Re: Re: I'm falling apart

[Guest guest]

Hi ...Sorry to hear about your troubles...

I believe I too am on a less than theraputic dose of Synthroid.

The last TSH test I had, revealed by the numbers, that I was

taking too much. I was at 100mcg then.

My doc had me go down to 75mcg.

It's been about three months I guess on this dose,

and I feel like I have more cognitive problems than I did

before. Trouble concentrating, remembering, focusing etc..

it takes me forever to make dinner! I feel so useless

lately. During my cycle, I get pretty aggressive with everyone,

and I have a great deal of trouble sleeping.

Progesterone cream did nothing for me either.

I am considering going back to Armour. Thats what

I started out on over a year ago.

It didnt seem to make much difference in the way I felt,

so I switched to Synthroid. I felt better right away with it,

but now on the lower dose I feel kind of like I have lost

my progress.

I have read that under 180mcg is not theraputic..but there

are those who would dispute this too, so who knows

what to do.

I have had a very difficult time lately keeping up with my

children and their school schedules and laundry etc..

And I was always someone who got things done before.

And had enough energy to manage it all.

It seems like I'm losing my " marbles " quickly.

I used to be able to juggle everything, and I was

organized enough that nothing was neglected.

But now even the simplest things, seem to take

me forever....

I can't seem to manage any social relationships

right now either...I just don't have any interest.

I'm always so far behind and so tired.

I feel for you.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sherry, and Chuck(: I appreciate the input. I haven't had my

thyroid checked in a few months so I might at least pay out of pocket to have a

blood test to see where I'm at since I was put on the medication 4 months ago.

Thanks again.

<mwcislo@...> wrote: - From my experience BC makes it worse.

Just b/c the

hormones the pill contains...it makes you more emotional, but all

women are different that just what I experienced and also a friend of

mine (but she's not hypo) Just be careful and listen to your body

>

> > ... I've upped my synthroid dosage to the 50mg a day ...

>

> Very few of us have gotten relief on that low a dosage. My doctor

told

> me that most women end up around 200 mcg per day. Men around half

that.

> I am at 112 mcg.

>

> You did not mention the test results that determined that dosage.

If you

> are just starting out on T4, your doctor should gradually increase

your

> dosage until the tests indicate your TSH is in the normal range.

When

> you start to get close, you should start to feel better. Hang in

there.

>

> Chuck

[Guest guest]

The dose of thyroid hormone is so debateable. I don't know which dosage

works and which does not. I have been over-dosed on Synthroid which caused

massive confusion. I didn't know where I was and the heat intolerance was

unbearable. I was literally dripping buckets of water. I don't feel that

doctors test the blood often enough. I have a standing order of 4 to 6

weeks and I think patients should be tested much more often. Also, I found

that Levoxyl was easier to tolerate. It has a quicker absorption.

Regarding Armour: my doctor refused to give me that. He said he considered

it dangerous. I don't know why.

>From: Aprilcupcake@...

>Reply-hypothyroidism

>hypothyroidism

>Subject: Re: Re: I'm falling apart

>Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:36:18 EDT

>

>Hi ...Sorry to hear about your troubles...

>I believe I too am on a less than theraputic dose of Synthroid.

>

>The last TSH test I had, revealed by the numbers, that I was

>taking too much. I was at 100mcg then.

>My doc had me go down to 75mcg.

>It's been about three months I guess on this dose,

>and I feel like I have more cognitive problems than I did

>before. Trouble concentrating, remembering, focusing etc..

>it takes me forever to make dinner! I feel so useless

>lately. During my cycle, I get pretty aggressive with everyone,

>and I have a great deal of trouble sleeping.

>Progesterone cream did nothing for me either.

>I am considering going back to Armour. Thats what

>I started out on over a year ago.

>It didnt seem to make much difference in the way I felt,

>so I switched to Synthroid. I felt better right away with it,

>but now on the lower dose I feel kind of like I have lost

>my progress.

>

>I have read that under 180mcg is not theraputic..but there

>are those who would dispute this too, so who knows

>what to do.

>

>I have had a very difficult time lately keeping up with my

>children and their school schedules and laundry etc..

>And I was always someone who got things done before.

>And had enough energy to manage it all.

>It seems like I'm losing my " marbles " quickly.

>I used to be able to juggle everything, and I was

>organized enough that nothing was neglected.

>But now even the simplest things, seem to take

>me forever....

>I can't seem to manage any social relationships

>right now either...I just don't have any interest.

>I'm always so far behind and so tired.

>

>I feel for you.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

you are poorly treated and on the wrong med--this is typical---and no,

constant TSH testing isn't the answer. Educate and empower yourself so

youcan get better care.

Gracia

> Hi all!

>

> I too have my times of falling apart- I am on 100mcg

> Thyroxine and at the moment I am a very unhappy

> person. Can't seem to do anything right, am aggressive

> at times and my home is a mess. I just can't seem to

> get myself sorted out. I forget what I got up to do,

> forget what I went to the store for and even forget

> what I was about to say! I am just trying my hardest

> to hang on in there and hope that things improve.

>

> Higs to you all, we are all in the same boat!LOL

>

> Lyn

>

[Guest guest]

Hi April,

Thanks for your kind words. It helps me a lot to know that I'm not crazy, even

though everyone else thinks I am including me sometimes(: I just have such a

low tolerance for ignorant people lately that I don't want to be around anyone.

Everyone is coming across as judgemental and critical because they think I'm

just being lazy or difficult. I try to tell them that I'm suffering and I don't

feel well but it seems like everyone just blows it off. At one time, I wanted

to get married again and have children but I think to myself, how can I possible

manage to raise children when I barely have the energy or mind right now to take

care of myself):

I am making an appt. with the holistic doctor this week and hopefully she can

help me with this. I was trying to wait till I had a steady income coming in

again but I guess if I don't get better, I won't be able to hold down a job for

long(: Thanks again.

Aprilcupcake@... wrote:

Hi ...Sorry to hear about your troubles...

I believe I too am on a less than theraputic dose of Synthroid.

The last TSH test I had, revealed by the numbers, that I was

taking too much. I was at 100mcg then.

My doc had me go down to 75mcg.

It's been about three months I guess on this dose,

and I feel like I have more cognitive problems than I did

before. Trouble concentrating, remembering, focusing etc..

it takes me forever to make dinner! I feel so useless

lately. During my cycle, I get pretty aggressive with everyone,

and I have a great deal of trouble sleeping.

Progesterone cream did nothing for me either.

I am considering going back to Armour. Thats what

I started out on over a year ago.

It didnt seem to make much difference in the way I felt,

so I switched to Synthroid. I felt better right away with it,

but now on the lower dose I feel kind of like I have lost

my progress.

I have read that under 180mcg is not theraputic..but there

are those who would dispute this too, so who knows

what to do.

I have had a very difficult time lately keeping up with my

children and their school schedules and laundry etc..

And I was always someone who got things done before.

And had enough energy to manage it all.

It seems like I'm losing my " marbles " quickly.

I used to be able to juggle everything, and I was

organized enough that nothing was neglected.

But now even the simplest things, seem to take

me forever....

I can't seem to manage any social relationships

right now either...I just don't have any interest.

I'm always so far behind and so tired.

I feel for you.

[Guest guest]

you need to find a topdoc, preferably Broda type. I say this over

and over to you. You need cortef and Armour thyroid.

Gracia

> Hi April,

>

> Thanks for your kind words. It helps me a lot to know that I'm not crazy,

even though everyone else thinks I am including me sometimes(: I just have

such a low tolerance for ignorant people lately that I don't want to be

around anyone. Everyone is coming across as judgemental and critical

because they think I'm just being lazy or difficult. I try to tell them

that I'm suffering and I don't feel well but it seems like everyone just

blows it off. At one time, I wanted to get married again and have children

but I think to myself, how can I possible manage to raise children when I

barely have the energy or mind right now to take care of myself):

>

> I am making an appt. with the holistic doctor this week and hopefully she

can help me with this. I was trying to wait till I had a steady income

coming in again but I guess if I don't get better, I won't be able to hold

down a job for long(: Thanks again.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Listen lady, I appreciate your advice but don't talk to me like I'm a child.

I'm glad you have " educated " yourself on this disorder but this group is to

provide support, not make people feel stupid. I think you have a history of

upsetting people with the tone of your emails. I understand you have given

" your advice " over and over again to me. Excuse me for not taking your advice

and running with it. I would like the opinions of other people also, not just

your experience. If you are so well educated on this subject, than you should

know, not everyone responds to the same type of treatment so just because

something has worked for you, it doesn't mean it will work for someone else.

You need to get off your high horse and stop treating people like they are

beneath you. Thank you.

Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

you need to find a topdoc, preferably Broda type. I say this over

and over to you. You need cortef and Armour thyroid.

Gracia

> Hi April,

>

> Thanks for your kind words. It helps me a lot to know that I'm not crazy,

even though everyone else thinks I am including me sometimes(: I just have

such a low tolerance for ignorant people lately that I don't want to be

around anyone. Everyone is coming across as judgemental and critical

because they think I'm just being lazy or difficult. I try to tell them

that I'm suffering and I don't feel well but it seems like everyone just

blows it off. At one time, I wanted to get married again and have children

but I think to myself, how can I possible manage to raise children when I

barely have the energy or mind right now to take care of myself):

>

> I am making an appt. with the holistic doctor this week and hopefully she

can help me with this. I was trying to wait till I had a steady income

coming in again but I guess if I don't get better, I won't be able to hold

down a job for long(: Thanks again.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In your defense, I too tried Armour and I didn't like it at all. I was on it

for two months and I got bloated and just felt yucky. I am back on Synthroid

and feeling better.

I will say that if you don't want to accept advice from someone on here, then

don't accept it! Maybe ignoring what you don't like is more acceptable than to

rip into someone who is trying to help you. It is very hard to for people to

know what someone's frame of mind is in when writing an email, you can't tell if

they are mad or not, so don't assume that she is talking down to you. Remember

that we are all frustrated with our current situation and all of us want each of

us to be better. We should all be thankful that we are here to talk to and get

advice. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Let me know what happens

to the Holistic Doctor.

Robin

numere a una madrina <wickidnes@...> wrote:

That was abit harsh!! But I see where your coming from and yes

although she is just trying to help she could maybe put it as a

suggestion rather than a direction.

I sorta know what your going through though, trying to find a dosage

and medication that works for you can be a slag. I was born without a

thyroid and 19 years later im still going up and down. All you can do

is educate yourself and then try to make an informed decision. This

group is good as it has many people going through similar situations

that you can get support from but at the end of the day everyone is

different and as you said what works for one doesnt necessarily work

for another.

Best wishes,

Natt

> you need to find a topdoc, preferably Broda type. I say

this over

> and over to you. You need cortef and Armour thyroid.

> Gracia

>

> > Hi April,

> >

> > Thanks for your kind words. It helps me a lot to know that I'm

not crazy,

> even though everyone else thinks I am including me sometimes(: I

just have

> such a low tolerance for ignorant people lately that I don't want

to be

> around anyone. Everyone is coming across as judgemental and

critical

> because they think I'm just being lazy or difficult. I try to tell

them

> that I'm suffering and I don't feel well but it seems like everyone

just

> blows it off. At one time, I wanted to get married again and have

children

> but I think to myself, how can I possible manage to raise children

when I

> barely have the energy or mind right now to take care of myself):

> >

> > I am making an appt. with the holistic doctor this week and

hopefully she

> can help me with this. I was trying to wait till I had a steady

income

> coming in again but I guess if I don't get better, I won't be able

to hold

> down a job for long(: Thanks again.

> >

> >

> >

> >

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