what do you think?

[Readbecgar]

I had a baby last September and developed high blood pressure! This was brought under control but then 4 weeks after birth my mum Died suddenly of heart failure! After my mum died I started worrying about my health and any little sensation I googled!! Then February this year I was diagnosed with Under Active Thyroid caused by an autoimmune disorder Hashimotos this has made me worse!! And I feel I’m constantly worrying there is something wrong with me. I just don’t know what to do as the one person I need to talk to is no longer here!

[Dolphin14]

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.

Of course you need her now. I wish she was here for you to talk to.

Have you been going to appointments, asking questions and doing some research. This will give you some control over the situation.

I wish you well. We are here to listen and support you

🐬

[Readbecgar in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you, I really appreciate it! I go and see doctors regularly for bloods as they trying to sort the correct dosage for my thyroid. I also mention any other issues I have then and there and they just tell me it’s all to do with thyroid and will eventually settle. I was having pain in low left of belly and they said u need to change your diet now you have under active thyroid!! I asked them to check my urine and I had a infection… I also have pains most days in my chest and they said that’s the levothyroxine although I stated my concerns of my mother dying of heart failure and her mother previous. They just seem to blame it all on Under Active Thyroid and it’s so frustrating. I’m not sure if it’s health anxiety and I feel silly keep going back to doctors

[Dolphin14 in reply to Readbecgar]

Have you seen a cardiologist? I would think with that family history they would run some tests.

It is frustrating when they don't listen to you. This is all new and frightening and they should be more understanding.

The symptoms are real. Are they still juggling medicine?

[Readbecgar in reply to Dolphin14]

The doctor listened to my heart and said sounds fine but booked me in for a ECG the following week in the surgery which was a joke the nurse put all the pads on and pressed button and then took pads off and said done! The doctor told me it would take 10 mins in all with putting pads on it took about 2 mins and that’s no lie. Spoke to doctor following week and he said all ok so no not been referred to cardiologist. It is very frustrating but I think I will go back again and see if they will refer because my googling told me not all issues can be picked up on ECG. Yes they still juggling my meds got to have bloods again in 8 weeks

[Dolphin14 in reply to Readbecgar]

Hmmmm...... is your blood pressure better? That could have been from the pregnancy, that happened to me.

Ekg don't take ten minutes to do so I don't see anything wrong there.

I'm just wondering, between your post pregnancy hormones and connecting the blood pressure issue and the way your mom and grandmother passed, that this may be causing all this anxiety.

I'm not a Dr and not giving medical advice. Personally I would peruse this a bit more. Maybe more answers would give you peace of mind

[Readbecgar in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes my blood pressure sorted itself out after a month of pregnancy, then obviously my mum died suddenly and I defo agree this made me more anxious about my health and then getting diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease I personally think was the finale straw and now I worry about every twinge.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Readbecgar]

I understand. It's a tough way to live. Being on edge all the time.

Until you get mor information I would continue to seek medical advice when you need it.

[SayNOtoPanic]

So sorry for the loss of your mom Readbecgar. Prayers up to you 🙏🏻. I have quite a few relatives with thyroid issues and hashimoto. Def takes time to get under control with the meds and for the symptoms to leave. But I hear you and feel your frustration. It’s a lot when you deal with something organic that can cause the same symptom as health anxiety and Vice versa and then docs want to slap everything in the same category. Just advocate for yourself and put your foot down. If you want more heart work up and anything else. You are valid! Sending hugs.