The Continuing Misadventures of Thyroid Girl
So it's been a while since I last posted, but that has more to do with my being too tired to think after a long day at work than it does with lack of anything to say. Well, that's not entirely true: some days I'm so tired I can't think of anything worth saying.
Anyway. So after talking to a friend who's had thyroid issues for years and doing some research on the web and leaving an unreturned voicemail for The Good Doctor, I finally made a follow-up appointment with my internist to discuss the Thyroid Thing. Because, despite having stopped taking the Copaxone three weeks ago, the fatigue and lightheadedness and cold feet and whatnot continued.
Yesterday I went in to see her and was promptly given a prescription for Synthroid and told to make an appointment in 6 to 8 weeks for another set of labs and follow-up. We're still not entirely sure what is causing what, but I started on the new medication this morning and I'm hopeful that there will be positive change. Perhaps, even, positive enough that I can restart the Copaxone and feel somewhat decent on it.
In other news, I learned yesterday that I will be headed to Pittsburgh in about two weeks for a training class! I've never been to Pittsburgh before and, although I've heard some less-than-great things about it, I am looking forward to the trip. I haven't been on a business trip in years - literally - so it should be nice to get out of the office!
That said, I haven't a clue what there is to do in Pittsburgh. I did look up the Pirates' game schedule and they are, of course, on the road the week I'll be there. :-( So a baseball game is not an option. I suspect there will be some kind of socializing with other trainees and folks I'm traveling with from my company, but I think it'd be fun to see some of the sights of Pittsburgh when not otherwise occupied. I just don't have any idea what those sights might be. Anyone have suggestions?
Comments
Wow, I sure hope you get everything worked out soon. Guess I'm lucky. The only med I'm on is Copaxone!
Good Luck!
Posted by: SwampAngel65 | March 31, 2008 07:32 AM
Well aside from knowing that last year the American Lung Association named Pittsburgh as the second most polluted metropolitan area, there must be some good things to see there. I think it's Pitt that has Fort Duquesne and the Frick Center. I've never been but a mate of mine grew up there and he really loved it. Can't wait to hear what you thought of it & where you went!
Posted by: Sara | April 1, 2008 02:12 AM