Ive been so exhausted for months, its really impacting my functioning. I requested my thyroid be checked and TSH was high but everything else normal. Doctor started me on a tiny dose of levothyroxine and symptoms have not improved. My sister was just diagnosed with Hashimotos so the doctor says I have it too, but she doesnt want to test for antibodies, as it would not alrer her treatment.
Meanwhile, im so tired my.PCP thinks I have chronic fatigue. Im unbelievably tired and dont wake up rested but I have other symptoms that seem like they are related to hypothyroidism: brain fog, hair loss, edema in my ankles, and constipation. Ive also started to exoerience intense hunger that wakes me up at night. Im a caregiver for a teen with profound disabilities so of course im always stressed, but I haven't always felt this way.
I cant exercise anymore. I cant even get out of bed, but its not depression. I really want to feel better but I dont know what to do. I dont think these symptoms are psychological, but I honestly dont care. I just want to feel better. What can I do?
Thank you so much for reading this and for sharing any ideas.