Comments on: No Gnews Is Bad Gnews

By: Nic

Nic — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:05:38 +0000

I understand this feeling. I would say that it could be depression. I felt this way a few years ago and slept all of the time as a way of my mind and body coping with the issues. Definitely get a full thyroid panel. It will figure itself out! Nic's last blog post..New glasses!

By: moo

moo — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:52:29 +0000

did you see your general GP or did you see an endocrinologist? Because I'd go see the latter, if you want a full thyroid workup. I HATE that your normal! (Well, not really, but you know what I mean.) moo's last blog post..stupid things people say

By: girlplease

girlplease — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:42:32 +0000

I've been there many times (therapy, meds and without). I know how it feels. While the doctor may be right about it coming back, I do believe it's short term. Did they check all levels? All thyroid, etc? Maybe take a walk every day? I know, when you're tired, you don't want to go anywhere. But before the preggo state, I forced myself to get on our eliptical, even if it was a pathetic 10 min a day. I will say it did help a bit. Wishing you all the luck in the world. Depression and/or non-stop tired really does suck balls. girlplease's last blog post..Money money money...

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:09:18 +0000

Good luck finding your answer. I agree with finding the *right* answer, not just assuming the easiest answer fits. Be persistent and good luck!

By: the ex

the ex — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:18:19 +0000

Kristabella – I didn’t read the comments before so I don’t know if I’m repeating assvice for like the fifteenth time. If I am, just ignore me?

Okay. Here’s the thing about this – if you don’t FEEL depressed then you aren’t depressed. You could have chronic fatigue syndrome.

Or you could just be tired.

You could need more iron.

You could need thyroid medicine.

But don’t let them medicate you for something if you feel it isn’t right! You have to keep having things tested because OBVIOUSLY they’re trying to take the easy/10 min way out. Just stick with it and I’m sure you’ll get a solution.

Good luck!

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By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:22:45 +0000

Having also dealt with depression in the past, I’d tend to believe that you know what YOUR depression is like. It’s different for everyone but usually the same symptoms when it creeps back up. Please don’t go back on medication for it just because they say that’s what it is. YOU know your body far better than they ever will. Ask to be referred to a specialist – if you don’t need a referral for insurance reasons – simply ask them for a name of someone to go see. The simple battery of tests is usually not in depth enough to catch things. Please be your own best advocate and fight to be seen by someone who can search for better answers for you. Challenge everything – it’s YOUR health and it’s most important to YOU!!! (and us, your loyal readers, of course!)

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:27:52 +0000

I read Joy Unexpected too- it's nice to know other people have issues with their thyroids(I know it's sick, but I'm just glad I'm not alone in this) When I was 13 I was put on .1(the yellow) synthroid, and stayed on it until this doctor started doing blood work when I was 20 and said I didn't need to be on it any longer. I got so sick, and every time I went to the doctor they would say I was depressed or had fibromyalgia.Basically I was sleeping all the time. Eventually the doctor agreed to give me synthroid again to see what would happen, and I got better. You need to make sure that your doctor is looking at all of your TSH levels. Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you to find another doctor just to make sure it isn' t your thyroid. I hope you feel better soon. Amanda's last blog post..Happy Mother's Day

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:05:58 +0000

You know your body better than anyone. Having dealt with depression in the past, you should know whether what you're going through now is similar or not. If it's not, make sure you fight for the right diagnosis. Sometimes doctors need to be pushed! Allison's last blog post..Lady Looks Like A Dude...The Lesser Known Aerosmith Hit

By: Midwest Gent

Midwest Gent — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:01:53 +0000

A few things... Read as much as possible about the thyroid Thyroid issues is the for sure one of the fastest growing health issues out there and doctors as a whole are not nearly as informed as they should be with this issue. Many doctors run the TSH test and that is not even measuring your thyroid production. That is measuring the hormone being sent to your thyroid. You must make sure your T3 and T4 levels (production and available also referred to as "free") are good AND in line with your TSH. If your current doctor will not listen, go to another one and then another one. Another tip I will offer is exercise and maintain a good diet. Midwest Gent's last blog post..All Over the Map

By: jen

jen — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:44:05 +0000

I second, third and fourth all of the great advice promulgated, and will add that the screwy weather hasn’t helped a bit. Beautiful, warm & sunny one day, then four days of cold rain.