I haven’t written about this yet, but recently I could feel that my thyroid levels were off. The weekend of the 20th, I started to feel the sensation I had last year where it feels like someone is choking me, plus I keep gaining weight like it’s my job, I’m so tired, very depressed, etc. etc. My doctor faxed an order to my lab to draw blood last Monday and on Tuesday the 22nd, the doctor’s office called and said my levels were "wacky" and that the doctor wanted to see me. I was quite pleased because there is nothing better than feeling like crap and then figuring out that it’s not my fault. Unfortunately, they could not get me in to see the doctor until yesterday.
After my post about Prozac and expressing the feelings of feeling very flat, I realized I probably should have mentioned that my thyroid was off in that post. I did talk to my doctor about backing up the dose a little bit and he advised against doing that and thought that by increasing the thyroid right now it may help my feelings of ambivalence, but that we would revisit the Prozac levels in six weeks. My hope is to stop taking anti-depressants all together, sometime during the fall.
So, my doctor increased my thyroid medication which makes me hopeful and happy. Two things I like feeling, but one thing I don’t like feeling is fat. I hope this helps me stop gaining weight faster than a freight train and allows me to lose the weight through joining Weight Watchers or some other crap like that.
While I was at the doctor I told him about this foot problem I was having where when I walk barefoot it feels like I have fluid in the ball of my foot, it’s very uncomfortable and then when I wear my running shoes my toes fall asleep. Did you know I can’t clean without my running shoes on? I can’t do anything productive without them on, you should try it sometime. Anyway, the foot issue is very annoying and honestly, it’s painful. He blamed my thyroid.
That thyroid is nothing but a trouble maker, you know, when it’s not working properly, it controls everything from weight gain, to feeling psychotic to my toes falling asleep. I can’t wait to get this back under control…again.
My soul sister is making me call my endocrinologist in Chicago today, she’s very bossy and very tiny, even at 35 weeks pregnant, so I figure I better listen to her otherwise she’ll call me every single day to tell me why I need to call this doctor and she’ll probably yell obscenities, too. All of these things are reasons why I love this person so so so much and reasons why I’ll call my endocrinologist in Chicago.
So, there you have it, the inside scoop, probably the real reason why I haven’t felt like blogging all that much or doing anything for that matter, but I see a light at the end of the tunnel, it’s very little, but it’s there and I just know that the sunlight will soon be shining on me.
And I can’t wait.
Sorry to hear about the medical issues, hopefully you will get the dosages straightened out to where they work best for you. I am definitely glad the light at the end of the tunnel is making an appearance for you! ;o)
Sorry to hear about the medical issues, hopefully you will get the dosages straightened out to where they work best for you. I am definitely glad the light at the end of the tunnel is making an appearance for you! ;o)
Um, yeah I agree with mighty mite soul sister. Go to the dr in Chicago. Don’t mess around. You are worth it
as far as your foot, I’m emailing you possiblities. It bothers me that doctors want to blame everything on “it’s your thyroid”. So, that’s my two cents.
Light is there hun, it will be brighter!
Um, yeah I agree with mighty mite soul sister. Go to the dr in Chicago. Don’t mess around. You are worth it
as far as your foot, I’m emailing you possiblities. It bothers me that doctors want to blame everything on “it’s your thyroid”. So, that’s my two cents.
Light is there hun, it will be brighter!
Health issues totally suck. I wish you quick diagnosis and resolution! Whether you are blogging or not, I’ll still be checking in for updates!
Health issues totally suck. I wish you quick diagnosis and resolution! Whether you are blogging or not, I’ll still be checking in for updates!
I hope you’re feeling the sunshine soon. I know how the depression thing sucks (been dealing with it for over 10 yrs. now.) There is hope though. Hang in there!
I hope you’re feeling the sunshine soon. I know how the depression thing sucks (been dealing with it for over 10 yrs. now.) There is hope though. Hang in there!
Stupid thyroid. I hope it all gets worked out soon.
Stupid thyroid. I hope it all gets worked out soon.
Stupid thyroid. I hope it all gets worked out soon.
You need some sunshine. Maybe you’re just missing me? : ) I am thinking of you.
Steph
You need some sunshine. Maybe you’re just missing me? : ) I am thinking of you.
Steph
I can’t imagine the relief you must feel in knowing there is something causing all your issues. There’s nothing better than thinking you just might be THIS crazy and then finding out it can be fixed!
I hope the good days kick in soon.
I can’t imagine the relief you must feel in knowing there is something causing all your issues. There’s nothing better than thinking you just might be THIS crazy and then finding out it can be fixed!
I hope the good days kick in soon.
Yes ma’am, git ‘er done. My mom had part of her thyroid out and occasionally she needs a meds adjustment. It’s amazing how with one little tweak, about a million weird symptoms just disappear for her. Thyroids do a LOT of stuff. Like the physical plant of the body!
Yes ma’am, git ‘er done. My mom had part of her thyroid out and occasionally she needs a meds adjustment. It’s amazing how with one little tweak, about a million weird symptoms just disappear for her. Thyroids do a LOT of stuff. Like the physical plant of the body!
My daycare lady is going through that right now. She walks about 4 miles a day, and couldn’t loose weight, at all. She also had the feet pain, water retention and more. She is now taking some meds that seems to be helping a lot.
Hopefully you are feeling better soon!!!
My daycare lady is going through that right now. She walks about 4 miles a day, and couldn’t loose weight, at all. She also had the feet pain, water retention and more. She is now taking some meds that seems to be helping a lot.
Hopefully you are feeling better soon!!!
I’m glad you have more information about what’s been causing the way you’re feeling. I would also follow up with the doc in Chicago since it’s always good to have more than one opinion and everything can’t be your thyroid’s fault. I’m glad there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I hope that each day the light comes closer and brighter.
I’m glad you have more information about what’s been causing the way you’re feeling. I would also follow up with the doc in Chicago since it’s always good to have more than one opinion and everything can’t be your thyroid’s fault. I’m glad there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I hope that each day the light comes closer and brighter.
well, I sure hope it helps uping the thyroid meds…damn thyroid, pain in the ass.
HUGS, and here is to having the sun shine on you brighter than imagined…and SOON.
I *heart* weight watchers, if you must know
well, I sure hope it helps uping the thyroid meds…damn thyroid, pain in the ass.
HUGS, and here is to having the sun shine on you brighter than imagined…and SOON.
I *heart* weight watchers, if you must know
Oh, I am so glad you called the Dr. Hopefully that will help resolve some of the health issues. Sending you giant bear hugs!
Oh, I am so glad you called the Dr. Hopefully that will help resolve some of the health issues. Sending you giant bear hugs!
I know that very bossy, very tiny, 35 week pregnant spitfire that you are talking about…I do whatever she tells me to do also….lol…mainly because I know how very much she loves me and the others in her life!!! Hold tight to that light Beth…it WILL only get brighter!!! Keeping you in my thoughts always!!
kim
ps…LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your house, your landscaping, Ariel’s bangs, your GORGEOUS niece, etc…thank you for sharing!!!
I know that very bossy, very tiny, 35 week pregnant spitfire that you are talking about…I do whatever she tells me to do also….lol…mainly because I know how very much she loves me and the others in her life!!! Hold tight to that light Beth…it WILL only get brighter!!! Keeping you in my thoughts always!!
kim
ps…LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your house, your landscaping, Ariel’s bangs, your GORGEOUS niece, etc…thank you for sharing!!!
Hope you feel better soon!
Hope you feel better soon!
Isn’t the thyroid such a fun little gland?! I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 12 and over the last 15 years have learned what my body’s signals are to it being off. Gaining weight, extreme exhaustion, intolerance to heat/cold and heart PVC’s (which is probably what your heart issue is) are all my little clues to call the doc. It’s super nice to have it under control because maintaining and even losing weight is so much easier! Right now I’m 32 weeks with #3 and my dose is almost DOUBLE what it is non-pregnant….. I think people w/o thyroid trouble can underestimate just how much that little hormone controls in our body (energy level, weight, hair growth/loss, body temperature, heart rate, MOOD and I’m sure there are others).
I would definitely see the endo. and I know that once you get this under control you’ll feel a lot better than you do now (maybe not completely normal, but MUCH better).
Isn’t the thyroid such a fun little gland?! I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 12 and over the last 15 years have learned what my body’s signals are to it being off. Gaining weight, extreme exhaustion, intolerance to heat/cold and heart PVC’s (which is probably what your heart issue is) are all my little clues to call the doc. It’s super nice to have it under control because maintaining and even losing weight is so much easier! Right now I’m 32 weeks with #3 and my dose is almost DOUBLE what it is non-pregnant….. I think people w/o thyroid trouble can underestimate just how much that little hormone controls in our body (energy level, weight, hair growth/loss, body temperature, heart rate, MOOD and I’m sure there are others).
I would definitely see the endo. and I know that once you get this under control you’ll feel a lot better than you do now (maybe not completely normal, but MUCH better).
Damn straight I’m bossy! And, SO are you my love!
I am SOOO glad that you are calling the doctor. And, I’m up here today; so, I can go by her office and confirm that you and she have talked. 
Seriously, I love you dearly and it’s so important for you to be relentless in your efforts to get your thyroid back to the levels that help you to feel better. All my love and hugs to you, Your BOSSY Soul Sister…
Damn straight I’m bossy! And, SO are you my love!
I am SOOO glad that you are calling the doctor. And, I’m up here today; so, I can go by her office and confirm that you and she have talked. 
Seriously, I love you dearly and it’s so important for you to be relentless in your efforts to get your thyroid back to the levels that help you to feel better. All my love and hugs to you, Your BOSSY Soul Sister…
Twenty-five-some-odd years ago, a very good friend of mine had the same symptoms that you are describing. She was the most perfect physically fit specimen of a woman, then she had her first baby, and everything changed. After months and months of agonizing tests, depression and more weight gain, she did see an endocrinologist in New England who she credits with saving her sanity… and her life. He helped her get everything as under control as possible, and now she has 3 daughters in college and is happily edging into retirement. I adamantly agree with your friends and commenters that excellent medical and mental health treatment is absolutely necessary. The thyroid may little, but it can cause big problems. Get thee to your endocrinologist!
Twenty-five-some-odd years ago, a very good friend of mine had the same symptoms that you are describing. She was the most perfect physically fit specimen of a woman, then she had her first baby, and everything changed. After months and months of agonizing tests, depression and more weight gain, she did see an endocrinologist in New England who she credits with saving her sanity… and her life. He helped her get everything as under control as possible, and now she has 3 daughters in college and is happily edging into retirement. I adamantly agree with your friends and commenters that excellent medical and mental health treatment is absolutely necessary. The thyroid may little, but it can cause big problems. Get thee to your endocrinologist!
I didn’t even think of your thyroid. I should have known better. I always get really depressed when my levels are off. Of course I love to blame everything on my damn thyroid.
Oh, and I would be very afraid of your soul sister…she can be bossy!;-)
I didn’t even think of your thyroid. I should have known better. I always get really depressed when my levels are off. Of course I love to blame everything on my damn thyroid.
Oh, and I would be very afraid of your soul sister…she can be bossy!;-)
I have hypothyroidism too and can totally relate. When its off, everything is off. I find that my emotions are often the first sign that things aren’t right. Then the weight gain. And for whatever reason, it just decides to fluctuate. I hope you can get it balanced soon…good luck!
I have hypothyroidism too and can totally relate. When its off, everything is off. I find that my emotions are often the first sign that things aren’t right. Then the weight gain. And for whatever reason, it just decides to fluctuate. I hope you can get it balanced soon…good luck!
yep, my thyroid is bunged up too. Hate it. Drives me crazy and screws up all sorts of things.
yep, my thyroid is bunged up too. Hate it. Drives me crazy and screws up all sorts of things.