Hi, i don't know if your really trying to do this, but i've watched through almost all of your recent videos and it really helps me to (hopefully) understand my boyfriend. I don't know if anyone has ever told you, but i think your videos are not only providing help for people that are actually affected in a rather direct way, but they also help people who are in a close relationship, or an actual relationship :), with Trans-Persons to somehow help them to make it through the day and provide some feeling of stability.Your vids really help me to provide him with (hopefully atleast a bit of) the feeling of "being understood". This sounds fucking stupid and i know it isn't really possible to relate or anything, but it is really a huge challenge in my eyes.
Doesn't sound stupid at all. Quite the opposite in fact. It is one of my aims to help improve understanding of transition and trans folk and what we go through so it makes my day to read tour comment. I am so very very glad to help. Sending you a massive hug! Thank you x
I’m trans who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism since I was 8 I’m 19 now.. It sucks because I experienced all the symptoms and it’s very unpleasant, especially the mental health and the swallowing. I had blood test every day for almost 2 weeks back then, because they said I was too ‘young’ to get that lol, so they kept a close eye on me for a couple of years. But here I am now, still on meds, severe anxiety, depression and a suicide survivor.. but now I finally got goals for my future, so the suicide attempt was a huge mistake. Hypothyroidism sucks
Wow, what an awful experience, I am so sorry that happened to you. I am glad to hear you now have goals for the furture, those really help when times are tough!
I'm currently waiting for my Dr appointment to test if I have hypothyroidism and I was searching to see if any other trans men were experiencing this. Listening to your story, it sounds just like how I've been feeling. I really hope I can get this figured out soon
Ah the thyroid is a ticky beast! Im generally now a lot better than I was, but I am still having the occassional boats of wonky thyroid. Just keep chatting to your doctor, it is so important to advocate for ourselves and get the right treatment. Good luck!
Low SHBG = higher levels of testosteron in women. It can be because of hypothyrodism, pcos and so on. I have low SHBG and up and down mood. 3 weeks i can feel manic, and then crash down in a depression. It’s fucking awful, and it has worsened through the years. After some research myself, I finally am gonna ask for a in depth of my thyroid. Cause I think all of this is related to my mental health.. I don’t believe i got BPD, as my recent diagnosis. I fully believe it’s because of my thyroid. And unfortunately, you gotta be your own advocate. Mental health is directly linked to your thyroid, no joke. The doctors don’t have a lot of knowledge in this area, and they often than not miss the link between body and mind. They don’t fully have a holistic view yet..
I'm going through something like this. Though I have a great GP. However I am not being told much. I also got my gallbladder removed in December 2020. I'm not T been on T for 6/7 ish years. I am FTM. I had a few years ago with a blood test that was off with my thyroid being underactive and it was checked again and was fine This time now it is underactive again and I have more signs and symptoms of a underactive thyroid but since I had a break through in bleeding the past 2 months now...and they sound something on the ultrasound I had done with near the cervix. I just turned 24. lol. My mental health, mood, body temperature , joints, headaches, skin, appetite, sleep, depression, low energy, swallowing trouble, etc. My doctors response was to deal with one thing at a time but my counsellors and some family members are like depression and encourage me to talk to my doctor about anti-depressants again. I really hope I get full answers in June next month.
Thanks for sharing this! My thyroid level is on the low end at And I have to go soon to the endocrinologist I’m on hormones as well (testosterone) and I have a severe b12 deficiency for what seems like no reason I am not vegan , I eat b12 foods it’s so so low. I also have a vitmain D deficiency now as well.. can T affect your vitamins and thyroid? Or is it separate I don’t know if anyone in the comments would know
From my understanding, T can make underlying/preexisting thyroid issues worse, but it doesn't really affect treatment other than you need to keep an eye on it, same as like cholesterol or anything else. My thyroid had been borderline low since puberty (round 1), but as of starting T 7 months ago it was actually normal. I have bloodwork today, so we'll see if that's changed. I do feel like shit in ways that might be attributed to thyroid, but I think it's more likely just the stress of moving back in with my parents...
The thyroid issue being treated DOES cause a raise in mood❤ first hand experience. I'm still waiting for T, and they are still monitoring my thyroid. Everything you're saying makes sense and matches my exp, including the diabetes-like symptoms!
three years ago i was diagnozed with Hypothyroidism and at the same time started my medical transition. my Endocrinologist set a condition that i must balance my Hypothyroidism before getting Nebido because the thyroid responsible for hormonal body balance and since then (i take every morning one pill) and used to do blood checks every 3 months for one year and after that every 6 months and now once a year because i'm balanced. it took me one year to balance my thyroid and since then i don't suffer from migrane depression ect. I hope you managed to get over the medical thyroid issues - feel well and stay full of life and joy.
Hi Finn! My cis sis and I were diagnosed with hypothyroidism just 24hrs apart about 3 weeks ago. She's 61, I'm 59. My GP said it is hereditary, and we think that our mum probably had it, too, but was never diagnosed. I also have the mood swing, weight gain, loss of appetite, exhaustion, I put it down to T until big sis said she has the same. Had to push my GP to test it but when the result came back it was blatantly obvious that it wasn't side effects of T. I'm on 100 microgr. of Levothyroxine, my sis only on 50. May I ask how high your dose is? Oh, yes, I've been following you for yonks now, (bought the forks t-shirt) and must say your windmills are definitely getting an upwind, in todays videoI thought you were going to take off! Hugs, Gideon.
Is it possible that hypothyroidism and the resulting hormone imbalances played a role in your feeling you were meant to be male? Please don’t be offended by my question. It’s just that there are parallel explosions of Hashimoto’s and of girls adopting a trans male identity, and so many FTM who have hypothyroidism.
I have never heard of "parallel explosions of hashimotos and girls adopting a trans male identity." Do you have a link to that information? I do not think HT played a role at all. It doesnt effect testoserone/estrogen and doesnt play a role in gender identity development either. The reason HT more common in trans men than cis men is because we started out with a female biological system, and generaly HT arrises more commonly in female biology more than male biology
I also have hypothyroidism Finn, if you need a shat about anything you're welcome to mail me. If it makes you feel better I have had the same thoughts regarding thinking I may have been diabetic and/or bipolar when my medication dosage was unstable. I have found that puberty has had an effect on my thyroxine treatment. Although I can relate in a way, I have congenital Hypothyroidism, which was diagnosed at 6days old so have had more time to get my levels stable prior to starting T. The doctors I've spoken to don't seem to think that there's a link between testosterone treatment and my thyroid. Although evidently I think it does considering how unstable my testosterone treatment made my TSH/T3 levels, but it did the same during puberty the first time, so it could just be due to hormonal changes in general.
+Ethan Levi C thanks so much for this my friend. Irs good to hear lm not alone in my reaction to it. I seriously thought l was falling apart in a bad way! Its actually a relief that its thyroid and nothing else! Im feeling a little less tired but l think l need higher dose of meds. Doc did say that wound likely be the case. I have a blood test next week to re look at the levels and see whats changed. I shall have my t levels done at the same time to check they havent been effected. Thank you for your kindness!
Holy shit dude I'm ftm as well and have hypothyroidism as well and it causes me to have highs and lows too. I was constantly misdiagnosed for ten years as bipolar but in reality my thyroid fucked me up and along with my ptsd.
Sorry to hear that my friend. Its such a difficult thing to deal with, especially when you have MH challenges as well. I am still trying to stabalise mine, it is better, but still not perfect! We must keep checking in with our doctors and telling them how we feel!
I admit, I know NOTHING about the health care system in England, but would it be possible to be seen by just ONE GP who will know your medical history so you don't have to repeat it every time? I can only imagine how frustrating that is and how much it almost defeats the purpose of SEEING a physician! I'm excited you at least now know why some of the things are happening, and what needs to be done to start correcting it. Hang in there kiddo, it WILL get better! Hope your date went exceedingly well and can't wait to hear all about it.
Well thats the problem you see, I havent been able to see the same doctor becuse there are so few available. It really has been a nightmare and now I have changed GP! Really hoping that the new surgery is much better. The date was so lovely and really picked me up, I shall be seeing him again!! Thank you :)
So happy to hear that you’ve finally got some results in your search for answers regarding your health! I hope your medication works well for you and gets your body into a less fatigued and over-worked place. lots of love from sweden!
Terribly maddening that doctors jump to conclusions, or don't hear-out patients. One really must be one's own health advocate. Very often out hunches are correct. I'll be eager to hear your response to thyroid treatment. All the best!!!
I was thinking of asking my GP for a thyroid test as my symptoms are similar to yours. I also have skin problems which can also be thyroid related and I have developed bad circulation whilst being on T. But my metabolism is basically dead right now (fatigue, depression, slow digestion, etc.). I am just waiting the blood results from my endo appointment first. They said that my problems are unlikely to be related to my transition and I need to go to my GP for further investigation which as you said at the beginning of this video, is very difficult! It takes at least a month to get a routine appointment. :/
Thanks lovely. Its more that I think I need time to get back to optimal health for surgery ya know? Im such a mess at the moment. If this picks me up in a month or 2 then hopefully Ill deal with and recover from the surgery so much better. Love to you both!
You will feel sooooooo much better once your thyroid is sorted. They had to up my dose a few times to get it optimal, but I felt better quite soon after starting even the low dose. Of course I don't know how taking testosterone affects the thyroid, so it will be interesting to get your answer to that. Good luck with the date!! Smoochies my friend!
I was diagnosed with thyroid problems back in January. I have been on medication since then. I don't think it is doing much but then I ha e a terribly stressful job. I don't think my thyroid issue is due to testosterone. I think it is simply old age. But it is a tiny little pill once a day and I take it most of the time. Sometimes I forget even though Alexa reminds me. Lol I haven't had any negative effects since I have been taking it.
I have had it since Childhood so don't know any different but didn't realise that it was linked to depression . I self harmed and if really stressed I still do . It's controlled by daily Tablets and Blood tests . I have explained as clearly to the OU as I can , the implications on study but they were amazing and said I can still do my Degree as long as I inform them of changes in my health
Hi Finn I also have an underactive thyroid.. It may have been slowly deteriorating for years. Make sure you get bloods taken regularly at the start to make sure you have got the right dose. I am not transgender but I know it controls your whole endocrine system it played havoc with my hormones. I would speak to your endocrinologist My mum also has hypothyroidism. There are different causes of underactive thyroid I have Hashimotos which is when your immune system attacks your thyroid glad this type is hereditary and also goes hand in hand with Addisons disease but not always. I would get checked to see if it is autoimmune hypothyroidism as your medication may need to be adjusted from time to time. But once the thyroxine kicks in you will feel like a new person. Tip take it an hour before you eat when you get up in the morning and don't have it with canine or calcium supplements/foods I.e. milk. But on the plus side you get free prescriptions for life. Get an exemption form from the docs. Best of luck Finn
Thank you my friend. I have now registered with a new doctor and I plan to ask for a detailed screening, especially as my mum had both under active thyroid and addisons. Ive been taking the meds for a week , setting an early alarm to take them an hour before I get up for breakfast. No improvement yet but I guess its early days. Thank you so much for your helpful comment!
Great advice, completely agree. See the British Thyroid Foundation for some fab info leaflets and newsletters to learn best practice for both patient and doctor. When your thyroid is low it's like you're slowly going mad and aging at the same time. The tabs take several days to kick in then you'll start feeling the clouds lift. You'll be able to think and move again. Then your skin and hair will improve. And lots more, including wound healing. Just beware overshooting. Being over active isn't pleasant either and is dangerous if left too long. Well done you for switching Drs. That takes guts and oomph! Good luck!
Since I have quite a few medical issues and a family history of thyroid problems, I've had my thyroid check several time and thankfully it's not misbehaving. I know all too well though what it's like to not have your doctor listen to you. I had that problem with my chronic pain. The doctor I have now is pretty good. The doctor I loved recommended her when my doctor left, so I got lucky there. But before I swichted to the clinic with the doctors I love, I kept getting crappy doctor that rotated every year or two. Like you described I'd have to give them a run down of my medical history. When I kept saying my pain meds weren't taking care of the pain, it was till impacting my life way too much. I never said anything about wanting more hydrocodone, my pain is actually better controlled with muscle relaxer. Anyway when I told the one doctor that I was still in pain, the first thing out of her mouth was "I can't give you anymore hydros." I was speechless for a moment then said something to the effect of, "I never said I wanted more, I just said I was still in pain." The next fly-by doctor I had after that, I changed tactics. I kept mentioning that I could do certain chores around the house because I was hurting so much. Her response? "You must like doing dishes, you keep mentioning it." Sigh.... I was so happy when friend told me about the doctor I had up until the first of the year. She was awesome, but her bosses switch her to clinic that doesn't take my insurance. I've only seen, the doctor she recommended, twice now but she seems to be just as cool. I'm glad you finally got answers. :) We're our best advocates when it comes to medical stuff. The squeeky wheel gets the grease, and all that.
Wow!! That is so frustrating!!! My mother had the same thing back in the 70s and had to have her thyroid removed. I don't think they do that anymore. And typically thyroid issues are hereditary. But I'd be curious to know if there is a link with HRT too. I think your windmilling is just a Finn thing. Lol and its adorable as heck! Lol
Finn, Hypothyroidism is a bit of a pain to deal with. I have been dealing with it for many years. Just make sure your doctor does blood work every three months to check your thyroid levels. This is important just starting madication. I have had no problems during my transition and doing my T. Keep your chin up and a smile on your face ! You will start feeling better !
I have had thoughts that my thyroid is under active but I've had it checked and there's nothing wrong with it. I'm still waiting on another diagnosis so it might just be that.
Finn I have hereditary hypothyroidism from my mom as does two of my three sisters. It is an extremely treatable condition with a tried and true medication. You are well versed in patience so give yourself a minimum of three months for your symptoms to completely subside. Good news you will feel so much better mentally and energy levels will increase.
I'm very glad to hear so much positive feedback on the meds.i wait eagerly for their effect! Yes mum has it as well as Addisons so I'm now getting some extra more detailed tests so they can check lve not inherited that too!
Drs need more education on trans people. I'm trans & in medical school, all my colleagues know nothing about trans people, it's not surprising to hear your experience. As for T & hypothryoidism.. I'm not aware of a link. It might be an idea to speak to your endo ! Or if your GP is managing it, you could them to check your T levels as they're checking your thyroid hormones just to make sure they're not being affected by the new treatment
I agree, Drs are very sadly lacking. Its scary! Ive just registered with a new doc and plan to have them liase with my gender doctor, just to keep a close eye on things. Thank you!
I have a underactive thyroid and I think that the doctor found out with my blood test for testosterone before I started the only problem is that I need to take my thyroid pill 2 hours before and after every (for a empty stomach) and every day :p
Yes thats the same case for me, has to be ideally an hour before any food or drink. Im getting myself into the habit of setting an early alarm, just to take the meds then going back to sleep for an hour
FinnTheInfinncible just to say that if you don't have a gap before food, nothing dangerous or horrid will happen - there's not a reaction or anything. The food just lessens your absorption of the thyroxine and so you need a higher dose to get the required effect. Just in case you were worrying or losing sleep, literally, which could be more damaging overall. Take care.
Hi,
i don't know if your really trying to do this, but i've watched through almost all of your recent videos and it really helps me to (hopefully) understand my boyfriend. I don't know if anyone has ever told you, but i think your videos are not only providing help for people that are actually affected in a rather direct way, but they also help people who are in a close relationship, or an actual relationship :), with Trans-Persons to somehow help them to make it through the day and provide some feeling of stability.Your vids really help me to provide him with (hopefully atleast a bit of) the feeling of "being understood". This sounds fucking stupid and i know it isn't really possible to relate or anything, but it is really a huge challenge in my eyes.
Doesn't sound stupid at all. Quite the opposite in fact. It is one of my aims to help improve understanding of transition and trans folk and what we go through so it makes my day to read tour comment. I am so very very glad to help. Sending you a massive hug! Thank you x
FinnTheInfinncible :)
I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism also. I hope you start feeling better soon!!😚
Oh no! Isnt it AWFUL!!!! heres hoping we both feel better soon!
I’m trans who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism since I was 8 I’m 19 now..
It sucks because I experienced all the symptoms and it’s very unpleasant, especially the mental health and the swallowing.
I had blood test every day for almost 2 weeks back then, because they said I was too ‘young’ to get that lol, so they kept a close eye on me for a couple of years. But here I am now, still on meds, severe anxiety, depression and a suicide survivor.. but now I finally got goals for my future, so the suicide attempt was a huge mistake.
Hypothyroidism sucks
Wow, what an awful experience, I am so sorry that happened to you. I am glad to hear you now have goals for the furture, those really help when times are tough!
You and Lamby Cat match today. Love your Star Wars shirts.
:) Thank you!
I'm currently waiting for my Dr appointment to test if I have hypothyroidism and I was searching to see if any other trans men were experiencing this. Listening to your story, it sounds just like how I've been feeling. I really hope I can get this figured out soon
Ah the thyroid is a ticky beast! Im generally now a lot better than I was, but I am still having the occassional boats of wonky thyroid. Just keep chatting to your doctor, it is so important to advocate for ourselves and get the right treatment. Good luck!
Low SHBG = higher levels of testosteron in women.
It can be because of hypothyrodism, pcos and so on.
I have low SHBG and up and down mood.
3 weeks i can feel manic, and then crash down in a depression. It’s fucking awful, and it has worsened through the years. After some research myself, I finally am gonna ask for a in depth of my thyroid. Cause I think all of this is related to my mental health.. I don’t believe i got BPD, as my recent diagnosis. I fully believe it’s because of my thyroid.
And unfortunately, you gotta be your own advocate. Mental health is directly linked to your thyroid, no joke.
The doctors don’t have a lot of knowledge in this area, and they often than not miss the link between body and mind. They don’t fully have a holistic view yet..
I'm going through something like this. Though I have a great GP. However I am not being told much. I also got my gallbladder removed in December 2020. I'm not T been on T for 6/7 ish years. I am FTM. I had a few years ago with a blood test that was off with my thyroid being underactive and it was checked again and was fine This time now it is underactive again and I have more signs and symptoms of a underactive thyroid but since I had a break through in bleeding the past 2 months now...and they sound something on the ultrasound I had done with near the cervix.
I just turned 24. lol. My mental health, mood, body temperature , joints, headaches, skin, appetite, sleep, depression, low energy, swallowing trouble, etc. My doctors response was to deal with one thing at a time but my counsellors and some family members are like depression and encourage me to talk to my doctor about anti-depressants again. I really hope I get full answers in June next month.
I'll just say I'll be blowed means something a bit different in the states and I'd volunteer 😊
Thanks for sharing this! My thyroid level is on the low end at And I have to go soon to the endocrinologist
I’m on hormones as well (testosterone) and I have a severe b12 deficiency for what seems like no reason I am not vegan , I eat b12 foods it’s so so low. I also have a vitmain D deficiency now as well.. can T affect your vitamins and thyroid? Or is it separate I don’t know if anyone in the comments would know
From my understanding, T can make underlying/preexisting thyroid issues worse, but it doesn't really affect treatment other than you need to keep an eye on it, same as like cholesterol or anything else. My thyroid had been borderline low since puberty (round 1), but as of starting T 7 months ago it was actually normal. I have bloodwork today, so we'll see if that's changed. I do feel like shit in ways that might be attributed to thyroid, but I think it's more likely just the stress of moving back in with my parents...
Im going for a neurological test in a few weeks and Im nervous. Its going to be a three hour test.
The thyroid issue being treated DOES cause a raise in mood❤ first hand experience. I'm still waiting for T, and they are still monitoring my thyroid. Everything you're saying makes sense and matches my exp, including the diabetes-like symptoms!
It's such a complicated thing to manage isn't it!
three years ago i was diagnozed with Hypothyroidism and at the same time started my medical transition. my Endocrinologist set a condition that i must balance my Hypothyroidism before getting Nebido because the thyroid responsible for hormonal body balance and since then (i take every morning one pill) and used to do blood checks every 3 months for one year and after that every 6 months and now once a year because i'm balanced. it took me one year to balance my thyroid and since then i don't suffer from migrane depression ect.
I hope you managed to get over the medical thyroid issues - feel well and stay full of life and joy.
Hi Finn! My cis sis and I were diagnosed with hypothyroidism just 24hrs apart about 3 weeks ago. She's 61, I'm 59. My GP said it is hereditary, and we think that our mum probably had it, too, but was never diagnosed. I also have the mood swing, weight gain, loss of appetite, exhaustion, I put it down to T until big sis said she has the same. Had to push my GP to test it but when the result came back it was blatantly obvious that it wasn't side effects of T. I'm on 100 microgr. of Levothyroxine, my sis only on 50. May I ask how high your dose is? Oh, yes, I've been following you for yonks now, (bought the forks t-shirt) and must say your windmills are definitely getting an upwind, in todays videoI thought you were going to take off! Hugs, Gideon.
Is it possible that hypothyroidism and the resulting hormone imbalances played a role in your feeling you were meant to be male? Please don’t be offended by my question. It’s just that there are parallel explosions of Hashimoto’s and of girls adopting a trans male identity, and so many FTM who have hypothyroidism.
I have never heard of "parallel explosions of hashimotos and girls adopting a trans male identity." Do you have a link to that information?
I do not think HT played a role at all. It doesnt effect testoserone/estrogen and doesnt play a role in gender identity development either. The reason HT more common in trans men than cis men is because we started out with a female biological system, and generaly HT arrises more commonly in female biology more than male biology
I also have hypothyroidism Finn, if you need a shat about anything you're welcome to mail me. If it makes you feel better I have had the same thoughts regarding thinking I may have been diabetic and/or bipolar when my medication dosage was unstable. I have found that puberty has had an effect on my thyroxine treatment. Although I can relate in a way, I have congenital Hypothyroidism, which was diagnosed at 6days old so have had more time to get my levels stable prior to starting T. The doctors I've spoken to don't seem to think that there's a link between testosterone treatment and my thyroid. Although evidently I think it does considering how unstable my testosterone treatment made my TSH/T3 levels, but it did the same during puberty the first time, so it could just be due to hormonal changes in general.
+Ethan Levi C thanks so much for this my friend. Irs good to hear lm not alone in my reaction to it. I seriously thought l was falling apart in a bad way! Its actually a relief that its thyroid and nothing else! Im feeling a little less tired but l think l need higher dose of meds. Doc did say that wound likely be the case. I have a blood test next week to re look at the levels and see whats changed. I shall have my t levels done at the same time to check they havent been effected. Thank you for your kindness!
DEar Finn, you'll be better, I know. And for the.. date.....good good good luck!!!!!!!! You look very well, anyway!! I send my hug!!!!
Thank you so much!
Holy shit dude I'm ftm as well and have hypothyroidism as well and it causes me to have highs and lows too. I was constantly misdiagnosed for ten years as bipolar but in reality my thyroid fucked me up and along with my ptsd.
Sorry to hear that my friend. Its such a difficult thing to deal with, especially when you have MH challenges as well. I am still trying to stabalise mine, it is better, but still not perfect! We must keep checking in with our doctors and telling them how we feel!
I admit, I know NOTHING about the health care system in England, but would it be possible to be seen by just ONE GP who will know your medical history so you don't have to repeat it every time? I can only imagine how frustrating that is and how much it almost defeats the purpose of SEEING a physician! I'm excited you at least now know why some of the things are happening, and what needs to be done to start correcting it. Hang in there kiddo, it WILL get better! Hope your date went exceedingly well and can't wait to hear all about it.
Well thats the problem you see, I havent been able to see the same doctor becuse there are so few available. It really has been a nightmare and now I have changed GP! Really hoping that the new surgery is much better. The date was so lovely and really picked me up, I shall be seeing him again!! Thank you :)
So happy to hear that you’ve finally got some results in your search for answers regarding your health! I hope your medication works well for you and gets your body into a less fatigued and over-worked place. lots of love from sweden!
Thank you so very much!!
Terribly maddening that doctors jump to conclusions, or don't hear-out patients. One really must be one's own health advocate. Very often out hunches are correct. I'll be eager to hear your response to thyroid treatment. All the best!!!
That is so very very true! I will be sure to update on how it goes . Thanks my friend!
I was thinking of asking my GP for a thyroid test as my symptoms are similar to yours. I also have skin problems which can also be thyroid related and I have developed bad circulation whilst being on T. But my metabolism is basically dead right now (fatigue, depression, slow digestion, etc.). I am just waiting the blood results from my endo appointment first. They said that my problems are unlikely to be related to my transition and I need to go to my GP for further investigation which as you said at the beginning of this video, is very difficult! It takes at least a month to get a routine appointment. :/
Bless you bud, yes, INSIST!!! Your health is important. Hope you get it sorted
your thyroid wont be affected by surgery tbh. Its very common for it to run in familys.
Thanks lovely. Its more that I think I need time to get back to optimal health for surgery ya know? Im such a mess at the moment. If this picks me up in a month or 2 then hopefully Ill deal with and recover from the surgery so much better. Love to you both!
Sending love. Hopefully the medication will kick in soon and you’ll be right as rain again. xx
Oh I cant WAIT! Thank you :)
You will feel sooooooo much better once your thyroid is sorted. They had to up my dose a few times to get it optimal, but I felt better quite soon after starting even the low dose. Of course I don't know how taking testosterone affects the thyroid, so it will be interesting to get your answer to that. Good luck with the date!! Smoochies my friend!
Thats really good to hear, fingers crossed Im going to feel less like a zombie very soon!!!! Date went well! Hes lovey! Thank you :)
How did you get your diagnosis was all your levels of t3 t4 and tsh were under the normal range or?
Yes they did a blood test and found my levels were abnormal
What is your age my dad and I are trans men and my dad has thyroid and he had a stroke
Hello! I am 47 .
I was diagnosed with thyroid problems back in January. I have been on medication since then. I don't think it is doing much but then I ha e a terribly stressful job. I don't think my thyroid issue is due to testosterone. I think it is simply old age. But it is a tiny little pill once a day and I take it most of the time. Sometimes I forget even though Alexa reminds me. Lol I haven't had any negative effects since I have been taking it.
You crack me up. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Good luck on the date. 🤞
Thank you so much! I'll keep you informed....on both counts!!
I have hypo and hashimotos pretty severe, I feel you 💙
Oh bless you! Bloody awful isnt it!!!
I have Congenital Hypothyroidism . Know how you feel with the lethargy and low motivation!
Oh it sucks doesn't it!!
I have had it since Childhood so don't know any different but didn't realise that it was linked to depression . I self harmed and if really stressed I still do . It's controlled by daily Tablets and Blood tests . I have explained as clearly to the OU as I can , the implications on study but they were amazing and said I can still do my Degree as long as I inform them of changes in my health
Hi Finn I also have an underactive thyroid.. It may have been slowly deteriorating for years. Make sure you get bloods taken regularly at the start to make sure you have got the right dose. I am not transgender but I know it controls your whole endocrine system it played havoc with my hormones. I would speak to your endocrinologist My mum also has hypothyroidism. There are different causes of underactive thyroid I have Hashimotos which is when your immune system attacks your thyroid glad this type is hereditary and also goes hand in hand with Addisons disease but not always. I would get checked to see if it is autoimmune hypothyroidism as your medication may need to be adjusted from time to time. But once the thyroxine kicks in you will feel like a new person. Tip take it an hour before you eat when you get up in the morning and don't have it with canine or calcium supplements/foods I.e. milk. But on the plus side you get free prescriptions for life. Get an exemption form from the docs. Best of luck Finn
Thank you my friend. I have now registered with a new doctor and I plan to ask for a detailed screening, especially as my mum had both under active thyroid and addisons. Ive been taking the meds for a week , setting an early alarm to take them an hour before I get up for breakfast. No improvement yet but I guess its early days. Thank you so much for your helpful comment!
Great advice, completely agree. See the British Thyroid Foundation for some fab info leaflets and newsletters to learn best practice for both patient and doctor. When your thyroid is low it's like you're slowly going mad and aging at the same time. The tabs take several days to kick in then you'll start feeling the clouds lift. You'll be able to think and move again. Then your skin and hair will improve. And lots more, including wound healing. Just beware overshooting. Being over active isn't pleasant either and is dangerous if left too long.
Well done you for switching Drs. That takes guts and oomph! Good luck!
I am looking forward to know about your date ^ ^
Thank you! I plan to make an update vlog later today!!!
Since I have quite a few medical issues and a family history of thyroid problems, I've had my thyroid check several time and thankfully it's not misbehaving. I know all too well though what it's like to not have your doctor listen to you. I had that problem with my chronic pain. The doctor I have now is pretty good. The doctor I loved recommended her when my doctor left, so I got lucky there. But before I swichted to the clinic with the doctors I love, I kept getting crappy doctor that rotated every year or two. Like you described I'd have to give them a run down of my medical history. When I kept saying my pain meds weren't taking care of the pain, it was till impacting my life way too much. I never said anything about wanting more hydrocodone, my pain is actually better controlled with muscle relaxer. Anyway when I told the one doctor that I was still in pain, the first thing out of her mouth was "I can't give you anymore hydros." I was speechless for a moment then said something to the effect of, "I never said I wanted more, I just said I was still in pain." The next fly-by doctor I had after that, I changed tactics. I kept mentioning that I could do certain chores around the house because I was hurting so much. Her response? "You must like doing dishes, you keep mentioning it." Sigh.... I was so happy when friend told me about the doctor I had up until the first of the year. She was awesome, but her bosses switch her to clinic that doesn't take my insurance. I've only seen, the doctor she recommended, twice now but she seems to be just as cool.
I'm glad you finally got answers. :) We're our best advocates when it comes to medical stuff. The squeeky wheel gets the grease, and all that.
Such an amazing discovery Finn! Love the shirt too! Blessings 😎😍
Wow!! That is so frustrating!!! My mother had the same thing back in the 70s and had to have her thyroid removed. I don't think they do that anymore. And typically thyroid issues are hereditary. But I'd be curious to know if there is a link with HRT too.
I think your windmilling is just a Finn thing. Lol and its adorable as heck! Lol
Finn, Hypothyroidism is a bit of a pain to deal with. I have been dealing with it for many years. Just make sure your doctor does blood work every three months to check your thyroid levels. This is important just starting madication. I have had no problems during my transition and doing my T. Keep your chin up and a smile on your face ! You will start feeling better !
I have had thoughts that my thyroid is under active but I've had it checked and there's nothing wrong with it. I'm still waiting on another diagnosis so it might just be that.
Finn I have hereditary hypothyroidism from my mom as does two of my three sisters. It is an extremely treatable condition with a tried and true medication. You are well versed in patience so give yourself a minimum of three months for your symptoms to completely subside. Good news you will feel so much better mentally and energy levels will increase.
I been up and down with my moods I get how it’s hard because once they hear I am BPD they don’t care to hear more and blames everyone on that .
I’ve got the opposite going on, thyroid is too overactive
Are you all ready for the royal wedding 🤔 sorry off topic
Lol! I'm going to a friend's birthday party instead!!!
FinnTheInfinncible I won't be watching either. Who really cares eh!
Welcome to the club. Took a long time to figure out for me too. I was 30 something. Feel much better on meds. Does your mom have it too?
Sorry , your mom does too. I don't think it has to do with testosterone, Just generics.
I'm very glad to hear so much positive feedback on the meds.i wait eagerly for their effect! Yes mum has it as well as Addisons so I'm now getting some extra more detailed tests so they can check lve not inherited that too!
FinnTheInfinncible hope you feel better soon. Kinda sucks but mild compared to other illnesses , disorders or even cancer
Absolutely! I feared the worst to be honest with how awful l felt!!!
LOVE YOUR SHIRT!
Thank you!
Drs need more education on trans people. I'm trans & in medical school, all my colleagues know nothing about trans people, it's not surprising to hear your experience. As for T & hypothryoidism.. I'm not aware of a link. It might be an idea to speak to your endo ! Or if your GP is managing it, you could them to check your T levels as they're checking your thyroid hormones just to make sure they're not being affected by the new treatment
I agree, Drs are very sadly lacking. Its scary! Ive just registered with a new doc and plan to have them liase with my gender doctor, just to keep a close eye on things. Thank you!
Another one for the hypothyroidism club!
Its a nightmare! So glad I know whats wrong though and I hope they get my dose rght soon!
Does your thyroidism thingy make you hyperactive as well as crashing out ?coz your video is so bubby its almost exhausting to watch.
Lol l have a mood disorder which can make me a little over excited!
I have a underactive thyroid and I think that the doctor found out with my blood test for testosterone before I started the only problem is that I need to take my thyroid pill 2 hours before and after every (for a empty stomach) and every day :p
Yes thats the same case for me, has to be ideally an hour before any food or drink. Im getting myself into the habit of setting an early alarm, just to take the meds then going back to sleep for an hour
FinnTheInfinncible just to say that if you don't have a gap before food, nothing dangerous or horrid will happen - there's not a reaction or anything. The food just lessens your absorption of the thyroxine and so you need a higher dose to get the required effect. Just in case you were worrying or losing sleep, literally, which could be more damaging overall. Take care.