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Posted 6/22/2009 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
I had ct of my liver pancreas & adrenals fri & everything came back fine. Doc wants to send me to endocrinologist. my tsh level was low I believe they said like 1.2 .  Can a person have thyroid problems & be this low? symptoms are, hypoglycemia if I don't eat every 2 hrs. hair falling out, Ibs, fullness in around ribcage, swelling feet & legs, dizziness, tingling feet & hands, fatigue, & losing weight.
Posted 6/23/2009 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
Most definitely could be thyroid related. A tsh of 1.2 is a little low of a number, or hyperactive. I think normal range is about 2-5. Definitely get a full thyroid panel, the endo will probably order other blood work too that goes beyond what a PCP would do. If you read about symptoms of being hyper or hypo, you will find that probably we all have some of each..and my hypo symptoms did not match the list... it is hard for doctors to see outside the 'box." Be your own best advocate and keep searching till you get the answers you need.
Lori
Posted 6/23/2009 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
Well Said Lori. Yes it could be your thyriod. It is definately time to see an endocrinologist. I have noticed that the lab results vary between labs, some have much tighter parameters. But I think was is a more adquate gage is how do you feel?
"The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists recommends that the normal reference range for TSH be reduced by nearly half, down to 0.50-2.50. The old range is 0.50-5.00." I have also seen different ranges for age, sex, and pregnancy.
Posted 6/23/2009 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
Danab,
Lori & Navy gave you great advice. It is possible that even if you technically fall within the parameters, that you could still have symptoms. My thyroid is slightly high (5.8), which is considered subclinical hypothyroidism. The synthroid has made a huge difference in how I feel, but not all doctors would treat me. When I get stressed, my TSH goes quite a bit higher (25-29), but still there are doctors who don't treat that.
So, like the others, I want to encourage you to keep at it & keep working with your doctors to find out what is causing your symptoms. If it is your thyroid, even if you are technically within the guidelines, you would probably benefit from treatment.

wishing you well with everything,
frances
Posted 6/24/2009 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
I just wanted to thank everyone for their responce.
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