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Frustrated at Hypothyroidism

I'm really frustrated, Before my dx I weighed 140. Now I weigh 187.8  that is crazy. Granted, Dx since 4-16-08 and been on meds since but, I can gain weight like mad. For example I have golden rule never step on scale unless at dr's office well I did (my bad)!! The 13lbs I had lost 9-08 I had gained 20 lbs back. It's all I can think about it's irratating, Because I feel so much better have more energy,and my ambition comes back with my weight loss and even a 5-10 lbs gain backslides me. I'm still seeing my Dr and we are still gradually increasing meds as we should but this feels like it is taking to long and I feel like I am not winning . I know the meds are not a cure all believe me done tons of research on HYPO but meds help control the gaining. AT A LOSS

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gypsyt

I understand your frustration when it comes to hypothyroidism.  Not to sound too dicouraging but I have been treated for this disease for 21 years (come next month) and I am still not on the right dosage.  My TSH levels ar generally around 50-70 but I have had them as high as 250+.  I have been to many doctors including specialists, they always think they are going to be the one to "fix" me.  Still looking.  At this point I doubt there is any part of my body not affected by my thyroid disease.  Sometimes I feel like if I went to the doctor with a broken leg he would tell me thyroid related.  Last year I was also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...luckily I was able to get that one under control with diet and very minimal exercise.  Most recently I have been suffering additional (more than normal) amounts of pains and fatigue.  Turns out I also have lupus.  

I do not have teenagers so I am unable to empathize with you on that one, but I do have young children.  My youngest is 18 mos and I am a stay-at-home mom.  Somedays I think I must be the most horrible mother in the world cause I don't want to do anything but lie on the couch all day.  I know it's not fair to my children, so I force myself to be involved to the point I just have to cry.  I end up crying in the bathroom alot. 

Keep your chin up (sorry, I know it's cheesey) and I hope you feel a little better everyday. 

Tirah (GypsyT)

sandyb3972

I have had hypothyroidism for quite awhile, but have just been getting treatment for it for the past year.  I hate it because I gain weight very quickly and then a few months later can lose it the same way.  I take Synthroid, but not sure if it is helping or not.  I lose my hair, have dry skin, am tired all the time and would love to hear if there are any other options.  Live in a small community, so not much here.

sandyb3972

I have had hypothyroidism for quite awhile, but have just been getting treatment for it for the past year.  I hate it because I gain weight very quickly and then a few months later can lose it the same way.  I take Synthroid, but not sure if it is helping or not.  I lose my hair, have dry skin, am tired all the time and would love to hear if there are any other options.  Live in a small community, so not much here.

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