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in reply to: Symptoms lag behind tsh and Free T4 #1185009

Endocrinologist upped my synthroid from 50 to 75 and wondering how long it will take to notice some relief from my Graves’/depression. Mornings are the toughest for me. I wake up to a noisy stomach and lots of anxiety. I feel the need to get out of bed and get moving as that seems to curb some of the symptoms. I continue to feel ‘out of sorts’ which can run the course of crying to needing to lay back down. My appetite is not what it used to be and I have dropped some weight. I sleep well so that is a relief but the overall feelings have kept me away from my teaching job as I just can’t face standing in front of a class of nine and ten years olds. It wouldn’t be a pretty sight to have your teacher crying in front of you!
I had RAI four years ago and was doing great. This past winter I came down with a sinus infection and took a Z-pack of antibiotics along with lots of Advil for back pain and a couple of muscle relaxers prescribed by primary doctor. I couldn’t shake the feeling of NOT FEELING like myself and decided a trip to the Endo was in order. Blood work shows TSH is in normal range but much higher than it has been the past four years. Endo says the body was trying hard to fight the infection and immune system might not have handled it well thus putting me in a depressed state. Taking 20 mg of Prozac every day along with synthroid.
It’s odd that as late afternoon/evening rolls around, I begin to feel more like my ‘self’. But cycle starts all over again the next morning and I begin to doubt I will ever get back to the old me!
I turned 60 this year and that was tough but shouldn’t have put me in this present state.
I am trying very hard to believe this will all sort it self out but when in the ‘black hole’ it is very hard to stay positive.
Any suggestions, words of encouragement or just a hello would be great! I see the ENDO in two weeks for a follow up…
Thank you! This site is a comfort!
Normandy

[normandy]

in reply to: dealing with Graves disease symptoms #1184970

Thank you for your support. There is comfort in hearing that others feel/felt as I do now. The appointment is still days away so that continues to be disheartening however as was mentioned, I know what my TSH level SHOULD be (where I feel my best) and hope and pray there is a way to get back there. Meanwhile the tears come on when I least expect it or want it and physical symptoms of stomach discomfort and little desire to eat compound the issue. I will continue to check in with this support site and thank you again for your responses. I wouldn’t wish any of this thyroid business on anyone.
Normandy

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in reply to: dealing with Graves disease symptoms #1184966

Hello. I was diagnosed with Graves four years ago. Three months after the diagnosis, I had RAI treatment. My TSH levels remained on the low end…0.5 and I felt fine. Presently, I am not so good. After a bout of a sinus infection and some back spasms, z pack for first and muscle relaxers for second, I began to get depressed and feel like I was slipping back to my prior hyperthyroid condition. I was doing a lot of Advil for back as well. Went for blood work and TSH has jumped to 2.89. I feel foggy in my head, aching in my back and the tears flow. Food isn t appealing and sometimes I want to just go to bed! My Endo can’t see me for nine more days! Any thoughts or support is greatly appreciated! This is not FUN!!
Thank you.
Normandy.

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