hashi's and new test results.

I was wondering if someone can give me a little information.

Back in November I had lab work done, the results were
TSH 2.08
free T3 3.05
free T4 1.44
TPO Auto AB 782 (which it is supposed to be less than 35)
The clinic I went to told me all my labs were find but after some researched I discovered that I had Hashi's and later called the clinic to confirm.

July 9th I went back to my family doctor and asked to be retested.  She said she is only going to test the TSH because the other tests werent necessary.
I got a phone call from the office today stating my levels were .023 and was told to STOP taking my synthroid 150 mcg cold turkey.  I told them when I was diagnosed 8 years ago when I was 15 I was told I would have to take these meds for life.  From what I read people with Hashimoto's go through hyper and hypo phases...was it right for my doctor to tell me to stop taking the meds?

[kitcurious]

Your doc is saying that the med is making you hyperthyroid. Sometimes it's called "doctor -induced ", "factitious" or "drug-induced" hyperthyroidism. Complications can include bone loss, heart rhythm disturbances or even heart attack.

The treatment is to stop the med immediately. If you need the med it can be evaluated as to how much you should take later. If your TSH is in an acceptable range without it you should probably not resume taking it.

They treat abnormal TSH levels that occur as a result of Hashis, not Hashis itself which has no treatment.
You may want to consult an endocrinologist about what dose level you should be taking, if any.

[wickedangel223]

Thank you for the response.  I am just so puzzledby this...4 years ago I was taking 300 mcg of synthroid and my thyroid was BARELY under control.  Since then I've lost about 80 lbs and needed the medication decresed.  It just boggles my mind that they are telling me to stop.

[kitcurious]

I would think they will re-evaluate your TSH in few weeks. Do you see a specialist or a regular doc for your thyroid? If you are confused by the situation you may want to place a call to your doctor and request to speak to him/her about what you should do next and to please explain why.

[wickedangel223]

Back when my thyroid was out of control I used to see an endo.
Now I just see a family doctor since I have no insurance.  I go back in 4-6 weeks for labs (I am going to insist the test T3 and T4 in addition to TSH) and if things are still off then I will pay out of pocket to see an endo.