Fuzzy Head (and other symptoms) = Low Thyroid

So after months of tonic muscle spasms, headaches, throat spasms, chills, dry/itchy skin, depression, extreme exhaustion, weight issues (especially in the midsection), and a REALLY fuzzy mind (including stuttering at times), we finally figured out what is wrong...I have hypothyroidism.  The thyroid has to work overtime to create the thyroid hormone (TSH) to try to keep up with the body's demands.  Due to the overtime work of the thyroid, the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), is high.

This diagnosis was made when I went into the ER for stuttering.  Of course, the doctors immediately thought I had a stroke, and I am incredibly thankful the doctor thought enough to run a thyroid panel along with all the other blood work.  I did not have a stroke. With the headache, tonic spasms, and fuzzy mind along with the blood work, the diagnosis of hypothyroidism was made. 

My rheumatologist started me on the most natural form of thyroid medication (and the oldest), Armour Thyroid.  He started me on half the lowest dose, to make sure I did not have a reaction, since I am so sensitive to medications.  Unfortunately, the new medication can take five weeks to START working.  I feel a little better with the spasms, but the exhaustion, fuzzy mind, depression, and dry/itcy skin are still quite annoying!  Also, a side effect of the medication is hair loss...for at least three months as the body adjusts. Sigh...yes, this seems to be one side effect I am experiencing.  I have to keep reminding myself it is temporary. 

I think the worst thing for me right now is the depression and fuzzy mind...although I am wondering which came first. I know that depression can CAUSE a fuzzy mind, and I know that a fuzzy mind can CAUSE depression...I have a feeling that in my case, the fuzzy mind is causing the depression.  I am not used to "seeing through cobwebs". That is the best way to describe how I am thinking these days. 

I have a thyroid ultrasound on Friday because my doctors noticed that it feels enlarged.
The only thing left to say is I hope as the medication starts to work, the days become brighter as I drag myself back from the edge of the darkness and try my best to see through the cobwebs.