My thyroid is shot and have been on meds for 5 years but nothing seems to work I am still tired all the time?

Answer 1

5 years of tired is very unlikely to be thyroid.
There are so many potential answers.
Start by being certain your TSH is something around 3.
Next, are you getting enough sleep and good quality sleep (no micro-awakenings, no sleep apnea, restless legs, TV in bedroom, etc)
Next, be certain there is no anemia or occult iron deficiency (try to get the ferritin--a measure of iron stores--up to 40 or 50).
Are you drinking enough water? Try early in the am to drink alot get the dayoff on the right foot.
Are you eating regular meals and avoiding concentrated sweets (fruit juices, candy, sodas) & concentrated fats (junk food, deep fry, etc)which make you tired.
Are you certain there is no diabetes or other major medical problem.
Is your B12 normal?
Are you possibly depressed?
are you physically out of shape? the body carries instant energy in the muscles, and the thighs & buttox are the biggest muscles. Consider brisk daily walks and targeted exercises for you thighs & buttox.
Consider a supplement "carnitine" which your mitochondria need for energy.
Have you seen your doctor?

Answer 2

Well, I am not a Dr, but AFAIK, if your TSH levels are back in normal ranges, and you are taking your medication as directed, the tiredness could be from quite a different cause. See your Dr, for a complete checkup.

I have fibromyalgia; that gives chronic tiredness, and a lot of pain, too. There are many causes for chronic tiredness, including anaemia.

Answer 3

have you been tested for hepatitis c? it does not just infect the liver!

hcv increases a womans risk for thyroid disease. get tested even if your alt and ast levels appear normal in a standard blood lab.

good luck!

Answer 4

If you would like to try an alternative let me know?