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Hypothyroidism Diagnosis: Not sure what to do at this point
Hello. For reference I am a 27 y/o female. I recently had some blood tests done that showed my TSH levels at an 8.26 so my Dr. reordered the blood tests. I had the same tests done the next day as well as additional tests for T4 and T3 and everything showed normal the second time around with my TSH levels at a 4.12. I don't understand what would cause this fluctuation and additionally my doctor seems to think I am fine. However, I have been having the following symptoms for at least the past year and feel like they might be related to a thyroid issue. I don't know what to do at this point...My symptoms include:
-Shakiness, dizziness, sweating, weakness, light headedness whenever I start to feel hungry
-Severe lack of sex drive
-Overly emotional, feeling tearful, almost crying for no reason
-Feelings of being lost, hopelessness that seemingly come out of nowhere
-Brittle, breaking nails and hair breakage
-Feelings of anxiety
-Feeling cold often even when others feel warm or hot
-Decreased Appetite
-Mood swings, snapping at my SO
-Random loss of desire to do things I enjoy
I'm not sure what to do at this point. I am frustrated and I am tired of having these symptoms and being told I am fine.
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Even though you say your levels are fine, you may still need medication. I have Hashimoto’s with Hypothyroidism and I am currently taking 75 mcg of Synthroid to control it. I have given up eating gluten, dairy and soy to treat my Hashimoto’s as there is no medication to do so. It works! I would ask to start on medication for Hypothyroidism. You have similar symptoms as I do and the medication will help. Have all your Thyroid Panels Run, ask for: TSH, T3-Free, T4-Free, Reverse T-3 and TPO Antibodies to be run. Good luck!
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3 ReactionsI am simply amazed and astonished by the responses relaying to an underactive thyroid. I was diagnosed 32 years ago. Extreme fatigue, mood swings, weight gain. I saw my PCP who did blood work and told me to see an endocrinologist. In summary, blood tests were given and I was told to take Synthroid. I have gone from 125mg to 75mg over the course of the years. It took a few years to regulate my thyroid. Blood tests once a year. I know I will be on Synthroid forever. The only side effect I now have from hypothyroidism is dry skin.
I have read many responses. Why would you tell your doctor to kill your thyroid? That is the last option if it cannot be controlled? And please, why would someone tell a person to “read a book”!! MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST!! You must monitor your thyroid and medication. Your parathyroid can be off at times or if permanently, needs to be removed. I have had friends that developed thyroid cancer and they would give anything to have a thyroid so I am extremely concerned when I read that someone wants their thyroid removed if it does not need to be! And if your doctor agrees, you need a new doctor. Hypothyroidism can be managed with Synthroid and blood tests every year. It is that simple. I have been doing it for
32 years.
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2 ReactionsIt does sound like a diabetic issue or hypoglycemic issue.
With shakiness sweating dizziness etc. are all symptoms of hypoglycemias
On the other hand, also sounds like a thyroid issue as well
I have both and although the diabetes was easy to find but not the thyroid issues.
It took over 2 yrs to figure out.
Once it was figured out, and I was put on a low dose thyroid medication things are much better.
I had lost a lot of weight without trying and with eating very little. I was fearing the big C. but thank the Lord above it was something very much controllable.
I agree to get a second opinion. Make sure you go to the proper specialist as well.
You wouldn’t go to a podiatrist for a cardiac issue right. So sometimes our general physician will not be as in-depth as a specialist. So maybe see an endocrinologist that would help you both with diabetes and thyroid issues or anything dealing with the endocrine system
Good luck and
God Bless
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2 ReactionsI am tormented with anxiety and panic attacks. I also have your symptoms. I blame it on incorrect insulin. My blood sugar is constantly dropping causing panic to set in.
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1 ReactionI have recently been put on insulin, it's the worst thing having to give yourself shots. Insulin is too strong my primary Doctor prescribed it. It is too strong causes blood sugar to drop. I also have severe hypertension if I take medication prescribed it also causes blood sugar to drop. I take no BP medication prescribed. I have high anxiety and panic attacks.
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1 Reaction@marie5918 I have not heard of radioactive iodine to treat hypothyroidism. My husband had it for a type of thyroid cancer and my Dr. considered it for me for Hyperthyroidism/Graves Disease. Whatever the thyroid issues are I think a specialist (endocrinologist) is helpful to do tests, monitor levels and recommend appropriate treatment as needed. Sometimes it takes awhile to adjust the dosage of medication to get to the best level.
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1 ReactionI have hypothyroidism and had 1/2 my thyroid out. I do not need medicine so far. However, it is weird, I do not have the symptoms of hypo. My symptoms are of hyperthyroidism. I am thin, never tired. My Mother had hyper and then it switched to hypo. My doctor cannot explain why my symptoms are for hyper. Anyone have this?
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1 Reaction@mikaylar I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism/ Graves Disease about 25 years ago. My endocrinologist (I am also diabetic) diagnosed and treated it. She told me that it is common to flip from Hyperthyroidism to Hypothyroidism. I am no longer taking the medication, my levels are normal and my Dr. continues to monitor. Do you have an endocrinologist that you trust? Who recommended the removal of 1/2 of your thyroid and why?