Hypothyroidism
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Hi, Iv recently joined. My biggest frustration Is my doctors say my levels are normal but I still struggle everyday. Wouldn't be so bad if I could just take a nap, no easy with 2 children and work . Will I always feel tired?
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shellyC19 nichaela54159
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I am an RN -Nurse and live in the USA. I suffer with Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. When you first start Thyroid replacement hormone it takes 6-8 weeks to build a level and after that time symptoms should reduce.
In many of us, with thyroid disease we have low minerals in our body also. So I suggest you take a good Multi-vitamin with iron and Vit D, everyday to see if you feel less tired. It helps to have the proper levels of iron and B vitamins in order for LEVO or thyroid meds to work well. Also many women have low iron and it can make you tired easily. Also low Vit D, can make you feel tired and have aches in your muscles.
Take your thyroid med at least 45 minutes prior to eating as food can block it's absorption. Take a multi-vitamin with food.
Now, even though your thyroid level is "normal" per blood work, you can ask your doctor for an increase in your med to see if it helps reduce the low symptoms. I do not know if your doctor tested both T3 and T4 levels along with your TSH level. Blood work is an indicator tool and the doctor should consider your symptoms also. You can call your GP and explain this to him/her and see if they will change your dose up a bit. Log your symptoms down and show the doctor.
I hope this helps, Shelly
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