tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post4367617247536775571..comments2023-11-02T03:13:22.551-07:00Comments on fattypatties: Hello, My Name is Pattie and I am SufferingPattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432437060665706938noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-51895111424968273252010-11-04T07:48:49.084-07:002010-11-04T07:48:49.084-07:00I really hope you get some relief with your curren...I really hope you get some relief with your current treatment, but I am SO EFFING FRUSTRATED on your behalf that you may have been suffering under a wrong diagnosis for so long. Be well.aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157609010226602939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-77956893570662613802010-11-03T13:04:59.880-07:002010-11-03T13:04:59.880-07:00My thoughts are with you! I truly hope you get so...My thoughts are with you! I truly hope you get some answers from your upcoming blood tests; not knowing for sure what ails you and therefore not being able to get appropriate treatment must be unbelievably frustrating, especially over such an extended period of time.<br /><br />Also, your husband sounds like a wonderful person, I'm glad you've had someone like that on your side throughout your ordeal.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279630891544694846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-76389058326189982922010-11-03T08:46:25.809-07:002010-11-03T08:46:25.809-07:00Pattie...you are not alone. I suffer from Hashimot...Pattie...you are not alone. I suffer from Hashimoto's disease (sometimes called Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) and have gone through the same symptoms you describe on and off for years. My thyroid replacement hormones have to be raised regularly as every time I have a Hashi's episode, more of my thyroid is destroyed by my own immune system. I highly recommend joining the Thyroid support group on yahoo. They are knowledgeable and really know their stuff including how to advocate for your own health despite what the test numbers might say.<br /><br />http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Thyroid_Support_Group/<br /><br />I know how hard it is and how much you have to fight to get the care you need when you are already so exhausted. I know how often people classify those of us who suffer with thyroid problems as lazy because they just do not understand how difficult it is to live with these disorders that affect entire body systems. I hope you get the care you need--you are worth it as we all are!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047754891726117025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-88204191088728877312010-11-02T17:12:47.111-07:002010-11-02T17:12:47.111-07:00*gentle hugs offered*
I wish you health improvem...*gentle hugs offered* <br /><br />I wish you health improvements and the strength to hold on. Fortunately it sounds like you're on the right track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-3612086203117247342010-11-02T10:55:50.740-07:002010-11-02T10:55:50.740-07:00Hypothyroidism is usually diagnosed by high TSH le...Hypothyroidism is usually diagnosed by high TSH levels, which indicates that the pituitary and hypothalamus are trying to compensate for a defective thyroid gland. Some doctors go by the official cut offs, which are set very high. Most endocrinologists start replacements at lower TSH levels in the presence of symptoms, and you have about every one in the book! Some endocrinologists will give synthroid as a trial, and if the symptoms abate they will continue or step up the dosage.Paul Ernsbergernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-53840997926306995382010-11-02T10:08:16.649-07:002010-11-02T10:08:16.649-07:00I had a long reply that I deleted because it was t...I had a long reply that I deleted because it was too much about how I was diagnosed, so I'm trying for something better today.<br /><br />I was undiagnosed for awhile, though not as long as you and from your description, my symptoms were not as severe as yours. My heart really goes out to you. I started with an endocrinologist who said I was "normal" and then I had a failed appointment (too much waiting I never saw the doctor) and finally, I went to my GP prepared to tell him that I knew what was wrong with me and I was prepared to doctor shop until I found someone to treat me, but I wanted to start with him. Turns out, he had years of thyroid tests and my numbers had gone up quite a bit and he prescribed meds with no fuss at all. So if you can get copies of previous tests, you can see how your numbers have been trending up over the years, that might help convince a doctor to treat you. I understand that you don't currently have the means to see a doctor, but I hope you do soon. I'll be thinking about you. In the meantime, take care of yourself the best you can.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662034858495383191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-30251337851598603072010-11-02T01:41:20.935-07:002010-11-02T01:41:20.935-07:00My hypothyroidism went undiagnosed and untreated f...My hypothyroidism went undiagnosed and untreated for 10 years. My life definitely improved once I got treated....but it's still a struggle to get treated to the right range. I find I have a very narrow window where I feel "right" but the doctors have a much wider one they consider "normal." Alas, it's not normal for me. <br /><br />If you have any provider choices whatsoever, it's worth finding the doctor who is willing to listen and help you refine your optimal treatment goal range.<br /><br />Another option to consider is food allergies. A really bad GI issue from food poisoning, rotovirus, etc. can make the gut more permeable to proteins that normally don't "fit" through, and you can then develop a food allergy to something that never really bothered you before. This happened to my son. You can check for this on your own by experimenting with elimination diets if you think you might want to look into it. Given your history, it could be a possibility.<br /><br />I'm sorry you are suffering so much. I hope you can find some answers soon and start to feel better. Hang in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-76911263667109501872010-11-01T19:18:51.945-07:002010-11-01T19:18:51.945-07:00Thanks all. It does help to know that people are p...Thanks all. It does help to know that people are pulling for me. I will keep you posted on how this all plays out.Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432437060665706938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-84491910748593446822010-11-01T16:51:32.319-07:002010-11-01T16:51:32.319-07:00Oh, wow. :( I hope you are feeling better soon eno...Oh, wow. :( I hope you are feeling better soon enough. Hypothyroidism sucks. (Had something very similar happen to me - I was lucky enough to find a doctor who treats the old fashioned way, by symptoms not lab tests.) Best wishes to you.La di Dahttp://fatomatic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-27729849632156106212010-11-01T16:45:34.588-07:002010-11-01T16:45:34.588-07:00i am so sorry you are feeling so awful, my thought...i am so sorry you are feeling so awful, my thoughts (and prayers if they are welcome) are with you I really hope you find the root of the problem.Scattered Marbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08460351222123005368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-61577351240806089062010-11-01T14:25:28.779-07:002010-11-01T14:25:28.779-07:00My thoughts will be with you. No one should suffer...My thoughts will be with you. No one should suffer. Wishing you well++! <3Notblueatallhttp://www.notblueatall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-686524202127894382010-11-01T13:26:22.176-07:002010-11-01T13:26:22.176-07:00So here it is. This is where I am today.
Pain and...<em>So here it is. This is where I am today.</em><br /><br />Pain and suffering sucks but, seriously, you rule.Michellehttp://www.fatnutritionist.comnoreply@blogger.com