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TSH levels were over 25 last month, so my endocrindologist has put me on a drug called Methimazole to inhibit the production of thyroid hormone.

I had been feeling tired again, but was balancing that with massive insomnia...go figure. Dropped another 10 pounds, so I'm just topping 120 ....i'm 5ft 6in, so that is waaaay to light.

Apparantly, on top of that I have a cardiac arythmia, my resting pulse rate is around 90. So, if the anti-thyroid medication doesn't slow it down, I will have to go on something for that as well.

Ahhh. such fun.

a1mamacat wrote:TSH levels were over 25 last month, so my endocrindologist has put me on a drug called Methimazole to inhibit the production of thyroid hormone.

I had been feeling tired again, but was balancing that with massive insomnia...go figure. Dropped another 10 pounds, so I'm just topping 120 ....i'm 5ft 6in, so that is waaaay to light.

Apparantly, on top of that I have a cardiac arythmia, my resting pulse rate is around 90. So, if the anti-thyroid medication doesn't slow it down, I will have to go on something for that as well.

Ahhh. such fun.

I prescribe peanut butter sammiches. And eggs.

Your new job is good stress but it is still stress. Feel better.

a1mamacat wrote:TSH levels were over 25 last month, so my endocrindologist has put me on a drug called Methimazole to inhibit the production of thyroid hormone.

I had been feeling tired again, but was balancing that with massive insomnia...go figure. Dropped another 10 pounds, so I'm just topping 120 ....i'm 5ft 6in, so that is waaaay to light.

Apparantly, on top of that I have a cardiac arythmia, my resting pulse rate is around 90. So, if the anti-thyroid medication doesn't slow it down, I will have to go on something for that as well.

Ahhh. such fun.

I'm assuming it was the T4 level that was high, not your TSH.
A high TSH level indicates low thyroid hormone levels.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

When I was younger, I wished for a tape worm or an overactive thyoid. Not any more.

I know you will take care of yourself and get all of your inner stuff taken care of.

Be well.

Holding good thoughts for you Saucy.

My oldest daughter had trouble with her thyroid and about a month ago she had it killed off--as she said. Everything went ok and she is fine.

Take care of yourself, Saucy!

Or maybe James, in his Santa's Helper role, can take care of you.

You have a lot of stuff going on right now with work and James. Please take it easy and take care of yourself.

thguy65 wrote:

a1mamacat wrote:TSH levels were over 25 last month, so my endocrindologist has put me on a drug called Methimazole to inhibit the production of thyroid hormone.

I had been feeling tired again, but was balancing that with massive insomnia...go figure. Dropped another 10 pounds, so I'm just topping 120 ....i'm 5ft 6in, so that is waaaay to light.

Apparantly, on top of that I have a cardiac arythmia, my resting pulse rate is around 90. So, if the anti-thyroid medication doesn't slow it down, I will have to go on something for that as well.

Ahhh. such fun.

I'm assuming it was the T4 level that was high, not your TSH.
A high TSH level indicates low thyroid hormone levels.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Yes, it was the T4, not the TSH. Too many Ts going on LOL. I guess the T3 has been about the same, but the T4was the one the went from 15 to 25 in about 3 months. I'm hoping the medicine will work just by itself, without having to look at the other options. I'll just have to eat alot this holiday season, and not feel guilty about it

a1mamacat wrote:I'll just have to eat alot this holiday season, and not feel guilty about it

That sounds like a very nice Christmas present from your SaucyElf, right there!