Hypothyroidism- please share what has helped you.

[NormasArse]

Hi, I’ve just been diagnosed with an under active thyroid, but I’m wavering about taking thyroxine because it’s a lifelong thing.

I do feel crappy all of the time. I sleep more than I’m awake, and after a day at work, I’m often too tired to drive straight away, and need a nap in the car first.

My neck feels constricted and I have all over body pain. I’m also concerned about the rise in my cholesterol.

When I’m not working, I try to walk and swim every day (some days are a write off though).

Alcohol is a complete no now- it makes me really tired, and often sick. That’s not a problem though- I can live without it easily- it’s just showing that something has shifted within me.

My concern is- what if it were suddenly become unavailable, or we moved away from the NHS?

Is there a natural way to get my thyroid to work properly again? Or at least something that means my dose would be minimal?

TIA.

This takes me back. I can't remember if I mentioned I'd actually gone part-time because I was having so many minor illnesses and felt tired all the time. I'd put it down to age (I was 39 lol)
It's brilliant to get a diagnosis for something that can be easily sorted by taking tiny tablets.

You still doing well? I got increased to 75mcg as my TSH is still too high. I think this dose will do it. Was happy to go higher as I still feel rubbish really. Doc said about doing some other test next time but couldn't take it in (darn brain fog!) might have meant FT3 as haven't had that tested yet. Also mentioned something about a test for prediabetes as there's some link which I hadn't heard of before. Bit anxiety inducing as I already worry my diet is gonna give me diabetes one day anyway!