Feel hopeless

[Kelso91]

So I'm 22 female was diagnosed Friday with underactive thyroid, feel really down very tearful and anxious I can't eat and it's awful, I'm experiencing pain in my left ribs and pack pain could this be from the thyroid I'm driving myself insane worrying x

[alangardner]

hi there kelso , firstly please please do not ever think that this is the end ......IT ISNT ..... all you need to do is get the correct treatment /meds etc and YOU will be able to manage the situation you will be able to gain enormouse info and advice from the good people on this site .......with the correct knowledge you will take control of the situation rather than be controlled by it ------ don't fret or worry YOU CAN DO IT ..... if you ever need to rant or sound off this site is absolutely super [ most of us have done in the past ---so we know how you feel when it happens ] ..... never ever forget , in the words of the film ; YOU ARE NOT ALONE ; .....LoL <<<hugs>>...alan

[Duchy82]

Hi kelso all the symptoms you are describing including feeling down and anxious are due to hypothyroidism. Don't worry most people with hypothyroidism will feel well once on the right dose of medication. The gp should have given you a starting dose of levothyroxine and will retest after 6weeks and will probably increase your dose they do it gradually and it may take some time to get to the right dose but you should start to notice a difference within the first 6weeks or so. Get informed on your condition have a look on the thyroid uk website.

we are always here to support you and answer any questions or to listen if you just want a rant dont worry it does get better and you can lead a normal life .

and a big hug as you really sound like you need one x

Martine

[pottyrai]

Kelso, you are so not alone. This site is fab , it took me ages to find it and your here now. love to you & hug cos I know how you feel, it's not easy, read learn and gain as much knowledge as you can.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[helvon]

you have found a great site and you are not alone. look at it being your own thyroid journey of self help and knowledge love and hugs xxx

[Kelso91]

Thanks for the replys it's nice to know I'm not the only one feel like I'm going insane xxx

[Flowers2]

You've made a great discovery in this website. Things will get better. Keep taking the levo as prescribed and you will feel better. Do lots of your own reseasrch and ask questions to help you understand your blood test results. I felt like you 2.5 years ago but I now have my life back and I feel normal again. It took 4 increases in dosage but I've found the optimum level for me and all is well and happy. Keep going. You will get there. x

[T3sortedme]

I know its a shock to find you have an under-active thyroid but the good news is that you now know why you have been feeling low and lacking energy etc. There is plenty that can be done about it to sort it out. For some that happens quite quickly but for others it takes a while. The worst situation is when it remains undiagnosed and doctors put your problems down to lots of other things - stress, emotional problems etc and even give anti-depressants! A lot of people struggle for years undiagnosed (3yrs in my case). So look at it positively - you now know what it is, friends and family can know what it is and what support you need and the doctors can get on with correcting your body chemistry so you feel a whole lot better. Welcome to a community that can support you and explain stuff as you go along!

[Kelso91]

Thanks for the support I just feel so blank to the world can't eat properly and I have two children under 3 feel like such a bad mum hopefully things will get better x

[tilly83]

everyone with two children under three feels they aren't up to parenting, it goes with the territory and made worse because you are not running on full power... this site will really help you.. .make sure you go to your GP with a friend who writes down what is said and all your concerns, it's very hard to take things in (that goes with small children as well. ) try to eat a good diet and a good all round mineral and vitamin supplement.... tell people you aren't very well and need help and support. It's important to ask...x

[Hidden in reply to tilly83]

You WILL feel better. But not immediately. If there is anyone you can ask for help with childcare in the short term, while they're sorting out your medication that would take a lot of the pressure off. Remember you don't have to be superwoman.

[Carrob]

Kelsi, I have suspected graves with normal bloods and a beautiful husband and beautiful son and feel exactly like u . So blank , so empty, all the love and joy I had for them isn't there at the moment and it's heartbreaking . All the things I loved my hobbies etc have been replaced by physical pain, palpitations , chrst pain weakness the list goes on and then the emotional crying daily and struggling with depression I assume that's what it is and sheer fatigue. Crying wondering when I feel connected again and FEEL .. Don't give up stay strong. I'm trying too and if I need anti deps which I never thought I would well I will but not until I've exhausted all avenues. I hope u get your life back I'm sure u will. I look forward to the day where the mother and wife that I was returns xxxx . Let us know how u go ! We are here for you ...

[sandrad]

Hi Kelso, it's great you've been diagnosed - really it is!! Because now you are in control of your health! I was upset at first when I was diagnosed - then really pleased - as I now knew what the problem was I could look for ways to deal with it. No more exhaustion, forgetfulness etc etc etc. I learned a LOT from this forum and quite frankly owe my current good health to it. Good Luck navigating your new good health - you are not alone

[JaneyG]

Kelso - I am a 45 yr old woman and have suffered with under active thyroid for 20 years after RI treatment for Graves Disease. Pls read The Great Thyroid Scandal. As fellow sufferers have said - education is the key. I have been to see Dr Peatfield fr above book and after all these years if trudging along on Thyroxine now take T3, nutri thyroid vit b12 ...the fog will life for you once you get your levels right!!!! Xx

[Mum24]

Kelso...hang on in there!!! Take each day as it comes and do what you can when you can. Kids are very resilient it's us mums that get the guilts!! Hope now you have a diagnosis things will improve for you. As everyone else has said this site is so useful.

[alangardner]

on reading the above comments it just goes to show the very good people that 'log on to OUR site ' ----- you need to learn more about your situation ===as indeed I did === and always remember that the very good people here WILL TRY TO HELP AND SUPPORT YOU === and I am certain that you will in the fullness of time and knowledge.....<<<<< hugs>>>xxxx's and support ....alan

[hazeljane]

Kelso, I know how you feel...I have 2 young children too and it's so very difficult to manage on an hourly basis never mind daily. How strong are we????!!!!! I wish there was some magic wand to take all this away. It's very difficult when you feel like your failing as a mother, that's the hardest thing for me. But, as I have learned recently, you don't have to do it all, just do what you can for now. Your children won't remember clean floors etc when their grown....I certainly don't remember how clean/dirty my house was growing up, and there was plenty if us I under one roof (typical Irish family lol). I know it's hard to see passed all this, but there's always a way and we will be back to ourselves in time, I guess it just takes patience....in the meantime, take care of you...remember how important you are. And don't break your back running around cleaning etc I've done that and I ended up back after square 1.... There are some wonderful people on here with a wealth of knowledge...you are not alone. ((((((Hugs))))))) xxxx

[Kelso91]

Thanks for everyone means the world I'm back at the docs today as I just can't take it no more can it really make you feel this bad x

[hazeljane]

Best of luck at the docs, I hope you get some help....you can feel pretty rough alright just remember it's not forever you will feel better...xxxx

[skyfall]

Hello there...

I felt horrid when this happened to me too!!

After 11 years of 'putting up and shutting up' I've come out the other side. But the thing I've really struggled with is finding practical plans and support. This inspired me to go away and try to solve the problem (a bit...)

We launched a site last Friday to help you take control a bit. Basically it's born out of being a patient who came to the conclusion that I needed to take control myself but found there was no clear place or person who could provide accurate information so I could disentangle autoimmune from digestive, adrenals, liver, sex hormones etc... There's never just one thing wrong!

If you start from our homepage wilsonhealth360.com you get taken on a journey that starts autoimmune and takes you through a digestive program (because of the documented link between digestive health (eg. leaky gut and gut infections).

It's FREE. We're really about helping people to see the links and find ways to feel better day to day having been through the hell ourselves! It includes symptom checkers, assessments, meal plans & shopping lists to match digestive status. (You can get reduced price tests, supplements etc. we've done deals with all out suppliers)

Lots of information here - sorry! Hope it helps you...YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!

Kx