hypothyroidism

I'm actually scared to look up the symptoms because I think it's one of those things where if someone tells you "you might get a headache" then suddenly you're so worried about detecting a headache that you start to actually feel one coming on.

The only things I would say that I notice about myself are that I'm craving (almost uncontrollably at times) anything sweet- and once I have 1 piece of candy, it's all over- I eat and eat and eat. I have never really liked sweets or had this problem. I mentioned it to him and he said it could certainly be the thyroid causing that. He said I had "quite an impressive level of antibodies" in my thyroid :laugh:

I'm really tired a lot, but I think I've always been that way. It doesn't usually interfere with my ability to get things done around the house, focus at work, etc. but boy do I hit the pillow and pass out instantly- same thing on the couch and I have never been one to fall asleep in front of the TV in my life.

Other than that, I think that's about it. Of course I worry that I've had symptoms for so long that I don't even know they're there because they're just "who I am". Oh well, for now I'm not really thinking about it. At some point, whether it's a month from now, or a year from now, I'll need medication. Until then, I'm focusing on the Celiac's and the major adjustment that it takes.

Thanks for your input/help! :flowerforyou:

can anyone tell me if massive nonstop headaches and pressue in the head is a symptom of hypothyroidism?

As I said before, it was thought at first that I had post partum depression. The day that I really knew something was off was when I had a headache all day. I also felt as thought my top was strangling me, and then noticed that my neck was swollen at the front (goiter). This just happened over the course of a day.

Just remembered- If you are thinking about getting pregnant and you are hypo, you should be monitered by your doc/end as well as anti natal. an under treated hypo can lead to misscarriage in the first 4 months of pregnancy. A history of misscariage can sometimes lead on to the diagnosis of hypothyroidism.

I started at 25 mcg of levoxythrine (sp?) because my old doctor :grumble: was afraid to treat my TSH of 5.05 (a measly number compared to yours ). After 7 months, I'm now up to 150 mcg (with my new doc) plus 30 mcg time-released T3, which has helped immensely. :happy: I see the caution in not increasing your dosage too fast (heart palpitations and anxiousness), but I'd bet you have some big increases in your future. I'm not surprised that you're not feeling 50 mcgs - but give it at least 3 weeks. T4 is like a marathon, T3 is like a sprint. Will he retest again at 6 or 8 weeks?

Not sure about hypo and headaches.

You're not alone. You will feel better.:flowerforyou:

I think its nutty how different people need such different amounts, my levels were so high and I only need 50 mcg, thats the first level we tried and my levels are perfect from it, you weren't that high but you need such a high dose!

So true! Everyone's needs are so different. My TSH wasn't that high, but my thyroid must be pretty stubborn. Feeling great now, though.

zero tolerance for cold
tingling in hands and feet
circulation issues in my hands and feet

I didnt realize those were symptoms of hypothyroidism, I thought those were syptoms of me being out of shape! thats both good & bad to know, good because now I understand where its coming from, bad because once I get in shape I'll still have hypothyroidism so it wont go away... bummer...

Nikki: those are also symptoms of hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency). My parathyroids were damaged during surgery, so my body doesn't make any calcium. I have to take supplements to get my calcium. After my total thyroidectomy, there were times when I would be standing up and the entire bottom half of my legs, and feet, would fall asleep and I'd have to sit before I fell over.


eta: someone mentioned hemorrhaging during menstrual periods. I started having that problem a year after I had my son (I bled for five weeks). I'm convinced that my thyroid nodule began growing shortly after I had my son. I was pregnant with my youngest a year and a half later when my nodule was found at .5cm. It then grew to 4cm in 10 months. I still have the heavy periods (I have to wear overnight maxi pads during the day because even the Ultra Tampax aren't enough), but at least they're regular again and only last five to seven days.