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vaginapaginaHey everyone, I hope this question is allowed, I ask because I know there are some really knowledgeable people here regarding this topic.
Thyroid problems have affected pretty much every adult in my family. My mom started out hyperthyroid and became hypothyroid after I was born, and has been ever since. Last semester, I was experiencing severe levels of fatigue. I would sleep normally, with a regular schedule, but I would be totally unable to stay awake during the day, even after getting 8 hours of sleep. I also gained 10 pounds in about two months. I was tested for mononucleosis because my brother had tested positive for it a few months prior. That test came back negative. The doctor then ordered a thyroid test, but when they came back low but not extremely (I was never told the exact values nor which levels were actually tested), the doctor just blew off the results, saying "They're not low enough to be causing you this much fatigue, etc." Over the summer, it seemed to get better, but I never really seemed to get over the tiredness all the time. Now, just in the last two weeks, I have been the most fatigued I've ever been in my life. I just can't stay awake no matter how long I sleep or if I take naps. I would love to get a second opinion on the thyroid issue, however I don't have a primary care doctor right now and if I go back to Campus Health I think they will just tell me to deal with it, I'm a normal college student. But I can't just deal with it, being a college student is actually the reason I want to get this fixed, I can't do anything like this.
I am also currently being counseled on my anxiety disorder, we're hoping to make some progress without medication, I don't know if that would be relevant.
I've also had severe migraines since puberty, and while they are mostly under control, I do still get them from time to time.
So basically, my question is, should I push this thyroid issue? My mom seems to think I should but finding a primary care doctor is going to be a bit difficult for a bit. I would really appreciate any advice/support you wonderful people can give me! Thanks in advance!
Thyroid problems have affected pretty much every adult in my family. My mom started out hyperthyroid and became hypothyroid after I was born, and has been ever since. Last semester, I was experiencing severe levels of fatigue. I would sleep normally, with a regular schedule, but I would be totally unable to stay awake during the day, even after getting 8 hours of sleep. I also gained 10 pounds in about two months. I was tested for mononucleosis because my brother had tested positive for it a few months prior. That test came back negative. The doctor then ordered a thyroid test, but when they came back low but not extremely (I was never told the exact values nor which levels were actually tested), the doctor just blew off the results, saying "They're not low enough to be causing you this much fatigue, etc." Over the summer, it seemed to get better, but I never really seemed to get over the tiredness all the time. Now, just in the last two weeks, I have been the most fatigued I've ever been in my life. I just can't stay awake no matter how long I sleep or if I take naps. I would love to get a second opinion on the thyroid issue, however I don't have a primary care doctor right now and if I go back to Campus Health I think they will just tell me to deal with it, I'm a normal college student. But I can't just deal with it, being a college student is actually the reason I want to get this fixed, I can't do anything like this.
I am also currently being counseled on my anxiety disorder, we're hoping to make some progress without medication, I don't know if that would be relevant.
I've also had severe migraines since puberty, and while they are mostly under control, I do still get them from time to time.
So basically, my question is, should I push this thyroid issue? My mom seems to think I should but finding a primary care doctor is going to be a bit difficult for a bit. I would really appreciate any advice/support you wonderful people can give me! Thanks in advance!
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Date: 2008-09-24 07:21 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-09-25 01:59 am (UTC)Still... I wish someone'd mentioned it earlier. My mom got diagnosed by accident, around TSH 100 or so. She nagged me into getting tested (one of the few things she's ever successfully nagged me into doing), and I had TSH 10. And... I had to ask to be tested! It shoulda been routine! Grar!
Kinda brings out the fanatical convert in me. I don't want anyone else to suffer what I did, thinking, "Oh, I'm just lazy and eat too much," y'know?