Its time. Ive had a very hard 2011. First surgery, then thyroid meds all messed up then losing my best friend Sierra Bear:O( And while I want 2011 to be far behind me, I know it will also mean further from the time I had my life with her. But I know she's waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for my time.
So it's time to move on. I spent the first 3 months of 2011 sick with hyperthyroidism and a very large toxic gland. Had it removed in March. And with the exception of the first 6-8 weeks post-op I have struggled with medications, doses, and types. Just when I start to feel good, I crash.
Right now I am taking 3 grains of NTH which has made my TSH, the ONLY measure mainstream doctors are willing to use, fall to 0.03. I am not symptomatic for hyperthyroid. And I feel perfect!!!
But.....my doctor reduced my meds to 2 grains. I'm saving up for a naturopath. I have enough pills and my pharmacist who is awesome, says I have more than 600 pills to get me by. She agrees that if I go down to 2 grains I'll crash.
And so while my diet hasn't been good, something I'll touch on later, Ive really struggled. When I'm symptomatic for hypothyroid I am non-functioning. I need frequent naps and I am freeeezing!!! Body temp runs around 96 degrees. That's like a lizard trying to run around and look for food when it's 65 degrees and no sun. Ain't gonna happen.
So in upcoming posts I will talk about all that has gone on that has kept me in a rut. Its been a hard year and I'm looking forward to putting it behind me and move forward. I think it's time to get it all out.
Not sure how often I can come and update this, but I will try for weekly at least.
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