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Thyroid Update
By Laurie | July 29, 2008
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I usually write a post following any doctor’s visits that I make regarding my thyroid so that I have documentation to look back on. My last visit was in April where my bloodwork showed my levels were off and I was given a higher dosage of Armour Thyroid. I had been taking a lower dose for about 30 days prior to this visit. Before that I had been taking Synthroid. |
The reason for my visit today is that I have been falling asleep at work and in the car again. That is never fun, and as a matter of fact I cannot stand it. I’m also gaining weight, despite eating much better and working out (not to mention all the walking) several times a week. I am getting plenty of sleep, yet I am too tired to function during the day. He had suggested a sleep study in the past, and I kind of blew him off. I am open to it now. I just want to find out what is wrong and get on with treatment, even if that means I have to been hooked up to a machine while I sleep.
He said that he would consider raising my dosage of Armour even if the test results don’t show a need for it. He’ll also have someone call me about the sleep study. I am retaining a lot of water (it’s visible), so he wrote a perscription for a water pill to help me get rid of that 10 pounds. It’s a start.
I am fighting to stay awake right now to make sure that I sleep through the night. Only a few more hours to go.
*EDIT* Today (7/31) the doctor called back and set up my sleep study. I was also informed that my blood work came back abnormal when it comes to my liver (huh?) I will have to follow up with that again. They want to see me next month for more blood work. In the meantime, I am also going to make it a priority to get hooked up with a good PCOS specialist. I may be focusing on the wrong issue.
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Hmmm… are your thyroid levels normal with this new medicine? I’ve been on synthroid for… nearly 9 years now only, I’ve never actually been told of another option.
I hope that things work out for you though. I know the struggle with getting levels right is ridiculously difficult. Hope you start feeling better soon!
Posted by: Jen (savage_angel) on July 29th, 2008 at 11:16 pmI signed up for your giveaway earlier, and then your “thyroid” post just caught my eye. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and hypothyroidism 6 years ago after my second son was born. Then this past fall I had elevated thyroid levels and was finally diagnosed with Graves Disease. Right before Thanksgiving I had an ablation to destroy my thyroid and am now back on Synthroid. What a road it has been! I never realized just how much your thyroid controls EVERY part of your life! Anyway, I always feel a sisterhood with anyone else who’s going through thyroid issues. I sooo hope you can get it all straightened out and start feeling “normal” again. Remind me again what that feels like?
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I hope all is well! I need a water pill!!! I wonder if the over the counter ones work just as good??? I have a lot of water weight!!!!
They really need to find out what is going on with you!!!!! You can’t be falling a sleep while driving…THAT IS BAD!!!! Dallas traffic is bad enough girlie!!!!
Good Luck and keep me posted!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: Jeannie on July 30th, 2008 at 6:38 pmThanks for the links, J! That shirt is super cute. I wish I could find a doctor that could figure out what is wrong. They seem quick to medicate without really finding out what is wrong.
Posted by: Laurie on July 30th, 2008 at 8:05 pmThanks for the comment, Paula. It’s nice to meet you. I’m sorry you’ve had a much harder road with your thyroid. I agree– will we ever feel normal again?!
Posted by: Laurie on July 30th, 2008 at 8:10 pmJen, I didn’t know about Armour at first either. I found out about it from a fellow thyroid patient that had a lot of success with it. Really for me, it’s about the same as synthroid. I was hoping it would be an improvement. Everyone is different though. I just wish I could find the right combo/dosage for me.
Posted by: Laurie on July 30th, 2008 at 8:12 pmOh the wonders of the thyroid. I am taking synthroid… I went to the Dr on Monday to have all of my levels checked. I have also been gaining weight and falling asleep. My husbands favorite question, why do you go to be at 6 when you have not ate dinner yet?
I hope that they figure out whats wrong. I can’t wait to get my blood levels back.
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Posted by: Nicole Wood on July 31st, 2008 at 12:20 pmHi,
I had come to your blog a few days ago for the giveaway and came back today to say Hi. I had bookmarked your blog. I love your cute blog design.
My good friend had a sleep study and they put her on some meds for ADHD. THey seemed to help with her being so tired and falling asleep.
Good Luck.
I will check back to see how you are doing.
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Posted by: Jennifer (mom of four) on August 1st, 2008 at 9:02 amoh my thyroid is screwed up too. Sucks to be us. I hope the Liver test is nothing serious.
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Posted by: Tara R on August 1st, 2008 at 10:28 amI have had much success with Synthroid, but I am intrigued by trying Armour. I know some of our patients at the office I work at prefer AT. Hope you get some answers soon Laurie!
Posted by: Therese on August 2nd, 2008 at 1:50 pmWow, thats scary you fall asleep in the car…i dont have that problem, but i have chronic eye dryness and it causes my eyes to involuntarily close, so if i feel it really coming on, i stay out of the car.
I hope you find your answers soon and get a good dr that can help you!!
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Posted by: Trisha on August 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 pmOh my stars…we are medical sisters. I have PCOS and thyroid issues.
If you don’t mind my two cents….also have a hormone screen done to see where your levels are. I have to get my hormones AND my thyroid balanced to feel right. My medical regime is synthroid (which I’m not good about taking), alactone, glucophage (as a preventive against diabetes due to the PCOS). It works for me. I take a good vitamin high in B’s which helps naturally regulate the thyroid. The vitamin I take is called Vitalert and I get it at Rite-Aid.
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Posted by: Terri on August 6th, 2008 at 12:12 amOh, Laurie. Doesn’t sound like fun. Hope there are better news to come.
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