Can anyone relate to this? I have many of the classic symptoms of hypothyroidism but I don't have low thyroid. I just got the call that my blood test showed normal. I have been living with these awful symptoms for two years now, what do I do now?
2006-08-01 12:32:04 · 10 answers · asked by sistermoon 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Thank you everyone for your responses, very helpful. My symptoms are: very bad muscle aches, headaches, cold intolerance, memory problems, FATIGUE, concentration problems, dry skin, dry hair, low sex drive, and some others I can't think of because of memory problems :-)
2006-08-01 13:12:18 · update #1
What are the symptoms? Are you seeing a proper endocrinologist, or just a regular physician? They've narrowed the range that is "normal" so your doctor might be looking at the old range. They're much more aggressive with treating thyroid. (I take thyroid meds and I never had symptoms, it was because of my blood test). Be AGGRESSIVE with your doctor -- YOU are the client, remember!
Hypothyroidism
Clinically apparent hypothyroidism usually warrants treatment. In case the hypothyroidism is due to dietary minerals and iodine, supplementation with these may obviate the need for hormonal treatment, but only if iodine deficiency has been documented, which is very rare in the Western world. Whilst subclinical hypothyroidism is thought to have long-term consequences, such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease risks,[1] there is no current consensus as to the benefits of treatment in this group.[2][3]
Treatment is usually with levothyroxine (starting at 50 μg/day), a synthetic thyroxine analogue. There is no evidence suggesting that there is any need to substitute T3 as well.[4][5]
Symptoms as well as TSH levels are used to monitor effect of substitution; a high TSH level suggests treatment is not yet adequate and that dose adjustments are necessary. A low ("suppressed") TSH may indicate the dose is too high. Some patients prefer a pig thyroid extract, natural desiccated thyroid hormones, which contains T3 as well as T4 and traces of T2, T1 and calcitonin.
2006-08-01 12:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are puffiness, fatigue, hair loss, water retention (hands and feet), memory loss, fibromyalgia.
Without getting too clinical, if your TSH is normal, I would suggest having your hormone levels checked. Fluctuations hormones also manifest similar symptoms. Other endocrine problems should be ruled out, as well. A battery of tests including lymphoma is also performed routinely nowadays, so I suggest having that done.
I am not sure your age group, but it is highly likely that your condition is benign. Sometimes, depression, stress, anxiety may cause some of the above smptoms.
Good luck and stay healthy.
2006-08-01 12:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by blucille2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see an endocrinologist and be checked for Cushing's and PCOS - two diseases that can mimic the symptoms of hypothyroidism.
You also need to get the exact levels of your TSH. Some offices have different ranges for normal, and different people feel different at different ranges - for example, my mom had a TSH of 80 and felt only mildly lethargic, whereas some people might have a TSH of 4 and feel like they're going to die. You need to obtain those test results and get tested several more times.
2006-08-01 12:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by sous_lepontmirabeau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor can diagnose hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism by testing the levels of thyroid hormones in your blood. Doctors measure hormones secreted by the thyroid gland itself, as well as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), a chemical released by the pituitary gland that triggers hormone production in the thyroid.
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2014-08-03 14:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that your thyroid is not always functioning properly, and that it is eventually not going to be functioning. Continue to go back to your doctor every 3-6 months an request further blood tests
2006-08-01 12:38:37 · answer #5 · answered by Right Wing Extremist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the symptoms also but my test was normal,turns out I have poly-cystic ovarian syndrome(pcos) ask your Dr to refer you to a Gynecologist just to be checked.
2006-08-01 13:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend had this problem and she actually went to a thyroid specialist and got the problem fixed!! I recommend looking one up!!
2006-08-01 12:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by Rubber Ducky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should recheck it again, and again. i had the same thing happen, and had a test that came back normal, then one that was abnormal, then another abnormal, then again a normal one. so....sometimes, things are out of whack one day and not another.
2006-08-01 12:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by evanlah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-01 12:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by DIANNA B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hypothyroidism mimics obesity and depression.those things need to be taken care of.improve ur lifestyle.
2006-08-01 12:35:58 · answer #10 · answered by actra 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋