Re: still feel crap!

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First, in order to find out if your thyroid results are " normal " you need to

get tested for FreeT3, FreeT4 and TSH for starters. The test needs to be done

after a 12 hour fast in the morning with NO medications before it. Drink 2

glasses of water before going for the test, as this helps your veins to be

fuller and not dry, and helps to limit bleeding. Also, ask for a baby butterfly

needle and request that it is inserted flat to your arm instead of going in at

an angle. After your doctor has the results request a copy of the original lab

work, not the watered down one that many doctors give to the patients.

It's important that you have your results plus the lab ranges. They will only be

on the original lab sheet.

 

There are other things that might be going on. For your stomach, try taking

ranitidine, it's available in the drug store. You need 150 mgs 1/2 before

breakfast and 150mgs before dinner. If this doesn't stop your pain, you will

need to see a doctor that is going to pay attention to you. The kind of doctor I

would recommen is a Rheumatologist.

It's possible for you to have Fibromyalgia, CFS, gallbladder troubles, and/or

other things. Here is a list of symptoms for Fibromyalgia which might help you

to sort out some of your symptoms.

 

1. PAIN- in the muscle: often described as aching, burning, throbbing,

gnawing, shooting, tingling. Almost always exacerbated by exercise and

may or may not be present at rest. Can be migratory and differing from

day to day.

2. FATIGUE- From feeling tired to exhausted and requiring rest periods

during the day.

3. SLEEP DISTURBANCE- not being able to fall asleep and or able to

stay asleep. Unrefreshing sleep patterns " feels like I haven't

slept. "

4. PARESTHESIA- numbness or tingling. ( non dermatomal)

5. DEPRESSION- most often reactive as with chronic pain condition.

6. ANXIETY- may include panic attacks.

7. PERSONALITY CHANGES- usually a worsening of a previous tendency.

8. MOOD SWINGS

9. SUBJECTIVE SWELLING OF EXTREMITIES- i.e. feels swollen but no-one

can find anything.

10. HEADACHES- tension and or migraine.

11. COGNITIVE FUNCTION PROBLEMS: calculation difficulties, memory

disturbances, spatial disorientation, difficulty with concentration,

short

term memory loss.

12. FREQUENT UNUSUAL NIGHTMARES- or being unable to dream.

13. DYSTONIA- stiff muscles due to involuntary contracture. Difficulty

in moving tongue to speak.

14. FREQUENTLY SAYING WRONG WORDS

15. BURNING SENSATIONS

16. LIGHT HEADEDNESS- " Fibro Fog " , spaced out, cloudy.

17. MORNING STIFFNESS

18. EASY BRUISING

19. MILD BUTTERFLY RASH- (LUPUS TYPE) May be photo sensitive.

20. NEUROGENIC INFLAMMATION- rashes, may be severe itching. NI causes

the symptoms and signs of Dermatographia.

21. DISEQUILIBRIUM- Vertigo

22. MUSCLE WEAKNESS- variable with no " objective " abnormality to formal testing.

23. SCIATICA- like pain

24. PHOTOPHOBIA- Intolerance of bright lights.

25. ALTERATION OF TASTE, SMELL and HEARING.

26. LOW FREQUENCY, SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS.

27. DECRESED PAINFUL SOUND THRESHOLD.

28. TINNITUS- ringing in the ears.

29. OCCASIONAL EXAGGERATED NYSTAGMUS- involuntary rapid movementof the eye ball.

30. CHANGES IN VISUAL ACUITY- impaired function of the smooth muscle

used for focus as well as skeletal muscles for tracking.

31. INTOLERANCE OF ALCOHOL

32. ENHANCEMENT OF MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS

33. INTOLERANCE OF PREVIOUSLY TOLERATED MEDICATIONS

34. WEIGHT CHANGES- usually gained due to the lack of exercise through

pain and or tricyclic antidepressants

35. RESTLESS LEGS

36. HEIGHTENED AWARENESS- of symptoms of HYPOGLYCEMIA 9 when blood sugar falls)

37. POSSIBLE CARBOHYDRATE INTOLERANCE

38. SYMPTOMS OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (I.B.S.)

39. HEARTBURN- secondary to I.B.S.

40. SUB-NORMAL TEMPERATURE

41. NIGHT SWEATS.

42. SENSITIVE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES

43. HEART PALPITATIONS

44. BREATHING DIFFICULTIES

45. HEART MURMUR-Mitral Valve Prolapse appears to be more symptomatic

in FM than normal.

46. IMPOTENCE- reactive and occasionally.

47. SEVERE PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

48. FREQUENT VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS.

49. MUSCLE SPASM- twitching.

50. NON-CARDIAC CHEST PAIN- which may simulate cardiac disorder.

51. PELVIC PAIN.

52. ABDOMINAL WALL PAIN.

53. DRY EYES AND MOUTH.

54. TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER- usually due to abnormal muscle tone.

55. RAYNAUD'S- like symptoms.

56. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME-possible related condition.

57. HAIR LOSS-secondary to psychological stress from FM.

58. VULVODYNIA- Vulvar discomfort or pain, burning, stinging and irritation.

59. PLANTAR ARCH-or heel pain. Exacerbated in FM.

This list of symptoms has been correlated by the Arthritis Foundation S.A.

Here is a list of hypothyroid symptoms. You will notice that the two lists cross

over at certain points.

  * Less stamina than others

* Less energy than others

* Long recovery period after any activity

* Inability to hold children for very long

* Arms feeling like dead weights after activity

* Chronic Low Grade Depression

* Suicidal Thoughts

* Often feeling cold

* Cold hands and feet

* High or rising cholesterol

* Heart disease

* Palpitations

* Fibrillations

* Plaque buildup

* Bizarre and Debilitating reaction to exercise

* Hard stools

* Constipation

* No eyebrows or thinning outer eyebrows

* Dry Hair

* Hair Loss

* White hairs growing in

* No hair growth, breaks faster than it grows

* Dry cracking skin

* Nodding off easily

* Requires naps in the afternoon

* Sleep Apnea (which can also be associated with low cortisol)

* Air Hunger (feeling like you can’t get enough air)

* Inability to concentrate or read long periods of time

* Forgetfulness

* Foggy thinking

* Inability to lose weight

* Always gaining weight

* Inability to function in a relationship with anyone

* NO sex drive

* Failure to ovulate and/or constant bleeding (see Rainbow’s story)

* Moody periods

* PMS

* Inability to get pregnant; miscarriages

* Excruciating pain during period

* Nausea

* Swelling/edema/puffiness

* Aching bones/muscles

* Osteoporosis

* Bumps on legs

* Acne on face and in hair

* Breakout on chest and arms

* Hives

* Exhaustion in every dimension–physical, mental, spiritual, emotional

* Inability to work full-time

* Inability to stand on feet for long periods

* Complete lack of motivation

* Slowing to a snail’s pace when walking up slight grade

* Extremely crabby, irritable, intolerant of others

* Handwriting nearly illegible

* Internal itching of ears

* Broken/peeling fingernails

* Dry skin or snake skin

* Major anxiety/worry

* Ringing in ears

* Lactose Intolerance

* Inability to eat in the mornings

* Joint pain

* Carpal tunnel symptoms

* No Appetite

* Fluid retention to the point of Congestive Heart Failure

* Swollen legs that prevented walking

* Blood Pressure problems

* Varicose Veins

* Dizziness from fluid on the inner ear

* Low body temperature

* Raised temperature

* Tightness in throat; sore throat

* Swollen lymph glands

* Allergies (which can also be a result of low cortisol–common with

hypothyroid patients)

* Headaches and Migraines

* Sore feet (plantar fascitis); painful soles of feet

* now how do I put this one politely….a cold bum, butt, derriere, fanny,

gluteus maximus, haunches, hindquarters, posterior, rear, and/or cheeks. Yup,

really exists.

* colitis

* irritable bowel syndrome

* painful bladder

* Extreme hunger, especially at nighttime

* Dysphagia, which is nerve damage and causes the inability to swallow fluid,

food or your own saliva and leads to “aspiration pneumoniaâ€.

Now there's a lot to read. I suggest printing the lists out and highlighting the

symptoms that you have. That way you'll have a better picture of what's going

on. In addition, make a list of symptoms that don't show up on these lists. Find

a Rheumatologist and bring all the lists and another list of medications and

supplements you may be taking including aspirin and other NSAIDS.

 

Armed with all this information, I hope you will find some good help.

 

Roni

From: jay <jmorrisuk@...>

hypothyroidism

Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:34 AM

Subject: still feel crap!

Hi all

Well hope everyone else is feeling good and well.  Its been so long since I

felt normal I cant remember what normal is, which does'nt help.  I have been

medicated for an underactive thyroid for a year and a half, my levels are fine

and have been for a while.  I still feel tired and struggle to run anymore. 

Some of you may have read my post about my feeling low after my long runs and my

concern with T4 to T3 conversion.  Well I finally got this tested and again

this was all normal.

I in the mean time have been diagonsed with Lichen Sclerosus and vitiligo both

also autoimmune diseases.  I have over the six months been to the doctor for

fainting, dizzyness, cronic fatigue, dark patches on my neck (like i need a good

wash - nice) and pains in my right stomach (one inch to the side, and one inch

above my belly button).  I have even questioned my self if i am in fact a

hypochondriac.  This weekend I have needed to lay down in the day, and befelt

like going to bed before 6pm.  I am a PE teacher and normally traing for half

marathons, but have just about enough energy to type.

I went to the doctor and asked for addisons testing, just wondering if anyone

else had any information on this disease?  I have been feeling sick lately, I

was sick for two days solid a few weeks ago and even completed a pregnacy test

because of the nausea.

The doctor gave me a U and E blood test, im guessing for potassium levels all of

which were normal.  I feel like Im hassling them, calling them and asking to

see them.  Im sure they think im time wasting. 

Any suggestions?

J

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