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Have I recovered from my silent thyroiditis?
I was diagnosed August 1, 2010 with silent thyroiditis.
My stats are (Range: TSH 0.40 - 4.50 // Free T4 0.8 - 1.8 )
08/01/10 TSH 0.03
08/09/10 TSH 0.01
09/23/10 TSH 0.41
10/28/10 TSH 1.36 -- T4 0.96
12/6/10 TSH 3.80 -- T4 0.92
12/28/10 TSH 0.99
02/11/11 TSH 2.45 -- Free T4 1.1
*****PUT ON 25 MCG of SYNTHROID*****
03/28/11 TSH 4.18 -- Free T4 0.9
*****PUT ON 50 MCG of SYNTHROID*****
04/28/11 TSH 0.6 -- Free T4 1.1
06/06/11 TSH 1.23 -- Free T4 1.2
06/14/11 *****PUT ON 25 MCG of SYNTHROID, 5 of CYTOMEL*****
07/07/11 TSH 2.91 -- Free T4 0.9
T3 Uptake 34 (Range 22-35 Percent)
Free T3 2.9 (Range 2.3-4.2 pg/mL)
Ferritin 51 (Range 10-154 ng/mL) <-------- FERRITIN
07/14/11 *****PUT ON 50 MCG of SYNTHROID, 10 of CYTOMEL*****
08/04/11 TSH 0.36 -- Free T4 0.9
08/12/11 *****PUT ON 50 MCG of SYNTHROID, 15 of CYTOMEL*****
08/22/11 TSH 0.07 -- Free T4 1.1 -- Free T3 3.3
08/26/11 *****Discontinued Thyroid Medication*****
10/06/11 TSH 2.97 -- Free T4 1.0
I am still symptomatic (exercise intolerance, fatigue, muscle aches, etc.). I do not feel well. What do you think I should do? What do you think may happen at the next labwork in 4 weeks - same lab values, better, or worse?
Do you think it might be wise to do a 24 hour saliva test? I was tested for A.M. Cortisol of 19.5 on a scale of 4.0-22.0.
I have another appointment and lab work scheduled for November 17, 2011 (that will be at the 12 week mark without thyroid medication).
My stats are (Range: TSH 0.40 - 4.50 // Free T4 0.8 - 1.8 )
08/01/10 TSH 0.03
08/09/10 TSH 0.01
09/23/10 TSH 0.41
10/28/10 TSH 1.36 -- T4 0.96
12/6/10 TSH 3.80 -- T4 0.92
12/28/10 TSH 0.99
02/11/11 TSH 2.45 -- Free T4 1.1
*****PUT ON 25 MCG of SYNTHROID*****
03/28/11 TSH 4.18 -- Free T4 0.9
*****PUT ON 50 MCG of SYNTHROID*****
04/28/11 TSH 0.6 -- Free T4 1.1
06/06/11 TSH 1.23 -- Free T4 1.2
06/14/11 *****PUT ON 25 MCG of SYNTHROID, 5 of CYTOMEL*****
07/07/11 TSH 2.91 -- Free T4 0.9
T3 Uptake 34 (Range 22-35 Percent)
Free T3 2.9 (Range 2.3-4.2 pg/mL)
Ferritin 51 (Range 10-154 ng/mL) <-------- FERRITIN
07/14/11 *****PUT ON 50 MCG of SYNTHROID, 10 of CYTOMEL*****
08/04/11 TSH 0.36 -- Free T4 0.9
08/12/11 *****PUT ON 50 MCG of SYNTHROID, 15 of CYTOMEL*****
08/22/11 TSH 0.07 -- Free T4 1.1 -- Free T3 3.3
08/26/11 *****Discontinued Thyroid Medication*****
10/06/11 TSH 2.97 -- Free T4 1.0
I am still symptomatic (exercise intolerance, fatigue, muscle aches, etc.). I do not feel well. What do you think I should do? What do you think may happen at the next labwork in 4 weeks - same lab values, better, or worse?
Do you think it might be wise to do a 24 hour saliva test? I was tested for A.M. Cortisol of 19.5 on a scale of 4.0-22.0.
I have another appointment and lab work scheduled for November 17, 2011 (that will be at the 12 week mark without thyroid medication).
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Would give it more time without medication for additional recovery.
The adrenals are fine (not insufficient with cortisol >17).
Saliva testing is not helpful for thyroid.
If symptoms persist would look into other causes - with muscle aches, a rheumatology evaluation may be indicated eventually.
The adrenals are fine (not insufficient with cortisol >17).
Saliva testing is not helpful for thyroid.
If symptoms persist would look into other causes - with muscle aches, a rheumatology evaluation may be indicated eventually.
thank you so much for that thyroid point info. i am printing it off and will do it each day.
Is this as good as it gets? Is this as good as my thyroid is going to get or is there a chance it will recover more?
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