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Posted 12/7/2010 5:48 PM (GMT 0)

I've posted before but not alot. I'm feeling really bad right now.

I've had a hypothyroid for over 10 yrs now. I when to a rhmy a few weeks ago and will be seeing him again on the 16th. I do have OA and carpal tunnel.

Not sure what my levels are right now will know when I get my labs back.

Been having some trouble getting them level for the pass few yrs and all my Drs do is keeping sending me for more bloodwork and increasing my meds.

I've been under alot of stress for the last few days and am feeling really bad. Could care less if I go anywhere or see anyone. I'm pushing myself just to do the little every day things.

The aches and pains are really bad right now all over. I have a pinky that is numb all the time and is really bad right now.

I'm just wondering if all of this is from my hypothyroid? Does anyone else feel like this all the time.

Follwing is a list of all that I feel right now and has been feeling for a long time.

Hands & Feet cold all the time.

Head aches.

Constipation.

Tired.

Fog.

All joints hurt.

Lower back pain.

Don't want to do anything.

Just want to curl up and sleep.

Not to mention I have been having a few "spots" on my arms and hands that itch.

Any info will be great.

Thanks

Posted 12/8/2010 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hands & Feet cold all the time. yes
Head aches. yes
Constipation. yes
Tired. yes
Fog. yes
All joints hurt. maybe
Lower back pain. maybe
Don't want to do anything. yes
Just want to curl up and sleep. yes
few "spots" on my arms and hands that itch. Dry skin- yes
Posted 12/8/2010 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Don't think it's dry skin. They are more like little blisters but dry inside.
Posted 12/8/2010 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmmm....Shingles?

My sister gets little painful blisters that when she opens them a dry powdery substance comes out. The doctor told her it's shingles. She feels terrrible during an outbreak.
Posted 12/9/2010 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Joy. Does your sister get them alot? How much of a rash does she get? I just itch like crazy.
Posted 12/10/2010 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
She breaks out on her hand and a patch on her back, but I've seen people who get it in larger areas. My boss' arms would get coated from elbow to wrist and all on her side.

Stress usually brings it out in my sister.

Go see a doctor about it. You might can get some medicine to apply on it.
Posted 12/11/2010 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
what medicine are you on for your thyroid if you dont mind me asking?
Posted 12/11/2010 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
I take the generic version of Synthroid. I'm on 75mg right now.
Posted 12/13/2010 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry I didn't reply sooner. Kinda of busy and was napping in between doing. I'm on the generic also, Levothyroxine, 0.2 mg.
When I see the Dr on Thurs I'll have my new numbers unless I can get them from the lab. Gonna call them tomorrow.
Linda
Posted 1/20/2011 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there, I have Hypo and alot of your symptoms. It sounds like my PSA arthritis. IF you have psoriasis your skin does that and it can go into PSA arthritis, hence the pain. But I also have fibromyalsia. It causes the fog. Your rheumy should test you. Have you told him about all of your symptoms? There are lots of meds. with lots of side effects but to be honest exercise and a good balance of rest is the best. When mine really flares I have to take all of the nasty meds. I have learned to treat and control the pain but just started dealing with the thyroid and it is making me feel terrible right now. Dont have very good DR. for my thyroid. Dont GIVE IN. Make them help you feel better. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
Posted 1/26/2011 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
No I don't have psoriasis, but thanks for the input.
Posted 2/3/2011 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Not to mention I have been having a few "spots" on my arms and hands that itch.


(Dermatitis herpetiformis very common in those with celiac disease which is often found with thyroid problems. Hope this helps)

Hands & Feet cold all the time. My daughter and I are both hypo. It's awful.


Head aches. I take Kali Phos - homeopathy for headaches and Celtic Sea Water drinks. Keeps them controllable. But I am removing caffeine which makes it worse.



Constipation. Psyllium Husks Powder. Go slow with this. Prune juice. Water.



Tired. Could be adrenals becoming involved. I am doing infra red saunas, licorice root tea and yoga. It is better too since I began Iodine.



Fog. Real Bad. Will talk to new endo soon about this - I am hoping I remember, tho.




All joints hurt. Not having this, but it sounds like inflammation. I am not sure. Sorry.


Lower back pain. Yes, I am hoping the yoga and stretching will help.




Don't want to do anything.
Just want to curl up and sleep.

Post Edited (Krissie Snow) : 2/3/2011 4:22:42 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/10/2011 12:59 AM (GMT 0)

My mother had many of your symptoms.  She went back to her doctor and they did another thyroid test.  They found  her dosage needed to be adjusted.  She's much better now. 

Posted 2/18/2011 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
My meds have been adjusted everytime I have results from a blood test. This has been going on for almost 2 yrs.
I have an appointment with a new Endo on the 24th. The last one wasn't helping me at all. We'll see what happens now.
Things still need to be done. So I'm up everyday and pushing thru the pain to accomplish what I can.
I will not give. I will keep going and going and going...juist like the energizer bunny. lol
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