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Sister_Someone
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He! I'm Martine, 18 years old, and I'm from France.
Here's my story, if anyone's interested.
Being completely healthy is a concept unknown to me. I have been struggling with asthma since early childhood, I basically learned to live as the kid who's always sick.
I was also diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at a ripe old age of twelve. My doctor wanted to test me because I had arrhythmia that didn't seem to be caused by anything else.
In the four years to follow, I tried every possible treatment anyone could think of. The only thing I refused were antidepressants, which were recommended because one doctor thought it might be caused by stress, as I've had a rough few years on every possible front, not just health-wise. But I didn't want something that could cause addiction in my life and my parents agreed, so I turned that offer down. I didn't need another problem. It never to responded to any other treatment I tried. I was miserable during the whole process - tired, weak and borderline underweight. Finally, after exhausting every other option, my doctors decided it'd be for the best to remove my thyroid altogether.
I had the surgery in early July 2010. Unfortunately, that doesn't . It took almost a year of trial-and-error to find the correct dose of thyroid hormone replacement medication. Because of a suddenly slower metabolism combined with terrible (over)eating habits due to struggling to keep weight on in the past, I gained almost 30 kg during that period. The first 5-6 I needed, the rest was excess.
As of February 2012, I can happily say that I'm at my healthiest and happiest ever - my hormones have been stable for the past seven months and my asthma is fairly well managed.
I decided to join this group because I don't have many MFP friends who truly understand how thyroid issues impact one's life. Feel free to add me, but if you do, please include some info about yourself.
Here's my story, if anyone's interested.
Being completely healthy is a concept unknown to me. I have been struggling with asthma since early childhood, I basically learned to live as the kid who's always sick.
I was also diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at a ripe old age of twelve. My doctor wanted to test me because I had arrhythmia that didn't seem to be caused by anything else.
In the four years to follow, I tried every possible treatment anyone could think of. The only thing I refused were antidepressants, which were recommended because one doctor thought it might be caused by stress, as I've had a rough few years on every possible front, not just health-wise. But I didn't want something that could cause addiction in my life and my parents agreed, so I turned that offer down. I didn't need another problem. It never to responded to any other treatment I tried. I was miserable during the whole process - tired, weak and borderline underweight. Finally, after exhausting every other option, my doctors decided it'd be for the best to remove my thyroid altogether.
I had the surgery in early July 2010. Unfortunately, that doesn't . It took almost a year of trial-and-error to find the correct dose of thyroid hormone replacement medication. Because of a suddenly slower metabolism combined with terrible (over)eating habits due to struggling to keep weight on in the past, I gained almost 30 kg during that period. The first 5-6 I needed, the rest was excess.
As of February 2012, I can happily say that I'm at my healthiest and happiest ever - my hormones have been stable for the past seven months and my asthma is fairly well managed.
I decided to join this group because I don't have many MFP friends who truly understand how thyroid issues impact one's life. Feel free to add me, but if you do, please include some info about yourself.
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welcome. I just, 2 months ago, had 1/2 of my thyroid out as I was hyperthyroid. I am now able to control my eating and feel much better. I was lucky to have a world renowned surgeon who did a fantastic job. My recovery and medication has gone smoothly...though I was still a bit hyperthyroid and my endocrinologist just lowered dose a bit. Sounds as if you have had a rough patch. I had to change doctors a few times until I found one who was skilled enough to handle these issues. I found out from this site that I was supposed to be waiting 1 hour after taking my synthroid before eating. I think that has helped. Also, I do not take the generic as M.D. says dose can vary. Bon chance!0
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Welcome Martine!
My name is Donna and I am 53. As I was reading your post some things hit home with me.
As a child I had asthma (which has not been an issue in adult life), I was diagnosed with endometriosis in my mid20's and hashimoto's thyroiditus in my 40's (it went undiagnosed for years as I went from doctor to doctor - the best they could offer me was antidepressants to make me go away- I refused them as well.
I feel all of the health problems that I have dealt with all my life are due to inflammation of some kind in the body which somehow is connected to or effected by hormone levels. I am now post-menopause and have not felt healthier than I do now inmy entire adult life.
I am glad you have everything under control - there is hope!0 -
What a story, Martine! For someone so young to have been through so much. Thankfully, it looks like it is turning around for you!0
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