Hypo, Sjogren's, new here.

[Calli66]

Glad I found this site. I'm 61 and was diagnosed with Sjogren's and Hashi's in 2007. Had dry eyes for 20 years prior to that, but it was my CBC labs that led to the Dx. Low WBC and platelets. I have the Sjogren's antibodies SSa and SSb, positive ANA speckled pattern, and the anti-thyroglobulin Ab---but not the TPO.

I started taking Plaquenil and Levothyroxine at the same time--2007. Had bad side effects from the Plaquenil (neurological) and quit in Feb 2010. I felt much better after quitting----could sleep better at night, my GI symptoms improved.

But it seems my hypo symptoms have returned. TSH was up to 5 so I got an increase in Lev. to 75 mcg---that was a month ago. I think my metabolism is messed up. Even when I was stable on 50 mcg, I had and have a slow heart rate--posted about this yesterday--mid 40s to low 50s. I have no motivation, zero interest in sex. But gee, I'm relaxed, SOOOO very relaxed. It's like I've been meditating, except that I never meditate.

I'm finally realizing this isn't a normal way to be. It just sort of snuck up on me. Now I see that other people are much more vital than I am. I don't get out much---mostly work in the office and don't interact with too many people daily---so I didn't realize I was drifting away so much.

Thanks,
Calli

[Andros]

Glad I found this site. I'm 61 and was diagnosed with Sjogren's and Hashi's in 2007. Had dry eyes for 20 years prior to that, but it was my CBC labs that led to the Dx. Low WBC and platelets. I have the Sjogren's antibodies SSa and SSb, positive ANA speckled pattern, and the anti-thyroglobulin Ab---but not the TPO.

I started taking Plaquenil and Levothyroxine at the same time--2007. Had bad side effects from the Plaquenil (neurological) and quit in Feb 2010. I felt much better after quitting----could sleep better at night, my GI symptoms improved.

But it seems my hypo symptoms have returned. TSH was up to 5 so I got an increase in Lev. to 75 mcg---that was a month ago. I think my metabolism is messed up. Even when I was stable on 50 mcg, I had and have a slow heart rate--posted about this yesterday--mid 40s to low 50s. I have no motivation, zero interest in sex. But gee, I'm relaxed, SOOOO very relaxed. It's like I've been meditating, except that I never meditate.

I'm finally realizing this isn't a normal way to be. It just sort of snuck up on me. Now I see that other people are much more vital than I am. I don't get out much---mostly work in the office and don't interact with too many people daily---so I didn't realize I was drifting away so much.

Thanks,
Calli

Calli................hi!! And welcome. Why were you on Plaquenil?

Could you tell us what your current thyroid panel looks like. Results and ranges please?


Have you had further evaluation of the speckled pattern ANA? And lastly, how high was your antithyroglobulin Ab?

[GD Women]

Hi Calli and Welcome to the board.

You can have a lot of interaction here with us if you want.
So you have a double whammy to deal with. I guess most of us auto-immune's do. But Sjogren's one of those up there.

Any way glad you found us. If you have any question please feel free to ask. Not that we'll know the answer but at least someone will try.