Re: Throat contractions, digestive problems, weight gain, hot flashes, constant infections, nervousness

In Reply to: Throat contractions, digestive problems, weight gain, hot flashes, constant infections, nervousness posted by Kay Rinehart on February 04, 2000 at 21:20:15:

When your say your TSH was O.K., at what level was it. The doctors have a pretty large span for normal, but it seems women do better when the TSH is between 1-2. Get your free T-3 too. It should be above 4. If you have low free T-4 if may not be changing to T-3, which is what the body uses. Or the pituitary gland may be secreting more TSH to make up the T-4. If your TSH is over 2 it is certainly suspect. Go see an endocrinologist. Hormones are their job. There's a great thyroid site on this board. Also read the bood "What your doctor may not tell you about premenopause"

: I am 41 years old and have 3 active boys. I have been having symptoms of nervousness, throat spasms, digestive problems, heartburn, weight gain, breast tenderness and an excessive amount of ringing in my ears since May,1999. I can't sleep and I have been crying and worrying most of the time. I seem overwhelmed by everything and at times confused. I am very tired all the time. In 1997 I had a hysterectomy, but I still have my ovaries. I have been evaluated by different doctors who can't figure this out. I have switched physicians because I'm not getting the right help. I did have a couple of low and borderline T-4 readings but my TSH has been ok. I need advice on what these symptoms may mean. I have seen everyone from a neurologist to a heart specialist. They keep telling me it is my nerves. I have been on medication, Paxil, only 10mg, for about 3 months with no results for nervousness. Would appreciate any information on if these symptoms could be a thyroid disorder or menopause.