Worsening symptoms...menopause vs. complications of thyroid cancer

In rereading your reply .. are you insinuating that thyroid cancer is caused by high cholesterol or BP?
Thyroid cancer is caused by high radiation Xrays, as a Radiologist, cancer in your thymus.
I know that 4 years prior I had two xrays taken by a Chiropractor. I had to open my mouth I told my surgeon. Then I asked who checks her xray machine? I got no answer. Then I questioned our Power Board but no. My father died of Lymphoma diagnosed by a post-mortem aged 83.
That is why I want the thynus identified. It's big in a child but shrinks as we get older as only required as a young child to maintain immunity of childhood illnesses.
Every year after sending a reminder to my surgeon I ring Radiography Department if there is an appointment made. I was done in our base hospital. In Feb 2020 4 months after Stroke. The Endocrinologist tried postponing it to 6 months but as I said surgeon and anaesthetist team over rode said a.s.a.p.
There are a lot of risks in RAI yteatment. Were you given these?
Another hot, muggy day with nlue skies in NZ. Cheri JOY

No, I am not insinuating my cancer was caused by either BP or high cholesterol. I had neither until post thyroidectomy.
I work in radiation oncology and radiology for the past 36 years and understand the thyroid is highly susceptible to radiation exposure. I accept my cancer was likely a hazard of the job. It is all the issues I have had since my surgery that frustrates me.

I find it very concerning when a doctor wants to tie issues to areas which cannot be proven (menopause, nutrition), when a change in medication or dose, will cause a reaction which can prove the association of thyroid and/or medication to the symptoms you are having. I had one doctor tell me to wait 6 months to “give the medication a chance” when I was on a high dose of Synthroid…. I asked her if she would wait 6 months dealing with constant leg cramps, headaches, nausea and extreme fatigue to see if a medication worked? My new Endocrinologist discontinued the medication and the symptoms went away within days!! I do not miss the leg cramps!!! Unfortunately, after a little while the symptoms of Hypthyroidism started, so I had to try a new medication, but that showed me that the symptoms are related to the medication and dosage and not just “aging.” The dosage of Levoxyl is about a quarter of the dosage the previous Endocrinologist had me taking of Synthroid (and she was talking about raising it!).
Since you had a total thyroidectomy you cannot just stop your medication, however asking to increase the dose to see if it helps with the side effects while lowering your TSH even more, might work. Maybe you can use the old “Let’s just try it and see approach,” with the doctor.
I am fortunate that I do not need referrals for doctors; I can just go. However if your doctor will not give you a referral, maybe you can tell her you want a second opinion….from what I understand, they have to grant second opinions. You might also try calling your insurance company and ask about seeing a cancer specialist…they might not require a referral since you want to prevent regrowth and that will save the insurance company money. Definitely keep trying!!
Good luck!

Agreed...will ask my provider one more time to adjust Synthroid and if she says no, I will be seeking a second opinion.