now hypo what now can I expect?

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Registered: 02-03-2007
now hypo what now can I expect?
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Sat, 02-10-2007 - 9:12am
Hi again, I previously was diagnosed with Graves, treated and am presently hypo. My problem is when I was graves, my period was coming almost every two weeks and so heavy I couldn't leave the house. I became anemic etc. Now I've been hypo since aprox. December and my periods have slowed down. One actually came within 27 days. Needless to say I was thrilled. However, then it was 44 days and presently I'm on day 35. I have been having all the cramps etc I get when I'm going to get it but nothing happens. I have to wear something because it feels like I have it. So I guess I'm asking does anybody else have this problem? Is it normal to go longer in between cycles? Prior to graves I was every 28 days. So even though I prefer not having it ( haha) I hate feeling crampy all the time before it happens! Any help would be appreciated. It really is nice having this board, I look forward to some advice. Thanks again.
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Registered: 02-15-2005
Mon, 02-12-2007 - 1:04pm

I don't have this problem but wanted to ask when you last had your thyroid levels checked? (blood test). From what I understand, hypothyoidism untreated can cause your cycles to go out of whack.

Katrina
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Mon, 02-12-2007 - 2:40pm
Thanks for the info, I have only been on synthroid since mid December. I was treated in September with RAI. My 1st blood test 6weeks later I was still hyper. I waited another 6weeks and sure enough, I was hypo my TSH was 36. I was miserable. While I was hyper, I didn't even register a number. I would be up at 4am ready to go. I would crawl into bed at 7pm. Now suddenly I can't get out of bed. Needless to say It hit me hard. Of course it didn't help with the holidays etc. They started me on 125mcg of synthroid. I couldn't even wait the 6weeks. I called my endo at 4 weeks and said you need to do something. She raised my synthroid to 137mcg. I do admit I'm feeling better energy wise. Not over the top, just able to go through the day functioning. I do expect to need a increase, I will be going next week for another blood test. So after all that rambling (sorry) I guess maybe your right! My periods won't get better till I have a normal TSH. Oh another thing, I saw your other post and you mention almost regretting doing the RAI. I completely understand. Hypo is horrible. I know Hyper is equally bad, and certainly life threating if left untreated but at least there was a period of energy. I know my family would certainly disagree... they thought I was crazy when I was hyper (me too) haha. Now they think well she may be tired, cranky etc but at least shes quite. HA HA. Little do they know its because I probably fell asleep. Anyway, I'm very grateful that this message board is here. It's good to know other people truly understand how you feel. Well, keep in touch.
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Mon, 02-12-2007 - 7:00pm

LOL when I was hyper I was acting a little crazy too but hey, at least I had energy (be it shortlived and I often had a hard time keeping my attention focused on one thing). I truly wish I had waited the whole thing out a little more before getting the RAI done though. Once I was on the medication to slow my heart rate and stopped breastfeeding my daughter I stopped losing weight. I wish I had waited to see if my levels went back down on their own. I worry about having done permanent damage to my system and have never felt the same since. Of course I trusted the doctors that they knew what was best for me and since we knew we wanted more children (we only had one at the time) it made sense to get the RAI.

I guess I"ll never know for sure but in hindsight I wish I had given my body a bit more time to sort itself out. Who knows, I might still have ended up with the RAI though if it didn't. They did say though that I didn't have the antibodies in my system to fight the graves.

I would for sure keep on top of your levels though. It will take some trial and error to get it right. :-)

Katrina

 

 

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Registered: 02-26-2007
Mon, 02-26-2007 - 12:37pm

Hi!

The thyroid is part of the endocrine system. It is the system that regulates your hormones, metabolism, and energy levels. When your thyroid is out of whack, other parts of the endocrine system can be out of whack too - including your ovaries. Your ovaries manage estrogen levels that tell the uterus when to have a period, for how long, and how strong the cramps and pms will be in order to start the period.

Ask your doc about possibly trying birth control pills to regulate your estrogens. Most of the time, birth control pills will regulate your cycle and flow, ease PMS, and lessen the cramps.