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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Is silent thyroiditis really my problem?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Is silent thyroiditis really my problem?
by amir650, Jul 19, 2007 12:00AM
Doctor please help me interpret these results.
On 6/11 my T4 was 4.4 and my TSH was .005
On 6/27 my T4 was 3.4 and my TSH was .004
on 7/17 my T4 was 1.8 -- I don't know what my TSH was - its not in my online record.
NORMAL T4 = 0.8-1.7
NORMAL TSH = 0.2-5.5
When I did the bloodwork on 6/27 I also requested a TPO antibody test. My score was 838 where <35 is normal. Does this mean I have hashi's or some other auto immune disease? My doctor didn't mention that. I don't have a goiter and I was originally diagnosed around 6/11 with silent thyroiditis. My radioactive thyroid scan had "low uptake". Does silent thyroiditis still seem like the correct diagnosis?
Final question: Despite feeling better, I still don't feel 100%. Is that normal given that my T4=1.8? I still feel light headed, tired, and just generally gross.
My symptoms when my T4 was 4.4 included: fear, anxiety, depression, diahhrea, insomnia, weight loss, dizziness, fatigue, rubbery legs, and tinnitus(which i still have :[ )
kind regards,
Amir
On 6/11 my T4 was 4.4 and my TSH was .005
On 6/27 my T4 was 3.4 and my TSH was .004
on 7/17 my T4 was 1.8 -- I don't know what my TSH was - its not in my online record.
NORMAL T4 = 0.8-1.7
NORMAL TSH = 0.2-5.5
When I did the bloodwork on 6/27 I also requested a TPO antibody test. My score was 838 where <35 is normal. Does this mean I have hashi's or some other auto immune disease? My doctor didn't mention that. I don't have a goiter and I was originally diagnosed around 6/11 with silent thyroiditis. My radioactive thyroid scan had "low uptake". Does silent thyroiditis still seem like the correct diagnosis?
Final question: Despite feeling better, I still don't feel 100%. Is that normal given that my T4=1.8? I still feel light headed, tired, and just generally gross.
My symptoms when my T4 was 4.4 included: fear, anxiety, depression, diahhrea, insomnia, weight loss, dizziness, fatigue, rubbery legs, and tinnitus(which i still have :[ )
kind regards,
Amir
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 21, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 21, 2007 12:00AM
Sounds like silent thyroiditis, but with the positive antibodies, there is more chance of not recovering from the upcoming hypothyroid phase. keeping a close eye on things will be important.
I WAS CHANGE TO ARMOUR AND MY LIFE IS BACK TO NORMAL
READ MY POSTING ON 7/11/07 ALBERT2011 ARMOUR
GOOD LUCK