Docs app't result

jackflash22
jackflash22 Member Posts: 524 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

At last found why I am so tired and breathless, it was the thyroid under active. The doc was smiling when I went in so I knew he had found something. he said it jumped out of the screen at him. I've been put on a low dose of Levothyroxine, he said I should respond quite quickly. I do hope so because I've felt so listless and tired for months. The heart was ok and no anemia. Thanks to those who suggested getting a thyroid blood test. 

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #2
    Yeah!!

    I love it when it's something simple and common amongst us HNC survivors.  I can always tell when my thyroid needs an adjustment.....I start dragging my tail around, and having to force myself to do my normal stuff.  Not to mention, I can't grow fingernails when my thryroid is low.

    One little pill everyday for a week or so, and you're going to start noticing improvements.

    p

  • Laralyn
    Laralyn Member Posts: 532
    #3
    So glad to hear that! I'm

    So glad to hear that! I'm going through the same thing. I was put on the lowest dose of thyroid hormone, and I'm supposed to go back for a blood test in a month. I suspect the dosage is still too low because I slept most of the day yesterday and am still super tired. It's a small price to pay, though, and something very correctable and easy to live with once corrected. :-)

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #4
    Laralyn said:

    So glad to hear that! I'm

    So glad to hear that! I'm going through the same thing. I was put on the lowest dose of thyroid hormone, and I'm supposed to go back for a blood test in a month. I suspect the dosage is still too low because I slept most of the day yesterday and am still super tired. It's a small price to pay, though, and something very correctable and easy to live with once corrected. :-)

    Good news

    Happy it was something that simple.

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #5
    jf, whoooowhooooo, so glad

    jf, whoooowhooooo, so glad they found the problem and a little pill can take care of it.  i take the same med for mine and i'm doing well.  i know you will too.  you should be feeling good very soon!!  live on, friend.

    dj

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
    #6
    Glad you're doing good.

    Low thyroid is good news and is so easy to correct. 

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #7
    wmc said:

    Glad you're doing good.

    Low thyroid is good news and is so easy to correct. 

    Chuffed for you

    Made up for you Jackie

  • PJ47
    PJ47 Member Posts: 376
    #8
    Great news

    Yes! Glad it is an easy fix.  Be patient while they titrate your levothyroxine.  You wil feel better and better.

    PJ

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #9
    Wonderful news

    Glad it was such a common post treatment side effect. You'll be feeling much better soon. I very "chuffed" for you. KissLaughingSmile Like guzzle

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