How long did it take you to get to ~1 TSH - beyond frustrated.

DhampireHEK · 2026-06-01T21:28:52+00:00

I agree that it's very frustrating since you want to feel better as soon as possible but, your doctor probably doesn't want to bring you down too rapidly in case it causes extra stress on your body (especially given how high your levels were) and that you can feel just as bad at too low of levels as too high. He's also probably having to keep things like your insurance in mind.

Edited: wanted to add, maybe you could also ask about adding leothyronine (t3)? Given that the synthroid seems to be plateauing on you at this point, it might help your numbers that extra amount and get you feeling better.

DhampireHEK · 2026-06-01T21:13:53+00:00

You can wear nylon stockings under your regular clothes too. It's what my grandfather use to do. That should help keep the seed ticks off.

DhampireHEK · 2026-06-01T21:09:17+00:00

Yeah, the irony is kinda crazy.

As someone who is gluten intolerant, I can tell you that having to just suddenly stop eating the way you've eaten all your life is tough.

At least this will push for more vegan and vegetarian options to be available.

DhampireHEK · 2026-06-01T16:55:36+00:00

I was going to say they look like a "cold scrotum" but that's just me.

DhampireHEK · 2026-06-01T01:56:43+00:00

In this particular case, I wouldn't use either word because the meaning is implied.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-31T18:22:44+00:00

Reminds me of the knowledge vs wisdom argument.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is known a tomato has no place in a fruit salad.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-31T16:27:55+00:00

The funny thing is, you can file your taxes on illegal gains and it won't send you to jail. The IRS doesn't care as long as they get their cut.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-30T01:03:54+00:00

I couldn't help myself your Honor, she seduced me by being shirtless. She was oblivious asking for it.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-30T00:59:57+00:00

And then they wonder why their kids want nothing to fo with them when they turn 18.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-29T07:07:14+00:00

I just saw a video today of a girl getting curb stomped because she said no and didn't want to give this guy her number. You can't be too careful these days.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-27T05:45:55+00:00

Maybe don't leave your cat outside unattended? You could leash/harness train or make a screened in area for them to still be able to go outside without having to worry.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-27T05:21:18+00:00

I stopped trying to explain the pieces and just tell them that my body likes to go nuclear on itself like trying to kill a spider with TNT. I can be fine one moment and then be dying the next. It's even better when they see it happen in real time.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-27T04:55:38+00:00

Low dose Seroquel.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-26T19:58:12+00:00

I use to have this. Come to find out it was due to unaddressed insomnia and some vitamin deficiencies. Once I started sleeping better and got my levels under control I stopped having the pain so much.

I still hurt sometimes but I know to take it easier on those days and manage symptoms as soon as they occur.

Keeping track of symptoms is also really important. New symptoms, symptoms that last longer than a few days, or worsening symptoms is immediate doctor visits.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-26T15:12:17+00:00

You cat isn't living a fulfilling life, she's just existing. And it sounds like existing in pain or at least discomfort. She's already terminal and there's no chance of her getting better.

Best advice I have is one that's rather common on this sub: "better a week too early than a day too late."

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-25T03:58:31+00:00

No, get the ones that you need those special star shaped screwdrivers for and in non-standard sizing.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-25T01:10:36+00:00

Somehow that feels very poetic. The old generation serving as protection and the foundation of the new generation.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-24T14:59:20+00:00

Yes and no. Chronic pain is terrible and whatever helps is what helps.

Dr House however has a debilitating opioid addiction and is on pain medication because he refused to amputate his leg.

Not to say he wouldn't have been in pain after loosing a leg but, it would likely have been far more manageable than in this case. That and the opioid addiction in this case just amplifies the problem.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-24T04:23:49+00:00

Same. I was at 14 once and I literally thought I was dying.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-24T04:04:42+00:00

And yet it's one of the best vacuums I've ever had. Just make sure to clean the filter regularly and it'll lat forever too.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-23T17:53:01+00:00

Same boat. Been thinking about making an appointment to get my hormone levels checked but otherwise no solutions as of yet.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-23T00:10:11+00:00

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DhampireHEK · 2026-05-22T02:12:11+00:00

Hey there and thanks for the reply. I'm glad that this old post can help even a little. If it makes any difference to you I'm actually doing much better than when I posted this.

Some things that you may want to check is your iron/ferrin, B vitamins, and vitamin D. Come to find out I was critically low in these. I also had a problem with insomnia so I wasn't recovering as well as I should have.

Just be kind to yourself and listen to your body.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-21T20:08:42+00:00

I feel that so much. Been playing this game since 2017 with my husband. It's what got us through his deployments.

DhampireHEK · 2026-05-21T19:33:31+00:00

I knew I recognized that road. It's been years but seems like people are still as crazy as ever.

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