Thyroid questions

[bodinejcs]

Hi everybody ,

Could somebody interpret these results and recommend if I need furthur tests . Whne I was recently admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack at 42 years old , they ran numerous tests and this one stuck out to me .......

First test
Thyroid Cascade  0.293  (0.465-4.680)
free t4           1.41  (0.64-1.79)
Second test
Thyroid Cascade 0.241   (0.465-4.680)
free t4           1.03  (0.64-1.79)

does this mean futhur investigation needed ??

Have many symtoms related to thyroid for a many years , not sure if heart attack was related or if these values were because of the heart attack .All I know is that I am getting worse and no doctor seems to care .
Symtoms ...
Terrible insomnia
nervousness and anxiety
heart palpatations
Feeling too hot or to cold  
Sweaty palms and feet (terribly)
Irritable and mood swimgs
high blood pressure
Severe depression , tried Lexipro in the past , no help , more of a mask
Brain fog , can't remember things
Fatigue , can't really exercise , makes it worse
Dry , gritty eyes
sore muscles
These are some but not all
Felt this way before heartattack for many years , been to sevral doctors who quickly think depression is the problem , I don't think so !!
This all started from a flu-like illness years ago , never been the same since , getting worse , can't work , exercise , losing my mind . Any advice would be appreciated ... Thanks

[GravesLady]

Each doctor has their own specialties and take for granted that we are seeing all the proper and necessary ones.

If you have thyroid issues you will need to find the money to get tested and treated if needed.  Being either hyper or hypo can have adverse effects on the heart.  I am sure you don't want to go through any more heart issues.  Your TSH is out but not all that bad, however warrants keeping an eye on. I'd find a endo. who works a lot with thyroid patients per year , and perhaps a cardiologist, to see if you can works finances out with them.  There are place to get free meds or at less cost, here in the US, don't need to go to Canada or Mexico.

Don't make a bad health situation worse.

Good Luck and take good care of yourself,  you deserve it!

Just my personal opinion and/or experience. Always discuss your health issue with your doctor , always adhere to your doctors advise and, you always have the right to a second opinion. Nothing is a 100% or a 100%, 100% of the time. However, we are not all alike!

GL,
1990 - Hyper/Graves'
1997 - Dia/RAI
1997 - MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse
1999 - TED - slight Thyroid Eye Disease
1999 - Visible Nodule (suspect Marine-Lenhart-Syndrom/hyperfunctioning nodule)
2002 -  IED  - Intermittent Explosive Disorder (Graves' Range)
And Much More......

[GravesLady]

Each doctor has their own specialties and take for granted that we are seeing all the proper and necessary ones.

If you have thyroid issues you will need to find the money to get tested and treated if needed.  Being either hyper or hypo can have adverse effects on the heart.  I am sure you don't want to go through any more heart issues.  Your TSH is out but not all that bad, however warrants keeping an eye on. I'd find a endo. who works a lot with thyroid patients per year , and perhaps a cardiologist, to see if you can works finances out with them.  There are place to get free meds or at less cost, here in the US, don't need to go to Canada or Mexico.

Don't make a bad health situation worse.

Good Luck and take good care of yourself,  you deserve it!

Just my personal opinion and/or experience. Always discuss your health issue with your doctor , always adhere to your doctors advise and, you always have the right to a second opinion. Nothing is a 100% or a 100%, 100% of the time. However, we are not all alike!

GL,
1990 - Hyper/Graves'
1997 - Dia/RAI
1997 - MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse
1999 - TED - slight Thyroid Eye Disease
1999 - Visible Nodule (suspect Marine-Lenhart-Syndrom/hyperfunctioning nodule)
2002 -  IED  - Intermittent Explosive Disorder (Graves' Range)
And Much More......

[GravesLady]

Each doctor has their own specialties and take for granted that we are seeing all the proper and necessary ones.

If you have thyroid issues you will need to find the money to get tested and treated if needed.  Being either hyper or hypo can have adverse effects on the heart.  I am sure you don't want to go through any more heart issues.  Your TSH is out but not all that bad, however warrants keeping an eye on. I'd find a endo. who works a lot with thyroid patients per year , and perhaps a cardiologist, to see if you can works finances out with them.  There are place to get free meds or at less cost, here in the US, don't need to go to Canada or Mexico.

Don't make a bad health situation worse.

Good Luck and take good care of yourself,  you deserve it!

Just my personal opinion and/or experience. Always discuss your health issue with your doctor , always adhere to your doctors advise and, you always have the right to a second opinion. Nothing is a 100% or a 100%, 100% of the time. However, we are not all alike!

GL,
1990 - Hyper/Graves'
1997 - Dia/RAI
1997 - MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse
1999 - TED - slight Thyroid Eye Disease
1999 - Visible Nodule (suspect Marine-Lenhart-Syndrom/hyperfunctioning nodule)
2002 -  IED  - Intermittent Explosive Disorder (Graves' Range)
And Much More......

[GravesLady]

How soon were these test done after your heart attack? (My dad died of heart attack at age 43 so 42 is not unheard of). Heart attack/illness can effect levels for a while.  

I know what cascade means, however  I am assuming your  first test of 0.293 and your second test of 0.241 are TSH levels.  They are indicating you are hyperthyroid. Would have like to see the FT-3 along with them, which would tell  more what is going on.

If these test were done at least a year after your heart attack,  the TSH level along with your symptoms warrants a little T4 supplement.  

Also the symptoms you mentioned comes with a lot of other health conditions, two that comes to mind is MVP and menopause ( I started menopause at age 42).

What is your doctor saying about your levels?  He knows you, your heart and your thyroid issues better than any of us.

I would question your doctor further.

Just my personal opinion and/or experience. Always discuss your health issue with your doctor , always adhere to your doctors advise and, you always have the right to a second opinion. Nothing is a 100% or a 100%, 100% of the time. However, we are not all alike!

GL,
1990 - Hyper/Graves'
1997 - Dia/RAI
1997 - MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse
1999 - TED - slight Thyroid Eye Disease
1999 - Visible Nodule (suspect Marine-Lenhart-Syndrom/hyperfunctioning nodule)
2002 -  IED  - Intermittent Explosive Disorder (Graves' Range)
And Much More......

[bodinejcs]

Thanks for responding , these were the levels during my hospital stay 3months ago when I had my heart attack , so i guess you sre saying that the heart attack could of altered the lab results . I really do not have a doctor due to no insurance and have spent the money I have had on crummy ones that just take guesses . The doctors at the hospital didn't seem to care about my previous problems and were only concerned with my heart it self , you would think that they would of said something about lab results being abnormal , but I am not sure . Its funney that you say MVP , I was told back in my twenties that I had this , but it was since ruled out after alot of tests , so no MVP . One thing I do know is , NO MONEY , NO HELP !!

[GravesLady]

Each doctor has their own specialties and take for granted that we are seeing all the proper and necessary ones.

If you have thyroid issues you will need to find the money to get tested and treated if needed.  Being either hyper or hypo can have adverse effects on the heart.  I am sure you don't want to go through any more heart issues.  Your TSH is out but not all that bad, however warrants keeping an eye on. I'd find a endo. who works a lot with thyroid patients per year , and perhaps a cardiologist, and see if you can works finances out with them.  There are place to get free meds or at low cost, here in the US, don't need to go to Canada or Mexico.

Don't make a bad health situation worse.

Good Luck and take good care of yourself,  you deserve it!

Just my personal opinion and/or experience. Always discuss your health issue with your doctor , always adhere to your doctors advise and, you always have the right to a second opinion. Nothing is a 100% or a 100%, 100% of the time. However, we are not all alike!

GL,
1990 - Hyper/Graves'
1997 - Dia/RAI
1997 - MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse
1999 - TED - slight Thyroid Eye Disease
1999 - Visible Nodule (suspect Marine-Lenhart-Syndrom/hyperfunctioning nodule)
2002 -  IED  - Intermittent Explosive Disorder (Graves' Range)
And Much More......

[GravesLady]

Each doctor has their own specialties and take for granted that we are seeing all the proper and necessary ones.

If you have thyroid issues you will need to find the money to get tested and treated if needed.  Being either hyper or hypo can have adverse effects on the heart.  I am sure you don't want to go through any more heart issues.  Your TSH is out but not all that bad, however warrants keeping an eye on. I'd find a endo. who works a lot with thyroid patients per year , and perhaps a cardiologist, and see if you can works finances out with them.  There are place to get free meds or at low cost, here in the US, don't need to go to Canada or Mexico.

Don't make a bad health situation worse.

Good Luck and take good care of yourself,  you deserve it!

Just my personal opinion and/or experience. Always discuss your health issue with your doctor , always adhere to your doctors advise and, you always have the right to a second opinion. Nothing is a 100% or a 100%, 100% of the time. However, we are not all alike!

GL,
1990 - Hyper/Graves'
1997 - Dia/RAI
1997 - MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse
1999 - TED - slight Thyroid Eye Disease
1999 - Visible Nodule (suspect Marine-Lenhart-Syndrom/hyperfunctioning nodule)
2002 -  IED  - Intermittent Explosive Disorder (Graves' Range)
And Much More......

[GravesLady]

Each doctor has their own specialties and take for granted that we are seeing all the other proper and necessary ones.

If you have thyroid issues you will need to find the money to get tested and treated if needed.  Being either hyper or hypo can have adverse effects on the heart.  I am sure you don't want to go through any more heart issues.  Your TSH is out but not all that bad, however warrants keeping an eye on. I'd find a endo. who works a lot with thyroid patients per year , and perhaps a cardiologist, to see if you can works finances out with them.  There are place to get free meds or at less cost, here in the US, don't need to go to Canada or Mexico.

Don't make a bad health situation worse.

Good Luck and take good care of yourself,  you deserve it!




Just my personal opinion and/or experience. Always discuss your health issue with your doctor , always adhere to your doctors advise and, you always have the right to a second opinion. Nothing is a 100% or a 100%, 100% of the time. However, we are not all alike!

GL,
1990 - Hyper/Graves'
1997 - Dia/RAI
1997 - MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse
1999 - TED - slight Thyroid Eye Disease
1999 - Visible Nodule (suspect Marine-Lenhart-Syndrom/hyperfunctioning nodule)
2002 -  IED  - Intermittent Explosive Disorder (Graves' Range)
And Much more.....

[steve999]

Hi All,

Could somebody please tell me what "a 10-year survival rate is slightly better for patients younger than 40 years than for patients older than 40 years" for Papillary Carcinoma...

Is the 10 year survival rate an estimate.. ?

I would greatly appreciate any clarifications on this...

THanks alot

Steve

[AmieSue]

Just a quick note on meds - there are many ways to get low cost and even free meds when you can't afford them.  Here are just a couple you might want to look at:

Walmart - Low cost generics (insurance not required) http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=546834&fromPageCatId=5431

Partnership for Prescription Assistance: https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php

You can also contact the pharmaceutical companies directly - most do have these programs, they just weren't widely known about until only recently.  You can find links to most of them at the PPARX website above.

Good Luck!

[debbie0413]

Just a comment on the medical cost issue: my family and I belong to a great program called Samaritan Ministries.  It is kind of a Christian co-op for health care costs (NOT insurance).  Basically you pay a certain fee every month in which you money goes directly to other members who have medical bills.  There are a few conditions they do not cover, and pre-existing conditions are also not covered (but you can submit medical bills for some non-covered conditions and often people send you a good deal of money in free-will offerings).  However, most new conditions are completely paid for by the other members, and they send you a card and pray for you as well.  You are only responsible for the first $300 of bills for each covered condition, and if you can show that you get discounts for agreeing to go on a payment plan, any of those discounts go toward that $300.

In the past year we have had a $5000 adnoidectomy, expensive tests for abdominal pain, and ongoing tests and treatment for a new Graves Disease diagnosis all covered by this plan.  If you want to find out more, just go to samaritanministries.org to read about this great program.

Hope you can find help from this or another program so you can find help for your symptoms.