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Thyroid out of whack!

Hi everyone. I'd just like to get some information about hypothyroidism. My TSH level was 301. I guess that's pretty high-it freaked my doctor out. I am currently on 200mcg of synthroid daily. I take it in the morning on an empty stomach like I was told to, rarely skip doses, and I still feel like crap. I've always been a little bit overweight, but now I just FEEL like a stuffed pig. My hair is thin and brittle still, nails the same way. My face is puffy and I cannot stand the cold weather-it's like it "hurts" to be in the cold for any length of time. I've been on the med. for five years and I still can't take any weight off and I still have all the symptoms. My TSH goes up and down like crazy. If I do miss a dose, I can feel it. My energy level is sky high for a day or two, then the next day I can hardly get up. Does anyone have any suggestions about any natural thyroid enhancing vitamins or anything to comment on about this? Thank you

Charnell

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This is from personal experience, not pure science or anything...

Check your Vitamin D!

I had a thyroid problem that was fixed (TSH normal) with Synthroid, but I still felt like crap. I spent a year feeling horrible and being told I was crazy by multiple doctors. A Rheumatologist finally found a severe vitamin D deficiency. By the second week of 50,000 units vitamin D/week I felt almost normal again. The same Rheumatologist also implied that the vitamin D issue may have effected the thyroid levels...

Good luck, and don't let them tell you you're crazy. They'll try!

I was diagnosed as hypothyroid 3 years ago by a doctor in Hedland. He basically told me at my age [61] to get over it and just live with it!!!!!

I have a lovely young female pharmacist in Hedland [she is Dutch] and she put me on Zinc and Kelp [iodine] tabs and 3 years down the track I am fine.:up::up:

That young Dutch girl has done more for me than a lot of doctors:yeah:

So, I hope you get all well soon. When in doubt, get a second opinion-----you are entitled to it;)

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