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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
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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.
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by diazmommy, Jun 21, 2009 01:03PM
Hi there! I had a few questions I needed help with.
I have Hash's but TSH is under 5 and all levels are in the "normal range". Last TSH was 2.9. I feel the symptoms though and feel pretty ruff most of the time. I was started in 25 mcg of Synthroid and have been on it for almost 2 weeks.
1) I feel better.....is it too soon, is this a placebo effect.
2) Will taking this dose mess up the function of my thyroid anymore (i.e. make it more dependant---and if I go off later, make things worse)?
3) I have extreme bloating and stomach distension. This has never been a issue before.......I am not one that has ever gained weight or been bloated since dx. I have read that this happens sometimes---is this true?
Thanks!
I have Hash's but TSH is under 5 and all levels are in the "normal range". Last TSH was 2.9. I feel the symptoms though and feel pretty ruff most of the time. I was started in 25 mcg of Synthroid and have been on it for almost 2 weeks.
1) I feel better.....is it too soon, is this a placebo effect.
2) Will taking this dose mess up the function of my thyroid anymore (i.e. make it more dependant---and if I go off later, make things worse)?
3) I have extreme bloating and stomach distension. This has never been a issue before.......I am not one that has ever gained weight or been bloated since dx. I have read that this happens sometimes---is this true?
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 22, 2009 08:29PM
, Jun 22, 2009 08:29PM
1 - not necessarily - may be a treatment effect
2 - no, it will not alter your own thyroid's status
3 - not common, but possible with thyroid problems (particularly untreated hypothyroidism)
2 - no, it will not alter your own thyroid's status
3 - not common, but possible with thyroid problems (particularly untreated hypothyroidism)
Since I posted there has been one more thing. The last two nights I have been having insomnia..........wide awake cannot go to sleep until wee hours of the night. This is the only other problem I have. Reminds me of my hyper stages but do not feel other symptoms. I have this periodically when I am swinging between hyper and hypo. Will this go away or does this suggest I am going towards hyper with the introduction of meds?
Thanks!