New Member Intro for Lynn

[CA-Lynn]

Hi,

I've had Hashimoto's for 20 years. Ironically it was diagnosed first, then some very strange things happened in the next couple years. I developed a pituitary microadenoma, then was diagnosed with CPPD [arthritic disease commonly known as pseudo-gout], then was diagnosed with several forms of autoimmune arthritis.

I added drugs for hypertension and Type 2 diabetes along the way.

Up until 2 years ago my drugs managed my diseases very well. Then I got a Tdap [tetanus] booster and things started going haywire. My TSH went berserk and no amount of drug adjusting could bring it back on track. I went from hypothyroid to hyperthyroid. And my Vitamin D tanked.

My endocrinologist put me on Rx Vitamin D2 and that's bringing up the Vitamin D levels......and my TSH is now where it should be.

What I've learned in 20 years is:
1. Always trust your gut.
2. Get the best specialists on your team.
3. Be knowledgeable about your disease[s].
4. Be proactive in treatment decisions.

Thanks for having me.

[GD Women]

Hi Lynn - Welcome to the forums.

Sounds like you have been through quite a lot. Glad to read that you are better and that TSH is now where you want it. Illnesses can and dose play havoc with our thyroid levels. I don't get test when I am ill, hurt or really really really stressed out. My TSH and FT-4 is not stable on a normal bases at it is.

Anyway, glad you are here, you have a lot to share and be helpful to others.

[Phoenix]

Hi Lynn,

I'm sorry you have had such a rough road to travel, but I am glad you are back on track and I hope it stayes that way.

Autoimmune disease tend to travel in packs. I have noticed over the last few years, that most of us with Hashi's or Graves' tend to have at least one other autoimmune disease as well.

I'm glad you found us, and I look forward to learning some of what you have gathered over the last 20 years. There is always something we can learn from one another.

Welcome to the family

:hugs:

Phoenix

[Andros]

Hi,

I've had Hashimoto's for 20 years. Ironically it was diagnosed first, then some very strange things happened in the next couple years. I developed a pituitary microadenoma, then was diagnosed with CPPD [arthritic disease commonly known as pseudo-gout], then was diagnosed with several forms of autoimmune arthritis.

I added drugs for hypertension and Type 2 diabetes along the way.

Up until 2 years ago my drugs managed my diseases very well. Then I got a Tdap [tetanus] booster and things started going haywire. My TSH went berserk and no amount of drug adjusting could bring it back on track. I went from hypothyroid to hyperthyroid. And my Vitamin D tanked.

My endocrinologist put me on Rx Vitamin D2 and that's bringing up the Vitamin D levels......and my TSH is now where it should be.

What I've learned in 20 years is:
1. Always trust your gut.
2. Get the best specialists on your team.
3. Be knowledgeable about your disease[s].
4. Be proactive in treatment decisions.

Thanks for having me.

Wow!!!!
That is most interesting about the Tetanus shot. I recently turned one down. My gut instinct told me to do that.

You have many health challenges but it does sound like you were really on track until you got that shot. What a pity!

Are you still hyper? If so, what is the treatment regimen for that?

[hillaryedrn]

Sounds like you have a great handle on things!! That's wonderful! I am so glad to see you here. This is an awesome board with some beautiful people on it. Welcome aboard!

[CA-Lynn]

Wow!!!!
That is most interesting about the Tetanus shot. I recently turned one down. My gut instinct told me to do that.

You have many health challenges but it does sound like you were really on track until you got that shot. What a pity!

Are you still hyper? If so, what is the treatment regimen for that?

NO, I am no longer hyper. The Vitamin D Rx normalized my TSH levels. I don't know if that's coincidental, but I did nothing else to cause the TSH levels to normalize in tandem with the Vitamin D, so Vitamin D hormone gets the credit in my book.

BTW - I refused the H1N1 and will refuse a flu shot this fall. I'm a firm believer that my body is senstive to foreign invaders and frankly, I'm too tired to chance it. I'm very cautious about germs and practically live with a container of "Wet Ones" by my side.

[Andros]

NO, I am no longer hyper. The Vitamin D Rx normalized my TSH levels. I don't know if that's coincidental, but I did nothing else to cause the TSH levels to normalize in tandem with the Vitamin D, so Vitamin D hormone gets the credit in my book.

BTW - I refused the H1N1 and will refuse a flu shot this fall. I'm a firm believer that my body is senstive to foreign invaders and frankly, I'm too tired to chance it. I'm very cautious about germs and practically live with a container of "Wet Ones" by my side.

That is very good news. Whatever you have done to keep that TSI down is a good thing.

I wish they would not combine the H1N1 into the regular flu shot. For that reason, I also will turn it down. This not a good thing. I have gotten the regular flu shot for many years w/ no ill effects. Wah!