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worried about my situation

Hi, i’m new to posting here and was wondering if I could get some advice.
I have been to the drs and blood tests have shown I have Hypothyroidism and an extremely high amount of thyroid antibodies. My doctor sent me to get an ultra sound but something was abnormal with it so I now have to wait to see a thyroid specialist, I can’t get a diagnosis or a treatment plan until this happens.
On top of this I am in constant pain in my hands, toes and knees and most days I can’t even make a fist my hands are so weak. I can’t open door handles, pick things and struggle to write and type. I’m thinking I may have rheumatoid arthritis but obviously will have to wait a long time for this to be diagnosed too.
I’m really struggling to walk up stairs or stand for more than five mins without fainting also. My blood pressure sits around 100/65 and my HR is usually around 100/110 - any ideas what this this could be?! I have always been ill since I was a child (I am 21 now) but my parents had always ignored it.
Now, my issue is that I think I need to claim pip as I obviously can’t work full time but I don’t have any secure diagnoses and it looks like it will be a long time before I do. Does anyone have any ideas what might be wrong with me or if I will be able to claim pip? I literally can’t get myself dressed by myself or do anything. It’s really getting me down.
Thank you so much if you’ve managed to get this far, sorry it’s so long!
I have been to the drs and blood tests have shown I have Hypothyroidism and an extremely high amount of thyroid antibodies. My doctor sent me to get an ultra sound but something was abnormal with it so I now have to wait to see a thyroid specialist, I can’t get a diagnosis or a treatment plan until this happens.
On top of this I am in constant pain in my hands, toes and knees and most days I can’t even make a fist my hands are so weak. I can’t open door handles, pick things and struggle to write and type. I’m thinking I may have rheumatoid arthritis but obviously will have to wait a long time for this to be diagnosed too.
I’m really struggling to walk up stairs or stand for more than five mins without fainting also. My blood pressure sits around 100/65 and my HR is usually around 100/110 - any ideas what this this could be?! I have always been ill since I was a child (I am 21 now) but my parents had always ignored it.
Now, my issue is that I think I need to claim pip as I obviously can’t work full time but I don’t have any secure diagnoses and it looks like it will be a long time before I do. Does anyone have any ideas what might be wrong with me or if I will be able to claim pip? I literally can’t get myself dressed by myself or do anything. It’s really getting me down.
Thank you so much if you’ve managed to get this far, sorry it’s so long!
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i think I’m just feeling sorry for myself, I’ve been fighting for a diagnosis for four years 😢
thanks so much. It does look like Hashimotos but when I went for an ultrasound they said it looks like graves so I will be seeing an Endocrinologist but its just the wait! I’ve been off work for almost three months because I can barely stand most days.
I hope Poppy and Ilovecats have answered your questions regarding PIP and ESA. I just wanted to pop in and welcome you to the community. Please let us know how you get on with your diagnosis and if there's any advice we can offer.
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