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@kayabbott

Thanks, but they are mostly controlled by synthroid, not eating gluten or NSAIDs, and escaping stress through exercise, reading, and such (stress is inflammatory). I don't have any pain, other than a few creaky joints. The reactive arthritis has been dormant for 30+ years and MGUS is mostly asymptomatic. I got glutened from a "GF" group dinner on a March bike tour, and a cyclist spread covid, so I had a double cytokine storm. I still have long covid (LC) so use an exercise bike in short intervals with rest between cuz of fatigue, do PT and balance workouts, and weight training for muscle strength isn't impacted by LC. We all have negatives in our lives, it is important to work around them and not live in them. Thank you for being a mentor; I think this site helps a lot of people heal or vent their frustrations.

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I totally agree with your interpretation of where your TSH should be. Many Drs look at TSH results and if anywhere in the normal range they accept it even if the patient is symptomatic and feels awful. I too feel best when TSH is close to hyperthyroid levels. You are dealing with a lot and seem to be managing well.
Keep up the good work and good attitude! I’m trying to do the same!