Synthroid to treat enlarged thyroid question

[AJWS6]

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knew, the reason why only Synthroid is used to treat enlarged thyroids ??  

The reason I ask is.  My uptake radiologist, said I have a nodule suppressing my thyroid gland, which is causing hyperthyroid, although labs do not reveal any abnormalities.  My symptoms are there, lost 70 lbs, chronic tinnitus, anxiety, insomnia, etc....  

So why doesn't the Endo prescribe me meds for hypethyroid, starting at a low dose, check my blood levels and see what happens, see if I start to feel better, my TSH is 1.23, tested Jan 13th.  

If anyone knows, the reason only Synthroid is used to treat enlarged thyroids, please share.  Or if anyone has been treated for enlarged thyroids with hyperthyroid meds, please share, type of meds etc... So I can discuss with my pcp.  
Thank you.  

[skeeterknitwit]

We sorta danced around your question about why Synthroid would be prescribed.
I'm not positive, but I think it is prescribed the the uptake and scan are too low, indicating thyroiditis.  Adding Synthroid will allow the gland to rest and heal.

A 70 lb. weight loss is a great concern.  If it is not from Free T3 toxicosis, you might screen for other things like diabetes or pernicious anemia.

[AJWS6]

Hi,
Thanks for reply.  Yes it has been a very frustrating 2.5 year journey, and still no answers or treatments.  I had full thyroid lab done yesturday, will be picking up results today.  

But my TSH was 1.23 and T4 1.1 tested Jan 13th.  I don't know the T3 values.

I took Synthroid for 1 week, to reduce thyroid July 08, my TSH dropped to .08, in one week.  Then the idiot Endo prescribes Synthroid again after uptake scan Jan 09,.      

My bp is normal, my heart resting heart rate 58-62 bpm,.  Cardiologist reports, it's normal.  

I will discuss med options such as methamazole with pcp.  

Thanks for your help.    

[skeeterknitwit]

I can only imagine your frustration.  It sure sounds like you need help and NOW, not Sept 1.
I looked back at some of your posts and journal entries.  Your 24 hr. uptake is 41%?!!
Has anyone checked your Free T3? Free T4? Or are Drs. only using TSH result?

I think it is a real possibility that FT4 can be normal and FT3 off the charts if the nodule is making FT3.  Been there, done that.
I think your TSH will probably be dropping because it takes awhile for that result to change.

My advice would be to go to any Dr. you can get an appt. with.  Ask for a TSH, Free T 3, Free T4, and antibody test for Graves disease, just to rule that out.  If they give you any grief, just say, Look, I'm buying.  I want the tests!

A beta blocker can stop the thyroid hormones from hitting your organs.  It lowered my heart rate and BP, but did not help with sleep and tremors.  A small 5 mg. methamazole stopped the tremors.  

I don't think you should use Synthroid for this.

[stella5349]

If there is anything that is indicating hyperthyroidism, Synthroid is not prescribed.