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Good News on My Hypothyroidism
By FrosT.

Introduction:

I went to the doctor today for a checkup and received good news along with some bad news. For those who do not know what Hypothyroidism is, it is basically a disease to your thyroid. Your thyroid contols pretty much every aspect of your body, from your moods to dandruf and even weight gain. I was diagnosed with a Hypothyoid (under active thyroid) in June. I went to the doctor because of numbness spells I have been receiving and because of my family's history with Thyroid problems they did blood work on me and found out my thyroid was our of wack.

I ahve been taking Synthroid, probably the most common thyroid medicine there is for the past 6 months. To this day I feel a ton better, more energetic, not depressed, happy, less dandruf and no numbness spells. Now on to the bad news (Always good to end on a good note).

The Bad News

The bad news I received from my doctor's appointment today for my Thyroid condition was that I gained 10 lbs since June. I know that the weight gain is because of my diet. I have not been eating nearly as healthy as I should. I plan on trying and doing little stuff to change that such as eating Oatmeal for breakfast instead of Eggo Waffles or nothing at all. On top of the oatmeal I will get up at around 7am to cook my breakfast and eat. Then to also make my lunch. I plan on trying to find some good lunch ideas that I can use to help me become healthier. With that after a few weeks of getting up at 7am and succesfully eating I plan on working out at he gym every other day (to get in shape for Spring Rugby). Then I have been running every night for a while now, I plan to keep that up and maybe even run every other morning.

I know that is all just talk for now, but I feel that now is the time to try and change that. Then in 3 months when I goto my next doctors appointment I can tell if it has been working for me. Now that we have the bad news out of the way lets get onto the good news.

The Good News

Well despite the bad news of my weight gain there was a spec of white light during my doctors appointment today. My doctor told me that my Hypothyroidism may be curable. Meaning I will not have to take pills the rest of my life if everything goes as planned. During my last blood test he said that my antibodies were not what he expected. Because of this my thyroid has a high probability of being curable. The plan of action is depending on my blood work today he is going to give a different dosage of Synthroid. I am to stay on that for the next 3 months till my next Doctors appointment. At this time we will know if my Thyorid is curable. If it is we will start lowering my dosages over the next 6 months until I am completely off. From there I will probably do blood work for the next 6 months to make sure my thyroid is staying the same. Depending on that I will not have to take Synthroid anymore!

Ending Notes

I am not sure how to feel about the good news. Due to the fact what if my thyroid goes out of wack again? I do not want to become depressed and gain more weight. This good news is great, but kind of scary at the same time. Either way if I have to take pills or if I do not have to take pills I am fine with that. Well now that you know about my disease, I welcome any questions or comments. I am here to help and to receive knowledge and wisdom anyone else has to offer. Thanks for reading.

Comments: 15

Comments:

unplugged
on October 27th, 2005

mmm...oh please please please!you are the nicest person around here really!come on!

femmeemo
on October 27th, 2005

It was a spectacular night. And I hope that your anti-body count is low enough so that the treatment works!!

frost
on October 27th, 2005

Thanks =) Yea I hope so too. I dunno if it needs to be low or high but yea. Would be nice to have a problem I thought I was going to deal with for the rest of my life disappear.

--FrosT

tear
on October 27th, 2005

hey thanks for ur comment (L)

frost
on October 28th, 2005

Yea my mom has graves disease. She no longer has a thyroid. She takes the same medication ubt at a much higher dosage. If she misses her pills 3 days in a row she will die. It was a rough 6 years before she sought help.

--FrosT

unplugged
on October 28th, 2005

sorry to hear.I dunno much of the disease but i wish things become good for you=)

frost
on October 28th, 2005

Thanks, things are definately getting better with the hope that I will not have to take a pill the rest of my life. =)

--FrosT

anonymous
on April 13th, 2006

i just got told that i have thyroids i am 19 and i have to go tomorrow and get and check-up on it.wish me luck!!

anonymous
on July 05th, 2006

Hi! I Just got diagnosed with hypothyroid disease. I have a question - did any of you or your family members experience weight loss after a certain time on the medication? Provided that you follow a diet and all. Because for the longest time I have been trying to lose weight, and I cannot, now I know that my condition is a strong factor in it. So I wanted to know if that might change. Gaining some of my lost hair would be good too!!

Thanks!

Luc

frost
on July 05th, 2006

I have not been able to lose any weight. My weight stablized but losing it has been very difficult following Body for Life and Isagenix. I am trying to stay active and eat better but my weight does not decrease. If I figure something out I will let you know.

--FrosT

anonymous
on September 11th, 2006

i have just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and i wanted to know if any body b4 they got the pill did they feel like they were cold and something was wrong with their circulation?

anonymous
on January 10th, 2007

Hi
I have been diagnosed with hypo thyroid after my C section Delivary. Before starting on pills I was feeling breathless, tired, Typertension. Once I am on pill I feel better.

anonymous
on November 24th, 2007

I had Graves Disease and took the radioactive pill to kill my thyroid about 3 months ago. I just started taking Synthroid last week. I've experience lots of changes in the last few weeks. A few days ago I was so tired that I barely could stay awake. I had no control of my body. Has anyone experienced anything like that?

anonymous
on April 04th, 2008

im 18 and was diagnosed with hypothyroid six months back...before the medication i felt breathless,experienced chest pain,bad skin,swollen face,weight gain(even though i do high intensity work outs everyday!)confusion,irritation,very very tired and used to feel sleepy all the time...even after getting up at 1pm i use to go back to sleep at 2pm.
and now after getting my medication i feel much better..im much more active,though i cannot wake up early in the morning and also i am losing weight!

anonymous
on April 04th, 2008

and yes i feel cold all the time!im stil sensitive to cold even after taking the pills.
i was wondering if anyone has a TSH of 150 out here?