I wanted to post an update concerning my thyroid. I'm on day 6 of my medicine and it's amazing! I feel like I've done a 180 so far and if I feel this much better after only 6 days, what a difference 6 months will make! I describe it to some that I've been in hibernation and that I'm just coming out of my cave from a long winter's nap. Jon even commented on the tremendous change that has taken place in me. Wednesday, when I feel like I hit rock bottom (who knows what level my TSH was at), I was more exhausted than I could even begin to describe. It's a terrible feeling to not have enough energy and patience to get through your days, and then to add two kids and a husband to it and the stresses from everyday life. I was completely drained--physically and emotionally. A friend of mine asked me how I was feeling on Saturday and she was happy to hear that I was doing much better. Her response was that she was VERY concerned for me when she saw me on Wednesday. She told me that I looked pale and sick. I didn't realize that I looked as bad as I felt.
Although I'm not 100% me yet, I know that I'm well on my way! I can now get through a day without an explosion or melt down. I can now open my eyes in the morning, get out of bed, and get my day started without feeling the need to crawl everywhere I go. I'm happy and laughing A LOT more!
This is no exaggeration by any means. If you talk to someone who has had the same experience, with high levels of TSH, you feel like the life in you has been sucked dry and you are merely existing. And because of just that, my house is in shambles. I am so behind in everything and completely overwhelmed that I don't know where to start.
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Vanessa I'm so happy that you are feeling so much better. I too was worried about you and not knowing what was wrong. We did have a small clue since your symptoms were the same as mine. I'm glad we all convinced you to go to your doctor and she was able to help you. Thank you Heavenly Father for answering our prayers! I'll be up as soon as I can to help you get caught up on household cleaning and stuff. Grandma is back in the hospital and I'm going to stay with her tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night. I'll try to come help before we make our trip to the cabin. Love ya so much--glad you are feeling better. Let me know if you need anything before I can get there. LOVE, Mama
i'm so glad to hear you are doing better! let me know if there is anything i can do for you. we need to get together. love you girl!!
Good to hear that you are doing better! I'm sure your family is especially grateful to have you back in full force!!
I am so sorry you are having to deal with this trial right now. At least the meds seem to be kicking in quickly. Just hang in there through the ups and downs and remember that you are strong. Heavenly Father won't give more than you can handle!
Like I said before...I know exactly how you're feeling! If I don't take my meds one day, I can't function properly!
I am so glad that you figured out the problem, and that you're feeling so much better!
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