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hypothyroid and swollen, burning sensation in both ankles
a year ago I had my thyroid ablated. my blood numbers came back perfect for 4 months following ablation.I started to notice discomfort in both ankles, swelling and a sensation of burning. after 4 months I was put on synthroid. my weight gain has been constant, my eating habits are normal. due to pain in ankles it's hard for me to walk distance, or put any pressure on ankles, bending, walking,reaching etc. No pain pill has helped, elevating does not help. I've been to every 'ologist' in the book, and not one of the doctors had a solution. I've taken a zillion blood tests, cardiac tests, vascular tests etc. all came out perfectly fine. Everyone is flummoxed. I am still under the care of my endocrinologist. I'm taking synthroid 150, and cytomel. recently I have been diagnosed with pernicious anemia, so I'm on B12(2000 a day) and Vit. D (2000 a day) My weight is off the charts, and my ankles are still swollen and burning. Is there anyone out there that has these symptoms? I'll keep the weight if I can just get rid of the pain in my ankles and lead a normal walking life. HELP PLEASE
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Turns out 3.5 was FT3 range is 2.3-4.2 under UNITS pg/mL
TSH 0.015(L) mIU/L 0.40-4.50
B12 972 239-931
Vit.D, 25 31 30-100
Ferritin 97 11-264
Free T4 1.47 0.78-2.19
That's the latest, so what do you think?
TSH 0.015(L) mIU/L 0.40-4.50
B12 972 239-931
Vit.D, 25 31 30-100
Ferritin 97 11-264
Free T4 1.47 0.78-2.19
That's the latest, so what do you think?
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Didn't get through to dr. Will try again tomorrow.
Meanwhile burning continues, if you open your window you just might hear my scream!!!
Didn't get through to dr. Will try again tomorrow.
Meanwhile burning continues, if you open your window you just might hear my scream!!!
You might want to hold off on the bowling ball...that could cause it's own problems! LOL Talk about an intestinal obstruction...
Yes, Synthroid is T4. And that's remained the same, so you could have labs whenever you want.
Yes, Synthroid is T4. And that's remained the same, so you could have labs whenever you want.
By T4 meds, do you mean synthroid? I take 150mcg. Daily.
Only other is cytomel, B12, D.
I'm not a pill popper, but at this point, I'd down a bowling ball IF it would take away my burning ankles!
Only other is cytomel, B12, D.
I'm not a pill popper, but at this point, I'd down a bowling ball IF it would take away my burning ankles!
Your T4 meds weren't changed at all, correct? If not, it might be a good idea to get labs sooner rather than later if your doctor is cooperative. Cytomel acts pretty fast, so there's not a delay in levels rising like there is with T4, although there still is some "building".
That's all I can think of at the moment. Once we know what your FT3 level is doing, there might be more suggestions, but until then, it's all just a guess.
That's all I can think of at the moment. Once we know what your FT3 level is doing, there might be more suggestions, but until then, it's all just a guess.
I've only increased cytomel since Thursday, no change on scale or feelings, I remain hopeful.
Will also add iron/ferritin to my request list, anything else?
My next draw will be in a few weeks, would it be prudent to ask for it sooner?
Will also add iron/ferritin to my request list, anything else?
My next draw will be in a few weeks, would it be prudent to ask for it sooner?
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I'd say your doctor is being ultra-conservative. With a range of 30-100 on D, you have a long way to go to be "toxic" with a result of 31. A range on any test ought to be interpreted as the playing field within which the doctor can adjust meds/supplements, and he should be using the whole playing field.
I hope you have better luck with your rheumy on Monday.
Vitamin D deficiency ofen goes hand-in-hand with hypo. Maybe it's just that once hypo, vitamin D (among other things) has to be a little higher in the range than for healthier people.