According to the doctor and my scale I've lost two pounds. That's two pounds in two weeks. Exactly what I hoped for. So now I'm on my way. Eight more to go and I'll begin an exercise regimen of some sort. I'm still thinking on what would be best to start with--simple walking in the evening perhaps?
On the other hand, my blood work came back within normal ranges BUT...and this is big IMO, not everyone is good with the 'normal' ranges. I think that's my problem. When I was miserable with menopausal symptoms, my GYN said my hormone levels were OK. Maybe the test is right but still wrong for me. She finally agreed to put me on HRT which helped for a bit.
This doc has agreed to put me on the lowest dose of Synthroid with a recheck in six months of my homones. We'll see if that alleviates the sluggishness and feelings of exhaustion I have all the time...and right now expecially. I want a nap!!
Also, the heart monitor indicated I was having palpitations although they weren't when I noted symptoms on my log sheet. Funny huh? Anyhoo...that warrants a med change from lisinopril.
And.....I have arthritis in my neck--spurs and such which now explains the numbness and pain. MRI is next on the agenda and we'll see what can be done about that.
So all in all, a mixed bag. I hope the thyroid meds give me a boost. I really need it. I'll carry on and hopefully as the weight comes off, I'll feel even better and maybe I'll be able to get off some of the other meds I take right now. Wouldn't that be cool?
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