Because Addiction is a progressive disease. It is almost impossible to keep doses the same time and amount for a lifetime, especially opiates, in which tolerance develops almost immediately. More of your day/money/thoughts has to do with th...

I believe there is something called chronic fatigue...im not a doctor but maybe you could try a psychologist or psychiatrist? It could also be depression. Maybe a psych dr would be more willing to start you on something like a small dose o...

Quote: Originally Posted by paperbag Hello! I'm so glad I found a patient support board for this. I have had depression since I was 18, I'm 34 now. I had my thyroid tested 13 years ago by a psychiatrist, ...

DX's since 1996 without thyroid medication? I would sue. Sorry to hear of your inept treatment from your doctors. It sounds like your endo may be inept as well with the way they are dosing you n and off anti thyroid then replacement meds. Your las...

My doctor thought I had Hashimoto's (disease that makes your thyroid underactive), but a fluctuating Hashimoto's. She strongly suggested killing my thyroid, so that I'd just be a flat hypothyroid (which is easier dose medication for). As it turns o...

Quote: Originally Posted by oceanmist What would his heart have to do with his thyroid?Ocean The thyroid is responsible for modulating many vital bodily functions including the heart. Hyper/G...

I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. I had several episodes like that over the years too, before I knew there was an underlying thyroid issue. I never put them together until I was diagnosed and then put two and two together. The last time I had it,...