Six whole weeks off work! Boy aren’t you lucky, everyone says, and yes, to a degree they are correct. 6 weeks to theoretically not get up to go to work, and have to do things.
Usually these 6 weeks are used very practically, I do huge clear ups of the house, and the kids wardrobes, my kitchen, the living room, everywhere! Then there will be the week at least visit to my parents, and getting away a bit. All the other days, I would think of things to do, with the odd down day to chillax…
That was the plan at the end of July, when we broke up for Summer Holidays. But I had to figure in a few days in school, sorting out the class room for the up coming new academic year too. I got a bit of the tidying up done, as in the wardrobe clear outs, before a short and sweet visit to my parents.
During the visit, I was suffering from migraine-like headaches… not pleasant. But I am lucky to have a Pops who is a reflexology and Reiki trained individual. He did some special massages to relieve the headaches, which worked. As he massaged a certain point on my hand he could see me wince. “Does that hurt there?” he asked. I nodded, and he then explained that the point he was touching was the Thyroid gland point.
The pain there is indicative that there could be problems brewing in that area, so he taught me to self massage the relevant area, to my benefit.
We came home and the rest of the holiday continued. This time however, I have not had the get up and go, or energy to do anything. I’d be up early, as the children wake, then there was no enthusiasm to actually get tidying, as I wanted to do. Even getting out and about with the kids was a chore.
My Pop’s words about the Thyroid issue were playing on my mind… what if I have an underactive thyroid gland? Medication for life, and all craziness… I knew I should get to the doctor, but I was just too scared.
Last week, I had two coughing kids, and I thought I had better get them checked out before term starts, and as I was there, I booked an appointment for me too, I suppose I should get checked out too.
He asked all the questions, checked I wasn’t depressed, or that I wasn’t losing weight, causing the tiredness and lethargy, and sent me of to get my bloods done. “Just call in a week to 10 days, for the results. We’ll only call you if there is anything urgent.”
That was Wednesday, just gone.
Yesterday, whilst at school, I got a message from my Hubby Dearest saying the Dr’s surgery had called, and that I needed to call them back.
Alarm bells started to ring straight away. It had been barely 2 days since the test… oh God, what have they found?
It was going to be something awful about my thyroid, wasn’t it?
I called and well, it wasn’t the Thyroid, but instead, apparently I have a Vitamin D deficiency.
So now I have to take 5, (yes FIVE!) Vitamin D capsules every morning, but I don’t know how long for.
I hope this is the reason for my lethargy, I guess time will tell.
But I Smile Anyway... 
Sep 06, 2015 @ 20:46:43
Funnily enough, I posted this link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/10686624/Vitamin-D-could-it-stop-modern-diseases.html on my FB account recently after flicking through a health magazine and have been taking the supplements ever since (too soon to report any effects I’m afraid but I do hope it does the trick for you). It seems we have become a nation of hermits!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 21:10:39
It’s true you know… I shall read the article. Many of the population are so busy indoors, when the sun make an appearance, we all seem to miss the natural Vitamin D!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 16:32:50
Good Luck dear Ritu, Hope and wishes for you. Love, nia
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 17:05:19
Thank you so much Nia! 🙂
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:56:17
Hopefully you’re back on track again soon x
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 00:18:00
Thank you! 🙂
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:44:48
The vitamin D thing seems to be epidemic here. My son in law’s level was so low, he had to take it via IV’s. Glad there is a relatively easy solution for you. I’ve always been vigilant about the thyroid myself…so far, so good. ☺
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:52:51
It seems to be rife here too, we just don’t get enough exposure to the sun in the UK, and a lot of modern countries are the same, as we are indoors at work so much, and there is so little sun, that we miss the goodness! Hope the tablets help me… don’t really want it to be a permanent solution!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:56:41
Good luck…I wonder if one of those special UV lights would help? Some have had success with them in treating mild depression.
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 00:18:35
My Hubby was saying about getting one… think it’s a ploy to stop me asking for a proper sun holiday!!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 22:29:40
Perfect!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:50:20
If you like taking tablets…lol! I’d rather be prescribed a holiday in the sun to top up my Vit D!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 20:58:39
I had to take 10000 five days a week for three months then 3000 every day which was way better than a thyroid issue. Hope you feel better soon
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:49:11
Thanks Donna… only think is the Doctor hasn’t told me how long I have to take them for… I have a month’s worth so far…
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 00:09:58
Hope they work quickly
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 00:19:19
I hope so too!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 20:43:15
Oh Sis so glad it’s nothing serious keep popping those pills and you’ll be back to yourself in no time. Always here if you want a chat☺
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:48:27
Thanks Bro! Hope so!!!! I just want my Mojo back!!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 00:32:57
I’m here lolol😜
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 08:12:38
;P
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 19:23:00
Oh, I feel for you Ritu. I have been having exactly the same problem for ages too, Have had bloods done and checks for thyroid too, As I suffer from depression and diabetes and am ‘of a certain age’ it could be all sorts! I have got to take folic acid
as folates low. At least it wasn’t thyroid either, but it sucks always being tired though! 🙂
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:45:11
I know Judy, I hate it! But hopefully the extra boost of Vits will help!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 07:41:27
Yes, I am sure they will 🙂
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 08:17:26
You know the worst thing…? my parents gave me some special Vit D capsules a few months ago, and said to take them, it would help… I took em, said yeah yeah I’ll take them, and forgot about them…. Parents seriously know everything! It’s like they were psychic! My mum just called from Finland to see how I was, and to tell me off!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 09:18:01
Yes, they do know best, and you are naughty! Still, hopefully now you will start to feel less tired (providing you don’t get the cold of course)!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 14:47:45
Fingers crossed Judy!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:56:23
Wow! at least its not the thyroid gland. Sounds like you need some more sunshine. Lets pray that five will do the trick.
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:43:42
I hope so! Five is pliantly! Shake me and I rattle!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:40:13
Yes I hope so!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:18:41
Oh, Ritu, I am so very glad it is nothing serious. Poor sis, I can understand how scared you must have been. So this is done pretty quick and lots of people have that. Big hugs Ritu 😘😘😘
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:21:23
Thanks sis, just hope the meds help… If only there was real sun for me…!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 19:02:12
I am sure it will help, you’ll see. And your pops can send you energy from afar as well. It all supports. You should have go on vacation down to the south, Ritu. When are the next holidays?
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:44:33
We get a week off in October… then the 2 weeks at Christmas. We will get away… hopefully sis!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:45:58
That would be awesome, Ritu. You would deserve and need it!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 23:53:35
I’m hoping to book a weekend break with my sister in law too actually, so just us ladies, no kids, would be chilling!
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 10:06:13
Wooooo that sounds very exciting! Oh so cool! Are you thinking on a wellness weekend? I did that twice with my mom and sisters. Very special! I cross my fingers, Ritu.
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 14:50:13
Possibly sis, its just a thought yet!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:05:13
Interesting. I’m very much into natural cures as much as possible. Thanks for the post!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:19:42
Welcome! My Pops is very into natural cures so he always suggests stuff 😊
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 17:58:22
Ah Ritu, I hope the Vitamin D does the trick. I’ve been feeling a bit lethargic too, not enough sunlight, the summer has been abysmal.
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:19:04
The Summer has been awful I know… Hope these magic pills help!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 17:50:32
I’m on thyroid medication and I hate it! I wish there would be a better solution to feeling better! Hope you feel better soon, take care.
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:18:24
Thank you 😊 I just want my energy back to be honest…
My grandma had thyroid issues too, so its always at the back of my mind…
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 17:35:37
very good…that’s an easy fix, and by the way…been there did the half thyroid out…easy…in and out…the most pain I had was from where the tape was on my neck…LOL and taking a pill (which is also cheap $$- yay) is easy….getting your energy back was worth it to me….on of our MDs where I worked used to prescribe 10 minutes of sunshine for his patients….he made it an order so he would be sure it would get done…if you look at the statics for Americans and vit D most of the population is deficient….my husband was dam near at the bottom of the chart, he takes 1000u every day I take it 3 times a week, I range in the middle….so happy to hear it might be as easy as walking in the sun for you…amazing what a vitamin deficiency can do to you….fingers crossed, but if its the thyroid…easy fix…I promise.. …enjoy the sun, that’s where I am headed out to the yard to weed and water….happy weekend
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:17:12
Thank you for your words! I wish we had more sunshine here in the UK!!!
Still, hopefully the tablets will help! 😊
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 17:28:41
Wow the massage sounds nice and a good thing to know! I can imagine your break is busy! hope your time back is good!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:15:54
Thank you… Hope these 5 pills help too!
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