Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 My sister diagnosed at 15 yo; me, diagnosed at 11 yo.We're now 63 and 74yo. Ann Another question... Everyone, I was wondering if anyone here was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism when they were young. I'm only 23, but was diagnosed last year with the disorder but have had the symptoms unknowingly since I was 15. Please e-mail me back, it would be nice to have some one to relate in my age group and discuss Hypothyroidism and how it has effected thier lives. WeedaGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 Hello, I was diagnosed when I was 26, but I have had all of these symptoms since age 16 or 17. I'll be 27 next month. I actually went to my dr. when I was 19ish and asked for a thyroid test and he told me that I didn't need it. I've always thought that I've had this b/c in high school I was pretty thin and then I gained uncontrolable (sp?) amounts of weight in my opinion. The 2001 year was the worst for me and I went to my new dr. and was going to get tested no matter what, esp. since my sister was diagnosed around that time. Two thirds of 2001 is a blur to me. I was so sick and now I feel better (started meds in Oct. 2001), but am actually in therapy b/c I realized that I lost a piece of my self in all of this. I don't look OR feel like I'm the same person. It really bothers me but I'm working on trying to be more positive. I know I can do it b/c I got myself out of a slump after my father died. Tell us your story ----Original Message Follows---- From: Hilt <hilt0270@...> Reply-hypothyroidism hypothyroidism Subject: Another question... Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 23:11:26 -0700 Everyone, I was wondering if anyone here was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism when they were young. I'm only 23, but was diagnosed last year with the disorder but have had the symptoms unknowingly since I was 15. Please e-mail me back, it would be nice to have some one to relate in my age group and discuss Hypothyroidism and how it has effected thier lives. WeedaGuy _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 , I'm sorry your dad died. YOu are so young to lose him. Losses (death) can alter your thyroid. My TSH went up after a huge loss I had in 94. Stress, (job loss, etc.), depression, etc. can all affect the thyroid. I'm glad you're on the right track now!! ) Love and take care, Reneé and Jerry rja86@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 Hi, I just turned 29 and was diagnosed in January with hypo. I have had the symptoms probably since I was your age but thought it was just depression. I was first put on Levoxyl and than went to a specialist who told me I didn't need T4 but needed T3 (after running the correct tests). I'm now taking Armour (1 Grain) and 25mg of Cytomel. I feel a little better but not 100%. I feel so bloated and I just can't seem to cut out sugar which I love. Well, feel free to email me anytime. Take care. > > Another question... > > > Everyone, > > I was wondering if anyone here was diagnosed with > Hypothyroidism when > they were young. I'm only 23, but was diagnosed > last year with the > disorder but have had the symptoms unknowingly > since I was 15. Please > e-mail me back, it would be nice to have some one to > relate in my age > group and discuss Hypothyroidism and how it has > effected thier lives. > > WeedaGuy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 , I really identify with your statements in your last paragraph that you feel like you lost a part of yourself. What lead you to be tested for hypothyroid? And what were your worst symptoms, other than being terribly ill, and sounds like a weight gain was involved too. Lee > Hello, I was diagnosed when I was 26, but I have had all of these symptoms > since age 16 or 17. I'll be 27 next month. I actually went to my dr. when > I was 19ish and asked for a thyroid test and he told me that I didn't need > it. I've always thought that I've had this b/c in high school I was pretty > thin and then I gained uncontrolable (sp?) amounts of weight in my opinion. > The 2001 year was the worst for me and I went to my new dr. and was going to > get tested no matter what, esp. since my sister was diagnosed around that > time. Two thirds of 2001 is a blur to me. I was so sick and now I feel > better (started meds in Oct. 2001), but am actually in therapy b/c I > realized that I lost a piece of my self in all of this. I don't look OR > feel like I'm the same person. It really bothers me but I'm working on > trying to be more positive. I know I can do it b/c I got myself out of a > slump after my father died. Tell us your story > > > > > ----Original Message Follows---- > From: Hilt <hilt0270@u...> > Reply-hypothyroidism@y... > hypothyroidism@y... > Subject: Another question... > Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 23:11:26 -0700 > > Everyone, > > I was wondering if anyone here was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism when > they were young. I'm only 23, but was diagnosed last year with the > disorder but have had the symptoms unknowingly since I was 15. Please > e-mail me back, it would be nice to have some one to relate in my age > group and discuss Hypothyroidism and how it has effected thier lives. > > WeedaGuy > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 Hi Lee, I got tested b/c I always suspected that I had it and my first dr. wouldn't test me. By the time I got another dr. when I moved, I wasn't feeling that sick until 2001 and that's when I got tested. my symptoms last year were intense brain fog, mood swings, achy joints, weight gain, very puffy face, mild depression, fatigue.... but at times I had so much energy (too much) that I couldn't stop doing something. I'd come home and scrub my house until I passed out in bed. I'd try sitting and I'd feel like I was going to jump out of my skin or a window for that matter. It was kind of like anxiety but not really. It's just hard right now b/c I don't look or feel like the same person and I liked who I used to be alot, not to say that I don't now. I do love myself. It's just another journey. Sometimes things have to completely fall apart in order to build them back just the way you want. take care ----Original Message Follows---- From: " artchick48 " <ljs7788@...> Reply-hypothyroidism hypothyroidism Subject: Re: Another question... Date: Thu, 02 May 2002 19:56:10 -0000 , I really identify with your statements in your last paragraph that you feel like you lost a part of yourself. What lead you to be tested for hypothyroid? And what were your worst symptoms, other than being terribly ill, and sounds like a weight gain was involved too. Lee _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Just did alittle more research on this physical problem i have. and what i found out, is that a person with higher levels of estrogen-that enlarges the prostate. so, do those having 47xxy-do we, have higher levels of estrogen?? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 All men as they age got higher levels or Estradiol this is the bad guy on this. Phil " m. " <triplewater530@...> wrote: Just did alittle more research on this physical problem i have. and what i found out, is that a person with higher levels of estrogen-that enlarges the prostate. so, do those having 47xxy-do we, have higher levels of estrogen?? thanks. --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Get an Online or Campus degree - Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's -in less than one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Kymberlie, It seems like you are having your share of challenges. I really hate it for you. My son had a similar response but on Humira. He failed on Enbrel after about 6 months, then went to Humira. The Humira worked well, but he started it weekly. It is normally prescribed every 2 weeks. It was 18 months before we could wean him down to every 2 weeks. Now, he is off steroids and just on the Humira. He couldn't take MTX because of GI symptoms, but takes plaquenil. Our next drug of choice would have been Orencia, had we failed the Humira. With your daughter's Crohns though, I am not sure what would be your next choice. There are several on the market, but I'm not sure which are approved for both JA and Crohns. It is a tough call. It seems like the docs have her on everything they can. Unfortunately anti-inflammatories are hard on the tummy. Have you tried Solareze gel on her joints? There are also Lidocaine (lidoderm) patches to help numb the joint. Sometimes a good physical therapist can lower the pain level as well. I wish I had more ideas. She is just a complicated baby! I'll keep you all in my prayers. Audra 14 poly 07 Peyton 12 poly 08 > > Anyone else's child ever NOT been able to space Remicade infusions out any further than two weeks apart? We tried to space Cambrie's infusions out four weeks apart and she ended up in the hospital with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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