I have an autoimmune thyroid problem that seems to waver between hypo- and hyper- thyroidism, mainly the hypo though.  I take methimazole for it and haven't had any problems since except when I tried going off it years ago which wasn't the best idea.  Are you taking medication for yours?

Melissa.

PS:  I've been told I had Graves and Hashimoto's, but because of the mental illness stuff (ie, depression, weight gain/loss etc) it is hard to pick out symptoms specifically that I have.  It is unusual to have both but I do.  The medication is what saves me from the problems associated with those though.

Melissa.

Dear Tiny,

I can assure you you are not alone!  My momma who is now 72 has been going through THYROID ISSUES since she was in her early 40's.  I LOVE BLOGGING HERE and it is so very nice to meet you!  THE DOCTORS TV WEBSITE gives you a voice.

So what kind of issues are you having?

My momma's thyroid is VERY SLOW which makes her gain weight!  She has been on medications for now 30 years!

I requested for us to be friends.

My Momma in law passed away early SAT AM so I am out of my homestate until FRIDAY!  But I will check on you ok!

xox

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I never had any symptons & my thyriod cancer was found quite by accident.  My guaridan angel was the tech who was doing my scan Nov. 2009.  I was there for another issue, but someone was watching over me...... she asked me if I wanted to continue & do a whole body scan, just another 15 minutes.  That was the only way I knew about my thyroid cancer.  The surgeon had to remove the whole thing a month later. 

Living on pills the rest of your life is not the same as having your thyroid, I can attest to that.  I had no idea your thyroid regulated so many parts of your body.  I miss mine to be honest.

PS:  I've been told I had Graves and Hashimoto's, but because of the mental illness stuff (ie, depression, weight gain/loss etc) it is hard to pick out symptoms specifically that I have.  It is unusual to have both but I do.  The medication is what saves me from the problems associated with those though.

I'm on the same page bbonly!

Melissa.

August 2009 I had MRI on my cervical spine/neck to rule out why my fibromyalgia is so chronic and get better details of arthritis I have; results show I have 2cm + size lump in my left lobe thyroid, bloodwork only shows I am borderline hyperthyroid, 13 months later doctor still isn't putting me on treatment to correct my thyroid, I am only being monitored, what scares me is what if this turns to cancer, why are health professionals in my hometown in Ontario not doing anything about this? I barage my doctor everytime I see him I want this lump dissolved or removed then doc says 'its not cancerous so it doesn't need to be removed', since when did doctors have the power of choice over my health, shouldn't this be my choice for treatment and get better?  I have a host of other health issues celiac disease--still have villi damage despite following strict gluten free diet, iron deficiency anaemia, reocurrent candida albicans problem, arthritis, fibromyalgia; I am so tired all the time, I have missed alot of time from work, my facial skin especially around eyes is scaly looking, dry eyes hardly any tearing when I cry, shaky tremors, nervousness and anxious feeling in my body all the time, I wear a size 6 I used to be size 12, my fingers loses a ring size this past year and more thin-skinned in hands already, feet are more boney looking, hair is thinning out and has lost its lustre, I am falling apart; if I had the money to cross into USA for treatment I would do it in a heartbeat; in Ontario healthcare is free paid by Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan unfortunately that free healthcare is taking away my choice of treatment, Ontarians don't have a choice anymore, funding is constantly cut from hospitals/clinics etc.

I found out after going to the doctor complaining of my deperession and always being exhausted constantly. My doctor had no idea it was my thyroid until I asked to have my bloodwork done, because my mom had suggested. Turns out she was right, I am 26 and a mother of a 2yr old. They diagnosed me with hypothyroidism, low iron, and low vitamin D. I had been having symptoms, depression/anxiety, lack of concentration.  Thyroid problems run in my family, both of my aunts have thyroidism. My doctor started me on sythyroid medication, i take .5mg a day, i still have mood swings, and get easily fatigued. You are not alone, it is nice to read about other people with this since I never knew anything about my problem until i went to the doctor...any good websites or places to go to find better help???

Hi guys, when I was 21 I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I have over 10 nodules on my thyroid. I still live with it today. Graves disease is not fun to say the least. I had some radiation & took PTU for about 6 years. While we don't know why I developed it, reducing stress has been the key. I'm not talking just doin yoga either. I had to quit working a 40 hour job. After I did that my levels went back into the normal range & I don't have to take meds anymore.  Make sure if you think you have a thyroid problem they do a cbc (complete blood count), and test all your TSH levels. There is more than one. They should also do an uptake & scan... I have a whole range of issues due to the disease. Yes my eye was being pushed out of my head, shakes, sweats, nervousness, naseau, weight loss. Even tho my thyroid is not over active now, my immune system is still overactive as a cause & I have developed IBD, & fibromyalga ( however you spell it) lol . So eat right, don't over due it. My nodules & thyroid were never removed because I am so young. To make me take meds starting at 21 for the rest of my life was something the Dr.'s did not want for me. I still do lab work to monitor the situation as well. The thyroid can be a tricky thing. One day it can show borderline, the next it could be off the charts.

Oh just so you know, I took PTU at first, at a rate of two 3oomg three times a day. That's 1800 mg a day for like the first yr. Then as it responded, we were able to lower the mg a little at a time. Until I was finally down to 50mg everyother day.

If you aren't feeling better after being on your meds, tell your Dr. Redo lab & talk about either dif. meds or changing the dose amt.  Also make sure your Iron & everything is good. Mine was super low, however I am allergic to iron too.  Good Luck

How low is low. My TSH is 0.63. Low norm is 0.55. This may exlpain alot of things.....Weight gain depression and NO energy at all. Sleep my life away. Can barely get to work after coffee and cold pills to keep me awake.

How low is low. My TSH is 0.63. Low norm is 0.55. This may exlpain alot of things.....Weight gain depression and NO energy at all. Sleep my life away. Can barely get to work after coffee and cold pills to keep me awake.

I am sure you are not the only one going through this.  I have Low Thyroid and take Synthroid to keep it at bay.  Sometimes however, things in our bodies change and an increase or decrease in the medications is required.  That is why monthly visits to your doctor are necessary.  Bloodwork will tell how things are going.  I know the weight gain is not good, I hate losing my hair, lethargy, mood changes etc.  It is not fun, but it can be controlled if you work with your doctor and have regular check-ups and blood work done.