confused and bummed...
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confused and bummed...
| Sat, 08-28-2004 - 5:11pm |
Hi:
I'm so confused about my recent TSH test. The last one was 4 1/2 or 5 weeks ago and TSH was 6.7; I just got the result back from one yesterday and the TSH was 3.4 .... so, why am I not happy?? Because I still have all my symptoms! I just don't get it. Will I ever feel better? I'm tired, fat, forgetful, my hair is falling out, I have involuntary muscle movement in my arms and legs, I'm moody, have no sex drive, etc., etc.
I know it's terrible to wish my TSH was higher, but I don't know what I'll do if there's nothing I can do from here.
I'll try not to spiral downward depression-wise; but it's hard not to.
Dee.

Thank you so much for being so supportive. My endo said at my appointment that she would like to see me with a tsh of 3 or 4, so I anticipate her saying that we're there when we discuss the recent results on Monday. I actually had with me at my appointment a lab slip from a thyroid screen I had done when I was 25 (my mom thought it would be a good idea because she's hypo) and at the time I felt normal and my tsh was 2.2. (Kind of hard to believe it was so easy for me to get those tests run then, isn't it??) She wouldn't even look at the lab slip, though. :-< The good news is that after I detailed my symptoms (this was before the recent tsh results, by the way), she referred me to an 'internist' endo (not sure what the difference is, she is an OBGYN/endo working mostly in fertility). So I see that person on Sept. 6th... fingers crossed that he is willing to talk about increasing my meds., or even switching from Levothroid to another one!
I was so sad and frustrated yesterday, thanks so much for your thoughts---it means so much to know I'm not alone. My husband is very supportive, but there are times when I can see he just doesn't quite get it.... I'm so afraid that everyone around me is going to start thinking that I'm a hypo-chondriac! (Or just plain nuts)
I'll keep you posted.
Dee.