Discovered why I'm so tired all the time....

[Storm Moon]

I'm not sure if I ever posted about being tired and worn out all the time, but I found out why today. For the last few days, I've had weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness and constant fatigue, even after a good night's rest. I decided to go to the hospital around 4 this morning to find out what's going on. They ran tests on me for about 4 hours and lab tests shown that I have a thyroid problem. My blood pressure was also very high, around 200 over 140. From what I read though, the thyroid can cause blood pressure to either rise or fall. I just knew something was wrong just by the way I have been feeling, and these symptoms have been reocurring frequently over the last few years, so I've probably had this for awhile and just never knew it could be this serious.

I have an appointment at a clinic tomorrow (it's for ppl with no job or insurance, thank the stars above) and they're probably going to run more tests to be sure this is the problem so they can find treatment for me. I'll probably have to go on medicine for a period of time or the rest of my life. The hospital also helped me get 2 weeks worth of medicine for my blood pressure to keep it down. So I'm hoping to get better soon. I'm just very, very thankful it's notihng life threatening. High blood pressure can be, but now I know the cause of it.

[sweet nothings]

Thank goodness you got help before it worsened...my grandmother had pretty much the same thing a few years ago but she ignored the signs and we almost lost her....keep us posted..:-)

~Belda~

[Hoot]

(((CrimsonFyre78))) glad you were able to get some answers, and I hope that you'll find more that will lead to successful treatment and management of your health.

[Raydreamer]

Blessings! And it's a damn good thing it's been recognised now! :hugz: and strength for the times to come!
All my love and blessings,
Raydreamer xxx

[Pesha]

May all come out in your favour. Energies sent!!

BB
DS.

[Storm Moon]

I'm doing a bit better today. I went to see a dr yesterday and she wants to treat my high blood pressure first and then see if my thyroid is still acting up. She'll run blood tests this coming tuesday to make sure that's the problem. It's weird cause I've heard that it can cause high blood pressure from one source and from another source it can cause low blood pressure, so I don't even know what to believe lol. Right now, it sort of hurts when I swallow, I feel pressure in my upper chest neck when I bend over and I feel achy all over. Still no energy, but I did manage to leave the house for awhile and do some laundry. So far, I'm alright. Thanks for the replies and I will keep you all posted :)

BB,
Nikki

[Izabella]

Good for you that you went to the doctor. a lot of ppl just leave it be if they dont feel its life-threatening eventhough it could be. hope the meds work and you feel better soon.

[Storm Moon]

Just letting you guys know that I'm doing okay. My home computer broke down so I can only post when I'm at school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I'm having an ultrasound on my thyroid next Wednesday. I also had blood work done yesterday and I'm waiting on the results. Monday I had a near passing out/smothering spell and had to be rushed to the hospital. My blood pressure was very high so they had to treat it again. So that's the jist of everything now. Take care and I hope to be back online soon. :)