OK, my thyroid crapped out before my 4th month post Tx and one synthyroid pill a day takes care of it. So just like everything else associated with our cancer, it's Tx, our side effects and our recovery there are no hard and fast rules that we can rely on. I personally don't have much respect for the science behind the hypothyroid problem "cure" since it seems the range of acceptable TSH levels is too great when prescribing a dosage of synthyroid to bring you back in line so to speak.

Even with a few more years off my clock I still have a high energy level as I too work long 6 day weeks and I still am able to ride my miles (currently I ride between 70 and 100 miles each week) and at a pretty good clip. I can still keep up with many young punks (that's the jealously creeping out) who are half my age.

I feel for you Eric. Are you being seen by a Endocrinologists?

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.