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Post by J (Hot Mess) on Jan 30, 2008 17:15:20 GMT -5
SO I was always tired as hell and lethargic with no energy whatsoever for a very long time and was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Then....about maybe six months ago (maybe longer cant remember) bloods showed that I had HYPO-thyroid which also gave me hyperprolactinemia and I had to see an endocrinologist and am on synthroid. Then my dose was lowered after a couple months but I am still on it.
Latest bloods show that now I have HYPER-thyroid. Makes sense. Jittery, anxious, cant sleep (aren't these all symptoms?)
Guess thats better than what I thought was going on which was that I was taking too much Ativan and I am very paranoid about developing a tolerance/dependency.
I am a ball of perpetual anxiety. Life circumstances also contribute but does anyone know if this all seems to make sense and also would it affect liver function tests at all. PCP said they are transient liver function issues though. I see him again next week as well as my GI.
Whats up with all of this? Anyone have any input/experience?
My stupid freaking body just never stops screwing up.
Thanks in advance. I think this thread goes here...dunno.
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Post by sheyd on Jan 30, 2008 17:33:46 GMT -5
Did you have a baby? I had post-partum thyroiditis... In that you go hyper then hypo (or something like that) lose weight fast, then start gaining it fast... At any rate, cycle hormones can also affect your thyroid. Sorry to add that in the mix... A good doc who checks everything is probably your best defense.
Shey
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Post by J (Hot Mess) on Jan 30, 2008 17:41:40 GMT -5
Shey darling if that were the case you know I would have blabbered it all over the board but that was cute. And sorry you had to deal with that all.
No...my main illness is making it appear as though I will not be able to carry a baby to term. Still trying to come to terms with that emotionally. Its a letdown that I cannot even articulate but thats a story for another day....
My main illness makes me lose weight as I cannot eat fatty foods and when hospitalized cannot eat at all (IV fluids) and I am naturally thin but the illness makes it more-so. SO when I got hypothyroid the weight gain was not extreme. I dont care so much about the weight. I wish I could eat a fucking cake or something. I would rather be a little thick and able to have yummy food, ya know. Getting off track again.
My PCP is fab. I am so lucky to have found him. Well, my whole team of doctors right now is.
I just cant ever seem to wait to see them for the answers so I google and ask here.
Thanks babe. I rambled on..sorry...
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Post by freckles on Jan 30, 2008 17:47:54 GMT -5
Drink Ensure
That has Calories
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Post by sheyd on Jan 30, 2008 17:53:54 GMT -5
Oh crap... sorry... wasn't thinking AT ALL. Saw thyroid, didn't think to put it together with who I was talking to... I am so sorry.  I am glad you have a good team... they will help out. Please call anytime - I hate that thyroid stuff! Shey |
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Post by J (Hot Mess) on Jan 30, 2008 18:01:17 GMT -5
Drink Ensure That has Calories I care about the jittery anxiety stuff and the liver stuff...not the weight stuff. but thanks for responding. |
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Post by J (Hot Mess) on Jan 30, 2008 18:03:03 GMT -5
Oh crap... sorry... wasn't thinking AT ALL. Saw thyroid, didn't think to put it together with who I was talking to... I am so sorry. I am glad you have a good team... they will help out. Please call anytime - I hate that thyroid stuff! Shey Its ok hun. No worries at all and no apology needed. Thanks for the input too...youre always great with this medical stuff. Smoochers. Ya, this anxiety is stressing me out (is that an oxymoron? haha). |
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Post by freckles on Jan 30, 2008 19:38:32 GMT -5
Calories are Good for You  Maybe thats why you are Jumpy You Need more Fat |
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Post by ionysis on Jan 31, 2008 0:07:16 GMT -5
Apparantly...
When liver function fails, thyroid function is diminished. And when the thyroid gland fails, liver function is affected.
Hypothyroidism diminishes the ability of the liver to function properly, causing symptoms that are often seen in conditions of hepatitis, which is a condition of liver cell inflammation or destruction. These symptoms include muscle pain, fatigue, sluggish digestion, edema or swelling, high cholesterol levels, gallstones, jaundice, which causes a yellowing of the eyes and skin, and ascites, a condition characterized by an accumulation of chest fluid.
Hyperthyroidism causes accelerated liver cell metabolism and an increase in transaminase (ALT and AST) liver enzyme levels in 37 percent of patients even when there are no other signs of liver impairment. Approximately 64 percent of hyperthyroid patients will also have elevated alkaline phosphatase levels related to increased digestion and increased cell metabolism. However, liver cell destruction has been reported in a small number of hyperthyroid patients. And in rare cases of severe hyperthyroidism causing heart failure, fulminant liver failure can also occur.
Because anti-thyroid drugs are metabolized by the liver and generally cause liver enzyme elevations while the initial starting doses are used, it’s important to have baseline liver function tests. This allows the physician to see if abnormally high enzyme levels are related to hyperthyroidism itself or to the medications. In patients on medical therapy for hyperthyroidism, enzyme levels fall as the hyperthyroidism improves and the initial starting dose is lowered typically after 6-8 weeks of treatment.
Sounds like liver damage associated with thyroid problems is almost always reversible once the thyroid issue is treated.
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Post by J (Hot Mess) on Feb 1, 2008 1:24:03 GMT -5
Ion~~ Thanks a trillion! That was so informative and will hold me over until I see my PCP next week. I knew you were a smart cookie but now I see that you're uber-smart!  Being so anxious and jittery may even be worse than the past sluggishness and exhaustion. Havent fully decided yet but am leaning towards that conclusion.... Bleah. |
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Post by ionysis on Feb 1, 2008 6:46:19 GMT -5
Don't thank me thank Google and a slow day at work!
Hope you are feeling better sweetie.
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Post by J (Hot Mess) on Feb 2, 2008 13:57:49 GMT -5
LOL E~~
Well thanks to google and to you for being bored at work and looking it up. ;D
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Post by crushy on Mar 22, 2008 15:36:20 GMT -5
Just got diagnosed with a low thyroid after complaining of being so tired, I felt physically sick. That coupled with anemia and high blood pressure. My doc hasn't said anything about the fact it could go hyper-active with treatment. Oh yeah, something more to worry about.  I went from constant hot flashes to freezing my tushy off for about 3 wks of medication. I'm finally leveling out. I go back for testing in 3 mos. Man, knowing this could turn around to another problem just frustrates me. I wish you the best of luck... Crushy  |
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Post by crushy on Mar 28, 2008 6:30:45 GMT -5
Hey, J....did you get really sick to your stomach and throw up a lot when you started your thyroid medicine? I started blood pressure and thyroid at the same time and one or both of them has me throwing up several times a day. I have a sensitive stomach and have had some recent stress. I guess when blood comes up, it's time to be checked for ulcers? I'm so sick of this. I've had to drive with a cup next me in my car and make sure I'm by the door in mtgs. I realize this is a minor inconvenience compared to things like Cherry and Finding are going through, so I'll go count my blessings and say a prayer for them and theirs. |
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Post by kittenhart on Mar 28, 2008 22:57:54 GMT -5
Crushy,
It's probably the blood pressure meds. I've been taking synthroid for years and it has very little side effects, really....certainly not nausea. And I felt hugely better within about 2-3 weeks...but I have normal blood pressure.
khart
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