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Hi there
My GP diganosed me with an underactive thyroid about 2 years ago (after I asked for the test) and for about the past 6 months I've been exhausted!
I asked to have an FBC, thyroid levels checked etc. and everything came back in the "normal" range.
It is really starting to take a toll on my life! I sleep around 8 and a half hours a night and wake up feeling like I've had about 4 which doesn't put me in a good mood for work and on the weekend I would rather sleep than go out which is really bad for someone who has just turned 20!
My doctor has made me feel like a hypochondriac or that they think it's all in my head which I have seen ALOT of online so I feel better knowing it isn't just my GP.
I'd really appreciate it if anyone could suggest what to do in terms of other tests, refferals or how to cope at least as it is making me feel awful! I eat healthily and excersise regularly, I am happy on the whole apart from being so knackered ALL the time!
Thank you in advance!
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sue34257 Rachel-95
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Rachel-95 sue34257
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Thank you for your reply!
I've done that, I changed my diet to a lot healthier with drinking water and eating more fruit I will try the pineapple for definate and continue to eat porridge!
gcowboy Rachel-95
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Rachel-95 gcowboy
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I never thought of that to be honest. I have been told that I do snore in my sleep but never my breathing stopping. Would it be worth looking into that more?
gcowboy Rachel-95
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sara05235 Rachel-95
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I may be way off here, but check out your ferritin, D3, folate, B12 and cortisol levels... if any are sub optimal or low get the right support for them. I've been subclinical but awful levels on all these and not taken meds although anti bodies raging (Hashimotos Thyroiditis) am trying to boost all needed minerals and vitamins (found out I was zinc deficient through hair mineral test) also found Igg blood test showing gliadin, gluten and wheat sensitivity.... a fairly typical picture. Have been trying to heal a leaky gut whilst taking magnesium, zinc and selenium and all the regular vitamins and iron... its quite a commitment but I think some of the symptoms will dissapate and although the rollercoaster is still there, you can manage the dips for shorter amounts of time... hopefully... and other issues may lift too... its a journey but worth looking into. My cortisol levels are too low for the meds so trying to build the adrenals back up --- all things that are often overlooked by GP...
Rachel-95 sara05235
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Thank you for your reply!
I will definatly get that all checked out! I take daily vit C and zinc alongside A-Z vitamin and minerals every morning but I may not be getting enough so I will make sure to look into it!
Sketchy Rachel-95
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Rachel-95 Sketchy
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I asked for the test as I could never get rid of a cold/flu, felt run down and just generally rubbish...I also was told some members of my family have an underactive thyroid.
I don't have the results but I could always get them printed at my next visit.
I currently take Levothyroxine on 50 (not sure if it's mg or what..sorry!)
I really suffer with exhaustion but I am starting to catch more colds again and feel generally run down again
Scazzoh Rachel-95
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Rachel-95 Scazzoh
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It was diagnosed underactive then I was put on Levothyroxine and continued to feel horrible so I asked for a repeat then it came back "normal" as apparently I have the right dose at the moment. I haven't got a clue on the ranges etc. unfortunatly. I will definatly keep a diary though from now on.
sara05235 Rachel-95
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sue34257 Rachel-95
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yorkrose Rachel-95
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As soon as i started taking it the fatigue got better and the brain fug cleared and my memory improved.
The thing is what the medics say is a normal level may not be your normal level.
Ask to see another doctor next time you go as they do have different ways of deling with us patients.
shellyC19 Rachel-95
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