May 04, 2006
Your endocrine system produces enough hormones to fit on the head of a pin. These minute amounts affect everything that happens with your body. I've harbored quite a bit of resentment towards my endocrine system, because it seems like things are usually not quite right, but not wrong enough to cause alarm.
My thyroid test results did return values in a 'normal' range, but when it comes to thyroid hormones, what is 'normal' depends on the person. My T4 and TSH test values were at the edge of the lab proposed normal ranges (which are different than other labs and physicians' normal ranges), indicating a slight underproduction of thryroxine. This affects my energy level particularly at times of the month when estrogen levels are highest.
Long story short: I've found the root of my symptoms. Once I get a script written, life should be grand once again. Actually, even grander.
Posted by megabeth at May 4, 2006 05:40 PM
Welcome to the wonderful world of the hypothyroid. You are absolutely correct on the varying definitions of "normal". And your personal "normal" will vary as you age.
Your doctor should check the level regularly - feel free to advocate an increase in your meds levels if you still feel "off" in spite of being on the meds. It is absolutely amazing what a difference a right hormonal balance makes!
Posted by: Diane at May 5, 2006 08:34 AM
I'm pretty excited about the notion of feeling good consistently. I haven't had that experience in several years.
Posted by: megabeth at May 5, 2006 08:57 AM
Glad you found out Megabeth. And that something can be done to help you!
Posted by: Outlaw3 at May 5, 2006 01:10 PM
I'm glad you are on the path to recovery; hopefully, you didn't get too down or too behind in your training. Good luck with the meds.
Posted by: Cagey at May 6, 2006 10:54 AM