Hypothyroidism 1st appointment
I was lucky and got a WAY earlier appointment and was able to go in yesterday instead of NEXT Thursday.
I'm realizing now he went too fast and I wish I'd had more time to talk to him. But oh well.
So, a healthy thyroid functions at 1-3 whatever units. Mine is functioning at 12.5. In the world of thyroids, high numbers means your thyroid is working LESS. It means your brain is constantly sending, "Hey, thyroid! Would love some thyroidyness right about now!" messages in the hopes that your thyroid will actually feel like working that day. Mine has decided to quit and send no forwarding address.
So, this means I need to go on medication. Hurrah. It is one little pill everyday.
The good:
I am going to lose this horrid weight. I am excited.
I'll be healthy.
This is a fixable problem.
I no longer have to eat breakfast. (OK, that's my interpretation, but you have to take the pill on an empty stomach and I don't get up with enough time to take a pill and then wait 30 minutes.)
The bad:
Medication for life. :(
Lots of Dr. visits. (Please to be having universal healthcare plskthxbai)
Also, from one mini-conversation I had with another girl who has hypothyroidism, this is going to take awhile to get right. See, they don't know how my body will react to the meds, so they have to start on the lowest rung of medication. In 8 weeks, I go in for another blood test and they see what level of meds I need. And this continues forever. This girl was 14 when diagnosed and just turned 22 and finally got to where the doctor said she only had to come in once a year. WHAT!? So not fun.
So, for the next 8 weeks, I take this little white pill. Hurrah. My problem is, I want a CAUSE. I want to know if this happened because of something I've done (or not done). I want to know if this is because I don't drink, anything. Did dehydration kill my thyroid? I know it could be genetic, but I don't know anyone in my fam with thyroid problems (In fact, my mom wishes she had one to help with her weight *laugh*). Was my uncontrollable quest for chocolatey goodness a year ago the cause? Have I always had it and just didn't know? That seems unlikely seeing as I was a bean pole growing up. I want an explanation!!!! *sigh*
So, that's what's up with the hypothyroidism.
P.S. I'm scared of what effects this may have on my ability to have children.
I'm realizing now he went too fast and I wish I'd had more time to talk to him. But oh well.
So, a healthy thyroid functions at 1-3 whatever units. Mine is functioning at 12.5. In the world of thyroids, high numbers means your thyroid is working LESS. It means your brain is constantly sending, "Hey, thyroid! Would love some thyroidyness right about now!" messages in the hopes that your thyroid will actually feel like working that day. Mine has decided to quit and send no forwarding address.
So, this means I need to go on medication. Hurrah. It is one little pill everyday.
The good:
I am going to lose this horrid weight. I am excited.
I'll be healthy.
This is a fixable problem.
I no longer have to eat breakfast. (OK, that's my interpretation, but you have to take the pill on an empty stomach and I don't get up with enough time to take a pill and then wait 30 minutes.)
The bad:
Medication for life. :(
Lots of Dr. visits. (Please to be having universal healthcare plskthxbai)
Also, from one mini-conversation I had with another girl who has hypothyroidism, this is going to take awhile to get right. See, they don't know how my body will react to the meds, so they have to start on the lowest rung of medication. In 8 weeks, I go in for another blood test and they see what level of meds I need. And this continues forever. This girl was 14 when diagnosed and just turned 22 and finally got to where the doctor said she only had to come in once a year. WHAT!? So not fun.
So, for the next 8 weeks, I take this little white pill. Hurrah. My problem is, I want a CAUSE. I want to know if this happened because of something I've done (or not done). I want to know if this is because I don't drink, anything. Did dehydration kill my thyroid? I know it could be genetic, but I don't know anyone in my fam with thyroid problems (In fact, my mom wishes she had one to help with her weight *laugh*). Was my uncontrollable quest for chocolatey goodness a year ago the cause? Have I always had it and just didn't know? That seems unlikely seeing as I was a bean pole growing up. I want an explanation!!!! *sigh*
So, that's what's up with the hypothyroidism.
P.S. I'm scared of what effects this may have on my ability to have children.