'Symptoms caused by Hashimoto's

[jamk3463]

I was told I had destructive thyroiditis 18 years ago. I am a 43 year old female.  I was never told the official diagnosis of Hashimotos until recently when I had a biopsy for a nodule. I thought I was just hypothyroid.  Ended up having papillary carcinoma with 2 positive lymph nodes.  Had thyroidectomy a month ago.  I am scheduled for my RAI in a couple weeks.  My question is, is it possible that Hashimoto's could be the reason I have had many other health issues?  I have been dealing with SVT for about 7 years.  My cardiologist has never been able to give me a reason.  They just keep me on a beta blocker.  I have also been diagnosed with ulcers in my colon which showed severe inflammation on biopsy. I was told it was possibly ulcerative colitis but they are not sure.  Also, for the last couple years, I have had severe fatigue, joint swelling and pain.  My thyroid labs have been unchanged for 14 years and I have been on the same dose of Synthroid for that time also.  I have felt a little better after my thyroidectomy but my TSH is still high.  Is it possible all the above symptoms have been caused by the Hashimoto's? Is it possible they may improve now that my thyroid is gone or is this just wishful thinking?

[gimel]

Just bringing over a post from a duplicate thread of jamk.  



by MANmom
, 15 hours ago
Yes!  I had joint pain, blood pressure issues, hot/cold spells, night sweats, fatigue...My elbows were so sore, I couldn't pick up a gallon of milk. I stopped playing golf, stopped blow-drying my hair...still had pain, docs told me it was tendonitis.  A few days after my thyroid came out, NO ELBOW PAIN!  My blood pressure is fine now, my GERD is better, I feel much better.  When you get your meds right you will feel better.  Your TSH should now be .10 or less, you don't have a thyroid anymore, and you don't want any of those cells stimulating the place where your cancer grew.  It will get better, and NO, you are not a hypochondriac...

[gimel]

My advice is to forget about TSH as a sole diagnostic.  TSH is a pituitary hormone that is affected by so many variables, including the time of day when blood is drawn, that at best it is an indicator, to be considered along with far more important indicators such as symptoms, and also levels of the biologically active thyroid hormones free T3 and free T4 (not the same as total T3 and total T4).  

I'm hoping that you have test results for FT3 and FT4, but if not then I suggest that you try to get those tests done and post results and reference ranges shown on the lab report, so that members can help interpret and advise further.

A good thyroid doctor is willing to treat a patient clinically, by testing and adjusting FT3 and FT4  levels with meds as necessary to relieve symptoms.  This is a good link that spells that out.  Of course with you having the additional problem with SVT, any treatment will need to be done very cautiously, but should not be a reason to do nothing further.
While writing this, it occurred to me that one of our members has experienced much of the same problems.  I'll try and reach her in the morning and ask for further info for you.
  
http://hormonerestoration.com/files/ThyroidPMD.pdf

[jamk3463]

I don't have my actual lab results with me.  I did see my doctor today and she increased my Synthroid.  So, hopefully my TSH will improve.  I work at the hospital where my labs were drawn.  I will bring home the actual lab report and try to post.  Thanks:)!

[gimel]

Please post your thyroid labs and reference ranges shown on the lab report, to help members assess your status.