Question can anyone relate??

Hello everyone,

I am new here and I have been searching for this one question online that I can't seem to find an answer to, so I was hoping to find help here....My question is has anyone here been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and chf, if so can you explain to me what you experience, when you found out, and how you generally feel on a daily basis, and what medications are you taking for both?

seeking some guidance..

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thyroid problem to

by bottle - 2013-01-11 01:01:30

hi i have had hypothyroid problems for over 15 years and i take thyroxine 100mc every day initially suffered mood swings depression and anxiety tiredness that little gland in our necks has a great affect but you get used to it and you must take your thyroxine regularly hope your feeling better

Hypothyroidism

by cohara - 2013-01-11 08:01:28

I had half of my thyroid removed in September. The thyroid was not amused at the sudden weight loss, so it plunged me into hypothyroidism a few weeks after the surgery. I am now on levothyroxine.

Symptoms I experienced were hair loss, extreme fatigue, not being able to get warm, muscle cramps, and constipation. Thyroid levels rise and fall slowly. It takes a couple of weeks for the hormone to build up to proper levels in your system. That is why they test your blood every 4-6 weeks until they get the dosage right. Once they get it right, they test every six months.

The replacement hormone is a synthetic version of T4, the hormone that is released by your thyroid, unless you are on the natural porcine hormone (rarely used in US). Only a small portion of the T4 in your body is absorbed by the cells and converted into a hormone, T3, that is used to control many of your bodily functions, including your metabolism, heart rate, blood glucose levels, and blood pressure. They do have a replacement T3 for those who do not convert the T4 properly.

Once they get the dosage right, the symptoms gradually disappear. It took me about a month to feel totally back to normal, but things began to improve after two weeks.

Be sure to take your medication first thing in the morning with a full glass of water, don't eat for an hour or take other medications with it, don't take antacids like Tums within 4 hours of taking the med, and watch the soy products, walnuts, and dairy you eat right after taking the meds. Not following these precautions can lead to weakening the action of the medication. It is sensitive to heat (loses potency), so don't store it in a hot location.

I know there are a lot of "don'ts," but when you start to feel better, it is worth it. Hypothyroidism makes you feel completely miserable. I hope the meds have begun to work for you.

Take care,
Carol

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