Thank you for reposting ... I am sorry you didn't get a reply to your post .. it is very hard as you wait to speak with your doctor and know results and have symptoms and not understand what is going on ...
We try to get to as posts as possible, but it very difficult to do so, so please understand that many have read your post I am certain but because most do not have an answer they have not replied ... your questions are uncommon with thyroid as it relates to most of the members on this board . BUT I have an idea ..in addition to the Arhtirtis Community
Dr. Lupo has a Dr. Expert Forum for Thyroid:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/120
Try to get onto that forum and arthritis and come on back .. we are here for you and want to help as much a we can .. on the hypo end of things take a look on the health pages on top of this page .. there are articles to take a look at!
WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY!
Cheryl -Thyroid CL