Dude, that sucks. I know from personal experience. Stupid useless thyroid.
I have something called 'Hasimoto's Disease'. It's an auto-immune disease, and it basically means that my immune system is attacking and destroying my thyroid. I was diagnosed about 2 and a half years ago. I posted a long, rambling, bitch and moan a while back.
Basically, yes, the medication helps (I also recommend the desiccated over the synthetic, it provides all forms of hormone required not just the one) but it can take awhile, and be very frustrating. I'm still working on it.
But... I find that there are other factors. Sleep, stress, diet all affect me (I'm a 'delightful' hormonal mess). The diet part is icky. Refined carbs, yeast, sugar, all kick my ass (seriously a piece of bread and I'm exhausted and dopey for a week). It's all fresh veggies, whole grains and lean protein for me. And I struggle with my weight like crazy, the thyroid problem makes it incredibly difficult (seemingly impossible) to lose anything.
There are lots of on-line resources, about.com has a good section. Some good books on the subject as well, Mary Shomon has a couple. She also writes lots of articles, most which can be found at about.com, and has a newsletter.
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I have something called 'Hasimoto's Disease'. It's an auto-immune disease, and it basically means that my immune system is attacking and destroying my thyroid. I was diagnosed about 2 and a half years ago. I posted a long, rambling, bitch and moan a while back.
Basically, yes, the medication helps (I also recommend the desiccated over the synthetic, it provides all forms of hormone required not just the one) but it can take awhile, and be very frustrating. I'm still working on it.
But... I find that there are other factors. Sleep, stress, diet all affect me (I'm a 'delightful' hormonal mess). The diet part is icky. Refined carbs, yeast, sugar, all kick my ass (seriously a piece of bread and I'm exhausted and dopey for a week). It's all fresh veggies, whole grains and lean protein for me. And I struggle with my weight like crazy, the thyroid problem makes it incredibly difficult (seemingly impossible) to lose anything.
There are lots of on-line resources, about.com has a good section. Some good books on the subject as well, Mary Shomon has a couple. She also writes lots of articles, most which can be found at about.com, and has a newsletter.