new here, hoping to learn more

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Registered: 01-10-2002
new here, hoping to learn more
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Sun, 01-21-2007 - 8:12pm

hi there,
I found out this week my TSH is 6.01. I will meet doc again on wed to have further testing and to discuss treatment. I am actually excited (I think) cos I have been feeling SO exhausted and have had insomnia for a long time - I have an 11 month old and 4 yr old and have felt overwhelmed almost the entire time since I had the baby. please let this be the reason so I can feel better soon???

any thoughts on the level? and tips on what to ask doc? have any of you had luck with natural treatments (herbal etc) or do the synthetic drugs work ok - any side effects?? I know nothing about it so am reading online as much as I can.

many thanks
Jan

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Registered: 04-06-2003
Mon, 01-22-2007 - 11:13am
hi I am extremely hypo but i think it is great that you are going to the dr on wednseday and reading all you can.The best adviuce i can give you is try what medicine he giuves you I am on armour i am allergic to synthetic drugs it willtake about 6 weeks for your medicine to regulate but dont be afraid to ask more questins if you are stilltired and nothing is changing your tsh needs to be below 3 for most people to feel good.Good luck and the people on here are very informative and we have a great chat on wednseday at 10 pm est if you are still awake enough have a great day
axsai

Axsai

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 01-22-2007 - 9:57pm

Hi Jan,


Welcome to our board.


I understand how you feel about finding out the reason for your symptoms.

 

Calley7