Hashi's/Hypothyroid people

BehindBlueEyes988
BehindBlueEyes988 Posts: 433
edited February 1 in Introduce Yourself
Hey all! I was diagnosed with Hashi's over a year ago, but was JUST given thyroid meds yesterday. Literally. I need some people who know the struggles of thyroid patients and those who understand just how crappy this disease makes you feel!!

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  • Beavergong
    Beavergong Posts: 178 Member
    Behindblueeyes
    I've been taking thyroxine for 21 years and I've just found out you need to take it 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast for it to be absorbed properly. I changed to this routine a week ago and after being on a plateau for 2 months I've now lost 2.2 lbs in a week!!!
  • barbie3000
    barbie3000 Posts: 73 Member
    Hi! I just joined MFP earlier this week and I'm so happy -- where have you all been all my life? :smile:

    I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 11 and started taking Synthroid. At 19, I had a partial thyrodectomy because of a multi-modular goiter. And today I found out that I have to have the rest of the thyroid removed as I have a nodule that has doubled in size in six months -- it's growing too quickly.

    Hypothyroidism can make you feel like crap, yes. Absolutely. And I know that if I don't get my blood tested regularly and have my meds adjusted accordingly it can really take its toll on me. There are metabolism problems, sleep problems, hair falling out -- a lot of stuff.

    But it will get better once your body absorbs the replacement thyroid. Just make sure you and your doc stay on top of it.

    Good luck! And let me know you you're feeling!
  • LisathePizza
    LisathePizza Posts: 8 Member
    Hi!

    I totally understand how sucky hypothyroidism is. I was finally diagnosed after complaining about triedness for years. I had my thyroid removed a few months ago because of nodules and with the new medication I'm starting to feel better. It's great to know other people are dealing with the same thing!

    I hope your medication helps. My advice would be to make sure the doctor knows how you feel. Just because your bloodwork is in the normal range does not mean your levels are right! If your not feeling well don't let them say "good enough."
  • BehindBlueEyes988
    BehindBlueEyes988 Posts: 433
    I've sent requests, and I appreciate it all!!! I always felt I had a thyroid issure my entire life, even when I was about 12 (I know, sounds weird) and it blows my mind after growing up....I really do. I never knew my mother had a problem until I was 18 and she said I need to be checked
  • barbie3000
    barbie3000 Posts: 73 Member
    The good news is that now you're being treated and you'll start to feel better. The difference between low or no thyroid function and normal is like an antidepressant working -- you slowly, slowly start to feel a bit more normal.

    (Personally, I never feel fully normal, but that's just me, and has nothing to do with my thyroid! :tongue: )
  • BehindBlueEyes988
    BehindBlueEyes988 Posts: 433
    Haha, I just don't wanna feel so run down and gain weight so easily. I've lost weight before by running, this time around I gained. My mother had hers removed at 12 so one of her 3 daughters was gonna have an issue. i just happened ot have it
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