Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis and Hypothyroidism

Fatigue can happen in Multiple Sclerosis and those who deal with Hypothyroidism. TSH levels that go above 3-5 can be hypothyroidism. After having a total thyroidectomy in Jan 2008, my TSH moved up to 42 -- I was pretty wiped out. I am working back down towards a normal TSH and dealing with all the nuisances along the way. Hypothyroidism and MS act an awful lot alike in some ways. Lots of "umms" and a couple "yawns" -- excuse me for making you yawn, even the word is contagious :)

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[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]

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.

[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

[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]

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!!

[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?