Hypothyroidism symptoms-Don’t give up hope!!

It can be a real struggle living with the symptoms of hypothyroidism, and trying to beat them.  As all of us that have Hashimoto’s or hypothyroid know, the people around you don’t always understand. 

They don’t think of you as sick because to most you don’t really look “sick” and that can be very discouraging.

Don’t give up hope!!!  

Once you have established with your Dr. that you have an underactive thyroid you can begin your process of getting your quality of life back.  

Your Dr. will start you on a hormone replacement to put back into your system what is missing.  This will become a process of trying certain doses and then blood tests.  Some symptoms will improve, and you still may feel others until your levels come up. 

During this process you really need to pay attention to how you feel and give that feedback to your Dr. You may feel your energy levels going up and down for some time until you start to finally level out.

Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast, your metabolism needs the kick start in the morning to burn all day.  Try to take in your biggest amount of calories earlier in the day and keep your evening light.  This should help give the energy you need to make it through the day.

One of the first things you should feel is your energy level start to increase.  As that starts to increase you will start to feel better, and you will be on your way to beating the symptoms of hypothyroid.