the test results are in!!!

first and foremost on my mind...the test results are in and answers all my questions. i've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism...as of today. the normal level for the thyroid is BELOW 4.3 and my level is 39.7. yep...the nurse wanted to get me in right away. I have an appointment to see a doctor this next week. I'll be put on medication and hopefully i won't be on it for too long, but there is the possibility that i could be taking medicine the rest of my life. hypothyroidism accounts for my hair loss, fatigue, mental confusion and indecision, hot flashes, female plumming problems, and dizziness. i'm still concerned about my blood pressure which was only 80/56 for my last appointment. i was concerned that i was going through early menopause or something because of the symptoms, but that's not the case...which is good news of course at my age. i'm just sooooo tired of being tired and more importantly...i'm tired of being dizzy; all day and every day.

on a happier note...i spent this past saturday with the "family" up in bayfield for apple fest. it was a beautiful drive with the fall colors and a lovely location with being right on lake superior. there were lots of vendors; food and crafts...but nothing really caught my eye. of course, i had to sample a caramel apple sundae...that's the least i could do. i bought a couple sets of bear paw mittens for my great babies...they'll look very cute in them. the mittens slip right over the babies hands and they look like paws. i'll post a picture of them wearing 'em sometime soon with cool aunt su.

until next time.