Who are you with THYROID???

[stella5349]

As a refresher for members and an invitation to ALL -

How did you come to the thyroid board here at Med Help?  Let us know what conditions you have and what you went through so far.

Do you have a parathyroid disorder? Do you - or did you - have cancer and have had your thyroid removed? Are you autoimmune and struggling?

So many - visit here and a thread like this is so important to know what's up.

We as Leaders and members would like to know what has brought you to this board so we and others can direct you to the best resources available.

Thanks and Happy Health!

NikkiP/Stella

[stella5349]

Lots of good people and info here. Welcome....

Create your own post on the message board and you 'll recieve good feedback.

[Hawkeye323]

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I felt hyper during the job change idea - some later told me I'd been miserable and could not believe I was so wound up ovrr minor things
can u spell mood swings? never like this before. Ive read where Hashi's can cause mania-like symptoms -- I cant help but feel thyroid probwas a major contributor. Anyone else have symptoms like this?
Also, to all physicians - when you prescribe "routine" labs, Pleeeze include full thyroid screening ( not just tsh) !!!! anyone with psych symptoms should be tested for underlying medical conditions. I believe the lack of testing and no psychiatrist both led me to become so much worse. Drs: please dont give women the brush-off as if pms is all it is. Men would get a full physical workup! Lastly, never get psych meds from anyone but a psychiatrist, and dont nake any major decisions when you are not feeling yourself (hypo/hyper) !!!

[Hawkeye323]

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I went to a therapist to discuss how I was feeling. Im a nurse but didnt think to go to my pcp ( nor did my therapist!) to rule out any medical condition-!- she thought i had PMS & suggested an antidepressant but didnt refer me to a psychiatrist (!). I got so stressed and hopeless. I started thinking irrationally & quit my job for something not even in my usual line of work & crashed & burned. Then really severe depression.

[stella5349]

The unique post is for patient introductions and should be a consistant reference if needed. I'd like to keep the archived post live and open to all new members as a source of meeting.

Although, to new members, while posting here is very appreciated, if you have specific questions on your thyroid concerns, please post on the community as often as you would like to. Members will comment there for support more than looking here.

Thanks! Wishing you all Wellness and looking forward to more stories here!

[flyingfool]

Yes your symptoms are very common for someone who is low thyroid.

You may want to start a new thread as you'll likely get  more responses on it than one with almost 300 reply on a 3 year old thread.

On the new thread if you could post all your lab results.  I hope you had more than just TSH.  If not you should go back to your Dr and demand the Free T4 and Free T3 tests.  These test for the two ACTUAL hormones your body uses.

Are you on any thyroid medication, if so also state what and the dosage you are taking.  These will all aid us in providing advice.

[Navchic]

I'm so glad I found this forum. I am 33 years old and found a lump on my thyroid 3 months ago. I have always had a hard time losing weight as well as gaining weight by just looking at food but I have gained over 20 pounds in less than 3 months. I went to see my Dr. At the beginning of June to find out that I had sluggish reflexes and my TSH level was 8.4. I had an ultrasound mid June where they found multiple nodules with the largest at 3.4 cm as well I had a FNA done in July but have not received results yet. I have been feeling like crap and completely out of it the past few months. Just the other day I felt drugged and confused to the point that i'm not really sure what went on at work. I have been forgetting everything and have been unable to concentrate on my work. I do work out have been overheating to the point that I just want to lay down and go to sleep despite ensuring that I drink a lot of water. Some days I can function but feel I have to fake feeling ok when I am truly miserable. I have just started my 4th full period since July 11th.
Does anyone else have these symptoms???

Help!!!