Thyroid causes pain?

Hello i am 22 yrs old i have been told i have a thyroid problem.I was told this in sep 05.  I dont know much about what kind just that it is 94 and they have me on 100 synthroid. The doctor says i will feel better and all my symptoms will go away. For 2 years now i get this pain on my right side and i get blooted like i have a lot of gas but it never comes out the pain is in one area. I have had ultra sounds and ex rays done and they cant find anything. The pain went away when i got pregnant i just had my first baby July 14,2007. but not a week after the pain was back but with the pain came more other types of pain  joint, pain back lower and upper, my toes and fingers even cramp. My legs give out. Now the pain is in my jaw and teeth. I have told the doctor he says it is just Thyroid it will go away with medicin. We have checked for ulcers and stones in my gaul blatter nothing. Please help i cant even hold my 6mos old son for long with out the pain. I currently do not have anything for the pain.

[DLA]

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry.  That is a really high TSH so I don't even know how you're getting out of bed!  I'm impressed.  Instead of 94.0 it should be down around 1.0.  BIG difference.  You are severely hypothyroid.  

This makes everything hurt!  Yes, even your teeth.  I swear at 56 the ends of my hair hurt.  As your TSH comes down you will start to feel better.  After you get down to where you should be you will feel a lot better, but it will take your body time to heal from the damage this has done.  Hopefully it hasn't been very long and the healing time will be minimal.

Has your dr said what caused this?  Have they sent you to or made you an appt with an endocrinologist?  You need one that specializes in thyroid and not diabetes.  Something is wrong and needs to be addressed, not just the numbers.

Good luck and I hope you get relief soon.

[utahmomma]

Please, please get to an endocrinologist.  Have you had any labs run?  Do you have the results with the ranges?  Did you get a *thyroid* ultrasound?  If so, what were the results.

Often after pregnancy the thyroid levels will need to be changes.

Thyroid conditions don't "just go away with medicine" - the meds may help suppress them but I don't think there is one person on this board who will say they feel as good (or the same) as they did before thyroid problems.

You really need a good endocrinologist.

[fairy2hott]

no i have just moved to a new doctor because my old doctor could not even remember why i was there to see her. i have only seen this new doctor for a month i am going back tomorrow for a follow up on how things are going. i feel they are getting worse though.

[DLA]

When you go you make sure to get lots of answers.  And talk to the dr about an endocrinologist.  Something is really wrong with you for your numbers to be that high.

My Graves' Disease, which is hyperthyroidism, came about after a difficult pregnancy with my son.  Stress brings on a lot of thyroid issues.  Make sure they are on top of it.

Good luck tomorrow and let us know what you find out.  Get copies of your test results and post them and we'll have a better idea of what's going on with you.

[fairy2hott]

thank you. i will!!

[DLA]

Ohhhhhhh, how precious!!!!  He's a real cutie pie! =+)

[fairy2hott]

My doctor also said i have antibodies 2400 and normal is like 34.What is that? i will talk with him about seeing an endocrinologist.

[DLA]

Probably Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.  It means those 2,400 bad antibodies are attacking your thyroid and trying to kill it.  That's my guess, he can explain all of it to you tomorrow.  Try not to worry too much.  Everything will be alright.

[fairy2hott]

Ok.. i just want to feel good and play with my baby. thank you again i will post more tomorrow.

[fairy2hott]

Ok my TSH is 90.00
Free T4 is .93
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) AB is 2113 h
The doctor said it is most likely  Hashimoto's Thyroiditis but we only have a few endocrinologist in the area and they request that the pcp's have there people on medicine for at leaset 2 mos, then they will see them.

[Jessi63]

You need to see an endocrinologist.  This is not something your PCP can treat.  I was just diagnosised with hashimotos after a pregnancy.  I had to go almost an hour from home to see an endo.  Look around and find you one.  Please, for your sanity, for your health and your baby.  

[fairy2hott]

i think i will just given them a call on monday and see that they say thanks.

[DLA]

I agree, you need an endo now, not 2 months from now.  That 90 is high and is doing damage to your body.  I'd find an endo some where.  If it makes you feel any better I live 1 1/2 hrs from my endo.