hypothyroid

Hi,I am writing something for the first time so if I get things wrong please forgive me.I have been hypothyroid for many years about 25yrs,this following surgery for hyperthyroid.I am on Levothyroxin & fluoxetine.My bloods are alright accoding to my doctor but I have only ever had relief of my symptoms once when I went onto 200mg & was taken down quickly as my bloods were high.I am thinking of going private to be prescribed natural thyroxine,I have heard good things about it & also have heard about taking T3,none of the medics I have seen over the years is interested in continuing symptoms but the symptoms ruin your quality of life,bigtime, & i am just sick & tired of it.What do others think,any advice would be appreciated

 

First I would like to say hello and welcome to healing well.

I am also hypothyroid and am on levothyroxin (200mcg). Usually it controls my symptoms fairly well. Lately I feel some of the usual symptoms creeping back but am due for blood work and an appointment soon. I will discuss this with the doctor and hopefully, together, we can figure out what is going on and how to fix it. She is very good at listening to me and making suggestions and med adjustments. If she wasn't, I would find another doctor. But, I would never diagnose and treat myself. You could cause yourself more harm than good. If your doctor doesn't seem concerned and doesn't listen to you, try another doctor.

Even in the US we have trouble finding good doctors. Not everyone lives in a big city where doctors are abundant. And then, finding one that is compassionate and understanding is another problem in itself.

Since you only have one doctor than the only option you have is to try and get him to understand you and your symptoms and that every case is not traditionally "by the book".

Sure hope you get this straightened out soon.

Also wondering? Have you had your vitamin D, iron, and b-12 checked. Being low in any of them can cause fatigue and general "fluish" symptoms.


Take care, and, please keep us posted.