Has anyone been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism? I would like to know what treatment(s) you have found to be effective, and if there are any side effects. Also, if you can think of any additional information I should know about. Thank you.
2007-09-04 02:01:03 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Lucky♥ 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I (29yrs. old)have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism when I was 16. Since then I have been taking hormone pills (L-Thyroxin) at a dosage of 75µg and I have been feeling good since then. Before taking the pills I was often feeling dizzy, I started blacking out. I lost a lot of weight and then gained a lot of weight, I am freezing when it's warm outside and I am hot in the winter time. Basically you experience symptoms like a woman in her menopause - including the change of emotions etc. That still happens every now and then. But I am under constant medical control. You usually should get your blood controlled twice a year, in the beginning they will give you a check up on your thyroid gland (with certain sonograms etc.) in order to find out about the status of your gland and your needed medication. You can find out more about hypothyroidism here:
http://www.endocrineweb.com/hypo1.html
It is something that will last a lifetime but it is nothing to be overly worried about. If you see the doctor regularly and take your medicine every day, things should work out just fine. Good luck!
2007-09-04 02:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 21:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormone. It develops when the thyroid gland does not produce enough of the hormone, which controls the way the body uses energy. A lack of thyroid hormone affects all body systems. It can also mess up your choleterol readings.
I think that is what I had it was really low and had to be increased my Mom had it(she died at age 88) my daughter has its(she is 22). So it can happen at any age and you just take this little pill once in the morning and your done. I never had a side effect from that pill , you might feel an increase in energy and not be so tired all the time.
You never stop taking this pill(there is no cure) or you just go back to the way you were its not bad though I mean there are people that have a lot worse things to deal with than us.
2007-09-04 02:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it is hypothyroidism, the standard treatment is levothyroxine, the best known brand being Synthroid. Thyroid replacement medications must be taken on an empty stomach, with no other medications, and no food ordrink other than water for an hour after taking the medicine to assure proper absorption.
Most people do not complain of side effects from the drug. Most folks, in fact feel much better. Increased energy, hair not breaking or thinning, less weight gain and a better sense of well being are what most folks say after treatment begins.
Periodic lab work to see if you are getting enough, or too much medicine must be done by way of a blood draw. Dosage is determined by a combonation of the hormone levels and whether or not you are symptomatic. It is not unusual for your numbers to fall within the normal range, but to still feel poorly. Find a doctor who will work with you. If your GP is not meeting your needs, consult an endocrinologist. Realize that this is in almost all cases a lifetime drug, and will be part of your routine from now on.
Good news is that the medicine has been around for decades, is well known, safe and cheap. That's a nice difference from a lot of treatments for other conditions. Best of luck. Peace.
2007-09-04 02:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. before diagnosing the hypothyroidism, i started gaining weight, my blood levels were dropped and having weakness, irregular periods and once i started it continues for three to four weeks, my body became more sensitive to cold. So i've visited doctor and he performed some blood tests to find out my thyroid levels and confirmed that i am a hypothyroid and gave me thyroxine and i am still using the medicine. I didn't found any side effects up to now but i gained weight after taking the medicine too. I thought that it was just because of lack of exercises and i started doing yoga and now i am perfectly healthy.
During the hypothyroidism, your TSH levels won't be stable they are changes according to the diet and other things, so you need to check your thyroid levels for every three months. You can find more information at http://seahealth.org/hypothyroidism.
2014-07-24 22:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you have to have something go wrong I must tell you that at least its easy to be Hypo. First always take your meds everyday. Take them on an empty stomach. I take them first thing the morning. Not taking them in some people can result in coma. At the least your hair will fall out , your nails will get brittle ,skin will dry out, and you will feel a foggy haze in your brain. These symptoms will also tell you if your dosage is off.
It will not make you gain weight. Lots of people will say it will but good diet and activity is still the answer and does work.
In some parts of the world you can get hypo from lack of iodine but in the states it is only Hashimoto's. This means at some point your body got confused and attacked your thyroid. I got mine in my 20 after a long period of stress and Cat scratch fever. Which in this case came from my ferret.
The following are all the things that have helped me manage my thyroid.
Don't eat things that cause inflammation. For me and my friend its Flour, and sugar. I have found lots of thyroid people find they have a lot in common with diabetics. With crazy ups and downs in blood sugar.
Drink water its easy for your skin and hair to dry out. I like Terax Crema for my hair. And Hylira for my skin. Terax is online and Hylira you get from the doctor.
Mangosteen and Noni juice. You can find them at a health food store.
Sonnes #7 and #9 you get get them online and at the Vitamin shoppe. Very natural and very safe. This will help not only your whole immune system but will regulate blood sugar during the day. Just a little fact 80% of your immune system is in your colon. This has made a big difference for anyone who has started it. Just take them an hour after your synthroid or lyvoxil.
Take a good Multi Vitamin and extra B complex.
I look and feel better then 90% of my doctors patients.
Stop the stress. It may be time to take that Yoga class. Tai Chi is also great.
Be well and live better
2007-09-04 02:25:22 · answer #6 · answered by mavrachangawoke 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
specific, I even have hypothyroidism. the medicine could additionally out your thyroid, yet you will nevertheless choose a reliable weight loss plan and workout PLAN to drop some weight. you in addition to mght must be careful, because of the fact hypothyroidism motives different enormous well-being issues ... get your ldl cholesterol checked at recent and each six months for something of your existence. Have an EKG completed now, and get one a minimum of as quickly as a 300 and sixty 5 days ... and be advantageous to take your thyroid medicine a minimum of AN HOUR earlier you consume something in case you opt to get the 'finished result.' you will nevertheless be 'drained' contained in the afternoon and could choose a nap, and your joints will soreness somewhat greater ... ALL of it is from the hypothyroidism, and in case you pass over one pill that day would be 'greater durable' and the day after in case you pass over lower back would be much greater durable ... and it will possibly take 5 our greater years to your thyroid to 'quiet down' and end 'adjusting' so be advantageous to have your THS (blood) checked each SIX MONTHS for something of YOUR existence. you will additionally choose those pills for something of your existence, so be advantageous that in case you progression to a diverse state, commute for longer than a month, or replace medical doctors which you constantly HAVE YOUR MEDS!
2016-10-03 23:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by osazuwa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Dr. will have a TSH blood test done, normal range is .5 to 5. He will start you on low dose sinthroid and repeat TSH, gradually adjusting your dose until TSH becomes stable. You may have some slight side affect while changing dose, but they will go away. Side affect may include nervousness or anxiety.
2007-09-04 02:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes,i suffer from that .pupil hate to be with me.then i took so medicines then i recovered.all my friends were becaming friends with me again
2007-09-04 02:03:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sorry no idea
2007-09-04 19:14:58 · answer #10 · answered by ahws437 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋