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Tired as H***... ***HYPOTHYROIDISM*** anyone else (???) What do you do???

My symptoms:

* Weak

* Irritable

* cold

* weight gain of 12 #'s

* brittle nails

* Dry skin

* HEAVY menstrual cycle...

Tired of being tired!!! I was just diagnosed... Now what (???) And how do I get back to feeling like "my old self"... Need to know what others are doing with same diagnosis...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Been there! Did they give you medication (like synthroid)? Once you get on your medication you will already start to feel better within a few days. It may take 4-6 weeks total, but you will get back to your old self. The tiredness will go away the quickest (thankfully). Much of the weight you gained is water and I am sure you are also constipated? If so, up your fiber intake and drink lots of water. Definitely start exercising as soon as your tiredness fades. You should be able to get back to your previous weight within 6 weeks or so. Make sure your doc checks your TSH every 3 months in the beginning to make sure he has you on the right dose...it's a bit of a guessing game for the first few months.

  • 1 decade ago

    My husband has thyroid problems too. He is on medication from his Dr. He takes his medication once a day at bedtime. He sleeps a lot in the evening but he is still able to go to work. Talk to your Dr. about medication.

  • cmira4
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    1 decade ago

    You should now get the medication needed to make you feel better. You will probably be taking this medication for life.

    It is not so bad once you are stabilized with medication.

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  • 1 decade ago

    good I'm not the only one so yeah i had my Doctor gave me meditcation so yeah it made me drowsy some don't over dose yourself now i did that and it was bad

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