Re: Scared to know

June 6, 2004

First I would say that treating the disorder is much easier than sitting in

limbo, not knowing, or not being heard by our medical providers. (on the

psychy anyway). Be sure to make a copy of your email to take with you to the

doctor, so you can remember all the symptoms to bring up with him. The last

time I went I forgot to tell the doctor about my forgetfulness LOL. Also

print out the checklist at about.com, (hypothyroid, hyperthyroid checklist)

as well as the page on the tests needed for diagnosis. I think when we go in

armed with information we are more likely (unfortunately, no guarantee) of

getting a thorough exam and accurate diagnosis.

It amazes me that nurses and even social workers can see my thyroid problem,

but the doctor says, nope (but she only took the tsh test, which doesn't

give a complete picture of what's going on with the thyroid)

I'm not exactly sure of the link to about.com, but it might be

http://thyroid.about.com Then start with thyroid 101 or beginners start here

(again, I can't remember what the name of the link was ???? )

Scared to know

> Hello, All.

>

> I am new here and I really need some help. I have not been diagnosed

> with hypothyroidism but, from my research, am showing a lot of the

> signs and sympthoms. I am a 26 y/o mother of a 5 y/o. I had always

> been what most would call skinny..until I got pregnant. I gained

> 70lbs during my pregnancy and have only managed to lose half of

> that. I have yo-yo'd with my weight and can't seem to get below 150

> (and that is if I starve myself and do cardio for about 3 hours a

> day). But then I gain the weight right back once I start to eat

> normally. Let me also say that I am an active duty soldier who

> already works out at least five times a week. I am not a health food

> fanatic but I am in no way an junk food fanatic or over eater. My

> military career is being affected by my weight(I am 5'5 " ) and my

> other medical " problems. " I am constantly sick. I am constipated on

> a regular basis. My hair has fallen out in the top of my head and I

> can only get it to grow to about 1/2 an inch, at the most. I am on

> medication for depression. My menstrual cycle is extremely heavy and

> even on birth control, lasts at least 7 days. I have other sympthoms

> such as low sex drive, brittle nails, and muscle and joint pains. I

> know that it sounds so text book, and from what I read and was told

> by a friend diagnosed with hypothroidism, all signs point to yes. I

> also know that I should probably be talking to my doctor about all of

> this but I am afraid of what he might say. If anyone can help me or

> tell me what other signs to look for or if it sounds like I'm a

> hyperchondriac(I hope I came close to spelling that correctly) or am

> suffering from something else, I would really appreciate it. Thank

> you in advance.

>

June 6, 2004

thats what my mome is going thru her tsh is 2.8 but i do believe she is

hypo..a nd her dr out nad out refusessays we discussed this before your

thyroid is normal.. after she showed the nurse my hashi test the nurse

orders a freet4 and thats it *rolls her eyes* AND i have been giving my mom

thyodine so it is prob going to look even better

Scared to know

>

> > Hello, All.

> >

> > I am new here and I really need some help. I have not been diagnosed

> > with hypothyroidism but, from my research, am showing a lot of the

> > signs and sympthoms. I am a 26 y/o mother of a 5 y/o. I had always

> > been what most would call skinny..until I got pregnant. I gained

> > 70lbs during my pregnancy and have only managed to lose half of

> > that. I have yo-yo'd with my weight and can't seem to get below 150

> > (and that is if I starve myself and do cardio for about 3 hours a

> > day). But then I gain the weight right back once I start to eat

> > normally. Let me also say that I am an active duty soldier who

> > already works out at least five times a week. I am not a health food

> > fanatic but I am in no way an junk food fanatic or over eater. My

> > military career is being affected by my weight(I am 5'5 " ) and my

> > other medical " problems. " I am constantly sick. I am constipated on

> > a regular basis. My hair has fallen out in the top of my head and I

> > can only get it to grow to about 1/2 an inch, at the most. I am on

> > medication for depression. My menstrual cycle is extremely heavy and

> > even on birth control, lasts at least 7 days. I have other sympthoms

> > such as low sex drive, brittle nails, and muscle and joint pains. I

> > know that it sounds so text book, and from what I read and was told

> > by a friend diagnosed with hypothroidism, all signs point to yes. I

> > also know that I should probably be talking to my doctor about all of

> > this but I am afraid of what he might say. If anyone can help me or

> > tell me what other signs to look for or if it sounds like I'm a

> > hyperchondriac(I hope I came close to spelling that correctly) or am

> > suffering from something else, I would really appreciate it. Thank

> > you in advance.

> >

June 6, 2004

Hi there and welcome! I'm sorry for what you're going through...you certainly do

sound like you are hypothyroid. I would be scared to NOT know. This disease

slows down everything in your body, and with you being active in the military,

this is the LAST thing you need. All other issues aside, if your reflexes are

slow, you could get hurt or killed out there. Plus if you are hypothyroid, and i

think you are, it's NOT gonna go away and it's not gonna get better. Left

untreated, this disease will make you miserable at best. At worst, it can

eventually make you go into a coma and/or cause cardiac problems. Stress also

worsens this illness. It will continue to make you have problems with your

performance.

You are NOT a hypochondriac; you're ill. My advise is to see a doctor and get

started on thyroid hormones so you can start getting back to normal.

keep us posted. hang in there, sheila

Dvine Angel <dvynangel@...> wrote:

Hello, All.

I am new here and I really need some help. I have not been diagnosed

with hypothyroidism but, from my research, am showing a lot of the

signs and sympthoms. I am a 26 y/o mother of a 5 y/o. I had always

been what most would call skinny..until I got pregnant. I gained

70lbs during my pregnancy and have only managed to lose half of

that. I have yo-yo'd with my weight and can't seem to get below 150

(and that is if I starve myself and do cardio for about 3 hours a

day). But then I gain the weight right back once I start to eat

normally. Let me also say that I am an active duty soldier who

already works out at least five times a week. I am not a health food

fanatic but I am in no way an junk food fanatic or over eater. My

military career is being affected by my weight(I am 5'5 " ) and my

other medical " problems. " I am constantly sick. I am constipated on

a regular basis. My hair has fallen out in the top of my head and I

can only get it to grow to about 1/2 an inch, at the most. I am on

medication for depression. My menstrual cycle is extremely heavy and

even on birth control, lasts at least 7 days. I have other sympthoms

such as low sex drive, brittle nails, and muscle and joint pains. I

know that it sounds so text book, and from what I read and was told

by a friend diagnosed with hypothroidism, all signs point to yes. I

also know that I should probably be talking to my doctor about all of

this but I am afraid of what he might say. If anyone can help me or

tell me what other signs to look for or if it sounds like I'm a

hyperchondriac(I hope I came close to spelling that correctly) or am

suffering from something else, I would really appreciate it. Thank

you in advance.

June 9, 2004

Don't be afraid of what your doctor might say!

You will be sooooo much better once you are

properly medicated...

You will be amazed at what a huge difference

it will make in the way you feel!

I was feeling much the same way when I first

went to my current Doc. She assured me that

it was basically very easily treated, and not

always necessary to treat long term...

especially when it happens close to pregnancy.

After the birth of my third child, my whole body

seemed to go haywire!

I have been on Synthroid for about 8 months,

and I have gotten much better...my weight stabilized,

my energy and alertness increased within just a

few days..

The only thing that has yet to really improve is the hair

loss..but I understand that it can awhile for that to

improve.

I too was placed on antidepressants at first.

I only got WORSE.

I strongly encourage you to ask your doctor

for Thyroid medication, and just see how you

respond...It can't hurt you.

My depression was probably the first symptom

to be relieved!

Antidepressants cause many long term problems,

if you can avoid them DO.

This is a great group! don't hesitate to

ask questions...

C.

June 15, 2004

You are not a hypochondriac. You have enough symptoms to justify being

checked for hypothyroidism.

As advice, I'd focus on the non-weight symptoms when talking to the

doctors. They tend to assume the weight part is just because we eat 25

doughnuts a day or something.

Jan