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« I know they're supposed to be incentives but ... | Main | Whew! »Monday, August 18, 2008
Stupid thryoid. Again.
I went to Bikram on Friday afternoon. It was wonderful. I wish I were rich. If I could afford the monthly gym membership and a Bikram pass, I would do it in a heartbeat. As it stands, I don't, so I enjoy it when I can do it. I was sore on Saturday but no worse for the wear. I didn't work out nary a bit this weekend, despite penciling in a six-mile run yesterday and wanting to go an hour of Turbo Jam on Saturday. We had tons of plans this weekend, and it started the week-long process of moving Scott into my place There was lots of organizing and errand-running and the long and the short of it is that it didn't happen. Today I'm going to lift and do three miles of running. It's a bit more than I'd like, actually, but I'm desperately trying to combat the thyroid issues right now. I went in for more blood work today, so hopefully I'll have an answer by Wednesday. Honest to Pete, I'm just done with the hair falling out. I'm done with being tired again. My weight has been fluctuating around 149-151 pounds for a month now, despite all of my health eating and exercise, and the only culprit could be the thyroid. It's been a mess for a few months now, and my doctor wanted me to just wait out another two months to see what happened. I'm leaning towards a specialist no matter what. Anyone here see an endocrinologist? I know a lot of you battle your own thyroid demons. I'd love to hear what you think. Posted by Erin at 01:07 PM | filed under: Thyroid, Schmyroid commentsThis happens to me on occasion even when my levels are technically okay. Best I can figure, it just goes awry sometimes. The only way I can get it under control is eating CRAZY HEALTHY and waiting it out. posted by: Jessica at August 18, 2008 10:19 PM I've seen several endocrinologists but haven't found them to be helpful. The final straw was the chief of the department at Kaiser who told me that "women in their 30s often feel tired and say they can't lose weight" and that it wasn't because my medication wasn't right - it was all in my head. I went straight to a naturopath and paid out of pocket. I had done a lot of research and wanted to go on armour (natural medication, not synthetic) and Kaiser wouldn't give it to me. Once I started the armour I immediately felt better and was able to (very slowly) start losing weight. I've been living with this for 13 years - I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and have zero output from my gland now. It's a challenge but it can get better. Also - my naturopath tested my for adrenal gland fatigue - which I do have. That can make you really tired too and often accompanies thyroid problems, since they all work (or don't work) together. posted by: Tamar at August 18, 2008 10:44 PM I would definitely see an endocrinologist. GPs don't know enough to treat this tricky disease...it's really an art, as well as a science, and you really need someone with a lot of experience in what you're dealing with. If you were feeling well, I wouldn't have written in, but since you're not, I'd really encourage you to try a specialist. posted by: CA at August 19, 2008 12:07 AM I am not really impressed with the traditional medical approach to hypothyroid. After just two weeks on Synthroid I felt even worse than before and GAINED 5 pounds literally overnight. My doc wanted me to wait on a different dosage for another four weeks...and I just can't afford it. I am seeing an osteopath who also has a degree in internal medicine. I started Armour Thyroid two weeks ago and felt better within a week. We'll continue to test levels and adjust my dose, but I already feel a big difference. posted by: Erin W. at August 19, 2008 02:04 AM I skipped all workouts this weekend, too, but you were super busy so you have a good reason (not me--just lazy). Bummer about that thyroid. Keep looking for answers. Sounds like they are out there, but the trial & error is a be-otch. Keep fighting the good fight, girl. posted by: Laura N at August 19, 2008 10:25 AM I'm with CA above, very tricky disease, and treatment is both art and science. My endocrinologist pegged me on my very first visit: "These are your symptoms and how they affect you." Me: mouth hanging open. It was eerie, like she had been stalking me for 30 years.
posted by: renee from GA at August 19, 2008 03:02 PM You guys are awesome with the advice and guidance. I think what has been really helpful, and Scott has actually been the one instrumental in this, is to be at peace with the present until I can fix the future. I get tired, I cannot drop this weight and my hair is falling out. That's just the truth. It isn't a character flaw, it's just the symptoms of this stupid condition. So for now I let myself nap, try to not wear things that make me feel ugly and I don't futz with my hair too much. In the meantime, I am going to wait for this next round of results and then ask my GP about a specialist. And I'm going to talk with the specialist about Armour. I think I need a more intensive approach with this. posted by: Erin at August 19, 2008 04:09 PM I've been lucky that I haven't needed more help with my thyroid. (Right now I just need help with them remembering to actually perform the TSH test that was on my last blood work request and DID NOT occur.) But a friend who had to have her whole thyroid removed (I still have a semi-functioning half) has had great luck with her endocrinologist. From what you've described, I would think it might be worth a try for you. Hope you can get things ironed out soon. I admire you for still trying your best to exercise through the issues you've described. You go, girl!! posted by: Mary at August 20, 2008 07:21 PM I was very happy with Dr. Dhali at Swedish Covenant in Chicago when I went to see her for gestational diabetes issues recently. Her office number is 773-769-9200. Good office staff, quick responses to phone calls, and a pleasantly efficient style. posted by: Stef at August 25, 2008 11:58 AM I am in the second year of a battle with my thyroid. I am hypothyroid, but I don't have hashimotos. I go to an endocrinologist, who has moved my medicine up and down. When I go hyperthyroid (due to being over medicated) I eat like a mofo. I just can't win! I too am tempted to try Armour, but my endo won't prescribe it - says it is too hard to regulate. If it is harder than the synthroid, I can't imagine it. Maybe the cytomel will work for you. I hope so - keep us readers posted! posted by: Karen at August 27, 2008 01:57 PM
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maybe i'm one of the lucky ones but i haven't had many problems with my thyroid med... then again, i switched to generic the last time around and about a week ago - i was incredibly tired... i seem to be okay now so who knows what it is... i don't think it would hurt to go see an endocrinologist - maybe they'll be able to get your levels more level... :o)
posted by: jodi at August 18, 2008 09:48 PM