Diagnosed with Hypothyroid

[Haudlady]

I, too, am "hypo" (and still trying to figure out what it all means). I take synthroid, and feel much better (no longer experiencing the extreme sluggishness in the afternoon).

I feel like I still need to research and understand this, though... and (no offense to any in the medical field) am not feeling like I am getting many answers. A naturopathic doctor is doing a two hour talk at the adult education program, so I plan to go to that and hear what she has to say. I hate taking pills, but I can really feel the difference. So, I'm mostly going to listen to if there are other things I should also be doing (in addition to the pill)... like particular diet changes, for example.

I'm not dumb (really!) but sometimes I feel that way... all of the t4 and t3 and so-on is still very confusing to me.

Does anyone have any good books that I should read about the subject? I'm thinking if I read... and read... and read... then maybe I will be able to construct some intelligent questions to ask.

Thanks!

[btchance]

I'm also hypothyroid. Had to argue with my doctor to get tested as I'm too "young" and "should" be tired with medical school. Finally got started on levothyroxine, took a number of months to get straightened out with the lab values, and I'm still not perfect (some tiredness and cold intolerance but no more menstrual problems and hair not falling out, and my energy is better and I'm not quite as cold). Don't expect results overnight - it'll take a few months of labs and med changes, but after a while you'll notice - hey! I feel better. Keep after it - i'm glad they found a reason for your problems. PM me if you have any questions. Good luck!!

[mtbdarby]

Limewave - glad to hear you got a diagnosis. When you get a chance spend some time here education yourself: http://www.mediboard.com/

There is a ton of wonderful info and if memory serves me, there is a letter to your significant other out there somewhere to help them understand you are not lazy or crazy

I saw from another post you are on a restricted diet now - is that for this?

I went hyper after ds but I still have trouble stablizing my weight. I agree with others to feed your body well and excersize but don't worry about the scale for now.