Does having "low thyroid" mean the same as having hypothyroidism? My family doctor told me my thyroid level was too low and put me on 50 mg of synthroid. About 5-6 weeks later, I had to go back and she did more blood work and increased the synthroid to 75 mg. I am still feeling very tired, sleepy and hungry. My body hurts upon awakening in ... more

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I had blood work done last week and learned that the level is still too low. The synthroid has been upped and hopefully I will feel better. I have not lost any of the weight that I have gained. I have to go in again in 6 weeks and hopefully by then maybe I will be able to see a difference. Time wi... more

Hi - I had a complete hysterectomy about 3 years ago. Like you, I wanted to do it alone without prescription drugs. I gave it my best shot and ate tofu; took black kohosh (sp?) and other vitamins known to help with flashes. I did it about 6 months and could not take it anymore. I was getting no sleep and was exhausted all the time so I made... more