I have Hashimoto's Disease. I was dx back 2002. I was also tested for Lupus which came back negative. The only reason I think my dr wanted me to get checked is because I had some kind of speckled result from an ANA test that was done.

I had been doing good. I was on 125mcg of synthroid. I was going through a difficult time with my marriage. My children and I ended up moving away for a short period of time before we worked on our marriage. Well during that time I stopped taking my Rx. I actually felt even better than before. I was even losing weight.

On Friday I went in to see my regular GP because I had noticed that my left forearm and left calf were hurting and felt tight. She noticed my heart rate was high. Not sure if my girls starting kinder and the new adjustment of it had anything to do with it.

The dr sends me to have a doppler run on my arm and leg and the results are negative for DVT (deep vein thrombosis). That is great news, however, I am still hurting. I can barely swallow cause of my thyroid acting up again.

I regret getting off the synthroid now. I feel awful. I can barely lift anything and I am usually the one that does it all by myself without anyone's help.

Yesterday and today I noticed that I am not focusing on things around me like I normally do. I should not be driving that is for sure. I dont even trust myself on the road and I am an excellent driver. We were suppose to leave this morning on a thrip to a water park. My husband and my 2 daughters along with his family. Well he watned to cancel the trip because of how I was feeling but I would not do this to my girls. I promised that they could go this year. So here I am in tears cause I just said goodbye to my daughters and my husband because I had no strength to go.

Is there anything I can do to start feeling better? I know on Monday I will see my endo and get back on my meds. But what about the pain in my leg and arm? Do you take anything for pain? My face completely broke out. The worst break out I have ever had. I normally have a very clear complexion.

Do you think that anxiety may be playing a role in some of this? I have to drive 30 miles to take my girls to school. Everything is new to me and it has been overwhelming as well as it is for the girls. ON top of that I am very concerned about the safety of the girls at the school. It is not fenced in.

I dont know what anxiety is or how it would make me feel. I know, I am a mess right now.

Also...are any of you sensitive to the sun? I notice that it hurts to be in it for a long period of time (like say 10 minutes).

Hi Lucky - sorry to hear you are having frustrations with getting answers & a diagnosis with what is truly going on. It sounds like you've had a lot of stress in your life. Good for you for working on your marriage & getting those kids back with you. But, again that's a lot to handle & stress can cause tightened muscles as we clinch them not realizing it. Often times in the neck, back etc. but, if your clinching those muscles while driving due to the stress & long drive it could make things tight/stiff & sore.

Have they run all the normal tests for you? TSH Thyroid, WBC, RBC & Platelet counts, anti-DNA, normal CBC panel? That would be a good place to start. I'm not too familiar with Hashimoto's disease. Are there certain things that it can cause or add to? Pain wise have you tried Aleve or Naproxen? It seems to help well with the type of pain you are describing.

With Lupus too - it can't be determined just by a test. It has to be a combination of testing & symptoms. Such as the sun sensitivity you mentioned (do you get a rash or feel ill?), malar rash, joint pain, positive ANA test, anti-DNA test etc. so you might want to check out the lupus board page & then look at the information posted at the top of the page regarding symptoms & testing.

But, back to the anxiety - you have a lot going on in your life & it's possible that some of this might be attributed to that. Can you discuss what's going on with the Endo on Monday?

I hope that I haven't added too much in here & helped somewhat. Hang in there - breathe & keep us posted on how your appointment goes.

Best wishes to you & your family.
Suni:wave:

Anxiety is tied to your thyroid disorder. I too have Hashi's and was taken to the ER with anxiety before I knew the Hashi's diagnosis. I was given Xanax and told to take it easy, but I kept having problems. SInce the proper Hashi's diagnosis and medication plus a good endo, I have no more anxiety problems. Get the Hashi's under control & you should feel much better. Hang in there--I know how frustrating it can be to feel so sick. I felt like I was going crazy!