Feel sick
I am really hoping I can help myself here since the doctor found nothing with my blood work.
These have been my symptoms:(s0me are new and others are not)
Extremely tired, lack of energy lately, lack of sweating and feeling chilly, weight gain, very sore glands (neck), depressed (BAD), crackling voice sometimes like I have a cold, but seem to not, very poor concentration and memory, fogginess, when I write something and try re-reading it sometimes it makes no sense. And my body temperature is between 95 and 96 usually. Low BP, but this is not so new- 96/56. All things point to an under active thyroid. (Some of these symptoms are new since I saw my doctor, so I will tell her if they are still a problem when I go for my physical.)
SO, I feel empowered because after reading I am trying 2 things from the health food store and I feel at least hopeful.
As for the diet, I am changing things up only a little. Less of certain “healthy” veggies, no soy and more fish!!! Everything else I am keeping about the same.
I am also aiming for lighter exercise. Friday I worked out a lot compared to what I have been doing and I think it was too much stress in combination with what is going on in my body. (Elliptical - 45, fast walking -70) There will be nothing strenuous like hot yoga or the elliptical until I feel well. I am still doing stretching, light yoga, walking and maybe some stationary biking.
*fingers crossed*
I’m so sorry you to hear you’re not feeling well—I hope you find the culprit soon!! Hang in there—what are you doing to boost your spirits? I have been a little down in the dumps myself, but I am fighting it…the workouts are certainly helping!
I am so sorry! Please see if the dr can do a “tsh” test if they didn’t already? Thyroid trouble is so hard to dianose! Hugs,Kama
Hey, just saw your blog. How are you feeling now? Maybe going to a doctor for another opinion? Wish I could help you more hon.
Jennifer! I did not know you were feeling these things. I must be behind in reading your blogs. I think it may be good to get more thyroid checks in, but the first thing that popped into my head was…. STRESS.
You have a LOT on your plate right now. Think about it. Renos, studying, work… It can’t really do a number our the body when we push ourselves to the point of extreme. So I’m asking you to please take that into consideration when you speak to your doctor. We give our minds and our physical bodies too much to handle all at once… well, it just rebels. Some things that don’t seem like they are stressful ARE. I know renos can be fun, but it can also tax our brains trying to make choices, deal with the extra “noise”, nothing in it’s place, constant dust in the house no matter how much you dust, etc. Studying is a full time job in itself. You’re mind is going in so many different directions lately it’s no wonder it is hard to concentrate on a sentence or paragraph.
PLEASE keep me informed what your doctor says. I wish I could help more.
Big squishy huggggggggggggggs and a neck massage…
Shan
Oh Jennifer, I had no idea. I too haven’t been up on reading the blogs.
I sure hope the doctor finds something to help you with this.
I do agree with Shanna, too much stress and activity can really cause the body to react differently. It is for my body…some days I just have to crash…sleep on and off all day.
You take care my dear friend. Please keep me updated.
Hugs and more Hugs
Jane