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Posted 8/16/2017 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Two things
1. I just got back from the neurologist and while I already was sort of aware he informed me that my right side which is dominant is weaker than my left which means more test (yay) did anyone have this issue before they were diagnosed with Lyme? This is also the side that I had a facial twitch on so I'll be doing a Ct scan of the brain
2. As soon as I got back I received an email from my endocrinologist. I had done testing due to another issue which is "premature ovarian failure" which I've been aware of for sometime now (3 years and I'm only 21 yay) but they thought maybe it happened as a result of an autoimmune disease and it came back positive for thyroid antibodies but they say my thyroid is functioning normally (for now) and they'll test it again in a year. Did anyone else have this? Is there any other test I should be asking for?

Should I be keeping my symptoms on one thread I'm still new to this but thank you to everyone who has helped/answered my questions so far!
Posted 8/16/2017 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
I've not sought out answers for similar issues, I'm sick of the medical profession after being bounced around for 33 years.
If you're new comments are related to these two issues, by all means you can add to this thread you've started, that way we can keep up with them from the beginning. But feel free to start new threads if you have questions about unrelated problems or aren't sure.

This will serve to bump you back to the top for more viewing and possibly some good answers.
Posted 8/16/2017 11:56 PM (GMT 0)

Jemyl said...
Two things
1. I just got back from the neurologist and while I already was sort of aware he informed me that my right side which is dominant is weaker than my left which means more test (yay) did anyone have this issue before they were diagnosed with Lyme? This is also the side that I had a facial twitch on so I'll be doing a Ct scan of the brain
2. As soon as I got back I received an email from my endocrinologist. I had done testing due to another issue which is "premature ovarian failure" which I've been aware of for sometime now (3 years and I'm only 21 yay) but they thought maybe it happened as a result of an autoimmune disease and it came back positive for thyroid antibodies but they say my thyroid is functioning normally (for now) and they'll test it again in a year. Did anyone else have this? Is there any other test I should be asking for?

Should I be keeping my symptoms on one thread I'm still new to this but thank you to everyone who has helped/answered my questions so far!

I would get hold of your thyroid test results. You need to see your TSH, FT3 and FT4 - many Dr.'s, including endocrinologists will only go by the TSH - which isn't accurate.
If the endo only tested your TSH, ask to have a FT3 and FT4 (F = Free)
Posted 8/16/2017 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
I have a weakness in my upper body on my left side. It started suddenly with excruciating pain, though...and that was my first lyme symptom.
Posted 8/17/2017 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
Yes I had both hypo Hashi antibodies elevated, developed Hashimoto, take thyroid med since '97. One antibody has now normalized after almost 20 years.

Left side became weaker than right side, with more aching tight pain. Ride side muscles are denser than left too (had this tested). Slowly getting better.
Posted 8/17/2017 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
I really wish these symptoms were taken seriously it makes me so upset to read about people who were just seen as hypochondriacs for some time.

Girlie- I don't remember it being painful for me but I do remember getting awful headaches for some time and I think this is around when it began. I still get the headaches on that side which is why I went to the neurologist. One day I jut realized I was no longer using my right hand to things because it felt too weak which is how I felt about my left before all this.

Despite all this it makes me glad to hear about people getting better! Glad to hear it astroman.
Posted 8/17/2017 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jemyl-

I've had right arm weakness on and off since Nov of last year. It's definitely been a major symptom for me.

Did your doctor share your thyroid blood results with you? There should be values for TSH, T4, T3, Free T4, and Free T3. In addition, your two thyroid antibodies should have been checked as well. Isabella Wentz, a PharmD who has Hashis and has published some books and produced some videos (really wish she wouldn't attempt to cash in on the knowledge), believes your antibodies are more important values than the others. I would not suggest you wait another year before having repeat blood work. If your endo didn't check all the aforementioned values, I would consider a second opinion.

Thyroid issues are no fun. I'm sorry you're having to deal with all of this. Particularly the ovarian issue raises a red flag for me. Your thyroid regulates hormones. Not saying the two are directly related, but it's just a thought!

Peace, Denver1
Posted 8/18/2017 10:36 AM (GMT 0)
I'm going to get a hold of my results and get a second opinion then as well as additional test. Wouldn't have thought about it if I hadn't joined! Thank you for your help everyone. I was not comfortable with the waiting a year for another test either. Ugh. So many waiting games. i did not realize that there was much more to it then TSH.
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