Is this Lyme or Thyroid?

Hello,
I am being treated for Lyme, and just also tested for co infections as well as had a full thyroid panel ran. Results in two weeks.

I've just recently developed very sore and tender breast. I'm not near my period, and not pregnant. My right breast is slightly swollen as of yesterday. This freaked me out to see, but I calmed down once I remembered seeing an article with a woman who had Lyme and had a slightly swollen breast.

I've also got a slightly bulging eyeball, which I think is why my dr ordered the thyroid test.

Thoughts?

Thank you as always!!

I'm not sure...I mentioned it to my dr, and she included thyroid blood work. Oddly enough, the eye/breast are on the same side...and, they are on the same side I get headaches on, I can't decide if the headaches are sinus or Lyme.

Does swollen tissue mean the bacteria are burrowed in there? Maybe I should up my detoxing to see if that helps. It's uncomfortable.

I also have started gaining weight more quickly than has ever happened to me. I guess that could be Lyme or Thyroid too?

Thank you, Girlie.

I agree with Girlie - it sounds like Lyme....especially since things are happening on only one side of your body.

Actually, people can also gain weight when hyperthyroid due to excessive food consumption ala the increased appetite that can accompany hyperthyroidism.

A mantra on thyroid forums is: symptoms can be deceiving, labs don't lie (the right labs, that is - not just TSH which often lies)

If you had a full thyroid panel done, I hope that included Free T4 and Free T3 testing as Girlie mentioned. I never cease to be amazed at the fact that LabCorp's thyroid panel includes only obsolete tests....my doctor orders the Free T4 and Free T3 tests separately.

No matter what, please do not accept "normal" as the interpretation of your thyroid results without sharing them here. "Normal" means the levels are in range....it does not mean they are YOUR normal.

Healthy people have certain types of levels. If you share your results here (with reference ranges), I'll gladly show you how to interpret them and you'll be able to see if your thyroid is functioning in a healthy manner.

I'm glad you're going to up your detox - that's really something that should continue to happen well into treatment.

Hope you feel better soon!

For my teeth - I drink the lemon water with a straw...it doesn't hit the teeth as much.

Also, refrain from brushing your teeth right after drinking it.

And...rinse your mouth out with clear water after you've finished your glass of lemon water.

Those things should help.