[jrs1218]

in reply to: Three Weeks In, but New to Forum #1169307

Kimberly,
Can you tell me what those numbers are all supposed to look like (Free T3 and Free T4)? The only ongoing symptoms that I am having are that my thyroid swells when I eat anything salty, I get a starving feeling sometimes and my concentration is very low compared to where it was.

From the panic attacks, exhaustion, chest pounding, cut off breathing and numb, tingly arms, I have come a long way and feel amazing. I know everything isn’t perfect now, but I feel like I will survive now when I really didn’t three and a 1/2 months ago.

Thank you for your help!
Jennifer

[jrs1218]

in reply to: Three Weeks In, but New to Forum #1169305

Hello! My name is Jennifer. I have been in your shoes (kind of) and it does get better. I had a lot of symptoms, but unfortunately I got the, very rare, weight gain with heart palpitations and panic attacks on the side. Give it a few more weeks and you will start to feel a bit more normal. My doctor has me on Methamazole. I believe that’s the same stuff you are on, only a different name.

I’ve been on it since June and feel really good on most days. It took about 5 weeks before I wasn’t weak anymore. I was falling asleep on the couch every day and couldn’t even pull weeds in the yard before those 5 weeks. My muscles just wouldn’t cooperate. Whatever you do, don’t skip pills if you can possibly help it. I always get jacked up when I miss one. It might take the doctors a few shots to get it right. I was on 10mg 2x per day and after the first 6 weeks they called and said to cut the dose in half. I had gone hypo in 6 weeks. I guess that doesn’t happen often, but now I feel a lot better on half the dose. I find out today if they need to tweak my meds more. I messed up about three weeks ago and ate shellfish. Seriously, don’t do that. For me, the iodine makes my neck swell and gives me major concentration issues.

If you aren’t already seeing an endocrinologist, it’s a good idea. Mine specializes in thyroid issues. You waited a long time to get help, so you have to give yourself a chance to heal. I understand the body image issues. My thyroid is visibly swollen so I am walking around with a fat neck. I am told that will go away too.

I came to this website to get a little support. There are no support groups that I can find around here. (Salem, Oregon) Most days I feel great, but some days I feel a bit sorry for myself and need a little pick me up. ” title=”Smile” />

Best wishes to you!
Jenn

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