Diagnosed with underactive thyroid :-(

February 25, 2012

I'm a 38 year old male, reasonably healthy or so I thought

For quite a few years I've suffered from Severe Depression, suicidal thoughts,

always wanting to be alone, crying for absolutely no reason, also noticed my

weight increasing even though my diet hasn't changed, the weight has gone up!

also been going through really severe sweating, insomnia, feeling tired all the

time, facial flushing, bad anxiety, aggression, Earaches, Feeling like I'm not

on the planet walking round in a constant daze, headaches and oh my god, the

constipation is unbearable!

dizziness has been another problem, theirs probably other stuff, but can't think

of anything else

went to my Doctors, had a blood test and I've been told my thyroid is under

active And my cholesterol is slightly elevated, but for all the years of

countless anti depressants, I now feel like a weight has been lifted off my

mind, i also am devastated that i wasnt diagnosed earlier from my different

doctors, ive wasted so many years feeling like crap and i have put my girlfriend

through hell & back, I'm also getting counselling for Relationship OCD

I have been prescribed 50 micrograms of Levothyroxine, how will I know if this

is the correct amount for me? Is there Anything I can do myself to improve my

condition also?

any supplements to take? Food to help?

Been on 50mg of Thyroxine for 2 and half weeks now

I understand I'm on a low dosage, but is it normal to feel furious and

aggressive all the time?

My joints are aching, I'm tired, I'm angry all the time, I'm just not enjoying

life

I'm just really scared as I'm worried how I feel

My TSH level before starting 50mcg of Thyroxine was 5.65 mU/L

my T4 level was 11.80 pmol/L

I'm going to ask for 100mcg next Monday, i don't feel different since starting

these meds

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