Sounds like a great Japanese destination or restaurant, but in actuality it is an auto immune disease I have officially been diagnosed with and suspected for a bit now. Basically my body developed antibodies that started attacking my thyroid which over time will slowly kill it off and in the meantime has caused hypothyroidism. I saw an endocrinologist yesterday who confirmed it and started me on medication which I will take for the rest of my life to make up for the lack of thyroid hormone production. It is very common and easily treated. I will be monitored closely the next few months to make sure they get my dosing right and then visit the Dr. every year for an evaluation.
I petition your prayers that the medication will work to bring me back to a normal level of energy and I will not have unwanted side affects that can be associated with hypothyroidism. We serve an amazing God and though this was not in my plans I know he has a purpose that he can use this for and I will trust in him to use my life for his glory!
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That is no fun!! I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism right after Molly was born and have been on medication ever since. I had to have ultrasounds and all kinds of stuff but I think I'm pretty normal now. I still get fatigued very easily and they had to monitor me closely when I was pregnant with Oliver. Good luck - and don't eat too much soy because it counteracts with hypothyroidism.
Andrea, I too was just dianosed with hypothyroidism a couple of months ago. I am so releived to know that this is treatable and that I'm not just going crazy (like I though for about a year). We will have to get together soon and talk about this, that is if we're not too tired!
Found your blog as well and I'm really glad I did. I will keep you in my prayers. I had no idea you were having medical issues.
Girl, you know I will keep you in my prayers! Can't wait to see you and your new house in Jan!
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