Just got back from the ER!

[MKlacza]

So I am just getting back from the ER. I woke up this morning around 5am and I had SEVERE VERTIGO!! I mean I had to lie on the bathroom floor and I was sweating profusely. I had that happen to me 3 years ago. Anyways... last night I went to bed feeling a little weird. Anxiety feeling but was able to sleep. Went to the ER and I told them my SAGA and they said people get vertigo but wanted to check my thyroid levels. The ER Dr came back and said this exactly..Your thyroid levels are out of whack!! I said what does that mean guy????????? He checked both frees T4 and T3 and the TSH... he said TSH was at 13?? And he had no clue what Armour thyroid was!! F#*^&*!!!!! So he called my Endo that I go to see in an hour and he said get her here soon! I am scared now.. And I asked for the numbers to the test and they wouldnt give to me. YOU KNOW WHAT P'D ME OFF EVEN MORE???????? I hear the ER guy across from my room go... she is scared, I bet its anxiety!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anxiety A$$HO/E????????????? You just told me my levels were way out of whack!!!!!!!!!!!! I am just sitting here crying cause everyone thinks its in my head! I dont know if the vertigo has anything to do with the levels, but I am concerned and home alone too.

Please help me today.
MK

[ChitChatNine]

Please know we are here for you!   You did the right thing and went to the ER .. I hope the Endo sees you through all the labs and looks @ the problem w/o a label .. but try not to think abuot that ... it will get you upset.  Right now focus on knowing we are here and even in the middle of the night usually somebody is around if you feel you need a friend here ..ok :)

Cheryl

[I_LOST_MY_APPETITE]

I had a similar situation a few years back. I completely sympathize with you. Even if it was Anxiety your Thyroid was the culprit.

It is a terrible and lonely feeling especially when you don't know what is going on. It isn't all in your head. Hopefully you will get better soon!

[peggy64]

M,

I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I have a theory about the medical field and hypothyroidism, They can't really figure it out, because it is something that has varied symptoms, hard to control, and it makes them look stupid when they can't have an answer to our problems. And with most MD egos, they can't not know what it is, so they just say we are making it up, have mental problems, seeking attention, etc.

If you have the $$ the holistic dr is probably a great way to go. I would go in a heartbeat if I had the finances.

So, keep your head up, you know how you feel and really that is all that matters. We as humans want others to understand how we feel, and I am finding out(painfully) that that just is not going to happen. Unless of course they have been through the same trauma.

We are here for you. We believe you, and hoping and praying that you get a good visit with your endo today.

Let me pour you a cup of coffee> Always makes me feel better.

[MKlacza]

I've never felt so alone in all my life. As for the symptoms.. all I have is no libido and constipation. I just felt a complete a$$ in the ER and when I asked Michael to call an ambulance cause I couldnt stand without vomitting, I think even thought it was anxiety and I swear it wasnt. I am hysterically crying right. I am afraid. So afraid. How can I be so hypo and feeling good. It all started this morning. I have to go to see my Endo now and I am afraid I am just going to breakdown in front of him. I am going to switch to the Holistic Dr for good. She listens to me. I have been saying for weeks that I needed a bump in my meds and they wouldnt listen to me. It really takes your faith out of the healthcare system. Just very very emotional right now. I dont want to just pop pills to allivate my symptoms. I feel like I dont have anyone but this forum.

[dscoochie]

M -
Normal thyroid levels are 0.3 to 3.0.  Some people even have symptoms at 3.0, and thats why we always say that doctors should treat the symptoms and not the numbers.  Your TSH being at 13 means you are definitely hypothyroid!  

Hypothyroid typically means:

Fatigue
Weakness
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
Coarse, dry hair
Dry, rough pale skin
Hair loss
Cold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
Constipation
Depression
Irritability
Memory loss
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Decreased libido

Jeez, I cant believe you have been suffering and probably feeling as if you should toughen up but truthfully, you must be one strong cookie (and I know you are) to be able to function with a TSH of 13!!!!

When is your endo appt?  You need to bump up your Armour for sure.  Maybe ask for something in the mean time (cytomel) to decrease your TSH immediately!

Wow.  I'd do anything to live closer (we all really need to buy a house together) so that I could help you right now!

Thinking of you!

Despina xo

[CatieC]

Hey M, I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. I too, even after all the information from this forum, still need to learn about the thyroid numbers and what they mean. To me, they are complicated.

You are entitled to the lab reports from the ER, they are your records. I'm sure your symptoms were caused by a physical problem, whether vertigo or thyroid. And if the doctor did see anxiety, it was caused by his stupidity and insensitivity. M, it's not in your head and please don't let anyone convince you that it is.

I know it's hard when you're alone. But crying is ok, you need that release. And I know you, your strength will kick in. Keep us posted!!!!

[MKlacza]

I really need to educate myself more on these numbers but it didnt help when he wouldnt even let me see them all or their ranges. Just very down and angry today. Thank you for your reply and hope your levels are better!

[bncrump]

MK ~ I don't know how much I can help BUT I can tell you that my dr told me the same thing about my TSH being out of whack and I had no idea what she meant. To make you feel better...my TSH was 202!!!!!!! That is REALLY, REALLY, REALLY out of whack! Not to undermine your 13 at all but just wanted you to know that 13 isn't toooo high. I'm sure that you don't feel well...I know people that had a TSH of 13 and couldn't function.

Good luck and hope all goes well!!!!