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Originally Posted by mrsD
Donating blood will do it!
Also make sure you are taking your medication on an empty stomach.
Thyroid meds need zinc and selenium in the diet or in supplements like Centrum Senior, to convert T4 to T3 in the tissues. If you are low in both of these you cannot convert well and may present as Low when you are really not.
Any major stressor can put a load on T3 ..trauma, surgery, illness, and I'd include losing blood.
But you should get checked out anyway... Have the nodule looked at.
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Two Kids, I'm glad you read it too! MrsD always has some knowledgable advice to offer. Stuff you don't think of.
Yes, I do take my meds on an empty stomach and wait 30 min. before breakfast.
Jo*Mar, I did call the Red Cross and they want to know specifically what antibx I've been on. Will call Texas pharma tomorrow before they call me back.
You know, the brain fog isn't really new. I haven't felt "smart" for months now. Just been doing the bare basics and showing up to work my 2 days a week. Fortunately, there's someone to catch my errors. That lady is retiring in 2 months and I don't dare apply for her position because of the brain fog. (Plus, not sure I want to work full-time).
Thanks for the hugs, my friends. I'll give you an update when I know more.