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Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-11-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: T3 too high

I hear you! I just realised that in one of the supplements he gave me there is iodine in it no wonder he keeps making sure I am taking the selenium!
With the nodule when you say 4 is that Mm or...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-09-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 235
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: adrenals and reverse t3?

When people are on cortisone and get sick the objective is to increase the dose as when you are unwell/fighting illness it calls the body to produce more cortisol. A healthy persons adrenal will...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-09-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 235
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: adrenals and reverse t3?

The problem with adrenal fatigue is that it is not widely recognised. Out of range low is obviously! The adrenal fatigue test is basically a cortisol blood test done preferably 4 times a day but the...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-09-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 235
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: adrenals and reverse t3?

Hi lakeshow, there are a lot of people on here who will relate to what you are going through. You can get those tests done privately but getting your doc to acknowledge the results is a whole...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-09-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: T3 too high

Hi nami, I don't know what is is about Aussie docs but they don't handle us too well here! My TSH went down on thyroxine but my frees stayed the same and actually went a bit lower. Changed doc's to...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-03-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 225
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Hypothyroidism - kids

While there is a lot of controversy on using iodine to treat thyroid/hashi, some say too much causes issues, some say too little does the same and I remain on the fence with it so to speak!
Bear in...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-02-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Hi Im new to this board and was wondering if someone can help me read my thyroid

I cannot say for sure if too much will cause hair loss as I have not had this. If I am too low in my frees I notice significant hair loss, if I am too high, I feel jittery wired and also exhausted,...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 05-02-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Hi Im new to this board and was wondering if someone can help me read my thyroid

Hi, if its too much you will know soon enough :) high T3 can cause a jittery sensation, fast heart rate, racing thoughts, hard to sleep etc. T3 is fast acting and also short acting which is why a lot...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-30-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Naturethroid exhaustion

Apologies for the late reply, life has a way of taking over!

When you were on 2.5 grains your FT4 was at 54% of the range and your FT3 was at 70%.
With the increase you might find on your next...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-28-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Naturethroid exhaustion

a friend of mine was on clomid, she ended up giving up on it because of all the side effects and bloating, gas, and tummy pain were the physical, the emotional were far worse, glad you are doing...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-28-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 161
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Levothyroxine and bloating?

The only real side affects with levo. Are if you are under dosed or over dosed as far as I know!

This could be just you getting used to the new med. the T4 is converting to FT3 and starting to...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-28-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Naturethroid exhaustion

It is probably time to get your frees tested and see where you are at.

it is possible you are over converting the t4 to FT3 and your ft4 is low with FT3 high which can happen.
This would account...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-28-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 285
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: frustrated!!!

Hi there, I am not going to be able to be of any help to you on this as your frees are high out of range, which with a very low TSH would be hyper. But your TSH is also above normal.
Am thinking...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-26-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Thyroid, adrenals, hormones, B-12???

Hi, .3-3 are the new lab ranges for thyroid so your lab is using the old range. Looking at your labs it seems to me you are definitely low across the range. (Hypothyroid)

You also have the added...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-25-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 285
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: frustrated!!!

No, I am saying a TSH above 1.5 is suspect for hypo.! And yes, your doc is giving you the wrong direction by saying she would not treat unless it is below 2.

I would not be rushing to an endo...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-25-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 285
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: frustrated!!!

Hi there,

Most healthy people have a TSH of 1 though I have read that .8-1.5 is a good range depending on the individual of course!

You have listed total T4 and total T3 which do not give a...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-25-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 150
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: It's me again ! new labs!

Hi Fresno, probably no point changing at the moment, give the new raise more time thou you could do with a raise in synthroid also. You are still a bit lower than 50% there. Raising the cytomel alone...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-23-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 216
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Help with Hashi's and understanding labs

Hi,

The additional tests you are looking for are a good idea. Given your FT4 is dropping and no FT3 available, and your doctor is suggesting stress you could also ask for a cortisol test for...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-23-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Hi Im new to this board and was wondering if someone can help me read my thyroid

Hi, sorry did not see the question earlier! Your iron is good but your iron stores are on the low side, a supplement to bring that up would work. All the best!
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-23-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Over the counter thyroid supplements

Hi dark stranger,

I was in your boat about almost 3 years ago with a TSH of 5 and 'borderline' .then it was 7 so they did an antibodies test and it was positive for hashimotos and I was put on a...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-21-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Hi Im new to this board and was wondering if someone can help me read my thyroid

Have you had iron and ferritin or just iron and was it in range normal or optimal?
Optimal is better, I do not know what your lab range is for iron, ours would mean levels below 6 patient likely in...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-21-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Hi Im new to this board and was wondering if someone can help me read my thyroid

Low levels of vit D can cause many symptoms, achy bones, tiredness and so on if you research symptoms you will find out the list. Dosing with prescription D2 does not appear to bring levels up...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-21-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: getting my thyroid levels balanced out

Hi yellow panda,

Sorry to hear of your struggles. I do not have experience with graves, ablation etc. but your comments on dose changes made me consider your adrenals. I feel better on a higher...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-18-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Inflammed Thyroid | Possible Hashimotos ?

hi 118,
do you happen to have the lab ranges that were used for your tests?

for someone on medication and even someone who is not, your TSH is not 'normal' as i said earlier, most healthy people...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-17-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: How to bring on anxiety, chest pains with synthroid

If you do searches on low cortisol along with its affect on thyroid you will see the relationship and counter affects they can have on each other.
It does sound to me like you possibly need the...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-16-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: weight gain

There are many doctors in the u.s. who are knowledgeable in treating thyroid issues proactively, if you cannot get the right treatment from yours after stating your case, perhaps look at other...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-16-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: How to bring on anxiety, chest pains with synthroid

Once you are on meds the TSH is not a reliable indicator because the meds suppress the TSH level.

As gloom said the FT3 level is the one to go by, in conjunction with FT4 for a better overall...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-15-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Elevated WBC caused by Hypothyroidism?

hi psh,

if your iron saturation is showing low along with B12 being low in range i would still suspect a mild iron deficiency. improving your absorbtion of these nutrients by aiding the gut may...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-15-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 181
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Hypothyroidism and College

Hi CS,

It is hard to answer when there are no labs to look at, hopefully you have a copy handy and can check which ones were irregular. Post them here and include your own level along with the lab...
Board: Chronic Fatigue 04-14-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: 19 year old male...absolutely exhausted all the time

Hi there, your TSH is still a bit high even though in range. Healthy people have TSH of approx 1.

Tests to ask for would be:
Cortisol (to check adrenals)
Thyroid antibodies (though they may not...
Board: Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) 04-14-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Has Anyone Had EBV & Hyperthyroidism?

I developed hashimotos/hypothyroid after the virus and it is a known cause of this. Hyperthyroid I am not sure about to be honest.
Have your TSH and also thyroid antibodies test done and read up on...
Board: Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) 04-14-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: EBV-Mono-Question.

I also had ebv, and continued feeling awful for months. It might be worth having your TSH (thyroid hormones) checked, most of your symptoms are similar to hypothyroidism. This is where I eventually...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-14-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Elevated WBC caused by Hypothyroidism?

Hi psh,
Good to hear you are supplementing vit D3, I currently have to take 4000ui daily to stay in range.

Not sure what your iron deficiency is (lab values if poss?) low iron and low vit B12...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-14-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Labs....

Hi fusion queen,

Your TSH and FT4 look good and it does seem that it is your FT3 that is the issue.

The three things I would personally look at:

Iron and ferrtin levels
Cortisol levels ...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-14-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Inflammed Thyroid | Possible Hashimotos ?

Hi 118 and welcome to the board,
You have a lot going on in your life that would be hard for most of us to deal with so well done you for battling on, while you do not have many choices in this you...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-14-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 331
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Petechial Rash

Hi there, sorry you haven't been getting an answer to this but it is definitely an unusual question and hopefully someone will be able to help.
My only experience with this is when my daughter got...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-14-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 643
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: My experience and need help

Yes, I know, you did mention he said to reduce. I am not a big fan of trying that right now.
Have you considered bring in medical data proving that meds reduce TSH and asking him to keep you as you...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-14-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 643
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: My experience and need help

hy again hypo,

your cortisol is really good, in fact it is currently excellent and was really good. really it is your T4 meds and prolactin levels that need to be sorted (as we have discussed...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-12-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 252
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Thyroid antibodies tests

Hi,

Cortisol testing is very "swings and roundabouts" if you know what I mean! Our cortisol levels peak and wane at different times and this is meant to happen. It is highest in the morning (and...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-11-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 252
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Thyroid antibodies tests

Does it say anything else or just that? ( Like tpo ab)
If antibodies are present with a corresponding high TSH number it generally suggests Hashimoto's thyroiditis
It can also show Graves'...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-11-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 356
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Graves Disease Question

Hi Amy,
I cannot comment on graves as I have no experience in this but anti tpo is to the best of my knowledge the test used to diagnose hashimotos and it appears that you have this.
Your TSH...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-11-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 643
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: My experience and need help

Your doctor is right in that it certainly could be the cause of the prolactin level being high, but he is very old school in his attempts to treat you via your TSH number.

It is not my place to...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-11-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 643
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: My experience and need help

Hi again,

Well your results are looking better, now though the t4 could possibly do with a little nudge, but not much of one,reducing your meds won't help that. Your results have "jumped up"...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-11-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Stop taking Thyroid Medicine

Hi,
I wasn't really referring to cuts and bruises, I was talking about things like an ear infection, or other such thing.
Knowing as opposed to seriously doubting would be a much better idea...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-10-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 179
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Malabsorption?

Hi elissam,

It is hard to comment on your labs without the lab ranges and I also cannot comment on nodules as while I have them they are small and not an issue.

The only comment I can make is...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-10-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 176
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: First time with sythroid

Hi right now,

Just to add to the above response, 25mcg is barely a dose and a raise is highly likely, however, going up in doses of 12.5mcg is most recommended to give your body time to adjust....
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-10-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Planning to Stop taking Thyroid Medicine

Hi Shona and welcome,

In so many ways you are right, the body has an amazing capacity to heal itself of many things if we treat it well and absorb the nutrients in our diet, exercise sleep well...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-10-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Tsh 30.15

Hey there, that is high, no wonder you feel awful!

Have you had your cortisol/adrenal function checked, the thyroid can affect this and vice versa. Thyroid meds do not work well if the adrenal...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-10-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 148
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Thyroid test results

Hi cindy

What lose dose is he talking about, thyroxine? If so it is possible he means thyroid performance output is low which causes the TSh to rise and is common with hypo. A TSH of about 1 is...
Board: Thyroid Disorders 04-10-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 290
Posted By Surfing4answers
Re: Thyroid NIGHTMARE

Hi fed up! Welcome,

It is kinda hard to break up your message and get the info the way it is all bunched up so sorry if I miss anything here.

The thing that jumps out at me most is the...
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