I have Thyroid Problems, and feel like all my energy is gone. Can't Loose Weight. Help?

Question

I have an inactive Thyroid, taking synthroid and it helps very little. I feel so tierd all the time and have no desire to do the things I know I need to do. Nothing seems to matter to me anylonger except my 2 grandsons, 6yrs and 2yrs. I am 58 and shouldn't feel this bad all the time. I ache all over. And this is a daily thing. Is there anything I can do for this, I am loosing special moments with my grandchildren. And it is causing other problems, I can't remember things. I have always handled all business and household business myself, and I can't seem to do any of it anylonger.This is causing searious problems for me and my family. Appreciate any advise from someone who has been where I am now. Thanks so much.

Answer 1

Hey Honey

I am in the same boat as you. I have been on synthriod for over a year now and they still dont have the levels correct. I suggest you make an appt. with an endrocrinologist. They specialize in thyriods and things of that nature. Your family doctor is nice for check ups but in order to get the real help needed go see an endrocrinologist. Also, my Dr. tested my blood and found that I also have too much testostrone (misspelled i know)
So next month they will do a full panel of blood work.
You can email me anytime you have questions if you want.
I am only 23 years old and have felt like crap since I was about 15. Also just incase you did not know, they say there is no telling how long or how bad your thyriod case really is.

Good Luck!!

Answer 2

I have been where you are. You can get more detailed information on About.com - Thyroid. Although you are being treated, you may not be receiving the treatment you need. Synthroid is not the only and not necessarily the best treatment for hypothyroidism. I changed to Armour Thyroid and Cytomel and finally I am getting better. I think my hair is falling out less. Brain Fog is a common symptom of thyroid problems, as is inability to lose weight. Depression (which it sounds like you may have) is a common symptom of thyroid problems. Don't take anti-depressants, like they gave me - use it as a way to know when they have the meds right for you. It should go away when they do, assuming you are eating right (long story). I went to an indocrinologist recommended on the About.com site and it has taken about 18 months to get it right but I think we are finally there. I even have a little hope of losing weight. BTW, don't drink tap water. Flouride causes thyroid problems including thyroid cancer. Good luck.

Answer 3

First, how long have you been on Synthroid and have you had repeated blood tests to check to see if your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormones) have increased to a normal range?
If not, if you have just started the Synthroid, it takes up to 4 weeks to get enough in your system to start working. Thyroid problems are difficult to regulate as you have to keep on it and keep checking blood work and possibly increasing the Synthroid until it brings your TSH into a normal range.

If you have been on it for a while, you probably need an increase in your dose. So a trip to your doctor is needed.

I have had mine increased several times but this last dose has worked for me but it took two years to work up to it.

Answer 4

you do no longer point out how long this has been occurring and timeframe so extremely complicated to respond to. Your Dr will enhance or decease the quantity of thyroxine to a sequence point over a longish timeframe (6-9 months) and wont do a huge substitute in drugs without warning so could make the effort to get tiers actual. Dr will take blood exams to degree thyroxine in blood to set tiers. I even have an analogous grievance (underactive thyroid gland) yet am now back to favourite weight do no longer hassle. I take a hundred MG of Thyroxine yet this could selection person to person.

Answer 5

I also have a thyroid problem, am on synthroid .137 mg. was on lower dose but was not helping, still not feeling that great, tired aches, pain etc. son also hypothyroid, he switched to Armour and is feeling and doing better, when i can get insurance i will contact a doctor who is willing to perscribe that for me, have heard alot of good things about the drug..unlike synthroid..good luck

Answer 6

you need to have your dosage readjusted ASAP! Why soon, you ask? Cause even your heart valves can be affected if your body continues to work with an inactive thyroid. Just as soon as your doctor adjusts your dosage you'll start feeling better.

Answer 7

You should address this with a doctor. It is possible for your thyroid levels to change and it might be time for a higher dose.