Sheffield Thyroid Group

[kezina 10]

hi can anyone tell me if having an underactive thyroid causes my immune system to be lower i had shingles in my head and on my face a few months ago and felt really ill with it over the last few days i have felt really off again and i was thinking i know this feeling i felt like this when i had shingles now i have a spot in my hairline which am sure is this again. i have been having blood tests for my thyroid every 3 months for the past year which the nurse tells me its worse every time the result i asked my doctor why he taking so long to treat me for this and he said i was to have this test again this month and if its still the same he will start treating me i have a lot of the sytoms for the thyroid they are not goood and i feel like an old woman rather than my age which isnt that young either if anyone can answer this question which has now turned into a book he he i would be very grateful thanks

[Rivelin6 11]

hi can anyone tell me if having an underactive thyroid causes my immune system to be lower i had shingles in my head and on my face a few months ago and felt really ill with it over the last few days i have felt really off again and i was thinking i know this feeling i felt like this when i had shingles now i have a spot in my hairline which am sure is this again. i have been having blood tests for my thyroid every 3 months for the past year which the nurse tells me its worse every time the result i asked my doctor why he taking so long to treat me for this and he said i was to have this test again this month and if its still the same he will start treating me i have a lot of the sytoms for the thyroid they are not goood and i feel like an old woman rather than my age which isnt that young either if anyone can answer this question which has now turned into a book he he i would be very grateful thanks

Hi Kezina,

I can't answer your question but noticed that we both live in the same area have the same job and we are probably around the same age. It's has taken nearly a year to get my thyroid under control with the tablets but I don't see why your doctor hasn't been treating you along side the blood tests because that is what mine has done. The symptoms are horrendous and I've only now started feeling a bit more normal. If you want to talk PM me are meet up for support let me know.

[Bluefeline 10]

I wanna join please i have an underactive thyroid on tyroxine for life but to me they dont seem to make a difference still feel mega tired blood tests show dose is ok

 

I've had the same problem. I self medicated and took a higher dose. I felt lots better but was told it was too high. Please don't self medicate. I shouldn't have really. I just feel really ill when it's not controlled. I alway srun out of my perscription too. Then because i'm tired and unwell I forget eveen more.

[Titian 10]

Has anyone had any issues with their T4 medication? I can't seem to shake the brain fog and vision issues even though my TSH is now optimal.

I'm trying to be supported to try some additional T3 through my GP/Endo.

[playman 10]

i am due a hemithyroidectomy in the near future having it put off in november through other medical problems.

[jodie23387 10]

im so glad i have found this i was told monday that i have a under active thyroid would love to chat to other people who are suffering like i am x

[Titian 10]

Day 5 into my T4/T3 combination therapy... no fog clearance yet but........ Jeez.....I'm wired!!! Lost my appetite too

[Ethella 14]

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid just over 5 years ago. I was also told I was suffering from severe anaemia. I was frighteningly tired every morning upon waking and was a lot less tired in the evening (classic anaemia signs).

 

I had blood tests every three months to get my thyroxine levels right and was told that the tablet strength has to be increased gradually (it is also very dangerous to suddenly stop taking them).

 

Five years later I still take iron tablets (two or three days a week) as well as the thyroxine and have a lot more good days than bad and I only have to have one blood test a year.

[DANNY1981 10]

Hi peeps,ive been hypothroid for ten years now(since i was 21)and have been on levothyroxine since.My levels are ok but the symptoms are still there and seem to be getting worse.I suffer from fatigue,nightsweats,mild shaking, and anxiety also i seem to have aged ten years in last 5.Its like having a permanent hangover,pretty much just turned my life upside down.Im constantly at the doctors to see if there is any alternative medication i could try like armour thyroid but they dont seem to know what im talking about or just dont want to take a risk of it making thing worse.Is there any one out there who has the same problem as me with the levothyroxine but has now sorted it in some way if so how.also if anyone knows of a specialist i could use would be of help?Thanks and peace!!

[DANNY1981 10]

Hi i too get the brain fog,seem bit like im hungover all the time and vision issue seems like i have a layer of cling film over my eyes,bit random example(lol)not sure if yours is same.My levels have been good for years now but i still feel the symptoms have not gone at all.How you getting on with your medication now.Regards.

[Titian 10]

Hi i too get the brain fog,seem bit like im hungover all the time and vision issue seems like i have a layer of cling film over my eyes,bit random example(lol)not sure if yours is same.My levels have been good for years now but i still feel the symptoms have not gone at all.How you getting on with your medication now.Regards.

I know exactly what you mean with your vision issues. It's a little like you don't see the whole picture?

I have to say the new combination of medication hasn't changed that for me although it has made my mood improve... I think... I'm not sure if that would have changed anyway had I given things more of a chance.

I'm hoping that my body learns to accept the medication and that things feel more normal over time, although I have no thyroid at all so totally rely on synthetics.

This combination of therapy does work for some people though. Have you had your T3 levels tested? Ask for a referral to and endocrinologist and discuss it with them. Be prepared for a battle though.

[Kabuki 10]

Hi All

 

I have just moved to Sheffield and I have had an Underactive Thyroid for years.

 

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a doctor or specialist here as I am having problems with my meds yet again.

 

Thanks