Need help with ADD, immune issues and herpes

Hi all,

I must apologize for the long post and I hope it makes sense. I am a 42 year old female. I received an official diagnosis of thyroid disorder (1999), suspected pcos (1997-8, diagnosed 99') test came back high for testosterone, ADD, herpes 1 and 2 (2005). I have no breakouts--I did have swelling at left side of genital area years ago but did not know for sure what it could be because I was so sick. I have recently had swelling in this area about 3 weeks ago. I did have two cold sores before I became sick with hypo, prior to this, I never had one before.

The anxiety and ADD which both have improved with the increases of my thyroid meds. Sometimes I think the ADD seemed more noticeable after my thyroid began to get better. However, I still have problems with writing and sometimes spelling. I sometimes feel myself acting less confident or timid and I’m not with and more at work and less often when I go out with others. At the beginning of thyroid this was a problem no matter what kind of setting I was in. Pre hypo diagnosis, I was out of work for 9 months because of the hypo and the extreme exhaustion, low moods, brain fog, and anxiety caused by the hypo.

At 17, I was put on birth control for severe pms. I was married at 23, I miscarried a pregnancy at 24, and had an ectopic pregnancy at 26. As early as 1994, began to complain of increasing symptoms such as frequent colds, sinus infections, change in hair texture and hair loss with itchy, tingly scalp-I had an area of no hair in a circle pattern and it was absolutely clean and at the right side of the back of my head. Soon developed hair loss that ran from the crown of my head on down. I had frequent leg pains and cramps, tooth aches, insomnia, severe acne and oily skin (had three course of Accutane that work for a short while), lack of motivation, low or no interest of pass enjoyments, blurry vision; pms with no period for at least a couple of times. At my most sickest with hypo, my period would last for about 7 to 8 days and sometimes longer. I had rapid weight gain in a short period of time although on my diet hadn’t changed and often exercised which I love. Hypo caused muscle weakness—I’d like to reverse this. I still have strong cravings for carbs and sweets but not as often and not always prior to pms—this use to be a daily problem. During this time, I also had severe anxiety and would startle out of my sleep. I suffered with problems swallowing, choking and chest pains--thyroid related.

I have a nice work environment and I do like what I do; however, this is not my career choice because of sickness. Before getting sick, I would often travel up and down the east coast alone to visit family and friends and voluntary to drive whenever I went out with friends. I taught myself how to swim at age 8 and loved to dive into a sixteen feet deep pool. I enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities. I’d participate in different kinds of school sports and class office oriented activities. When I went to college, I participated in different activities. Since becoming ill, I have learned of my family’s history of thyroid problems and other autoimmune conditions. There are similar issues for both sides of my family with diabetes, stroke, heart disease, baldness for men at an early age (father’s side), hair loss and change in texture for the women and pms and a few cases of cancer. My mother had miscarried two pregnancies. My sister; two miscarriages, and myself one as mentioned before. My brother had symptoms of ADHD as a kid, and my sister has mild thyroid symptoms as well as mild ADD. Prior to the hypo, I was very outgoing, enjoyed school and learning, adventurous with a degree of competitiveness with myself to do well. This illness has drastically changed personality.

My biggest concern now is to find a homeopath to treat the anxiety, herpes and hair loss immediately. Please help and I look to hear your suggestions.