Thyroid or Menopause?

For the third night in a row, I have found it difficult to sleep without interruption. Last night I kept waking up like there was something not quite right in the world. Then at 4 a.m. I awoke for good and could not go back to sleep. I was so wired! I decided to clean up my paperwork in my office and keep my mind busy. I tried praying but needed to stay busy.

This morning at breakfast, after my coffee, I realized my heart was racing. Although I have had Grave's Disease (hyper active thyroid), I have been off my medication since November with a clean bill of health. However, my Endocrinologist said it could come back. If it does, they will have to kill my thyroid with radio active iodine. Doesn't sound too good to me!

Once again, I know that these symptoms can also mimic Peri-menopause. So, the question is, is it my thyroid or is it menopause? Which ever the case, I must stop drinking coffee that's not decaf again. I had some last night around 8 p.m. so perhaps that contributed to my inability to sleep??

Starbucks Decaf-here I come!