Fatigue nightmare

Hi Caz, I found changing doses was difficult. Eventually it got so bad that it couldn’t tell what was what. I was just a mess all the time. There’s no doubt I have thyroid disease, as indicated by the giant cyst. But the meds just dont work right. I suspect the NDT I was taking was cut with synthetic levothyroxin. 

Your last statement pretty much says it.  You’re under a ton of stress to maintain your career, which certainly would lead to adrenal problems eventually. 

It is worthwhile to investigate the adrenal stuff, as adrenal and thyroid disease tend to gone in pairs. Seems to be difficult to know which comes first.

If you read the insert with your thyroid medication, it offers a warning that thyroid medication should not be given if you have adrenal dysfunction. However, I know from experience that most docs don’t check for adrenal problems, and the tests we have are unreliable. 

It might be worthwhile to consider what you have to lose. You’re racing against the clock trying to “cure” your thyroid disease before you get thrown out of the work force.  As you’re trying to get the meds right, use acupuncture to help get your system back on track and to keep things on track. Try switching out your supplements, minerals- see if you find another brand works better- add in essential amino acids. Also, you can get some relief by taking dhea supplements every other day. But really, if the dhea helps, it only tells you that you likely have adrenal problems. You still have to address the core of the adrenal issues.

I felt better before I started levo & lio therapies.