Re: Just Diagnosed & Starting Medication

[Guest guest]

Hello Sandy! I went for 30 years without thyroid meds after a partial

thyroidectomy. So struggling for years and years is very common. Then our

friends and family can't understand why all we want to talk about is thyroid

related illness, and how we see it all around us. Serious problems with

this medical system--more money to be made on drugs for symptoms than on

treating underlying problem.

Gracia

> Hello group! New member here. I just found out yesterday that I

> have hypothyroidism. I began taking Synthroid this morning, so I am

> looking forward to hopefully getting better soon.

>

> I was so relieved to finally have a name for my condition. I have

> been feeling poorly for the past 10 years, but had no idea what my

> problem was. During that time, I have gained over 50 pounds. Also,

> fatigue has been very detrimental to my life. I have spent many

> hours in bed, but never felt rested. My home has completely fallen

> apart, since I haven't had the energy to do much housework.

>

> My family has been telling me that I am fat and lazy, making me

> think that something was wrong with me. It's wonderful to know that

> these symptoms are not my fault! Any encouragement will be much

> appreciated. It's nice to finally see a light at the end of the

> dark tunnel I've been trudging through for the past decade.

>

> Take care,

>

> - Sandy

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy

I know exactly how you feel. I was diagnosed about 2

months ago and I was exactly the same as you. My

marriage was under pressure my home a mess I had

gained loads of weight and felt like I was dying!! but

I am starting to get better, still have off days but

nowhere as bad as they used to be. Hang on in there it

will get better.

Best wishes

Lyn

--- Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

>

> Hello Sandy! I went for 30 years without thyroid

> meds after a partial

> thyroidectomy. So struggling for years and years is

> very common. Then our

> friends and family can't understand why all we want

> to talk about is thyroid

> related illness, and how we see it all around us.

> Serious problems with

> this medical system--more money to be made on drugs

> for symptoms than on

> treating underlying problem.

> Gracia

>

> > Hello group! New member here. I just found out

> yesterday that I

> > have hypothyroidism. I began taking Synthroid

> this morning, so I am

> > looking forward to hopefully getting better soon.

> >

> > I was so relieved to finally have a name for my

> condition. I have

> > been feeling poorly for the past 10 years, but had

> no idea what my

> > problem was. During that time, I have gained over

> 50 pounds. Also,

> > fatigue has been very detrimental to my life. I

> have spent many

> > hours in bed, but never felt rested. My home has

> completely fallen

> > apart, since I haven't had the energy to do much

> housework.

> >

> > My family has been telling me that I am fat and

> lazy, making me

> > think that something was wrong with me. It's

> wonderful to know that

> > these symptoms are not my fault! Any

> encouragement will be much

> > appreciated. It's nice to finally see a light at

> the end of the

> > dark tunnel I've been trudging through for the

> past decade.

> >

> > Take care,

> >

> > - Sandy

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy:

Welcome. I was just diagnosed last November. It will take a few weeks, but you

will start feeling better. It's important to take care of yourself and become

pro-active in your treatment. You will be taking thyroid meds. for the rest of

your life, like the rest of us. LOL Stress can be a big factor in how you are

feeling. If you start feeling any of the symptoms again, get tested again.

Your doctor should have you scheduled to return in 6 weeks for another TSH test.

The first dose strength is always an educated guess by the doctor.

I hope you start feeling better soon.

Barb

unkoine@... wrote:

Hello group! New member here. I just found out yesterday that I

have hypothyroidism. I began taking Synthroid this morning, so I am

looking forward to hopefully getting better soon.

I was so relieved to finally have a name for my condition. I have

been feeling poorly for the past 10 years, but had no idea what my

problem was. During that time, I have gained over 50 pounds. Also,

fatigue has been very detrimental to my life. I have spent many

hours in bed, but never felt rested. My home has completely fallen

apart, since I haven't had the energy to do much housework.

My family has been telling me that I am fat and lazy, making me

think that something was wrong with me. It's wonderful to know that

these symptoms are not my fault! Any encouragement will be much

appreciated. It's nice to finally see a light at the end of the

dark tunnel I've been trudging through for the past decade.

Take care,

- Sandy

[Guest guest]

Hello Hypothroidites! - I am a new member. I may be the only member

that does NOT have Hypothyroidism, but don't throw me out yet!

My mom has recently been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. This has

been a relief as it answers questions as to why she has been feeling

the way she does. She recently has been put on a low dosage of

Synthroid. It is helping her a bit with her energy, but her other

problems persist.

I would like to ask everyone if these following symptoms are

familiar to you, as I am still trying to find if these symptoms

relate to this disease. My mom has really dry skin, and she has

terrible itching. This itching is all over and it keeps her up at

night. She also suffers from low blood pressure, and now it

fluctuates between high and low. The doctor have not found a

solution to the low blood pressure, but said that the hypothyroidism

may be the problem. So far, the meds have not helped on this. She

also has swelling in her feet that will not go away. We are seeing

the doctor again next week, but I would like anyones feedback

regarding these symptoms.

Thanks,

> Hello group! New member here. I just found out yesterday that I

> have hypothyroidism. I began taking Synthroid this morning, so I

am

> looking forward to hopefully getting better soon.

>

> I was so relieved to finally have a name for my condition. I have

> been feeling poorly for the past 10 years, but had no idea what my

> problem was. During that time, I have gained over 50 pounds.

Also,

> fatigue has been very detrimental to my life. I have spent many

> hours in bed, but never felt rested. My home has completely

fallen

> apart, since I haven't had the energy to do much housework.

>

> My family has been telling me that I am fat and lazy, making me

> think that something was wrong with me. It's wonderful to know

that

> these symptoms are not my fault! Any encouragement will be much

> appreciated. It's nice to finally see a light at the end of the

> dark tunnel I've been trudging through for the past decade.

>

> Take care,

>

> - Sandy

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the support, you guys! I have been on my medication

now for one week, so of course no results yet. I read on a website

that caffeine sometimes aggravates hypothyroidism symptoms, so I have

been cutting out coffee and chocolate. I had the world's worst

headache last night from caffeine withdrawal. Hopefully, I'll see

some results from all this work and suffering!

Take care,

- Sandy

> Hello group! New member here. I just found out yesterday that I

> have hypothyroidism. I began taking Synthroid this morning, so I

am

> looking forward to hopefully getting better soon.

>

> I was so relieved to finally have a name for my condition. I have

> been feeling poorly for the past 10 years, but had no idea what my

> problem was. During that time, I have gained over 50 pounds.

Also,

> fatigue has been very detrimental to my life. I have spent many

> hours in bed, but never felt rested. My home has completely fallen

> apart, since I haven't had the energy to do much housework.

>

> My family has been telling me that I am fat and lazy, making me

> think that something was wrong with me. It's wonderful to know

that

> these symptoms are not my fault! Any encouragement will be much

> appreciated. It's nice to finally see a light at the end of the

> dark tunnel I've been trudging through for the past decade.

>

> Take care,

>

> - Sandy

>

>

>

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