You do not need to see an ENDOCRINOLOGIST, you need to see a competent doctor or nurse who understands thyroid disease and Hashimoto's. That endocrinologist that you saw does not appear to be one. IF...
Test anti thyroid antibodies TPO and TG. It's very important to find out if you have an autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto's or Graves....
It all depends on what your FT3 and FT4 is, and where they fall in the test range. Being told your levels are normal doesn't sound right considering how high your TSH is. With that level of TSH, your...
Edema is also a symptom of thyroid disease, specifically hypothyroidism. If your antibodies combined with your thyroid hormone results+TSH tells you that you have Hashimoto's, then you can have...
WillieDallas, Your neurologist is correct about the autoimmune disease. You stated that you have positive thyrogloblin antibodies. Positive thyroid antbodies means that you have a thyroid autoimmune...
Hi crappydays, Sorry you're not feeling well and that you're not getting the answers or help that you need. Sounds like you might have more than one thing going on. Some of what you are saying...
Two totally different types of thyroid meds. Levothyroxine is generic Synthroid, and is only T3. Natural dedicated thyroid is both T3 and T4....
Depends on what your thyroid disease is. If you have Hashimoto's, selenium can help lower antibodies. That being said, selenium needs to be balanced with magnesium and zinc. For auto immune issues,...
Your labs cannot be interpreted without posting the reference ranges of both times you had labs conducted. Based on those numbers alone, you might have a conversion problem. Which thyroid antibodies...
Hi. You have Graves Disease, not Hashimoto's if you are hyperthyroid and on Tapazole. Hashimoto's is hypo thyroid and is treated with T4 or a T3 and T4 combo....
Hi align. Staying on top of what your full thyroid panel is (TSH, free T3, free T4, TPO), your symptoms vs which meds is critical in feeling your best (see my post on this topic). Hopefully your...
I am also a life long migrain sufferer. When was your last physical exam? If you have high BP, you need to get to the root of what is causing this. The cause cannot be determined here, but it sounds...
I forgot to ask: do you really think my August labs were correct? Could I really go from those ranges to my over-the-top ranges in under 5 weeks? My symptoms were just starting when I met with that...
Thanks! I agree! The newly fired latest nd failed to even comment on my lyme test. I didn't inquire, because if I have to point these things out, he doesn't get it. Not wasting my energy educating....
To answer your original question as to if your FT3 and FT4...... Optimal for each person can vary a bit within the normal range. Not to get too technical here, but here is the interpretation: Your...
I second what hypoHashimoto said. The only way to tell what your thyroid is truly up to is to test the full thyroid panel at the same time. They all need to be tested together to get the full picture...
Hi MH! I just mowed through my last brazil nuts yesterday. Need more, and to pay closer attention to taking either those nuts or selenium every day. I've been really good about it since I was trying...
Hi MsHippo, Funny you mention Brazil nuts. I love them! I think I read that 5 per day max, for supplemental selenium. Apparently, they are very caloric. I also eat them when I remember to purchase...
How is your electrolyte consumption? You might be low in electrolytes after that poison....
If you are still not feeling well and you don't feel that your doctor is giving you the treatment you are looking for, or if this is an emergency, go to another doctor. Unfortunately, you cannot be...
Hi MsHippo, and thanks for responding. No, with none of the tests had I taken thyroid medication even 6 weeks before. May labs were first diagnosis. Blood drawn at about 11:30 am - 12:00 pm. Then I...
One additional question: Given what my current labs are, and taking previous ones into consideration, is T4 alone via 50 mg Levothyroxine a good place to start? Or, should I again consider T3 and T4...
Yes, these are my really numbers taken Wednesday! :-( No wonder I have been feeling to awful!! Sept 2015 labs: TSH: 7.0 (.4-4.4).........Super HIGH T3 Total - 79 (60-181)..Very very low FT3 - 2.9...
Hi hH, Thanks! Funny you mention that....pituitary issue. I asked about this to one of the dead end doctors this months ago. They said no way. I'm going to get my annual today, so I'm asking her if...
That is simply Hocus Pocus , your TSH is below range,__________which why you feel hyper________, in case you were off NDT medication for at least six weeks before the labs then they are showing...
Will methimazole help me get back to my normal weight? I am peri menopausal and am so afraid this weight gain is the start of the downward weight gain spiral of menopause and I'll never fit into my...
I am so glad that I asked about this here. My gut instinct was that my latest ND wanting to do nothing was wrong. Also what the two other Drs said; don't take any thyroid meds. I've been reading...
Thank you for replying. I was off thyroid medication for 6-7 weeks before drawing the blood for the above results....
Hello, I'm new here and new to thyroid autoimmune diagnosis - 4ish mos ago. I'm getting mixed advice from doctors. Is this Hashimoto's or is it Graves? I had one doctor tell me it's going towards...