I am a 52 year old female with chronic asthma, chronic anemia, copd and thyroid disease. I ve been off my thyroid meds for about three months now. Over the past few weeks I have become very weak, have a lot of swelling in my hands, face and legs. My breathing isn t good, lots of wheezing and everyday I am putting on weight. One day it was eight pounds more than the day before. I am waiting to get in to see my doctor but there was a two month waiting list due to several doctors being out on leave at the same time. I am really very concerned. I do have an appointment on Friday morning.