Aa
Could I have hyperthyroidism?
For the past year I have terrible symptoms, which upon research sounds like Hyperthyroidism. I am constantly overheated (it's about 35 degrees and I'm still sleeping with a fan on), fatigue, insomnia, irritability, mood swings, memory diffuculty, heart palpitations, and a frequently sore throat. I mentioned these to my doctor, who then had a blood test done to check my TSH levels. The result came back with a level of .629. From what I understand, this is a normal level, but I still don't feel right and my doctor won't give it any more consideration. Is it possible to have a thyroid problem with this TSH or should I start looking in another direction?
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You. I am going to make an appointment with another doctor and get a 2nd opinion, it sounds like it doesn't have anything to do with my thyroid, but I would like an idea of what it does have to do with. My current doctor just said 'no, not your thyroid' and that was it.
Per Government Guidelines,
"0.1-0.45 mIU/L) likely poses no harm, and initiating treatment likely poses no clear gains.
TSH concentrations lower than 0.1 more likely to benefit from treatment.
TSH levels in some individuals with subclinical hyperthyroidism return to the reference range."
"0.1-0.45 mIU/L) likely poses no harm, and initiating treatment likely poses no clear gains.
TSH concentrations lower than 0.1 more likely to benefit from treatment.
TSH levels in some individuals with subclinical hyperthyroidism return to the reference range."
All she did was the TSH level. When it came back at the .629 she didn't take it any further, pretty much dismissed it as my imagination. Needless to say I will be changing doctors, but I'm just not sure which direction I should go. I'm not usually a hypochondriac or anything so I feel pretty safe that all of this isn't my imagination, but not sure what to do from here.
Did the doctor give you the 2-part test for cortisol levels in your body. If not, get it done. These can point to problems with your adrenal glands and para-thyroid. Also, not getting enough sleep can up course cause fatigue. When you are awake at night, is your mind racing. Perhaps your body does not go into REM stage. there are sleep clinics that can help determine this. My brother is a doctor is specializes in sleep disturbances. He said that not sleeping can cause many different health problems inncluding heart palipations, and of course if you are experiencing mood swings and irratibilitiy this is a good sign of graves disease which is hyperthyroidism. Keep getting checked your TSH level. It can change from test to test. Don't give up. There is an answer out these. I think you should pursue the tests on your adrenal gland - cortisol checks. If this is malfunctioning it can cause many of your problems.
Look in another direction.
Thyroid symptoms are so non-specific. In other words, a lot of other health conditions have the same symptoms as thyroid.
Thyroid symptoms are so non-specific. In other words, a lot of other health conditions have the same symptoms as thyroid.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
