Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 Hi, I am new to the list and after some lurking, this is my first post. I've been diagnosed with filbro since 1994 but have been very lucky up until now: this is my first time that I have needed to take a leave of absence from work. Up until now my primary problem has been terrible migraine headaches and depression--both of which I took medication for. In March I had a big downturn (I guess its called a flare-up) and decided to see a new doctor here in New Jersey who has been absolutely wonderful, sensitive, intuitive and very aware of work being done in the field of CFIDS and Fibromyalgia. He did an awesome number of tests and found that my thyroid function is really off as well as my pituitary hormones. I am now on thyroid meds (T3 and T4) and am feeling somewhat better. I am keeping my hopes up. There are many doctors out there doing work in this area, particularly a Dr. Lowe in Boulder Colorado. A friend turned me on to his website: it is really very interesting: www.drlowe.com He believes that fibromyalgia is a hormonal autoimmune disease of the thyroid; it is the first time that I found anything on the web that agrees with my doctor. Has anyone else out there found this connection? Thank you all for your posts. Lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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