Please I need some insite on this. Sorry long.
Two yr's ago i went to my Dr, I was feeling so run down every day , I have no energy & no desire to do anything. She said, that i was just depressed! ( Well Duh i already knew that been treated off & on for almost 20 yr's.) Plus i get so tired of that always being the answer to everytime, it's like well i don't want to take the time to do anything. So anyways i asked her to do a blood test for my thyroid, she did agree to that? When i called i was told it was normal? So i went on for 2 yr's like this (dragging my big butt around) Then i started Atkin's / lowcarbing a yr & a half ago, I never felt that big energy boost ever But i did some how manage to lose 20 pd's :) it took me 1 1/2 yr to do it but i did, that took over a yr without ever cheating once.
Anyways i went to my phsc last week & told him how i have been feeling for the last 2 or so yr's, First thing he asked was had i had my thyroid tested ? I told him yes & was told it was normal. He asked normal high or normal low? Needless to say i didn't know at that time & would get him a copy. He also had me get more done last week. My question is what is normal low or high? I should have asked him then, But i was so glad that someone finally heard me :). I told him that all i want to do is sleep, But at the same time when i go to bed at night i just lay there for ever before i do get to sleep & wake up all hour's of the night. By morning i feel like crap! I also have & had for some time now hair loss plus it's so thin. So what do you think of all this is it just me or what? Thanks for your help on this, Chuckie |
HYPERTHYROIDISM-----HIGH
What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism refers to any condition in which the body has too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms may include weight loss, nervousness, irritability, increased perspiration, a racing heart, hand tremors, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, increased bowel movements, fine brittle hair, and muscular weakness— especially in the upper arms and thighs. In Graves’ disease, a bulging of one or both eyes may occur. What causes hyperthyroidism? The most common cause is Graves’ disease (see Graves’ Disease brochure). Another cause is one or more overactive nodules or lumps in the thyroid, a condition known as toxic nodular or multinodular goiter. Finally, you may temporarily have hyperthyroid symptoms if you have thyroiditis, which causes the gland to leak thyroid hormone, or if you take too much thyroid hormone in tablet form. How is the diagnosis made? A physical examination and laboratory tests that measure the amount of thyroid hormone (thyroxine, or T4, and triiodothyronine, or T3) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood are necessary. Your doctor may choose to obtain a picture of your thyroid (a thyroid scan). Measurement of antibodies in the blood that attack the thyroid (antithyroid antibodies) may help in diagnosing the cause of hyperthyroidism. How is hyperthyroidism treated? Therapy for hyperthyroidism is generally safe and effective, but no one treatment is best for all patients with hyperthyroidism. Antithyroid drugs. Methimazole (Tapazole®) or propylthiouracil (PTU) block the thyroid gland’s ability to make new thyroid hormone. These drugs allow prompt control of hyperthyroidism and do not cause permanent damage to the thyroid gland. Allergic reactions occur in about 5% of patients. Rarely (1 in 500 patients), a serious reaction (agranulocytosis) may lower your resistance to infection. If you develop a fever or sore throat while on an antithyroid drug, you should immediately stop taking the drug and have a white blood cell count that day. Radioactive iodine. Radioiodine, which is administered by mouth, is quickly taken up by overactive thyroid cells and destroys them. The radioiodine that is not taken up by the thyroid cells disappears from the body within days. Radioiodine often takes several weeks to several months to control hyperthyroidism (during which time antithyroid drug treatment may be used to control hyperthyroid symptoms), and occasionally additional radioiodine treatments may be necessary. This is the most common therapy for hyperthyroidism in the United States. Surgery. Before surgery an antithyroid drug or a beta-blocking drug is taken to control your hyperthyroidism. Major complications of thyroid surgery occur in less than 1% of patients operated on by an experienced thyroid surgeon. During surgery, most of the thyroid gland is removed to control the hyperthyroidism. Damage to the parathyroid glands that control your body’s calcium levels and damage to the nerves that control your vocal cords, which would cause you to have a hoarse voice, are rare. Beta-blockers. These drugs may be helpful in reducing symptoms of a racing heart, the shakes, and nervousness, even though they do not change the high levels of thyroid hormone in your blood. HYPOTHYROIDISM---LOW What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism refers to any condition in which the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms may include feeling run down, slow, depressed, sluggish, cold, or tired and having dry skin and hair, constipation, muscle cramps, or weight gain. Women may have an increased menstrual flow. Some patients have a swelling in the front of the neck due to thyroid enlargement (a goiter). What causes hypothyroidism? In most cases, hypothyroidism is caused by a condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, in which a patient’s immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid. Hypothyroidism can also be caused by treatment of hyperthyroidism or by certain medications, and it may be present from birth. The thyroid may temporarily become underactive after pregnancy or if it is inflamed due to a viral infection. Finally, a problem with the pituitary gland can cause hypothyroidism. How is the diagnosis made? A physical examination and laboratory tests that measure the amount of thyroid hormone (thyroxine, or T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood are necessary. Measurement of antibodies in the blood that attack the thyroid (antithyroid antibodies) may help in diagnosing the cause of hypothyroidism. There is absolutely no evidence that hypothyroidism can be detected solely by taking your temperature. How is hypothyroidism treated? Synthetic thyroxine. Pure synthetic thyroxine (T4), taken once daily by mouth, fully replaces the thyroid gland and successfully treats the symptoms of hypothyroidism in most patients. Because the potency of generic thyroxine has varied considerably in the past, your physician may specify a brand name to treat your thyroid problem. The current branded forms of synthetic T4 are Synthroid®, Levoxyl®, Levothyroid®, and Unithroid® For the few patients who do not feel completely normal taking T4 alone, the combination of synthetic T4 and T3 (Cytomel®) may be of benefit. Desiccated animal thyroid. Desiccated (dried and powdered) animal thyroid, now mainly obtained from pigs, was the most common form of thyroid therapy before the individual active thyroid hormones were discovered. Desiccated animal thyroid is rarely prescribed today, and there is no evidence that desiccated thyroid has any advantage over synthetic T4. Problems with too much or too little hormone. If you are not taking enough thyroid hormone, some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism may continue. If you take too much thyroid hormone, you may have symptoms mimicking an overactive thyroid, including nervousness, a racing heart, trouble sleeping, and shaking. Long-term follow-up and family members at risk. If you have hypothyroidism, you need to continue to see your doctor for follow-up at least once a year so that your thyroid hormone and TSH levels can be checked and your dose adjusted. Because hypothyroidism often runs in families, examinations of your family members may reveal other individuals with thyroid problems. HOPE THIS HELPS...GOOD LUCK:) |
"Just depressed" is a cop-out answer. Depression is a VERY REAL, PHYSICAL illness. The neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain are out of whack. With so many new anti-depressants on the market, it's ridiculous that your doctor has not even TRIED to find one to work for you.
It can take two to three weeks for the full effects of the anti-depressant therapy to "kick in." Make SURE you take the medication as prescribed, for the entire time. Be patient. I was a basket case with depression and panic attacks about six months after my mother passed away. My doctor prescribed an anti-depressant, and I still remember, with absolute clarity, the moment the medication started to work. It was two and a half weeks later, at 2 PM, and I was sitting at my desk at work. I felt like I "woke up." The feeling was indescribable. GET HELP! Peace and compassion, ~VOW |
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