Re: Hi! I am new here

[Guest guest]

I would strongly suggest that you see someone and

ask that your thyroid be tested. If money is an issue

you could look into a clinic. If you do have a

problem there are medications that can help you. It is

well worth the $20 or so that it may cost you a month.

I have just started reading the book, The Thyroid

Solution, and it has really been enlightening for me. I

found that at my local library. Good Luck!!

[Guest guest]

hi! this club has been really helpful to me as

well, especially when i am feeling despondent about

being ill. i was diagnosed with hypo in september 1998,

when i was 19. i was difficult to diagnose because of

my age and hormonal fluctuations that are normal for

the age. i suffered for many years amidst doctors

saying i was lazy and a hypochondriac. very

frustrating.<br>anyway, i am still trying to get over the worst symptom

that i have--fatigue. my finace thinks that i may have

CFS along with hypo. i have also had fifth disease

when i was 12. i wonder if there is a

correlation?<br><br>doctors and testing are expensive. i learned this when i

lost my health insurance. but, sometimes you don't

care as long as you know what is wrong. i am on a

payment plan with my doctor. but, meds are thankfully,

pretty low cost in comparison with other medication

costs. about $20 a month is all.<br><br>i'm relieved to

hear you got away from your husband. he certainly

wasn't helping your illness.<br>try to find support near

you. i don't know if there are hypo support groups

near you, but if not start one. it will help you

immensely.<br><br>as for herbal treatment, don't try to correct weight

with herbs. try to concentrate on wellness.<br>such

things as dong quai, garlic, magnesium, vitamins B, C

and E will help greatly. also, try<br>a stress

formula vitamin. i was put on one when i became ill

because of the tendency for hypo patients to become

anemic. <br><br>i hope this helps and do try to get

tested. knowing helps more than feeling helpless with an

illness.<br><br>welcome...i hope we can offer you support and information.

everyone here is great. <br><br>shelly