It's Over (62 days of Hell)

I made it through 62 days without "synthroid" & am still standing. It was a living hell and am on the road back to synthetic recovery. I have finally found my way back to the doctor who of course reprimanded me over a thousand and one ways. Once I began to explain why I hadn't been to see her she immediately changed her tone & ordered blood work. She begins to tell me "Wow, I'm so sorry you have had to endure such drastic body changes & pain all due to one particular organ (which has already been shrunken down in you from the radiation) but we will get you right back on track, feeling somewhat better. Keep in mind that it will take some time, we will start you off at 50 mcg & increase every 6 weeks until we reach your normal dosage of 150. You hang in there."

 

I have a short road to recovery and I know I will get there however I am extremely grateful that I made it. It was rough. Not only did I lose 14 pounds in 3 months before going off the meds. During the past 3 months I have gained them back plus few more because of the hypothyroidism. SUCKS !!!!

 

I started the medication last Thursday, got the call on Saturday from the doctor office who informed me the TSH level was 3 times higher than it should be & she will draw blood in 4 weeks. I know I have just begun to take the medication but have to admit I do feel just a tad of relief in body temperature. I was told to "hold off" on going back to the gym until I am at least back on double dose, so that the metabolism doesn't get confused. Those who struggle with being hypo will understand.

 

SO, with all this said I want to thank everyone, family, friends & DJ for helping get through this battle & tell you I love you all from the bottom of my heart. Now it's time for me to get back in the game with typing, slowly but surely I am taking my time typing. My fingers don't cramp us as much and my wrists are well guarded. So, please bare with me If I can't blog everyday, but will get there. :)

 

Sincerely me.......................... Neena44........................ )0(