Something else to deal with.....

[Trevor]

Trevor, I'm sorry to hear that, but look on the bright side. I too am feeling tired, low energy, irritable, depressed, nervous, jumpy with an astounding inability to concentrate on one thing at a time. But no one offers me meds that might make me feel better. 

Sending you hugs: that should help a little. 

[Trevor]

hopefully we can row this 'boat' to a nice 'island' and not get eaten by a terrible 'sea monster' from the... ok I'm not sure how far that analogy stretches tbh

LOL 

[Trevor]

Trevor, one of the best things for your thyroid, especially an under-active one, is to incorporate iodine into your diet. Probably the best natural source of that is kelp, which you should be able to find in powdered form in stores near you, and just sprinkle that onto your food. (Except for being a little salty it is fairly flavor-neutral.)

Nori, the black sheets used to wrap sushi, is kelp and contains 70% of the RDA of iodine per serving. Other good sources are deep water fish like cod and tuna, potatoes, many beans, milk, and eggs.

Probably the overall best way to bring some rapidly utilizable iodine into your diet is to order a product known as Lugol's solution. By adding three drops of 5% solution into eight ounces of water, you get twenty mg of iodine, which is absolutely beneficial to thyroid function. A bottle of Lugal's solution costs about $20.00 US online and is enough to last several months. In Japan people have been using Lugol's solution in vast numbers since the Fukushima disaster, and doctors there are encouraged at how well the populace has been able to handle exposure to radiation while maintaining healthy thyroid function.

Just some thoughts. I hope they help, and good luck kicking the hell out of feeling bad.

Hugs and thanks 

[Trevor]

Your condition is very treatable.  Be glad it was discovered and the symptoms you've experienced led to the discovery.  I know you're going to feel much better soon.  Keep well. 

Thanks Brother AHD 

[Trevor]

Trevor, my friend, I am on thyroid meds as well. It sounds depressing, but it is one of those things that I take every day without even thinking about it. If I don't take them for a few days, I definitely feel the impact.

Not trying to add to your worries, but low to no thyroid activity will cause weight gain, which will ultimately result in more health issues. The upside is that you can start eating more meats and dense veggies that are slow to process in the system. Downside, you will want to seriously restrict your carb intake (sugars, breads, pastas, cakes, alcohol). But to be honest, most carbs from those sources are NOT healthy for you to begin with.

It isn't the end of the world, brother. Just another thing that happens. You aren't alone, either. Welcome to the crappy thyroid club, Trev!   

Thanks BrotherJ 

[Trevor]

Just remember, if it hurts when you do that - DON'T DO THAT!!!

It also hurts when I have to open my wallet to pay bills but I have to do that, so...

[Andrew]

Best wishes, Trevor.  The bright side is that they were able to make a diagnosis and offer a medication to treat it.  Hopefully you will notice a big difference in how you feel after using the medication for a while.  And don't forget to tell the doctor if you have any strange side effects after starting the medication!

[Trevor]

Best wishes, Trevor.  The bright side is that they were able to make a diagnosis and offer a medication to treat it.

Thanks, Brother Andrew. I'd been feeling off for a long time and I thought it was just me going through an early change of life, but it wasn't. I feel a bit better knowing that everything else is OK, though. 

Hopefully you will notice a big difference in how you feel after using the medication for a while.  And don't forget to tell the doctor if you have any strange side effects after starting the medication!

No, no side effects to speak of: it's just these damn pink elephants and weird colors that bother me. I think I'm  seeing now what Peter Fonda saw in The Trip.   

[Flangepart]

But remember, Trev...any good images should be passed along for fun and giggles.

[alandhopewell]

     You are in our prayers; praying as I type, dude.

[tracy]

As someone who is on meds for blood pressure and Diabetes,I sympathize whole heartedly. Thank goodness they spotted it early enough to begin treatment. Pretty soon those pills become just another part of the routine. Take care of yourself and know that lots of warm affection is coming your way from Texas.
(((HUGS!!!)))

[The Burgomaster]

Take care Trevor.  At just about your age I found out I have Type II diabetes.  Not a big deal because if I control your weight, eat right, and get enough exercise, I need to take little or no medication.  But within about a month of finding out I had diabetes, I had a minor heart attack.  Then last year at age 49 I found out I have colitis.  I take about 10 pills every day now for one ailment or another.  Don't let this happen to you, my friend!

[Trevor]

But remember, Trev...any good images should be passed along for fun and giggles.

[Trevor]

     You are in our prayers; praying as I type, dude.

Thanks, Brother Alan 

[Trevor]

As someone who is on meds for blood pressure and Diabetes,I sympathize whole heartedly. Thank goodness they spotted it early enough to begin treatment. Pretty soon those pills become just another part of the routine. Take care of yourself and know that lots of warm affection is coming your way from Texas.
(((HUGS!!!)))

*Looks around for Alan* HUGS