Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis and Hypothyroidism

[jamielynnmounce82]

I know how you feel. I have MS and hypothyroidism as well (along with having sleep apnea on top of it). I am always exhausted. It seems when I take naps, it does more harm than good because when I wake up I feel more tired.

[cindybuscaino]

hi thank u so much for sharing.. i'll be posting my video latertoo... fo some moresharing... .. fom others experiences.. god bless yah.. and stay nice.. mwaaahhzz!!

[cindybuscaino]

hi its me again.. i jst got my ts result ndits2.390.. and my doctor said to lessen my curent dose from 100mcg MWF & 88mcg the rst of the week to only 88mcg..andshe puts me back to the standard brand synthroid.. whatdo u think of that? any advice u can add.. and i want to ask u, what was ur last tsh result bofore doctor put u on 175mcg??

[gkygrl]

Hi Cindy,

I think the doctor was right in moving you down, especially if you are having side effects. When the doc moved me to .175, my TSH was only at 5-ish but my symptoms were many. This extra dose has helped me (up from 150). Everyone is different and you need to pay attention to symptoms as much as the numbers.

Best wishes,

Diana

[cindybuscaino]

thanks for the reply... i wanna also ask, have u ever felt an ovedose symptoms due to ur taking of levothyroxine.. coz me now i feel like im having an adverse raction.. i really appreciate ur ply.. and hoping for more sharing..;-) mwaahhzzz!!

[cindybuscaino]

hi.. i also am hypothyroid..and imalways tired..sometimes i feel like i amdying..i have my thyroid removed a year ago.. and im currently taking 100mcg thyrax mwf, then 88mcg the rest of the week.. i justwanna sk u do u have any probems delaing with the side effect of the hormone replacement that were taking??? coz me, i think sometimes i cant live a nomal life anymore.. coz im always dizzy, weak, tired, and just tottally blah.. im only 25...

[gkygrl]

Hi Cindy,

It took me a little over a year to have my TSH level out. I understand that fatigue. I take Synthroid at .175 and it took awhile to get to that level ... but I am feeling good. I think you may need to talk to your doctor about a higher dose of medication. No matter what your TSH level might say (even if it is under 5) your doctor needs to help you treat symptoms. Talk to them, they are there to help. Get better, sounds like your TSH level is too high and not enough replacement.

[myshadowside]

thank you x

[HuggableAngel]

very informative video , thankyou , i have MS and i have hashimotos disease basically my thyroid is dead and i have no immuniry so with MS tiredness and the Thyroid having no metabolism i am constantly tired which makes it even harder is im an insomniac as well , i coped the whole bundle lol so there can be days when i will sleep all day and still sleep at nite , or all day no nites etc .... today is a good day :) however startiing to get very tired now ...

[MTFD2004]

I just stumbled onto your video and love your attitude. I have SPMS and Hypo. Im a firefighter for 6 years and recently i had to stop for a while since my rightside has gone weak. I dont take meds for either though i was for hypo its hard 2 remember to take it. i know i know. Im dealing with weight gain along with others only in the gut area like im pregnant. Im going to get labs to start meds again for hypo. Do you ever think sometimes if were not MS and its Hypo? for some that is?

[maestroanth]

I had a goiter awhile back during the summer. My TSH was normal though "2.54", not everyone tests high, so the doc wouldn't treat me. However, I started eating iodized salt and it cured my goiter and hypothyroidism w/o meds luckily. Hypo sucks, I never wanna go through that again my body temp dropped to like 93 degrees and I felt like a 90 year old man.

[maestroanth]

My old doc could %&$# off if you don't mind saying as well, lol.

[hrwitch]

Great attitude! Can you tell me, did you have numbness and tingling in your extremities? I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. TSH of 19. However, docs are conflicting and I'm worried about having MS because of facial twitching and tingling, numbness and arthritic conditions in main joints. Any help or insight appreciated.

[billy1b973]

I myself had a thyroidectomy done almost 5 years ago after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer.My Doc had me under active for the whole 5 years and needless to say, i've been better. Hypothyroidism is nothing to play around with and i hope you have a good Doc. God Bless You and you have my best wishes.

[gkygrl]

Thank you Billy -- I hope you are feeling better. You have my wishes as well! Diana

[gkygrl]

Hi JavanFirkins - thanks for the note. I really appreciate it! Best wishes, hope you are feeling well! Diana "gkygrl"

[javanfirkins]

You do seem like a really cool person- I was just thinking that watching this.

Then I read what the other person wrote- lol.

[amg4761]

You seem like a really cool person. I hope you feel better soon. Just had a thyroid lobectomy myself. Be well!!!

[gkygrl]

Thanks amg4761 -- take care of yourself, too. Make sure that they regulate that thyroid for you. Seems to take some time and patience (I'm still working on it myself) but I am told that it eventually happens and all is well. :)

Best wishes,

Diana

[amg4761]

Thanks Diana, I will. :)