Another Thyroid Thread.... (Redux)

[Catrin]

Oh Indy, I am so sorry that you are on this roller coaster and hope your endo (or another one) can help you figure this out sooner rather than later!

[indysteel]

Thanks, Catrin. I do, too.

What really pisses me off is that this ruined an other lovely day off. I had just gotten home from Brown County and my first MTB ride since I rode with you. It was a great day for it. The trails are in okay shape. You can tell that between the erosion of the summer drought and the recent rains, they've deteriorated to some degree. Roots and rocks are more exposed. Most of the trails were dry, but I had to ride through a small stream near the end of the NTL.

Okay, I'm stopped sobbing for now. I haven't cried like that in ages. It was cathartic.

[Catrin]

Thanks, Catrin. I do, too.

What really pisses me off is that this ruined an other lovely day off. I had just gotten home from Brown County and my first MTB ride since I rode with you. It was a great day for it. The trails are in okay shape. You can tell that between the erosion of the summer drought and the recent rains, they've deteriorated to some degree. Roots and rocks are more exposed. Most of the trails were dry, but I had to ride through a small stream near the end of the NTL.

Okay, I'm stopped sobbing for now. I haven't cried like that in ages. It was cathartic.

Sounds like the cry was needed, and hopefully things will go up from here.

I am not surprised the trails show the effect of the drought plus hard rains. I was there last weekend, but only rode Pine Loop and about half of the NT Connector with someone new to the trails there. I didn't notice anything, but then again those are the trails with the most gentle grade and Pine doesn't have any roots or rocks to speak of. Hoping to get some riding in Friday and Saturday before the Breakdown.

[redrhodie]

Oh, Indy, that really sucks. It's so hard waiting for time to pass so you can re-test, especially when you feel badly.

I wish I could do something for you. Virtual hugs are all I got.

[Blueberry]

Indy-

I wish I had words of wisdom to offer - just lots and lots of sympathy. Feel what you need to feel, and then move forward with finding a doc to give you a second opinion.

[redrhodie]

Indy, what dose of Synthroid were you on?

[indysteel]

Thanks, ladies. Virtual hugs are most welcome.

Red, I've been on 25 mg--I think the same as you. It's weird, because I actually feel okay these days. I don't sleep real soundly, and my HR has been elevated a bit with exertion. Resting HR is just fine. I haven't felt the crazy anxiety/irritability that I initially felt when first diagnosed. This is why I'm going to insist on a full blood panel. The antibodies associated with Graves can skew TSH; it's really better with autoimmune related thyroid disease to dose from Free T3 and Free T4 levels. I'd really like to see where those are. Of course, if my endo appreciates that distinction, she's never let on. Ugh, I need to find a new doc.

[Crankin]

I wish I could help, Indy. I know nothing about thyroid disease, except that after reading all of these threads, sometimes I think this is what my real problem is.
I know I have enlarged thyroids, but after 3 years in a row of ultra sounds and no change, my endo said to take a break. She's the same one treating my osteoporosis, so I think I may talk to her. My borderline high bp, only at times, when most of the time it's low, and my semi- high HR when exercising (not scary high, but high) makes me wonder. All of your experiences doesn't make me hopeful that she even knows anything, but I may look into this. Generally, I like this doc and she takes a lot of time with me when I go in for the bone issues.
Keep us posted. Crying is good.

[redrhodie]

Thanks, ladies. Virtual hugs are most welcome.

Red, I've been on 25 mg--I think the same as you. It's weird, because I actually feel okay these days. I don't sleep real soundly, and my HR has been elevated a bit with exertion. Resting HR is just fine. I haven't felt the crazy anxiety/irritability that I initially felt when first diagnosed. This is why I'm going to insist on a full blood panel. The antibodies associated with Graves can skew TSH; it's really better with autoimmune related thyroid disease to dose from Free T3 and Free T4 levels. I'd really like to see where those are. Of course, if my endo appreciates that distinction, she's never let on. Ugh, I need to find a new doc.

Is 25 the lowest? I'm on 100 mcg.

I know what you mean about the doctor. I'm just seeing an NP, and I know she doesn't know much about thyroid, but it seems like a crap-shoot with doctors anyway, and who knows if the next one will be better. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I keep feeling well. My hair is still an issue, and that will be the thing that gets me to a specialist if it doesn't show some improvement in another month. Patience is required with thyroid problems even once your levels have normalized, and a bit of determination is needed just to get diagnosed. After that, I hear it gets better, so don't lose hope.

At least you're not alone!

[indysteel]

Yep, 25 mg is the lowest. What's so weird is that I am seemingly really sensitive to both drugs, even at really low doses I don't get it. That's why I want her to look at Free T3 and T4.