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Just to fill you in
« on: August 25, 2011, 04:21:37 PM »
Well, I got my lab results back. and I have an underactive thyroid. They are upping the dosage from 50mg. to 75mgs! I have noticed the past couple two or three days, I've been extremely tired, all day! No matter how much coffee  ;D I drink, I'm still tired! Are there any foods (fat to skinny friendly, of course)that can help me out? Thanks!

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Re: Just to fill you in
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2011, 09:24:08 PM »
what does it mean when its underactive?
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Re: Just to fill you in
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2011, 08:21:29 AM »
Hi Steph, did your lack of energy start before or after upping the dosage?
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2011, 08:38:58 AM »
Oh wow Stephanie..... I wish I did know more about this :(   I hope you feel better soon..

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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2011, 01:57:53 PM »
not good.. unlike :(
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Re: Just to fill you in
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2011, 12:39:31 PM »
@Doug, before

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Re: Just to fill you in
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2011, 09:56:43 AM »
Well Steph, that eliminates the meds as the cause....did the doc share with you some common side effects of hypothyroidism (under active thyroid)? Here they are;

Physical symptoms:

    * Weight gain (due to fluid retention)
    * Dry skin
    * Yellow skin
    * Hair loss, including the eyebrows
    * Swollen face, hands, legs, ankles or feet
    * Feeling cold
    * Aches and pains in muscles or joints
    * Hoarse or raspy voice
    * Constipation
    * Heavy menstrual bleeding or irregular periods
    * Fatigue
    * Slower thinking
    * Trouble remembering things
    * Slower speech or movement
    * Feeling down or depressed

Steph, do you have any of these other symptoms? If not you may want a second opinion..... Fatigue can be brought on by many things including the simplest of all....not getting a good nights sleep. Are you sleeping well? getting a full 8 hours? Look for the simple answers first.
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Re: Just to fill you in
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2011, 09:58:30 AM »
I always used to hope I had low thyroid as an excuse for the weight gain!!  :P   At least now I know - it was the food I was stuffing in my face  :o



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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2011, 10:21:26 AM »
I've had hypothyrodism for years and have been on meds for it for just as long. In all honesty, I never felt any different before or after the meds, even though they suggested I might. I just take them everyday hoping they're doing something. weight loss doesn't seem to affect it and I just had mine checked and it was the same as before I lost the weight.

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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2011, 09:01:05 AM »
Hi Rena! How the home schooling going? :)

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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2011, 11:03:35 AM »
Hi Rena! How the home schooling going? :)

We're not starting until next Tuesday, so I've been busy working in our classroom and trying to get caught up on my kid's yearbooks. I think our local schools start this Wednesday, but I'm holding off until the day after Labor Day. Pretty soon we'll be back in the swing of things. Thanks for asking!