I've wondered about the change in my birth control--since that was my only change and it was right when symptoms started. I'm tech. infertile, but stay on birth control to keep my hormones regulated. I know there are other natural ways...I tried a few back in the days of trying to get preg...anyway, I've been on the same pill 12 years, and then switched to one with lower estrogen. I tend to have very low estrogen on my own, so I've wondered if this is just too low. I'm now on the lowest type pill--because of my age, 41, DR wanted to switch me--then I'll stay on this through meno. Having metabolic syndrome, Dr felt this was best. Seems I've read estrogen can have a neuro protective effect?

Also the TSH going sky high--that was probably either a Hashimotos flare, and/or some soy protein bars I was eating daily (I knew better, but had been OK with other brands, but these were loaded w/ soy isolate) .

No dr has given the estrogen connection any thought--and most, even endo, missed the thyroid link--though now I see everywhere about hypothyroid neuropathy. Still, my levels have been getting better for 2 months, so maybe it's still too soon to rule out the thyroid cause?

I'm looking into the nightshades/diet stuff. I'm generally a health nut--and started avoiding gluten about a month ago to see if that might help. Other than that, I've taken fish oil for years, tried many of the supplements I've seen listed here. Still hoping for relief.
Thanks so much for your time