tired weak many symptoms need help!!!
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tired weak many symptoms need help!!!
| Tue, 10-26-2004 - 11:23pm |
Hi,
This is my first time to this board but I am glad that I stumbled upon it because I need some help. Where do I start?? well I have always thought that I had a thyroid problem....all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism go hand in hand with how I am...I was checked for it once (a simple blood test) and it came back negative...although I have talked to people who have said that they didn't find out anything through blood tests, they had to have more thorough tests performed on them to get to the bottom of it. Anyways, the reason that I need help is this: my menstrual cycles have been SO messed up lately. I am currently in the middle of a 2 week long period. Previous to having this period, I had a week off of not having one..but the three weeks prior to that I had a period. My extra long periods have been very heavy, bright red blood with clots (sorry, TMI). Due to the loss of blood I have been extremely weak, horrible headaches, muscle cramps, etc. This same incident happened to me about 9 months ago (except that it was like a 2 month long period). I went to the gyno and she gave me pills to regulate my period and she was the one that tested me for a thyroid problem that came back as negative..and then did nothing else after that. I don't have insurance and I already have lots of hospital bills accumulated from previous medical problems...and I don't have a lot of money..but apparently too much to be able to get any kind of assistance. What I was wondering is this: do any of you know of a more natural, perhaps herbal suppliment that I could take to help with my thyroid, instead of having to go to the doctors? I know that I have not been diagnosed with a thyroid problem..but I know that I have to have one. Here are some of my symptoms: always tired, depressed, always cold, horribly messed up periods, very moody, brittle nails and hair and lately I have been noticing a lot more hair loss than usual, muscle cramps, and every once in a while I get this strange numbing pain in my neck (where my thyroid gland is located)..it comes and goes, but when it is there it is very irratating. I would appreciate input from anyone concerning any of this. Also...do any of you have any suggestions as to what I could take since I have been losing so much blood...I have been so tired and weak because of that..almost to the point that it is really hard for me to function. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Erin :)
This is my first time to this board but I am glad that I stumbled upon it because I need some help. Where do I start?? well I have always thought that I had a thyroid problem....all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism go hand in hand with how I am...I was checked for it once (a simple blood test) and it came back negative...although I have talked to people who have said that they didn't find out anything through blood tests, they had to have more thorough tests performed on them to get to the bottom of it. Anyways, the reason that I need help is this: my menstrual cycles have been SO messed up lately. I am currently in the middle of a 2 week long period. Previous to having this period, I had a week off of not having one..but the three weeks prior to that I had a period. My extra long periods have been very heavy, bright red blood with clots (sorry, TMI). Due to the loss of blood I have been extremely weak, horrible headaches, muscle cramps, etc. This same incident happened to me about 9 months ago (except that it was like a 2 month long period). I went to the gyno and she gave me pills to regulate my period and she was the one that tested me for a thyroid problem that came back as negative..and then did nothing else after that. I don't have insurance and I already have lots of hospital bills accumulated from previous medical problems...and I don't have a lot of money..but apparently too much to be able to get any kind of assistance. What I was wondering is this: do any of you know of a more natural, perhaps herbal suppliment that I could take to help with my thyroid, instead of having to go to the doctors? I know that I have not been diagnosed with a thyroid problem..but I know that I have to have one. Here are some of my symptoms: always tired, depressed, always cold, horribly messed up periods, very moody, brittle nails and hair and lately I have been noticing a lot more hair loss than usual, muscle cramps, and every once in a while I get this strange numbing pain in my neck (where my thyroid gland is located)..it comes and goes, but when it is there it is very irratating. I would appreciate input from anyone concerning any of this. Also...do any of you have any suggestions as to what I could take since I have been losing so much blood...I have been so tired and weak because of that..almost to the point that it is really hard for me to function. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Erin :)

Thanks again,
Erin
Hi:
First, I'm so sorry you're having all those awful symptoms--- most of us here can really relate. My advice is that while there are a lot of over-the-counter supplements that help with symptoms (dry skin, etc.), the thyroid problem itself cannot be treated without medical intervention. You say the thyroid test was 'negative,' did you receive a printout of the lab result? Many doctors interpret the results using an outdated normal range for TSH (0.5-5.0); if you didn't get the number, you might start by calling to find out what that result was because if it was higher than TSH=3, you will know that there is good evidence of a problem (other than symptoms, of course, which are your best evidence). Then I suggest finding a doctor who specializes in Thyroid so that you can (hopefully) find someone who keeps current with testing and treatments.
The best of luck,
Dee.
You absolutely have to be seen by a doctor. If there was another way to treat an underactive thyroid, we'd all be doing it! :) And those heavy periods are not a good thing in so many ways. The only way you're going to stop them is to be on a regular dose of thyroid medication. Perhaps you have someone you can borrow the money from?? I hate to be so personal but it's really critical that you have this taken care of. It will only get worse if it's not treated. What do you think? Cathy
Thanks for all of your input. Yes..you are right, I do need to get to a doctor because I feel like I can hardly take these crazy symptoms any longer. Even though my period has finally started to slow down a bit, I do realize how abnormal it all is, along with all of the other symptoms that I have been suffering from lately. I know what you mean whenever you said that somedays you felt that you couldn't even leave the house...I go through that too. It would be such a relief to get help for this...so I am going to have to make a dr. appt very soon and go from there. I appreciate you and everyone else's input and suggestions..they have been taken to heart.
Thanks again,
Erin :)
Thanks again for your input...I will keep you all posted.
Erin :)