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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Low TSH, weight gain, osteoporosis
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 Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Low TSH, weight gain, osteoporosis
by smcq, Jun 13, 2007 12:00AM
For several years I have had a low TSH blood results (.27, .14, )I am postpartum 4 1/2 months, last test result TSH .27 L, T-4 free/1.1, T-3 free 297 along with a vitamin D defic. I have had a steady increase in weight over the last several years and can't seem to get if off, low body temp, no sex drive, irritable, moody, fatigue and list goes on. I also had established osteoporosis (at the age of 34) back in 2003 and 2004 but have improved to osteopenia. I have been to two doctors with no answers of how to get to feeling better, no medications have been prescribed other than the Boniva and calicum/Vit D for bones. Do I need thyroid meds? Any suggestions really tired of feeling tired.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 14, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 14, 2007 12:00AM
The thyroid levels suggest borderline HYPERthyroidism - which (by the numbers) does not yet need treatment. Cannot explain weight based on thyroid dysfunction.
The low vitamin D and early osteoporosis are suggestive of celiac sprue -- ask you doc to be tested for this and make sure the vitamin D levels are normal -- this can cause fatigue. We don't know the effects of meds like boniva on pregnancies -- so would generally avoid w/ pregnancy.
The low vitamin D and early osteoporosis are suggestive of celiac sprue -- ask you doc to be tested for this and make sure the vitamin D levels are normal -- this can cause fatigue. We don't know the effects of meds like boniva on pregnancies -- so would generally avoid w/ pregnancy.
I have gained 20 kgs ove the last 2 years.. suffer from infrequent depression.. have lost interest in a zestful life, dont want to look at myself in a mirror . dont buy new clothes as the old sizes dont fit me any more. result eat more...
have been to an endocriniologist the test results as below.
Result
Free T3 - 2.35pg/ml, Free T4 0.79ng/dl, TSH 3.42(meu)IU/ml
C reative protine 1.32
Homocysteine 15.3 (meu)mol.l, Fasting Glucose 104 mg/dl
HbA1c 6.57%
Colestrol 222 mg/dl
HDLCholestrol 39mg/dl
LDL Cholestrol 151 mg/dl
VLDL Cholestrol 32 mg /dl
triglycerides 160 mg
Medicines prescribed
Thyronorm, obestat, flovite, glumet strovas,ostocalcium,cosadex,revital
what does this mean?