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From: amit.karandikar.2008 on 21 Aug 2008 15:17
On Aug 21, 3:00 pm, Rod <polygo...(a)ntlworld.com> wrote:
> amit.karandikar.2...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> > On Aug 8, 6:03 pm, amit.karandikar.2...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> >> Hello,
>
> >> I am a 28 year old male, weighing approx 200lbs, with a total
> >> thyroidectomy (2002), on 175 mcg of synthroid. For many years I have
> >> been on 200mcg of synthroid. It was changed to 175mcg maybe 4-5 months
> >> ago. Over the last two-three months, I have noticed a considerable
> >> lack of energy and weight gain and I haven't been pigging out either.
> >> On some days, I am perfect, I get up in the morning well rested, and
> >> things are perfect and I have tremendous energy. On these days, I tend
> >> to overwork and to the end of the day, I am energetic and happy. On
> >> other days, especially on days after the days of tremendous energy, I
> >> am down, my body sort of cramped up, my joints ache, I have no energy
> >> and I feel bloated. On these days I get no work done, and this is very
> >> frustrating. I seem to have become very sensitive to the amount of
> >> sleep I get, I cannot seem to pull-through on 6 hours sleep. I seem to
> >> need 9 hours.
>
> >> My doctor seems to think that 175 mcg of synthroid is perfect for me.
> >> Are these symptoms of underdosing? Perhaps it's just the fact that I
> >> am 50lbs overweight. Is there anything else I should try? Vitamin
> >> supplements maybe?. Would anti-depressants help?
>
> >> Confused..
>
> >> -Amit
>
> > Just found out today that the doctor thinks that T3 and T4 is too
> > high. She wants to reduce the dose down to 150mcg. I'm not sure if
> > this is the right approach to take, I feel better on a higher dose!
> > Oh, well, I just am going to have to increase the dose by myself if it
> > is too low. Not the kind of thing I like doing.
>
> > -Amit
>
> On what basis? Do you have your test results?

No, I got the instructions from the doc over the phone. I'll go along
with them, but if I find myself cramping or getting tired without
reason, I am going to increase the dose temporarily. I have an
appointment for a second opinion at the end of October, I hope things
will get better then

-Amit


> --
> Rod
>
> Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
> onset.
> Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
> <www.thyromind.info> <www.thyroiduk.org> <www.altsupportthyroid.org>

From: Elizabeth on 21 Aug 2008 16:05
<amit.karandikar.2008(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
news:8de73c2a-9934-4c61-862a-cad30565c9e7(a)w7g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
On Aug 21, 3:00 pm, Rod <polygo...(a)ntlworld.com> wrote:
> amit.karandikar.2...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> > On Aug 8, 6:03 pm, amit.karandikar.2...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> >> Hello,
>
> >> I am a 28 year old male, weighing approx 200lbs, with a total
> >> thyroidectomy (2002), on 175 mcg of synthroid. For many years I have
> >> been on 200mcg of synthroid. It was changed to 175mcg maybe 4-5 months
> >> ago. Over the last two-three months, I have noticed a considerable
> >> lack of energy and weight gain and I haven't been pigging out either.
> >> On some days, I am perfect, I get up in the morning well rested, and
> >> things are perfect and I have tremendous energy. On these days, I tend
> >> to overwork and to the end of the day, I am energetic and happy. On
> >> other days, especially on days after the days of tremendous energy, I
> >> am down, my body sort of cramped up, my joints ache, I have no energy
> >> and I feel bloated. On these days I get no work done, and this is very
> >> frustrating. I seem to have become very sensitive to the amount of
> >> sleep I get, I cannot seem to pull-through on 6 hours sleep. I seem to
> >> need 9 hours.
>
> >> My doctor seems to think that 175 mcg of synthroid is perfect for me.
> >> Are these symptoms of underdosing? Perhaps it's just the fact that I
> >> am 50lbs overweight. Is there anything else I should try? Vitamin
> >> supplements maybe?. Would anti-depressants help?
>
> >> Confused..
>
> >> -Amit
>
> > Just found out today that the doctor thinks that T3 and T4 is too
> > high. She wants to reduce the dose down to 150mcg. I'm not sure if
> > this is the right approach to take, I feel better on a higher dose!
> > Oh, well, I just am going to have to increase the dose by myself if it
> > is too low. Not the kind of thing I like doing.
>
> > -Amit
>
> On what basis? Do you have your test results?

No, I got the instructions from the doc over the phone. I'll go along
with them, but if I find myself cramping or getting tired without
reason, I am going to increase the dose temporarily. I have an
appointment for a second opinion at the end of October, I hope things
will get better then

-Amit


Amit,

I must concur with Rod. It is very easy to ask for a copy of your results to
be mailed to you for your own files. With a thyroid condition, you should be
more aware of your actual numbers. Without them, it is just a guessing game,
and your health is too important for that. Incorrect medication could have
consequences down the road. Also, I would recommend reading some articles or
books; see the earlier thread here about recommended books.

Elizabeth



From: Herman Family on 31 Aug 2008 18:02

<amit.karandikar.2008(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
news:8093493e-fea1-4ed8-9d5d-f6cddf2706e5(a)c58g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...
On Aug 8, 6:03 pm, amit.karandikar.2...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am a 28 year old male, weighing approx 200lbs, with a
> total
> thyroidectomy (2002), on 175 mcg of synthroid. For many
> years I have
> been on 200mcg of synthroid. It was changed to 175mcg
> maybe 4-5 months
> ago. Over the last two-three months, I have noticed a
> considerable
> lack of energy and weight gain and I haven't been pigging
> out either.
> On some days, I am perfect, I get up in the morning well
> rested, and
> things are perfect and I have tremendous energy. On these
> days, I tend
> to overwork and to the end of the day, I am energetic and
> happy. On
> other days, especially on days after the days of
> tremendous energy, I
> am down, my body sort of cramped up, my joints ache, I
> have no energy
> and I feel bloated. On these days I get no work done, and
> this is very
> frustrating. I seem to have become very sensitive to the
> amount of
> sleep I get, I cannot seem to pull-through on 6 hours
> sleep. I seem to
> need 9 hours.
>
> My doctor seems to think that 175 mcg of synthroid is
> perfect for me.
> Are these symptoms of underdosing? Perhaps it's just the
> fact that I
> am 50lbs overweight. Is there anything else I should try?
> Vitamin
> supplements maybe?. Would anti-depressants help?
>
> Confused..
>
> -Amit

Just found out today that the doctor thinks that T3 and T4
is too
high. She wants to reduce the dose down to 150mcg. I'm not
sure if
this is the right approach to take, I feel better on a
higher dose!
Oh, well, I just am going to have to increase the dose by
myself if it
is too low. Not the kind of thing I like doing.

-Amit

I'll bet it isn't the thyroid. If you are having trouble
sleeping, get a sleep test. Most of the chronic fatigue
symptoms can be caused by sleep issues, and sleep issues are
very common with thyroid patients.

There are a few indicators:
1. You mention that you feel great on some days, but bad on
following days.
2. You are sensitive to the amount of sleep you get.
3. You are on a high dose of t4, which will tend to make
your body a little too excited to sleep well.


Michael


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