!Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to know everyone in the group. Tired and Testy in Spring!!! Need Mail bonding?Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q & A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. Finding fabulous fares is fun.Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 , Welcome. I am sorry that you are not feeling well. You might consider heading out to Lubbock. I'm not sure how far a trip that would be but many of us travel out to see Dr. . He really gets it! Kim in Aubrey Indroduction Thanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others with thyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg in October and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copy of my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning my TSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that are similar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl. So here I am. Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of two children. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIgh blood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and 4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have always been active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoing person. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. I additionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began to pile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at the gym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finally going to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. I still feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tingling and numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have also been told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14 years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do not have beards yet!! Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctor that will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I also have obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. If anyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I would love the opportunity! Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to know everyone in the group. Tired and Testy in Spring!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hi Kim, Thanks for the info. Lubbock would be a bit far for me, 8 hours minimum. I am not far from the Medical Center here in Houston, so I thought I would try finding a specialist there. Thanks again! Kim Hanson wrote: ,Welcome. I am sorry that you are not feeling well. You might consider heading out to Lubbock. I'm not sure how far a trip thatwould be but many of us travel out to see Dr. . He really gets it!Kim in Aubrey -----Original Message-----From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 11:05 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: IndroductionThanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others withthyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg inOctober and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copyof my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning myTSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that aresimilar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl.So here I am.Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of twochildren. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIghblood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have alwaysbeen active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoingperson. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. Iadditionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began topile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at thegym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finallygoing to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. Istill feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tinglingand numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have alsobeen told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do nothave beards yet!!Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctorthat will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I alsohave obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. Ifanyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I wouldlove the opportunity!Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to knoweveryone in the group. Tired and Testy in Spring!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 , Houston stinks for good thyroid doctor. I'd only go to the Med Center if I had ThyCa. Some people like the Holtz Clinic, but it costs. If I didn't have a GP that I can push, I'd go see Dr R. Kate At 04:48 PM 2/19/2007, you wrote: >Hi Kim, > >Thanks for the info. Lubbock would be a bit far for me, 8 hours >minimum. I am not far from the Medical Center here in Houston, so I >thought I would try finding a specialist there. > >Thanks again! > > >Kim Hanson wrote: >, >Welcome. I am sorry that you are not feeling well. > >You might consider heading out to Lubbock. I'm not sure how far a trip that >would be but many of us travel out to see Dr. . He really gets it! > >Kim in Aubrey > > Indroduction > >Thanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I >was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others with >thyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg in >October and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copy >of my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning my >TSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that are >similar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl. >So here I am. > >Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of two >children. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIgh >blood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and >4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have always >been active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoing >person. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. I >additionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began to >pile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at the >gym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finally >going to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. I >still feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tingling >and numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have also >been told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14 >years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do not >have beards yet!! > >Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctor >that will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I also >have obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. If >anyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I would >love the opportunity! > >Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to know >everyone in the group. > >Tired and Testy in Spring!!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 , Proximity to the Medical Center doesn't mean finding a doctor that can help you. I live about 15 minutes away. Oh, there may be some there, but we haven't had much luck. We seem to fall into some sub-group of patients who don't do well on the standard treatment. In which case the 'specialists' say it can't be our thyroid and refer us for psych care. I believe most, if not all, your symptoms are thyroid related. Your best bet would be to see one of the Armour Docs listed here in Files. In my case I was simply too sick to go doctor shopping, had reached the end of my rope and needed care 'now'. Sounds like you're about there too. My doctor is Dr. in Lubbock. Good luck, Carol > ,> Welcome. I am sorry that you are not feeling well. > > You might consider heading out to Lubbock. I'm not sure how far a trip that> would be but many of us travel out to see Dr. . He really gets it!> > Kim in Aubrey > > Indroduction> > Thanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I > was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others with> thyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg in> October and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copy> of my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning my> TSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that are> similar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl.> So here I am.> > Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of two> children. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIgh> blood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and> 4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have always> been active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoing> person. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. I> additionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began to> pile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at the> gym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finally> going to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. I> still feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tingling> and numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have also> been told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14> years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do not> have beards yet!!> > Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctor> that will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I also> have obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. If> anyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I would> love the opportunity!> > Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to know> everyone in the group. > > Tired and Testy in Spring!!!> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Having been to the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, I can say that it costs BIG and that I think they intend to keep me undermedicated. Marti > , > > Houston stinks for good thyroid doctor. I'd only go to the Med Center > if I > had ThyCa. Some people like the Holtz Clinic, but it costs. If I > didn't > have a GP that I can push, I'd go see Dr R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 , I live in The Woodlands and go to Dr. McManus. She is a wellness doctor (she is great), and because of my rapid heartbeat she thought it best for me to see a doctor in a clinical setting. So my DH and I decided that the best thing for me to do would be go see Dr. in Lubbock. It is a long drive, but we think it is worth it so far. I actually drove "by myself" to the airport yesterday to pick up my kids that were coming home from Boston. Mind you they had to text me to remind me that I had to do it, and my DH called me to remind me to go, but I made it there and back, and we even went out to eat afterwards. Just a few months ago I would never have been able to do it. I know I have a long road to go, but baby steps is all I need right now. Joni [Texas_Thyroid_ Groups] IndroductionThanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others withthyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg inOctober and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copyof my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning myTSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that aresimilar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl.So here I am.Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of twochildren. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIghblood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have alwaysbeen active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoingperson. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. Iadditionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began topile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at thegym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finallygoing to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. Istill feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tinglingand numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have alsobeen told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do nothave beards yet!!Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctorthat will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I alsohave obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. Ifanyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I wouldlove the opportunity!Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to knoweveryone in the group. Tired and Testy in Spring!!!Yahoo! Groups Links Don't pick lemons.See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 That was my recollection. I know a lady in my homeschool group who loves them and they treat her kids too, but she says it does cost her. Kate At 08:22 AM 2/20/2007, you wrote: >Having been to the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, I can say that it >costs BIG and that I think they intend to keep me undermedicated. > >Marti > > > > > , > > > > Houston stinks for good thyroid doctor. I'd only go to the Med Center > > if I > > had ThyCa. Some people like the Holtz Clinic, but it costs. If I > > didn't > > have a GP that I can push, I'd go see Dr R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hi Joni, Wow small world I work in the Woodlands! I have been hearing a lot of good things about Dr. , sounds like one in a million. Congratulations on your trip, thats wonderful! Thanks! Joni wrote: , I live in The Woodlands and go to Dr. McManus. She is a wellness doctor (she is great), and because of my rapid heartbeat she thought it best for me to see a doctor in a clinical setting. So my DH and I decided that the best thing for me to do would be go see Dr. in Lubbock. It is a long drive, but we think it is worth it so far. I actually drove "by myself" to the airport yesterday to pick up my kids that were coming home from Boston. Mind you they had to text me to remind me that I had to do it, and my DH called me to remind me to go, but I made it there and back, and we even went out to eat afterwards. Just a few months ago I would never have been able to do it. I know I have a long road to go, but baby steps is all I need right now. Joni [Texas_Thyroid_ Groups] IndroductionThanks Jan! My name is Gosdin and I live in Spring, Texas. I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and I am looking for others withthyroid issues I could relate to. My endo perscribed Synthroid 25 mg inOctober and now has increased the dosage to 50 mg. I have not gotten a copyof my test results or I would share those. I do know at the beginning myTSH levels were only at 5, not very high, but I have had symptoms that aresimilar to Hypothyroidism, so my doctor said lets give Synthroid a whirl.So here I am.Oh and I guess I should fill you in, I am 38, married, and a mother of twochildren. I began having symptoms after my second child was born. HIghblood pressure, I coudn't lose weight, and breaking my left foot twice (and4 of the toes on my left foot since the two previous breaks). I have alwaysbeen active, a little on the hyper side, perky, and generaly an outgoingperson. But something happend with my hormones after my son was born. Iadditionaly became depressed, extremely moody, and then the weight began topile on. I have gained 100 pounds all together and have worked out at thegym, gardening, yard work, etc. But it never seems to be enough. Finallygoing to the doctor I thought things would be better, but they are not. Istill feel the same tired, moody, depressed, but more than that, tinglingand numbness in my fingers and hands off and on all the time. I have alsobeen told by my nephew I have more hair on my face then he does on his (14years old). Of course I told him he was still just a baby and babies do nothave beards yet!!Oh I could go on and on. I am just really tired of trying to find a doctorthat will listen and do testing other than the same thyroid panel. I alsohave obstructive sleep apnea and sleep with a CPap machine at night. Ifanyone has any stories to share with me or would like to comment I wouldlove the opportunity!Many thanks for the approval Jan and I look forward to getting to knoweveryone in the group. Tired and Testy in Spring!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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