My previous PCP was only testing my TSH and writing me off so I found a new doctor. So here are my 10/11, 04/11 results from my old PCP and my recent labs 5/12 from my doctor.
October 2011 Results
TSH 0.47 (Range 0.50-6.00 mIU/mL)
Cholesterol 260 (Range 0-200 mg/dL)
LDL Direct 149 (Range <=100)
Vitamin D 21 (Range ng/mL) I included the cholesterol because I know that can be affected by your thyroid, not sure about the vitamin D
April 2012 (these labs were done after I started having panic attacks)
TSH 0.272 (Range 0.450-4.500 uIU/mL)
ANA Negative
SED Rate 21 (Range < OR = 20 mm/h)
DHEA Sulfate 360 (Range 45-320 mcg/dL)
My estrogen was low and my testosterone was high.
May 2012 Ultrasound
Multiple small nodules throughout the thyroid, the largest is at the inferior pole of the right thyroid lobe, measuring 9x8x8 mm in cross section.
He is doing nothing right now since my ranges are "normal". Though he is referring me to an endocrinologist for further evaluation and biopsy of the nodules.
Here are my symptoms:
Anxiety
Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Depression
Frequent Urination
Dry hair, very flaky crusty scalp
Dry patches on my face (though oily and acne too, which he says is from the high testosterone)
Tired all of the time (nodding off throughout day)
Waking up multiple times during the night
Cold in hands and feet and then later overheating at the same temp
Ridges in my nails
Weight Gain and trouble losing weight
GI issues (almost like IBS, crampy diarrhea then constipation)
Heavy, painful, irregular periods
No energy/motivation to do anything
Mentally sluggish, struggling to remember things I never had a problem with before
Random joint pain (comes and goes, though my knee that keeps popping out of joint always feels sore)
Heart Palpitations (I had a 24 hour holter monitor done, while I recorded 100 they recorded 58 PVCs)
Hard time taking full breath, I feel like I have to yawn to get a full breath all of the time. I feel like I am always short of breath.
General weakness. My arms get tired when I try to hold them up to do my hair. I used to be able to walk a mile and now I get tired walking around the block.
Any help or ideas offered would be appreciated. While I am being referred to an endo, the doc also referred me to a psychologist as he thinks a lot of my symptoms are mental
My TSH seems to be on the low end of normal and that one time even well below normal. However, the other numbers seem to be right in the midrange. I was hoping they would at least be on the lower side too so I could argue it.
I'm hoping someone else is here in a similar boat that was diagnosed. I am tired of feeling crappy and not like myself with no explanation. The panic/anxiety attacks are really the worse. I would do anything for those to stop.
Your vitamin D needs to increase. Low vitamin D can cause a number of symptoms. A brand I like, that is very absorbable, is made by Biotics Research. Bio D Mulsion Forte. Just make sure you supplement with D3, not the synthetic D2. Difficult to determine your cholesterol as you have not provided the total lipid panel - HDL and Triclycerides.
I will purchase the vitamin D3 supplement. I have been thinking about it but was a little weary since everything started. I even stopped taking my birth control in case it was causing problems. The anxiety attacks have gotten the better of me and I have become very neurotic about a lot of things. I stopped taking my vitamins and BC, just in case. I also drink water now like a crazy woman.
Everyone seems to always get advice on their numbers. Maybe mine are too normal to call?
I guess I just need to take my vitamins again and focus on other things until I get my numbers checked again in July. There is not much I can do worrying over it every day.
I also have frequent urination!! I don't know if I posted that but it just started in the last two weeks. I seriously have to pee every 30 minutes it feels like.
I will google those but do you know if they are safe with breastfeeding? I am still BFing my 2 1/2 year old son, trying to wean him though.
I am all about natural remedies, so I will look those up. I was actually just doing research and it seems low vitamin D may be causing my anxiety/depression/low energy issues.
