Well, here comes the blog post that I have been leading up to. My diagnoses.

Today, though…. I am in some pain. My lower right back hurts… AGAIN! I have had two urinary tract infections already this year!! I NEVER GET THESE!! What is up with it?? My mom used to get them a lot while she was in the nursing home, but… ya… I don’t get why I AM getting them so frequently! Soo… that’s one more thing to worry about. It isn’t right that I am getting them this often.

Journal Entry: Tuesday – February 10, 2015

I have ANOTHER headache! UGH. I’m sure it’s just sinus pressure, but it’s still not fun.

Today is my appointment with the Endocrinologist to get my tests results. I am a little freaked out about it, now that it’s here. But… I know no matter what… God’s got this! I guess I’m more anxious, than “worried”.

Journal Entry: Wednesday – February 11, 2015

No headache this morning, and I was sleeping SO GOOD!! I woke up at 5:00 and wanted to go back to sleep, but I had to get up. The heating and air people will be here this morning. (We had a new system put in)

My doctor’s appointment went okay yesterday. I have what is called HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS. It is an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid.

The symptoms make sense. But they are also a LOT like Menopause symptoms.

(The information below is from WebMD.)

Symptoms of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s symptoms may be mild at first or take years to develop. The first sign of the disease is often an enlarged thyroid, called a goiter. The goiter may cause the front of your neck to look swollen. A large goiter may make swallowing difficult. Other symptoms of an underactive thyroid due to Hashimoto’s may include:

weight gain
fatigue
paleness or puffiness of the face
joint and muscle pain
constipation
inability to get warm
difficulty getting pregnant
joint and muscle pain
hair loss or thinning, brittle hair
irregular or heavy menstrual periods
depression
slowed heart rate

(Yes. I have almost all of these!)

Menopause: Symptoms

Menopause Symptoms If menopausal symptoms occur, they may include hot flashes, night sweats, pain during intercourse, increased anxiety or irritability, and the need to urinate more often. — (Hmmm…… maybe THIS is why I’m having the “issue” that I’m having now.)

(And …. this is what I mean by the two being so similar!)

Is It Thyroid Disease or Menopause?Millions of women with menopausal-like symptoms, even those taking estrogen, may be suffering from undiagnosed thyroid disease. While symptoms such as fatigue, depression, mood swings, and sleep disturbances are frequently associated with menopause, they may also be signs of hypothyroidism.

My doctor said that he was unclear as to what is causing it to happen. I have to go back in 2 weeks for another blood test that they didn’t do the first time. This will check my cortisol hormone.

Thankfully, I didn’t have diabetes or hypoglycemia. I still need to figure out what is causing some of my symptoms, though…. like my elevated blood pressure and this tingling & burning feeling in my fingertips.

I need to switch family doctors. I need one that is more thorough.

My “Endo” (Endocrinologist) wants me to eat better and cut out sugar. I’ve been doing better with that, but I guess I need to do even BETTER. I also need to eat more complex carbs. – Blech!

Okay… so… think about it…

I have a combination of ALL the symptoms of both Hashi’s and Menopause!!

I think I’ll go back to bed now. UGH.

blues-boston-exhausted-funny-Favim.com-4075377 ( photo credit… favim.com ) So CUTE!!!!