I second seeing an endo....
Do you ever get your T3 tested?...
Actually, a TSH of 0.67 is excellent. Unlike T3 and T4, where most people do best if they're in at least midrange, a TSH of 1 or below is fine if not optimal. My thyroid panel is generally almost...
I'm torn about this. I'm not keen on supplemental iodine as we get so much from our diet, beyond a multi; most multis will have the full USRDA, which is more than adequate for everyone. Even so,...
I'm sorry. I meant to go back to your OP to see if you mentioned how long you were on, I totally forgot to. You mention a hyper nodule. What are the ramifications? I don't have nodules. This might...
I'm really not sure what to say. A few random thoughts: There is a treatment option called block and replace, where a patient is kept on a relatively high dose of anti thyroid drug and synthroid...
Hi Roger. Why were you on prednisone?...
Are you still on 25 mg.? You're probably due for a dose reduction. I don't know how nodules impact things. Some people opt for partial thyroidectomy if they can't get their hyper under control with...
My endo studied under the dr. who discovered anti thyroid drugs. He maintains that true reactions to ATDs are very rare. My very anecdotal experience, on thyroid boards, is that reactions aren't as...
I always thought Mary Shomon was the guru ;-) Elaine Moore's pretty good too. She's devoted a lot of time to hyper but is now hypo herself and knows a lot. As do people here. Not having been hypo,...
lucky, good for you. There is something to be said about alternative or complementary approaches. But about ATDs not curing hyper, just controlling it. That implies that when one stops the hyper will...
Regaining hormonal stasis isn't a magic bullet for weight loss, but it helps a lot. Many people do well on synthroid alone but some don't. Doctors who think outside the synthroid box are probably...
Have you ever tried synthroid plus cytomel or some other synthetic T3?...
Hi Nervous. I thought I'd replied but maybe I didn't. When you see the radiologist, don't let him/her leave till you feel comfortable. The radiologist should have all the answers as to the...
I am a major believer in not having RAI without it being a fully informed decision. People who have RAI and then find out all that you seem to need to know are not always happy with their decision. I...
How long have you been on methimazole? From what I've seen, my personal experience and what I've learned over the years, is that there is a treatment protocol for ATDs. And that many doctors don't...
You're hyper or trending toward hyper. Please find out how you can get to a reproductive endocrinologist soon. Also, get the numbers for T3 and T4. If you are hyper, my understanding is that in the...
What are your T3 and T4? I think it's great you could get on Armour. Sounds like with such a low TSH you're due for some tweaking. Sorry I can't help with the antibodies. I assume that that TPO...
Hi! You say you assume your T3 and T4 are ok. I suggest you get hard copies of your labs, and get them every time you go the doctor so you can see for sure. Your TSH is below normal. The range given...
I assume you're confident with the care you've had. While it is safe to stay long term on anti thyroid drugs, it's understandable that you want stability while on them. Have you been on and off? On...
Annie, I'm happy for your experience. I actually read a book about thyroid from a holistic endo who touts himself as an expert and preaches about iodine. The problem with this doc (thankfully, not...
KHOOD, please get copies of your labs. Every time you get them. Keep them in a binder. This is an EXTREMELY high dose. 30 or maybe 45 is given for every active Graves except for extraordinary...
No question he was a moron ;-) Like many of the highly recommended endos, I assume he at least knows diabetes. ;-) The nature of these types of boards is that we largely hear of these "topdocs"...
Your TSH is fine. That's generally where mine hovers, and my Ft4 and Ft3 are midrange or even lower....
If you had the RAI already, enjoy feeling normal! You can do quite well with competent thyroid replacement. If not, are you sure ATDs really didn't work? Is it possible that your doctor didn't...
Hi Kate. There can be variation but as has been said, you should be getting a full thyroid panel, especially with your history. That low a TSH isn't so much a matter of concern in and of itself but...
It's true that some people don't get adequate thyroid replacement. They may also benefit from the addition synthetic T3 such as cytomel. When I was dealing with active Graves and contemplating...
Hi Voice. How was your thyroid cured? I assume that even so you get it checked regularly? If not, time for a thyroid panel....
How long were you on the Carbimazole? Was that the only dose you were on? It seems to me that you were put on the carbimazole for hyperthyroidism. That's a moderate dose even though your numbers were...
Good luck! How's your brother doing?...
What hypohashimoto said. Really important not to rely on "TSH is within range." Do you know what range is given for normal, and how close you were? Good luck!...
Oh boy. Very different advice here. You really need to split your dose. Take 10 in the AM, 10 in the PM. Some would even say to split three ways but many say that methimazole has a long enough half...
I assume you mean 5 mg. Get hard copies of your labs. Every time. Find out what your dr means by 1/3 back to normal. Some doctors don't realize how irrelevant TSH is at this point and are going...
Hi. I just saw this. I hope you're seeing results now. Did you split the dose into 2 x 5 or take all at once? Splitting is good to keep a steady amount in your system. After a month even my...
I am always happy when I hear of people having positive experience with RAI. I want to stress that for someone who opts for RAI, you really have to have confidence in your endo's skills in monitoring...
Not diverticulitis, yet and I hope never. But does anyone have any good info, sources, etc? Thanks!...
BTW, I meant to also say that many people get and stay pregnant safely on thyroid replacement. I said what I did assuming your dr will only be reassuring. But competent monitoring and dosing is...
When you say goiter do you mean nodules? A lot of us have enlarged thyroids but not necessarily nodules....
Yeah, I hate to say this but if your dr only does TSH and refuses to do more, you need a new one. And you might want to check in with your state thyroid support group for referrals, and to pass on...
Interesting question and I hope you get an answer. Does your dr. have one? Meanwhile, it's important to know if your dr goes by TSH alone or a full thyroid panel. You don't want a high, even within...
That's a normal TSH, treating for hyperthyroidism isn't warranted. Your dr has to base things on your history and symptoms but frankly, IMO anyone who has a history of thyroid disorder should get a...
Hm. When I was pretty hyperthyroid - undetectably low TSH, T4 and T3 well above the upper limit - I started at 30 mg. 80 mg. is a pretty scary dose. Not to give medical advice but I've picked this up...
Cree, have you been on 30 mg. for all six months? Are you on some thyroid replacement too? how are you feeling?...
Hi. I don't have any info but have to thank you: I've had elevated liver numbers, no symptoms, and my dr wants me to have an ultrasound. This is something I'll file in case things get complicated....
Hi Queenie. Besides getting labs have you spoken to your dr about taking 5 mg. in the am and 5 in the pm?...
Sounds right to me. One thing to start doing is getting hard copies of all your labs and keeping them in a binder. You want to see not just what the TSH is (that's the test you're referring to) but...
You mention as an alternative going for the surgery as you're ok with your hyperthyroidism. Do you mean thyroidectomy? Has she tried anti thyroid drugs? I've heard that ATDs do have a palliative...
When I was hyper I lost a lot of weight. I gained it all back and then some on anti thyroid drugs, I think because my doctor kept me on an inappropriate high dose for too long. Once I got a handle on...
Anyone with any experience or thoughts? Thanks!...
Hi Mendy. Quick question: have you looked into SCD? I'm not trying to push it, even though I just referenced it in another post. Just wondering because you might find it interesting, and a good...