Inflammation

[dpleiman]

Ok, so i've been having inflammation, what helps with it?

hashis diagnosed 3 1/2 years ago, current dosage 118.5mcg synthroid.. last labs TSH 14.8 (0.3 - 4.5) FT3 n/a FT4 1.2 ( 0.7 - 1.4) These labs were the reason for the increase in synthroid dosage.. I've been on 118.5mcg for almost 4 weeks now.. i noticed inflammation symptoms started about 2 weeks ago, they are....

"fullness in throat" goiter feeling multiple times per day...
Carpal tunnel symptoms...
swollen hands, feet and face....

What kind of "inflammation" attack is this? and why? what can i do to minimize symptoms? my next doc appointment is September 30th...

[dpleiman]

I called my doc and left a message and explained what was going on, and explained my symptoms and that i have been on the new synthorid dosage for 4 weeks.. Waiting to hear back.. She really seems like she'll listen and be open minded, I'm about to take the T3 plunge tho and see how she takes that one :) wish me luck

[dpleiman]

I bet the fluid retention is putting pressure on my carpal tunnel nerve too hmm.. My wedding rings won't go on either so that makes sense..

thanks so much for the info, i'll give Celery Capsules a try because i'm not a big fan of meds :)

thanks again...

[Smilerdeb]

Inflammation or 'fluid type retention' is from being Hypo.
Usually an increase in meds is needed and the inflammation will settle down.

I had it when hypo after RAI and couldnt take anti inflammatories so took Celery Capsules which helped a great deal as they are diuretics in a natural form.