A problem that I am having

[Sword of the Lord]

I've been feeling very bad since May, and it turned out to be hypothyroidism. I was put on medication, and all was well for the first couple of weeks. I was feeling much better. But then one day, out of the blue, my hands broke out in an allergic rash. I went to the emergency room, and they said that it was an allergic reaction. After talking with me, the only logical conclusion that they could come up with was the new medication. I soon saw my family doctor, but he disagreed that it was an allergic reaction caused by the medication because it would be so unusual and rare for this to happen, so he instructed me to continue taking it. I did not keep taking it, but then I started to feel very bad again, so I restarted it. On the second day upon restarting it, I had a massive headache. I didn't think anything of it. On the third day I woke up itchy everywhere. I didn't think anything of it. I took that third dose and 8 hours later I was back in the ER with chest pain, swollen, fire red hands, fire red knees, hives from my head, to my abdomen, to my hips, to my knees, and chest pain. I was having a severe allergic reaction. They said I must stop this medication, and now my family doctor agrees that it's the medication. The problem is, they have to figure out what to do, and what exactly the issue is, whether it's the therapy itself or an inactive ingredient. With hypothyroidism there aren't a lot of options because the medicine is so universally well tolerated. What I'm experiencing is incredibly unusual and rare, and the first for my doctors. So I'm off the medication for now while this gets sorted out, and I feel bad. The terrifying part is that I must treat this condition or it will become very, very serious. But I'm currently stuck unable to treat it. So I'm praying a lot, feeling very bad, just praying.

And then I see stuff like this

West Virginia boy found dead after going missing on hunting trip with grandpa: reports

A young West Virginia boy was found dead after going missing while hunting with his grandfather over the weekend, authorities said.

www.foxnews.com

And this

Mom who refused to get an abortion after brain cancer diagnosis has now been given less than a year to live

An expecting mother was urged to abort her pregnancy after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She refused and had a healthy baby girl nearly one year ago.

www.foxnews.com

And it makes me ask why God would help a degenerate sinner like me if a child could die so horribly and if a woman chose her baby over herself to follow God. I'm nothing but a giant turd. I'm not worthy at all. I have faith that he will help me, but at the same time, why would it be me?

 

[Michie]

I've been feeling very bad since May, and it turned out to be hypothyroidism. I was put on medication, and all was well for the first couple of weeks. I was feeling much better. But then one day, out of the blue, my hands broke out in an allergic rash. I went to the emergency room, and they said that it was an allergic reaction. After talking with me, the only logical conclusion that they could come up with was the new medication. I soon saw my family doctor, but he disagreed that it was an allergic reaction caused by the medication because it would be so unusual and rare for this to happen, so he instructed me to continue taking it. I did not keep taking it, but then I started to feel very bad again, so I restarted it. On the second day upon restarting it, I had a massive headache. I didn't think anything of it. On the third day I woke up itchy everywhere. I didn't think anything of it. I took that third dose and 8 hours later I was back in the ER with chest pain, swollen, fire red hands, fire red knees, hives from my head, to my abdomen, to my hips, to my knees, and chest pain. I was having a severe allergic reaction. They said I must stop this medication, and now my family doctor agrees that it's the medication. The problem is, they have to figure out what to do, and what exactly the issue is, whether it's the therapy itself or an inactive ingredient. With hypothyroidism there aren't a lot of options because the medicine is so universally well tolerated. What I'm experiencing is incredibly unusual and rare, and the first for my doctors. So I'm off the medication for now while this gets sorted out, and I feel bad. The terrifying part is that I must treat this condition or it will become very, very serious. But I'm currently stuck unable to treat it. So I'm praying a lot, feeling very bad, just praying.

And then I see stuff like this

West Virginia boy found dead after going missing on hunting trip with grandpa: reports

A young West Virginia boy was found dead after going missing while hunting with his grandfather over the weekend, authorities said.

www.foxnews.com

And this

Mom who refused to get an abortion after brain cancer diagnosis has now been given less than a year to live

An expecting mother was urged to abort her pregnancy after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She refused and had a healthy baby girl nearly one year ago.

www.foxnews.com

And it makes me ask why God would help a degenerate sinner like me if a child could die so horribly and if a woman chose her baby over herself to follow God. I'm nothing but a giant turd. I'm not worthy at all. I have faith that he will help me, but at the same time, why would it be me?

I’ve never had a reaction to my thyroid meds but I know how awful a dysfunctional thyroid can make you feel. My advise, consult a specialist. That’s what I had to do. I’m really sorry you are going through this on top of everything else.

 

[Sword of the Lord]

I’ve never had a reaction to my thyroid meds but I know how awful a dysfunctional thyroid can make you feel. My advise, consult a specialist. That’s what I had to do. I’m really sorry you are going through this on top of everything else.

You're not supposed to, and that's what makes it unusual and rare. After I found this out I researched and there are a few case studies, but it is so, so uncommon. We have a lot of work to do to figure this out.

 

[Michie]

You're not supposed to, and that's what makes it unusual and rare. After I found this out I researched and there are a few case studies, but it is so, so uncommon. We have a lot of work to do to figure this out.

Yeah. I think your best bet is to try to find a specialist. The thyroid does not work, basically nothing works. You are just totally off the grid. Not fun. Been there. Done that.

 

[mourningdove~]

And it makes me ask why God would help a degenerate sinner like me if a child could die so horribly and if a woman chose her baby over herself to follow God. I'm nothing but a giant turd. I'm not worthy at all.

None of us are, brother. None of us are 'worthy'.

Do you remember the story in the Bible about 'the one lost sheep'? (I love the story!)

“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance."

(Luke 15:4-7)

I know our discussion tonight is not about repentance ... it is about your health situation ...
but what this story also does tell us is that God cares very much about each and every one of us.
Every one of us is important to Him, like that one lost sheep.

(P.S. I will pray, too .,. that the doctors figure out what is wrong, and will be able to help you soon.)

 

[son of Hilkiah]

I've been feeling very bad since May, and it turned out to be hypothyroidism. I was put on medication, and all was well for the first couple of weeks. I was feeling much better. But then one day, out of the blue, my hands broke out in an allergic rash. I went to the emergency room, and they said that it was an allergic reaction. After talking with me, the only logical conclusion that they could come up with was the new medication. I soon saw my family doctor, but he disagreed that it was an allergic reaction caused by the medication because it would be so unusual and rare for this to happen, so he instructed me to continue taking it. I did not keep taking it, but then I started to feel very bad again, so I restarted it. On the second day upon restarting it, I had a massive headache. I didn't think anything of it. On the third day I woke up itchy everywhere. I didn't think anything of it. I took that third dose and 8 hours later I was back in the ER with chest pain, swollen, fire red hands, fire red knees, hives from my head, to my abdomen, to my hips, to my knees, and chest pain. I was having a severe allergic reaction. They said I must stop this medication, and now my family doctor agrees that it's the medication. The problem is, they have to figure out what to do, and what exactly the issue is, whether it's the therapy itself or an inactive ingredient. With hypothyroidism there aren't a lot of options because the medicine is so universally well tolerated. What I'm experiencing is incredibly unusual and rare, and the first for my doctors. So I'm off the medication for now while this gets sorted out, and I feel bad. The terrifying part is that I must treat this condition or it will become very, very serious. But I'm currently stuck unable to treat it. So I'm praying a lot, feeling very bad, just praying.

And then I see stuff like this

West Virginia boy found dead after going missing on hunting trip with grandpa: reports

A young West Virginia boy was found dead after going missing while hunting with his grandfather over the weekend, authorities said.

www.foxnews.com

And this

Mom who refused to get an abortion after brain cancer diagnosis has now been given less than a year to live

An expecting mother was urged to abort her pregnancy after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She refused and had a healthy baby girl nearly one year ago.

www.foxnews.com

And it makes me ask why God would help a degenerate sinner like me if a child could die so horribly and if a woman chose her baby over herself to follow God. I'm nothing but a giant turd. I'm not worthy at all. I have faith that he will help me, but at the same time, why would it be me?

Hello Sword.
If I may...when dealing with my health I like to ask questions. I listen carefully to doctor's comments and advice and still ask questions.
I look up my supposed condition on the internet and do the same with the medications I'm taking to learn what I am putting in my body and the side effects and any negative reactions with any other medications I am taking.
I would also see if a second opinion can be gained. Maybe your present doctor is unfamiliar with your condition. I had small bloody/fluid (pink) discharge in my right ear for several months. One doctor examined my ear and other preliminaries and said I had a scratch in the ear and prescribed drops which after one month wasn't working. The discharge continued. One evening the blood took a regular blood red color on my cotton swab with dark blood (clots). That night I went to emergency and had a CT scan and intravenous antibiotics and discharged with instructions to follow up with the ENT I saw at the hospital during my two-day stay. The CT scan revealed Mastoiditis. So, I had surgery done. All the while I listened to doctor's and read up on my condition, etc.
This is at this time the best I can offer.
Read up on your insurance policy and even look into public service health care coverage in case the public insurance may cover what you private insurance may not.
I'll keep you in my thoughts.
By the way, those news items you posted have nothing to do with you. Focus on yourself and do your best. The Lord may being do this as a guidance in some direction in your life so keep your spiritual eyes open.
Be vigilant.

 

[chevyontheriver]

'm nothing but a giant turd. I'm not worthy at all. I have faith that he will help me, but at the same time, why would it be me?

You are not a turd. That much I know. You are a redeemed and beloved of God sinner. I know almost nothing of thyroid issues so I have to keep silent about that. But I can pray for you. So I will.

 

[WarriorAngel]

I've been feeling very bad since May, and it turned out to be hypothyroidism. I was put on medication, and all was well for the first couple of weeks. I was feeling much better. But then one day, out of the blue, my hands broke out in an allergic rash. I went to the emergency room, and they said that it was an allergic reaction. After talking with me, the only logical conclusion that they could come up with was the new medication. I soon saw my family doctor, but he disagreed that it was an allergic reaction caused by the medication because it would be so unusual and rare for this to happen, so he instructed me to continue taking it. I did not keep taking it, but then I started to feel very bad again, so I restarted it. On the second day upon restarting it, I had a massive headache. I didn't think anything of it. On the third day I woke up itchy everywhere. I didn't think anything of it. I took that third dose and 8 hours later I was back in the ER with chest pain, swollen, fire red hands, fire red knees, hives from my head, to my abdomen, to my hips, to my knees, and chest pain. I was having a severe allergic reaction. They said I must stop this medication, and now my family doctor agrees that it's the medication. The problem is, they have to figure out what to do, and what exactly the issue is, whether it's the therapy itself or an inactive ingredient. With hypothyroidism there aren't a lot of options because the medicine is so universally well tolerated. What I'm experiencing is incredibly unusual and rare, and the first for my doctors. So I'm off the medication for now while this gets sorted out, and I feel bad. The terrifying part is that I must treat this condition or it will become very, very serious. But I'm currently stuck unable to treat it. So I'm praying a lot, feeling very bad, just praying.

And then I see stuff like this

West Virginia boy found dead after going missing on hunting trip with grandpa: reports

A young West Virginia boy was found dead after going missing while hunting with his grandfather over the weekend, authorities said.

www.foxnews.com

And this

Mom who refused to get an abortion after brain cancer diagnosis has now been given less than a year to live

An expecting mother was urged to abort her pregnancy after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She refused and had a healthy baby girl nearly one year ago.

www.foxnews.com

And it makes me ask why God would help a degenerate sinner like me if a child could die so horribly and if a woman chose her baby over herself to follow God. I'm nothing but a giant turd. I'm not worthy at all. I have faith that he will help me, but at the same time, why would it be me?

Aside from Our Lady and the Lord Himself, who here is worthy?

Humbleness leads us to depend on the Lord with faith like a child. Without hesitation, in fact I've prayed a few prayers now that even in weakness He lifts us back up. He is ALWAYS there.

But to give a visual as best I can... the Lord Almighty is the head of an octopus...
The legs / tentacles are continents and the little suction cup thingys are humans and if the tentacle gets a sharp pain here or there the octopus knows. IMMEDIATELY.

Now pray knowing He indeed is there and immediately, despite our misgivings, assists us.
Even in doubts He lifts us back up again and again.

Trust. Because moving mountains can happen. Literally.
Trust because even St Peter walked on water.

 

[WarriorAngel]

ALSO FWIW - there are other meds for hypothyroidism.

 

[joymercy]

I've been feeling very bad since May, and it turned out to be hypothyroidism. I was put on medication, and all was well for the first couple of weeks. I was feeling much better. But then one day, out of the blue, my hands broke out in an allergic rash. I went to the emergency room, and they said that it was an allergic reaction. After talking with me, the only logical conclusion that they could come up with was the new medication. I soon saw my family doctor, but he disagreed that it was an allergic reaction caused by the medication because it would be so unusual and rare for this to happen, so he instructed me to continue taking it. I did not keep taking it, but then I started to feel very bad again, so I restarted it. On the second day upon restarting it, I had a massive headache. I didn't think anything of it. On the third day I woke up itchy everywhere. I didn't think anything of it. I took that third dose and 8 hours later I was back in the ER with chest pain, swollen, fire red hands, fire red knees, hives from my head, to my abdomen, to my hips, to my knees, and chest pain. I was having a severe allergic reaction. They said I must stop this medication, and now my family doctor agrees that it's the medication. The problem is, they have to figure out what to do, and what exactly the issue is, whether it's the therapy itself or an inactive ingredient. With hypothyroidism there aren't a lot of options because the medicine is so universally well tolerated. What I'm experiencing is incredibly unusual and rare, and the first for my doctors. So I'm off the medication for now while this gets sorted out, and I feel bad. The terrifying part is that I must treat this condition or it will become very, very serious. But I'm currently stuck unable to treat it. So I'm praying a lot, feeling very bad, just praying.

And then I see stuff like this

West Virginia boy found dead after going missing on hunting trip with grandpa: reports

A young West Virginia boy was found dead after going missing while hunting with his grandfather over the weekend, authorities said.

www.foxnews.com

And this

Mom who refused to get an abortion after brain cancer diagnosis has now been given less than a year to live

An expecting mother was urged to abort her pregnancy after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She refused and had a healthy baby girl nearly one year ago.

www.foxnews.com

And it makes me ask why God would help a degenerate sinner like me if a child could die so horribly and if a woman chose her baby over herself to follow God. I'm nothing but a giant turd. I'm not worthy at all. I have faith that he will help me, but at the same time, why would it be me?

Is it available in liquid form?

 

[Sword of the Lord]

I saw the allergist today. It is almost certainly the medication. We did some food allergy skin pricks to rule certain things out to be certain, and I have blood work tomorrow to rule out autoimmune conditions. The skin pricks ruled out food. The blood work is expected to rule out the rest, leaving us with the medication. The problem is that they can't test Levothyroxine, and it wouldn't do any good to test the fillers and inactive ingredients because each company producing the generic versions that insurance pays for has different fillers and inactive ingredients. The other problem we have is that Levothyroxine is the standard treatment. There is another option, but it's not as effective, and there's no way of knowing which ingredients is causing the issue and if it's in the other medication. We're left with an oral challenge to 100% confirm this is the medication. The problem here is that I'm having a non IgE reaction, which is delayed. An oral challenge is done in a 2 hour setting under medical supervision, but I'm not likely to react in that time frame, and could go home fine and end up in a serious situation and hospitalized that night or days later. But I also cannot go untreated. So the team has a lot to figure out. Right now we're scratching our heads as we work our way to a solution. It was again reiterated to me that this is uncommon, rare, and unusual.

 

[joymercy]

I saw the allergist today. It is almost certainly the medication. We did some food allergy skin pricks to rule certain things out to be certain, and I have blood work tomorrow to rule out autoimmune conditions. The skin pricks ruled out food. The blood work is expected to rule out the rest, leaving us with the medication. The problem is that they can't test Levothyroxine, and it wouldn't do any good to test the fillers and inactive ingredients because each company producing the generic versions that insurance pays for has different fillers and inactive ingredients. The other problem we have is that Levothyroxine is the standard treatment. There is another option, but it's not as effective, and there's no way of knowing which ingredients is causing the issue and if it's in the other medication. We're left with an oral challenge to 100% confirm this is the medication. The problem here is that I'm having a non IgE reaction, which is delayed. An oral challenge is done in a 2 hour setting under medical supervision, but I'm not likely to react in that time frame, and could go home fine and end up in a serious situation and hospitalized that night or days later. But I also cannot go untreated. So the team has a lot to figure out. Right now we're scratching our heads as we work our way to a solution. It was again reiterated to me that this is uncommon, rare, and unusual.

could it be the color of the dye used in this tablet? or capsule? is there a liquid form instead?

 

[WarriorAngel]

Levothyroxine (LT4) is generally considered to be the treatment of choice for patients with hypothyroidism.

• Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid, Tirosint, Thyquidity)
• Liothyronine (Cytomel, Triostat)
• Thyroid desiccated (Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid)

Yes Synthroid helps lose weight and keep you balanced.
So considering they do not know the ingredient, they might be able to try other Levothyroxine scripts to know for sure.
Considering they may vary somewhat?

But I have a friend who cannot do synthroid so she does something else and she is ok.

 

[Sword of the Lord]

I saw my family doctor again, and I see the allergist again soon but I'm not sure for what purpose honestly. We are now down to the Levothyroxine being the culprit, and this is a serious problem. My family doctor doesn't know what to do and said we need help, so he's sending me to an Endocrinologist for more of an expert opinion on the thyroid and alternative options. He doesn't know what to do without Levothyroxine. That appointment isn't until February. I'm very unhappy about this. A very poor system we have in this country. I don't feel good. I'm very tired and lightheaded a lot. I will just continue to pray, read the scriptures, and watch documentaries on the different lives of the saints.

 

[FaithT]

I saw my family doctor again, and I see the allergist again soon but I'm not sure for what purpose honestly. We are now down to the Levothyroxine being the culprit, and this is a serious problem. My family doctor doesn't know what to do and said we need help, so he's sending me to an Endocrinologist for more of an expert opinion on the thyroid and alternative options. He doesn't know what to do without Levothyroxine. That appointment isn't until February. I'm very unhappy about this. A very poor system we have in this country. I don't feel good. I'm very tired and lightheaded a lot. I will just continue to pray, read the scriptures, and watch documentaries on the different lives of the saints.

I prayed for you.

 

[Sword of the Lord]

I prayed for you.

I really appreciate that, and anyone else who has, is, or will pray. Thank you.

 

[mourningdove~]

I saw my family doctor again, and I see the allergist again soon but I'm not sure for what purpose honestly. We are now down to the Levothyroxine being the culprit, and this is a serious problem. My family doctor doesn't know what to do and said we need help, so he's sending me to an Endocrinologist for more of an expert opinion on the thyroid and alternative options. He doesn't know what to do without Levothyroxine. That appointment isn't until February. I'm very unhappy about this. A very poor system we have in this country. I don't feel good. I'm very tired and lightheaded a lot. I will just continue to pray, read the scriptures, and watch documentaries on the different lives of the saints.

Perhaps one of the doctors you encounter one of these days will suggest Armour Thryoid as an alternative to the Levothyroxine.
(Folks into 'natural health' approaches tend to prefer it.)

https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/hypothyroidism/armour-thyroid-vs-levothyroxine

 

[Sword of the Lord]

I hope you all won't be angry or disappointed with me, but I'm strongly considering reconciling with the Orthodox Church. The point of me saying this in here is that a little bit ago I was doing some reading on Fr Seraphim Rose about his death at 48 years old. He should one day be a saint, however he died young from a blood clot in a vein to his intestines. He had been in pain for several days. Surgery revealed a lot of dead tissue. He went into a coma, and never woke up, ultimately passing away. Many people prayed for his recovery, even as far away as the monks on Mount Athos. Going back to my OP where I shared some horrible things that happened to people while I'm currently suffering from this, making me question why I would ever be worthy of God's healing when I am nothing but a horrific sinner, that thought is much more strong now. Fr Seraphim Rose was so much more than my terrible self. If he didn't receive healing, it makes me feel like there is no way I could possibly receive God's grace here. I do have faith, I pray about this a lot, but this is a nagging feeling and thought I cannot shake. I am a wretched man, nothing special at all, hardly deserving of God's grace or mercy. In a world in which children are shot dead and holy fathers die young of terrible emergencies, what hope is there for a turd like me? Lord, I believe, help my unbelief. And why am I so anxious and scared? If I had faith, the prospect of death and illness would mean nothing. Therefore I can't possibly trust and love God as much as I think I do. I am a terrible sinner. Lord, have mercy.

 

[chevyontheriver]

I hope you all won't be angry or disappointed with me, but I'm strongly considering reconciling with the Orthodox Church. The point of me saying this in here is that a little bit ago I was doing some reading on Fr Seraphim Rose about his death at 48 years old. He should one day be a saint, however he died young from a blood clot in a vein to his intestines. He had been in pain for several days. Surgery revealed a lot of dead tissue. He went into a coma, and never woke up, ultimately passing away. Many people prayed for his recovery, even as far away as the monks on Mount Athos. Going back to my OP where I shared some horrible things that happened to people while I'm currently suffering from this, making me question why I would ever be worthy of God's healing when I am nothing but a horrific sinner, that thought is much more strong now. Fr Seraphim Rose was so much more than my terrible self. If he didn't receive healing, it makes me feel like there is no way I could possibly receive God's grace here. I do have faith, I pray about this a lot, but this is a nagging feeling and thought I cannot shake. I am a wretched man, nothing special at all, hardly deserving of God's grace or mercy. In a world in which children are shot dead and holy fathers die young of terrible emergencies, what hope is there for a turd like me? Lord, I believe, help my unbelief. And why am I so anxious and scared? If I had faith, the prospect of death and illness would mean nothing. Therefore I can't possibly trust and love God as much as I think I do. I am a terrible sinner. Lord, have mercy.

We should all be thinking of reconciling with the Orthodox. This was the great desire of pope John Paul II. We should want this, pray for it, work for it. We should recognize their sacraments, we should crave their prayers, we should read their Church Fathers as they are our Church Fathers too.

We don’t have enough faith. How could we on our own? We pray feebly which is no surprise. Our hope is not in ourselves but in Jesus who was just like us In everything but sin. Be willing to be His disciple and the rest will work out. Even in pain or fear or anxiety, which are all temporary. Truth prevails, God prevails, and we are loved.

 

[Michie]

I hope you all won't be angry or disappointed with me, but I'm strongly considering reconciling with the Orthodox Church. The point of me saying this in here is that a little bit ago I was doing some reading on Fr Seraphim Rose about his death at 48 years old. He should one day be a saint, however he died young from a blood clot in a vein to his intestines. He had been in pain for several days. Surgery revealed a lot of dead tissue. He went into a coma, and never woke up, ultimately passing away. Many people prayed for his recovery, even as far away as the monks on Mount Athos. Going back to my OP where I shared some horrible things that happened to people while I'm currently suffering from this, making me question why I would ever be worthy of God's healing when I am nothing but a horrific sinner, that thought is much more strong now. Fr Seraphim Rose was so much more than my terrible self. If he didn't receive healing, it makes me feel like there is no way I could possibly receive God's grace here. I do have faith, I pray about this a lot, but this is a nagging feeling and thought I cannot shake. I am a wretched man, nothing special at all, hardly deserving of God's grace or mercy. In a world in which children are shot dead and holy fathers die young of terrible emergencies, what hope is there for a turd like me? Lord, I believe, help my unbelief. And why am I so anxious and scared? If I had faith, the prospect of death and illness would mean nothing. Therefore I can't possibly trust and love God as much as I think I do. I am a terrible sinner. Lord, have mercy.

You need to go where God leads you. But keep in mind the thyroid condition can really affect a lot of things… I would definitely try to get stabilized before making any big moves. Prayers for you in the meantime.