Thyroidectomy & constant fluctuation

[Bella175]

Hi- I had to have my thyroid removed in 2007 due to medullary cancer.  Since then, my TSH has only been within the normal range a couple of times.  I'm constantly fluctuating between hypo & hyperthyroidism.  This is no way to live.  My ability to function is tremendously affected.  I have tried 3 endocrinologists & am currently going to a reputable university hospital.  The Dr's seem to only be concerned with TSH.  Anyone know of a place I could go who specializes in this or have any advise?

I'm also wondering if anyone has/had medullary cancer.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

If you have tried all the levothyroxine tablet manufacturers, are using brand only, separating one hour from meals and other meds and 4 hours from calcium and iron, then suggest either GI evaluation for absorption problems or a trial on tirosint gelcaps.

[debabrat]

Hello Sir, I am Debabrat Saikia (23)years from INDIA(ASSAM).SIR ON 2011 I HAD TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY DUE TO PAPILARY CARCINOMA .SIR FROM THEN I AM ON THYROID REPLACEMENT MEDICATIONS.SIR ON 24 TH FEB 2014 I HAD DONE THYROID FUNCTION TEST.THE RESULTS ARE
T3:278ng/dl
T4:20.1ug/dl
TSH:0.018mIU/L.
SIR ON SEEING THIS REPORT MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBED ME TO TAKE 200 MCG OF ELTOXIN.EARLIER I USED TO TAKE 250 MCG OF ELTOXIN.SIR THOUGH I AM ON SYNTHETIC THYROID HORMONES FROM 2011 I AM HAVING LOT OF PROBLEMS.SIR I WANT TO ASK U WHY MY BODY SWELLS THOUGH I AM TAKING ELTOXIN PROPERLY AND MY WEIGHT INCREASES AND I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH LOW MEMORY AND LOW ENTHUSIASM AND SIR MANY PROBLEMS.PLS HELP

[Belinda8]

I had 1 of my thyroids removed years ago, because of a benigh goiter. and I recently had my TSH checked, and it was .52. My doctor said that was fine, and that it was actually high for 1 thyroid. What is your TSH level?