Back to square one. Fertility.

I have been praying much about my health, fertility and well-being lately. It led me to go back to Marilyn M. Shannon's book Fertility, Cycles & Nutrition . I am glad that I did. In chapter 6 of the book, she talks about low thyroid function. This is what initially led me to going to an endocrinologist. I left with no diagnosis. Normal basal temps should be between 97.4 and 97.8. I am on day 18 and my basal today was 96.76. Not good. I've been to two endos with no diagnosis and at this point I'm frustrated and mad. I can't get energy, lose weight or maintain a pregnancy.

Today I took matters into my own hands through an online site of people who have been in my position. Stop the Thyroid Madness has natural ways to help people through diet and supplements. I am doing it, forging ahead and realize I can take blood tests until the cows come home and I will still be sub-clinical. I have many, MANY of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. My son is HT as well. I am starting slow on the supplements. I am currently on supplements for liver, whole food multi, red clover, B's, C and E. The thyroid tabs will be another addition. I'm quite sick of doctors and labs. All they have provided is unpaid bills that my insurance won't cover because they cannot diagnose me. If I felt like I was the least bit off in my observation, I would not be taking this step. Not one of my endos would make anything of my low temps. If they can't solve it with a big-pharm pill or surgery, it doesn't exist. (I warned you I was mad and frustrated). I was able to get pregnant a year ago. I don't want to jump back on that clomid train until I solve the underlying problem. I suppose I am just frustrated that I allowed the doctors(endos in particular) to bully me to the point of giving up. I will keep you posted on how this goes. I'm sure someone has dealt with this. I just don't know who.
(The bunny pic isn't related. I just needed something darn cute to cheer me up...ha)

The doctor

I was able to get in to see the endocrinologist a while back. I am finishing my last test tomorrow(for now). Many of my symptoms, problems with miscarriage, health, etc. will hopefully be diagnosed as something not life threatening and treatable. Based on some of her observations in the office, she is leaning towards a diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome. I am praying this is not the case. I have some symptoms but not all the tell-tale ones and most women with Cushings cannot conceive(which I have five times). I did have my thyroid tested and it is perfect, just fine and not even close to borderline. Sigh. I have to put this in God's hands because I cannot control the outcome. Cushing's can usually be traced to long-term, high stress situations and that's my life in a nutshell. Running a business alone with 2 special needs kids with no consistent support system will do that to a person. I have to have faith and trust in God. I certainly can't go this alone. I just wanted to update because I know there are other women out there who struggle with metabolic and auto-immune issues. I have to trust that God has my back on this one.