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5/6/09

I'm normal!

Well my levels of thyroid homone are normal finally after over 3 years on a constant rollercoaster up and down. I had been thinking I was going hypo the past two weeks, but blood tests have confirmed I'm normal, and so I was just 'anticipating' rather than experiencing it seems. And so now I am gonna quit worrying about that (note to self)!

This is definitely a major 'WOOHOO' moment for me, and it means that after some recent concerns it hadn't, the treatment I took seems to have worked. My last two physical exams of my thyroid have indicated that I still have a small amount of the gland remaining as planned. We are praying that this will now keep putting out just enough thyroid hormone, as it is right now.

When I was first diagnosed with the disease I was taking 22 prescribed pills a day and I was really very sick for months. Today I am taking just 1 thyroid replacement pill a day, believe me this is nothing short of a miracle to me!

It will be months before we know for sure if I am stable and more importantly, if I will stay there permanently. But today I am more hopeful than I have been in a very long time and for a change I actually feel pretty well.

31 comments:

  1. KatMay 6, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    I heard somewhere that Thyroid problems are one of the most under diagnosed problems. Glad you are getting yours under control.

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  2. Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff...May 6, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    YAY!!!!!!!!! So glad to hear you are feeling much better love.
    One of my BFF girlfriends has thyroid disease and has gotten hers under control of late. I saw her last night and she said that she is feeling better than she has in years so stay strong girl......you're gonna be there soon as well.
    I love the snap of you and the smiling hubby :)

    Steady On
    Reggie Girl

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  3. CJMay 6, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    Woohoo! Cheers Sarah!have a safe and complete recovery!Here's wishing you good health in future.

    love
    chaitra♥

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪May 6, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    I'm glad you are doing better.

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  5. The Antiques Diva™May 6, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    When I saw today's title "I'm normal" pop up on my blog roll, I knew I had to come over and check out what this normality was all about!! Your thyroid might be normal dear, but YOU are anything BUT normal. You're sensational, outstanding and extraordinary.

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  6. UnknownMay 6, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    LOL Toma - awww shucks!

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  7. PatMay 6, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    PTL! What a great answer to prayer.

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  8. DarylMay 6, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Most excellent news ... in any other situation I would not applaud 'normal' because in any other situation normal is boring but when it comes to thyroids normal rocks!

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  9. TexasRedMay 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    This is excellent news!

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  10. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Congratulations and best wishes! It's no fun having a chronic illness. I hope it remains within normal limits.

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  11. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    A woo hoo moment indeed! And may I ad a Hooray! for good measure.

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  12. FleaMay 6, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Well hoorah! I've been on thyroid med for two years due to abnormally high antibodies. It's a wonderful little pill. Now the hormones are a totally different story ...

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  13. Jo, a retired teacherMay 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Glad to read that you're doing well. I'll keep a good thought. The fewer medications one has to take, the better I think.

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  14. AmberMay 6, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Glad you are doing well! Hope you stay that way!

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  15. JennyMay 6, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    come back to Pam's..... you and I share an appreciation of a certain Idol. :-)

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  16. A Brit in TennesseeMay 6, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Wonderful news Sarah !
    I suffer from low thyroid levels, though on the Synthroid it gets all the levels under control...
    It seems to be hereditary did they tell you that ?
    Keep you appointments regularly with the doc, as you probably already know, they need to keep an eye on you :)

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  17. Kymical ReactionsMay 6, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Sarah!
    Don't leave the AI Snark Station! I responded to your comment over there. xoxoxoxo

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  18. Esther GarviMay 6, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I haven't heard of the thyroid disease before, but I'm so glad you're doing ok!! How common is it?

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  19. mMay 6, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    My mother, one of my sisters and both my nieces have terrible underactive thyroid which is so horribly treated in the UK. They have found far more effective treatment here. glad to see things improving for you on that front. Woot.

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  20. Expat mumMay 6, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Phew!

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  21. Jill of All TradesMay 6, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Hooray for you. My family has had history with thyroid issues for several generations. My father had two-thirds of his removed when I was a child (benign tumor). I have been on meds for years and our oldest has a goiter and been on meds for years. So glad for you.

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  22. FredMay 6, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Hey Sarah...here via the Black Box. I used to be the expat guy in the U.K. (South Bucks).

    I'll take some time to read your posts - have a great week!

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  23. Snippety GibbetMay 6, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    22 PILLS???????????? Holy Moses! No wonder you had bouts of being the Energizer Bunny. jan

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  24. King of New York HacksMay 6, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Stay strong and keep kicking Ass !!!! You are an inspiration !!

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  25. PamMay 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Woot! On the normal levels. I know it has been a struggle.

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  26. Its Just Me - Daring to DreamMay 6, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    A big CONGRATS to you!!!

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  27. PeggyMay 6, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Congratulations Sarah, good job.
    I also take a thyroid pill. I have since 1984. So far so good!

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  28. KayMay 7, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    I can relate to your difficulties. Both of mine have been removed but I must still be making some hormone because my medication was decreased the last time. It's been a bit tricky to keep my hormone balanced.

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  29. Sassy BritchesMay 8, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Fantastic news! Oh, I bet this is a load off! (an extreme understatement!)

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  30. Girl TornadoMay 9, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    So glad to hear you've gotten this under control, YAY for you!! One pill compared to taking 22 every day is a huge accomplishment. I'm sure you are ever so thankful everytime you take that one little pill. ;)

    I have a friend who has Graves disease, and she's had one hell of a ride for the past few years. I feel so bad for her.

    My thyroid levels were slightly low last year - I haven't had it tested since my move. But I'm wondering if some of my extreme exhaustion days could be related to thyroid. I have a book (that I haven't completed reading yet), The Thyroid Solution. I need to get back into that book....

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  31. AnonymousMay 9, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    You must feel like the sun has finally come out. Good for you. 22 pills a day is a phenomenal amount of meds. Im glad to hear you feel better.

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