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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Thyroid Problems!!
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.
Thyroid Problems!!
by Coco40, May 23, 2007 12:00AM
over the past 2 years I have developed symptoms that have alarmed me.First I started losing alot of hair and over a 1 year period I had gained 10 pounds. I felt tired but more than that I had lost the energy to do things I used to do regularly like yard work and gardening, even just cleaning around the house.I found myself distracted easily and forgetful which was unlike me. I also was depressed which I've had issues with over the years. I went to my GP who did do a thyroid test. He said that everything came back in the low but normal range.Depressed even more I went home and thought I would have to deal with the hair loss and maybe start vitamins. Now since that visit I also have had problems with my nails lifting from their beds and at different times over the past year have lost 3 nails.They do grow back but it's an annoyance. I also have lost about 25-30% of my hair. The texture has changed and even my hairdresser has noticed it. From research I know these are symptoms.After additional research I now know I have even more symptoms like cold hands and feet that tingle, No tolenrance of the cold,heavy muenstral periods, and weight gain specifically in my waist like a tire. I'm so afraid the test results will be the same .They will come back normal/low and I'll be sent on my way.Some symptoms you can live with but all this hair loss !! What do I do if it's normal again? Also, just something that may be worth mentioning, my Mother,61years old, has Lupus.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 23, 2007 12:00AM
, May 23, 2007 12:00AM
With your symptoms, the 'low-normal' labs and mom's history of auto-immune disease - my guess is you have hashimotos. Would document this with thyroid antibodies. I typically treat when TSH is >3 in these cases.
I have been diagnosed with high blood sugar 138/230 mg/DL
She have been diagnosed with high cholestrol 230 and has high blood pressure150/80 after this high TSH.
Do you think
I should check her TSH again and should I start sugar/Cholestrol treatment.
Please advice.
Thanks