No one will listen to me

[lulumimi]

I know by body better than any doctor ever could and I have many things going on.  I have the lack of energy, constant tired feeling, constipation (ulcerative colitis), sensitivity to cold, severe muscle cramping and twitching, extreme weight gain despite the poor appetite, dry skin, loss of hair in handfuls and the premature greyness.  I had a hysterectomy in 2001 and have not felt right since.  In the past 3 months I have gained 17 pounds. In the past year I have gone from 160 pounds to 203 pounds. I do not see how this is possible since I only eat yogurt for breakfast, a lean cuisine for lunch, a normal supper and a small snack.  I recently had some testing done to see if this could be hypothyroidism but the endocrinoligist is just blowing me off stating that my test are normal and there is no way this could be hypo.  My T4 was 0.81, TSH was 0.844, my T3 was 4.13 and Microsomal AB was 0.3.   Please help me.  Could this be hypothyroidism just not severe yet?

[GravesLady]

Your levels are not hypothyroid. I don't think the endo was blowing you off by telling you the truth that your levels are normal. Have you thought of going to a regular doctor and have your symptoms checked for other possible health conditions that share thyroid symptoms. You probably do know your body better than the doctor (just as the doctor knows thyroid better than you) and your body is probably telling you something, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's telling you thyroid, and, it's not with normal thyroid levels as for a diagnose.
I hope you find a resolution for all your ails so you can start to heal and feel better.  

Good luck

[serenity_nz]

I had a total thyroidectomy one month ago and a total hysterectomy including ovaries 5 months ago and I am having symptoms of fatigue, real bad headaches that last for days, dry skin, flaky scalp, aching joints, cramps in my calves when i'm asleep, major loss of libido and a large weight gain. My latest thyroid tests show low t3 but other levels in the normal range..... I am on thyroxine 100mcg and estrogen (ogen) 0.625.........You may not be suffering from hypothyroidism it may be your other hormones that are out of whack............If I was you i'd arrange a blood test and get them checked. I saw the Dr today who is sending me for blood tests on these. Best of luck

[SherCond]

MAke sure they check your Antibodies. For years they kept telling me I was fine. It took 3 doctors (skip the endos if they don't have thyroid experience!) but I found an Osteopath who works with hundreds of thyroid patients and she knew immediately I had Hashimoto's!. Now I'm on 21/2 grains of Armour and feeling great. However it takes 12-18 months to get your meds adjusted as it must be done slowly so you can plateau each time.
You ARE RIGHT when you say you know your body better than anyone. try Mary Shomon's website for good thyroid docs. That's where I found mine!!

[icesk8ermom]

I agree with Shercond.....I have had symptoms as well as an enlraged thyroid for more than 7 years. Was tested, just the basic panel and was told everything was fine.  Just this past March I was tested again because another Doc finally saw I did have an enlarged thyroid. The basic TSH panel still came back fine.  But my antibodies were all positive.  You should request to have your antibodies checked!

Good luck