Originally Posted by Honey
Actually I will be very glad to start the meds so that I will have more energy. I went through a very bad bout of depression and am thinking that the thyroid meds might help that, too. I have complained about it for years, but no one would listen because the tests always came back fine. But those tests are notorious for being wrong. Now, at least, something is being done. I'm not shy about talking to Doc's, either, so will stay on them until I feel better. Thanks for all of the prayers and good wishes.
I am a thyroid cancer survivor, going on 11 years now.... but I have had problems for almost 20 years. My best advice to anyone that is having thyroid problems of any kind is to find a good Endocrinoligist, a doctor who specializes in the systems that produce hormones! This includes thyroid issues, infertility issues, diabetes, etc. I found a wonderful doctor in Lincoln, and the lady has saved my life twice. First time when I had a large tumor removed along with my thryroid... the second time just recently when I went for a visit and she asked about my periods. She knew I had stopped bleeding and was going through menopause, and asked if I had any bleeding recently. I told her I had what I thought was a mild period recently. She said that if I had stopped bleeding for almost 1 1/2 years and then started bleeding that it was a red flag.... that I need to go see a gynocologist and get a vaginal ultrasound. I did, and they found a large tumor on my right ovary. Thank the good Lord that it turned out to be benign. I had everything taken out.... but this doctor who is so good at keeping track of not only my thyroid, but all theother hormones that affect me as a woman has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I highly encourage you to get a refferal to an endocrinologist to help with regulating your thyroid meds... they interact with every other hormone in your body and this kind of doctor is the best at knowing how to keep all the levels good!