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Wow! Surprising news from doc

December 18th, 2014 at 12:00 am

Today at lunch I called to find out the results of my bloodwork from Monday.

As expected, my TSH (thyroid) was not in the normal range. I asked what my number was .... 15!! Normal range is something like .03 - 5.0.

This is what happens when you are off your thyroid meds for nearly six months (I had *some* meds, but they were all over the place as far as mcg level, plus I only took those every other day to try to stretch them out as long as possible ...)

This news explains so much about how I've been feeling the past few months esp. Brain fog, fatigue, depression, anxiety, dry skin ... go on and on and check, check, check!

I picked up my new prescription after work today and will start taking it tomorrow morning. It'll take 5 or 6 weeks for the effect to really take place. I'm looking forward to it!! (It was $36! I wonder if I can up my FSA contribution ...)

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Thanks again for all the moral support yesterday. I am feeling much better today about life, etc.

6 Responses to “Wow! Surprising news from doc ”

  1. snafu Says:
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    Laura, should we smile in relief that the root cause of your 'Brain fog, fatigue, depression, anxiety, dry skin ... go on and on and check, check, check' has been identified...or suggest 3 smacks with a wet noodle for not taking your meds correctly for the past 6 months. I sure hope you don't ever do this to yourself again. How many refills did the doctor authorize? Whatever the date, please note the need for the refill on your phone's calendar. Meanwhile I suggest checking the various outlets/options as price points vary between on-line suppliers, Costco, Target, WalMart, CVS, Walgreens, hospital pharmacies etc.
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    Hope your unpleasant symptoms reduce bit by bit daily. At least you know the cause which likely helps your self image. Sending wishes for a healthy, happy holiday

  2. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    I knew my levels would be off with not being on the correct dosage, but I had hoped that taking *something* even if not exactly the right dosage, would help keep things somewhat steady. Believe me, I'd much rather have been taking the correct dosage the past six months. I just didn't get to my doctor in time in NM to get a 6 month renewal scrip - time got away from me at the end of the school year.

    I have one refill on this scrip, and a follow up bloodwork appt in February to see if any adjustments need to be made.

  3. creditcardfree Says:
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    I'm glad that you are getting it take care of and especially that you feel better today!

  4. PNW Mom Says:
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    I'm glad you got some answers....hoping you are feeling better very soon. And Happy Belated Birthday!

  5. LizfromtheBronx Says:
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    I've been hypo-thyroid for almost 15 years myself...and have had periods where I've gone off my meds as well. So glad you went to the doc and got a new scrip!!! I had a period of no insurance last year, and went off for a few months, and by the time I went back, my TSH was up to 17.4. Oy. Now it's actually too low (wish that actually helped with weight loss the way you'd think it would...), so I am on the "bloodwork every 3 months" team, and my dose keeps being lowered.

    Just a heads up, an insurance company switched me years ago to the generic, Levothyroxine, and I've had no problems with the switch. It was definitely cheaper than the brand name, and while I can't recall exactly how much it cost me without insurance, it was less than $20 for a 30 day supply.

  6. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    Thanks CCF and PNW.

    Liz - Wow! It is amazing how fast the number can go up like that isn't? I've had the pharmacy try to put me on generics before - every time I get a new scrip I have to watch with eagle eyes to make sure they *don't* give me the generic. I know the generic would be cheaper, but to me it's worth paying a little bit more for the assurance of the brand - everything I've read tells me for *this* brand is just ..safer.

    If how I'm feeling after one day on my meds is any indication, I have the feeling my dosage will be lowered. Headache, major nausea ...etc.

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