HELP? Hypothyroidism. Taking tablets but no better :(
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Hello everyone,
I am 25, I have been taking 50mg of Thyroxine for around 6months now. My doctor said my levels are now normal again and I will be fine BUT I am far from fine, I still feel so unwell.
The doctor has made me feel like a hypochondriac Saying I am fine.
I was originally diagnosed with depression years ago and took meds for that to no success, I knew it wasn't depression but the doctor insisted. It's only because I insisted on a blood test did I discover I had Hypothyroidism.
What can I do to help myself? I eat very healthy meals and exercise. I can't face feeling this way for the rest of my life as the doctor said I will.
Someone please help, I am in need of advise on what to do.
Thank you in advance
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libralady13 megan333
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Go back to your GP and tell him/her all your symptoms you should not be fobbed off or made to feel like a hypochondriac. Some doctors do say once you are diagnosed you don't always lose all your symptoms. But I don't think that is good
enough. You may well need an increase to start to feel better. I am no expert
but read up all you can about Hypothyroidism. Good luck
megan333 libralady13
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terry74787 megan333
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megan333 terry74787
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kelli04340 megan333
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J1989 kelli04340
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I feel exactly the same :-( I'm also 25 and currently on 25mg but been up and down from 100mg got diagnosed as under active in December 201. Both what you have written is exactly how I feel.. you can feel so alone with this illness so knowing other people feel the same really helps to know you can talk about it.
I am so low all the time, so tired whether I'm relaxing or working I'm shattered.. i am so hungry all the time and feel so weak I need an energy drink to pick me back up.
I totally understand how you feel about feeling low, I'm seeing my consultant in 4 weeks and will tell him all about it.
My body just feels so weak all the time!
Hope everything settles down for you both xx
megan333 kelli04340
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Kelli, it take every inch of willpower to get up and go but I refuse to be beat by this.
I was like you 2years ago, I couldn't get out of bed but I believe that is not down to depression but the chemical inbalances that are going on.
Thyroid really does control alot in your body, Horemones are a tricky thing
Don't let it beat you chuck, keep your chin up.
I suggest maybe asking to change the Fluoxetine you are on as that can make yu very sleepy and weak. Do you take it at night?
I ask this as I was on that myself a few years ago and didn't like it at all.
You need a pick me up not a bring me down haha!
megan333 J1989
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People just do not understand, unless you are going through it you don't understand. xx
kelli04340 J1989
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kelli04340 megan333
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