So frustrated! Please any help is appreciated!

wiggles · 09-18-2007, 11:56 AM

hey there...i'm new here, just happened to stumble across this board while i was researching my hypothyroidism.
hoping you might be able to help me, as i am wondering now if i might be suffering from PCOS too...i have not been diagnosed, nor has a doctor ever informed me about PCOS...i never even knew it exsisted until i found this board 30 minutes ago.
so here's my deal...
i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in april of 2006. this was after about 5 months of SEVERE depression...lethargy, oversleeping, suicidal thoughts, excessive weight gain, hair loss, you know the drill if you've been there. miserable. i was taken on and off antidepressents until they finally thought, hey, have you had your thyroid tested? so they tested me, and i came back with abnormal levels.

so i was put on synthroid (50mg/.05mcg). i've been on that dosage until recently...i'd been experiencing more weight gain, like 10 pounds in one month...and i NEVER eat. (though my doctor at the time asked "have you tried weight watchers?" *UGH!* and yes, i have.) my depression was back in FULL tilt.
i'm 5'6" and i've gone from 135 pounds to 175...a size 8 to a size 14.

i have a new doctor, and she just up'ed my dosage of synthroid to .75mg
i've been on that for a week or so now.

i'm wondering now if it's more than just hypothyroidism???? even with my synthroid i've still experienced the following...every single day.

i've had hair growth on my chin and neck....
my period is irregular, for example....i had my period on july 13th, and did not have another until september.
major weight gain on my abdomen, upper thighs.....
HIGHLY emotional around my period...pre-cramps
VERY moody, all the time....short with people, easily angered.
TIRED...all the time.
increased acne with my period. (i've never had acne.)

i feel like there's no relief in sight. what miserable exsistance.
thanks for the help ladies! ((((HUGS))))

jenakarose · 09-18-2007, 12:12 PM

Aww so sorry you are struggling. Ask your current dr to run some bloodwork. On the newbie board there is a sticky about tests used to help dx PCOS. There are also lots of other information there for someone just getting started. If your current dr won't listen or do the bloodwork, then you must find another dr, until you find someone who is willing to do what you are asking. There is a forum farther down called Recommend a DR, you may be able to find a dr in your area there.

Good luck!

wiggles · 09-18-2007, 12:15 PM

thank you SO much jenakarose! i appreciate it so much!

threeblessings · 09-18-2007, 10:59 PM

It definitely sounds worth getting some tests run. It is no fun being miserable, and pcos is managable. I really hope you get some answers!