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Hypothyroid in the Pacific Northwest
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Welcome to Hypothyroid in the PNW! There are some wonderful pages, such as Hypothyroid Mom and Mary Shoman, and with tens of thousands of members, there is a lot of great info, but it can be hard not to get lost in the shuffle and actually find some support. If you are living in the PNW and suffer from thyroid disease, or suspect you do, I hope you can find support, useful information, motivation and some humor here
My story:
Prior to 2010, I had never heard of an Endocrinologist or a Thyroid gland, but I soon would learn and both would become a big part of my life, a part where I felt very alone
August of 2009 is where my thyroid adventures begin. After a nagging pain in my low back accompanied with a high fever, I landed in the ER with colitis (an infection in my colon). Even though the infection cleared up, I continued to lose 30 pounds over the next two months. Over the next year I would endure 3 trips to the ER and suffer a long list of unexplainable symptoms. These included 10 long periods, debilitating migraines, extreme cold and heat intolerance, extreme anxiety and panic attacks, Vitiligo appeared on my wrist and legs, very low heart rate and body temperature, mood swings, relentless fatigue, joint pain, chest pain, hot flashes, dry skin, more weight loss, and the worst...fear. During this year, I would see a Gynocologist, an Internist, a Gastrointerologist, and finally a Cardiologist.
"If we don't find anything significant in any of our tests, I'm going to recommend you go the Endocrine route."
Out of all the doctors I had seen, this was the first time I had ever heard of the Endocrine system. I waited 5 months for my Endocrinologist appointment. The Endocrinologist spent an hour with me and was the first person who truly listened to me. Overcome with emotion and completely broken down, the doctor told me I was not crazy. She pointed to my Vitiligo, "I can see Autoimmune Disease on you, your heart rate is 52 bpm and I'm going to run the tests, but I'm... show more positive it's your thyroid!" Having Hashimoto's herself, she was feeling my year of pain and for the first time, I wasn't fighting on my own. 2 days later in August of 2010, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and little did I now, my struggles were just beginning.
I share my story in hopes that if you are struggling, you can know that you aren't alone. Peace and love and one day at a time! <3 show more
My story:
Prior to 2010, I had never heard of an Endocrinologist or a Thyroid gland, but I soon would learn and both would become a big part of my life, a part where I felt very alone
August of 2009 is where my thyroid adventures begin. After a nagging pain in my low back accompanied with a high fever, I landed in the ER with colitis (an infection in my colon). Even though the infection cleared up, I continued to lose 30 pounds over the next two months. Over the next year I would endure 3 trips to the ER and suffer a long list of unexplainable symptoms. These included 10 long periods, debilitating migraines, extreme cold and heat intolerance, extreme anxiety and panic attacks, Vitiligo appeared on my wrist and legs, very low heart rate and body temperature, mood swings, relentless fatigue, joint pain, chest pain, hot flashes, dry skin, more weight loss, and the worst...fear. During this year, I would see a Gynocologist, an Internist, a Gastrointerologist, and finally a Cardiologist.
"If we don't find anything significant in any of our tests, I'm going to recommend you go the Endocrine route."
Out of all the doctors I had seen, this was the first time I had ever heard of the Endocrine system. I waited 5 months for my Endocrinologist appointment. The Endocrinologist spent an hour with me and was the first person who truly listened to me. Overcome with emotion and completely broken down, the doctor told me I was not crazy. She pointed to my Vitiligo, "I can see Autoimmune Disease on you, your heart rate is 52 bpm and I'm going to run the tests, but I'm... show more positive it's your thyroid!" Having Hashimoto's herself, she was feeling my year of pain and for the first time, I wasn't fighting on my own. 2 days later in August of 2010, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and little did I now, my struggles were just beginning.
I share my story in hopes that if you are struggling, you can know that you aren't alone. Peace and love and one day at a time! <3 show more
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Joell B. asked:Happy Sunday everyone! I am new to the state and live in Murfreesboro, my family and I are looking for some recommendations for doctors. We need a family doctor, dentist, chiropractor, dermatologist, orthopedic and a doctor that knows about diabetes and thyroid disease. Thank you in advance for some recommendations.Rebecca E. replied:Here's a great page for thyroid support/info smile emoticon https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hypothyroid-in-the-Pacific-Northwest/860053594015454?fref=photo
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