tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747705265176561233.post5867502038049012909..comments2022-03-05T02:27:51.997-08:00Comments on Travels with Pen and Paper: Health and Blog Woes Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260755420170051646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747705265176561233.post-287809678188112992013-10-25T19:19:53.124-07:002013-10-25T19:19:53.124-07:00Thyroid Storm doesn't sound pleasant! I wrote ...Thyroid Storm doesn't sound pleasant! I wrote this post about a week and a half ago and so far, I can tell a difference in my energy level. It's messed my sleep up a bit and made it harder to get up in the morning, but I don't take naps anymore, which is great. I also lost about 3 pounds my first week on it, but then my diet kind of went to crap, so that's about it so far.<br /><br />I'm glad yours has evened out and that you're losing weight. I hope to get back to my regular diet and exercise in the coming weeks. And I do have to get more blood work done in a couple weeks. Fun fun! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260755420170051646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747705265176561233.post-54581259789522099192013-10-23T19:31:15.724-07:002013-10-23T19:31:15.724-07:00In my early 20's I had what I think they call ...In my early 20's I had what I think they call Thyroiditus or "Thyroid Storm" which set me as hypothyroid for years. And it helped DRAMATICALLY. I had originally gone to the doc for help with depression...and being on the hormone really helped. It also helped my metabolism quite a bit. It was great! <br /><br />I had to stop taking the meds because I didn't have a doctor due to insurance issues/not having a current RX and when I returned to the doctor my levels tested at normal. I was really surprised because I was actually super sensitive to the meds when I was on them...like I could tell if I needed an adjustment (look forward to lots of blood draws... :/) The doctor that tested me as normal says that sometimes things can balance out. I guess it's rare though. I have been loosing weight and feeling great lately. <br /><br />The meds really did help me. You may have to be on them forever...but my opinion was "If it helped, it's worth it." Just know you'll have labs about every 6-12mos while you're on the meds...hope your insurance situation was more stable than mine was! :) Best of luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637435775655892827noreply@blogger.com