Off to see the doctor tomorrow morning! I am going to have bloodwork done for Hypothyroidism, which if confirmed would explain alot of the health issues I have been having! Wish me luck for a simple diagnosis!
Wow, that sounds cruddy. I hope the find out what's going on so you can feel better.Originally Posted by NoRachelHere
Well along with gaining weight I have been excessivley exhausted, and my hair is falling out at a more than normal rate. I also have joint pain and acheyness... I am going to have them look for Hypothyroidism, and if not that my good friend suggested Lupus, which would be my next guess. . . Either way I dont care, I just have to find out what is enabling me to sleep for far too many hours and wake up just as tired as I was when I laid down!
You might also ask your doctor to test you for the Hepatitis C Virus. Over 4 million Americans have this virus and do not even know it until it starts to present symptoms - usually in the form of hypothyroidism. Even if you have ~never~ been in a high-risk category, get tested. The peace of mind alone is worth the extra blood it takes. Personally, I think the HCV antibody test should be mandatory any time hypothyroid symptoms are present.Originally Posted by NoRachelHere
Well along with gaining weight I have been excessivley exhausted, and my hair is falling out at a more than normal rate. I also have joint pain and acheyness... I am going to have them look for Hypothyroidism, and if not that my good friend suggested Lupus, which would be my next guess. . . Either way I dont care, I just have to find out what is enabling me to sleep for far too many hours and wake up just as tired as I was when I laid down!