Went to the Doctor!
 

Since I totally screwed up WW last week, I thought I'd go to the Dr. and have some blood work done and then start WW again. Well I went this morning for the results and here is what we found:

Blood pressure was 120/88 not bad, since I'm in Diovan

My TSH is 1.623 and T4 is 11.7 not sure what all that is but he's upping my thyroid meds (Levothyroxin from 125 MCG to 150 I'm Hypothyroid not the Hyper..lol

My good cholestral was good, but my bad was just a little high. Maybe with starting WW again and losing some weight will help.

He's having me stop the Protonix for the GERD and start Nexium to see if that helps better.

I'm to go back at the end of the month to let them know how I'm feeling with the new GERD meds and the thyroid med and to see if I lose any weight. I've gained 20 freak'n lbs since I was there last. SUCKS!!!

I know how you feel, Janet. It seems like everytime I go to the doctor there's something else that shows up. I almost wish that I could be Hyperthyroid for a while and lose some weight!!!!

My kids always say "Thanks Mom!" (sarcastically) when something else shows up because it means that they have another box to check on the doctor's health form. Pretty soon they can just use a wide tipped marker and color that whole section in!!! Just kidding!!!

It seems like you got mostly good news Janet. I had a doctor's visit today as well and I'm just glad that they FINALLY told me what's been causing my pain.

Hopefully your new combination of meds will help you to lose that weight and feel better about yourself! Good luck!

Janet, it's a good thing you are having that sorted out :thumbup:

Yes, it is mostly good news....I was totally shocked to tell ya the truth. So if I had Hyperthyroid, I'd probably LOSE weight? Geez....

My hypothyroid friend always lost weight quickly when she got the right medicine. I bet you will, too.

It sure would help!

Pretty good news Janet. Nexium works for me and my friend just went on it and it's working well for her. No side effects either for both of us.

Wouldn't it be great if you could shed a few pounds from the thyroid meds? It would make life easier.

It would be wonderful Judy. I'm starting again full force on Sunday with the WW.

I hope the Nexium works for me. The Protonix worked pretty good for quite some time, but now it's not working as well. Time will tell!

Janet - it's good that you are keeping in touch with your doctor. Don't worry too much about gaining some of your weight back. It would be worst if you didn't care to do anything...You are working soooo hard and that deserves a big hug and pat on the back. You are staying focused and that's important. ;)

Keep up the good work. :thumbup:

Thank you so much Sheryl...you really are a sweetheart. I'm hoping that by trying to do it right, it will work this time..ya know?

I've been on every diet under the sun, believe me...I'm so tired of being fat. I will get up in the morning and weigh myself and then I'm not doing like I normally do and weigh everyday...I'll wait until next Sunday and check the scales.

Being hypothyroid makes it REALLY hard to lose weight. If you're like me you have an extremely slow metabolism and low energy level which doesn't help in losing weight. Maybe since your meds are adjusted it will be easier this time. Good luck!!!

That can really drag your energy for the diet down! The thing is to just keep going.

I am having similar problems ...
 

Hi Janet,
I was at my doctor in July and had blood work ... my TSH was 4.04 from doctor #1 and he put me on Synthroid 0.025mg (25 mcg?) and I have steadily gained 2 lbs a month (I have been on it for 15 months) ... my other doctor (#2) did the same blood work a week later and my TSH was 6.67, he prescribed 1mg Synthroid .... so I went back to the endocrinologist (#2) and he did blood work again but said I am just eating too much ... my eating habits have not changed ... and gaining 2 lbs a month surely is not what I want ..I am soooooooooo tired all the time .... I am waiting for these blood tests to come back and see what happens ....
I was wondering if you heard anything about Cytomel? It has to do with T 4? I am not sure ... I feel as if I am being sabotaged since weigh GAIN & increased appetite are side effects of Synthroid ...
Can you shed light on this for me please??? HELP!!!!

Are you starting to feel better yet? Did the MD give you a prescription to straighten things out? I hope so! :)