what's up???

[primaqueen]

I have been being treated with 175mcg synthroid for the last 3 months, and my doctor says my TSH is in a normal range at 2.53. My pulse goes from normal to bounding, I stay tired, can't sleep, and now I am starting to bruise easily. The doctor says the knots in my throat are submandibular glands not my thyroid, and is sending me to a caerdiologist because he feels I have an infection somewhere, and as I have 3 stents (no personal history of heart disease, just some narrowing in the major arteries in the heart), he feels I need to see a heart doctor. I feel strongly that it is somehow related to the endocrine system. What can it be? I have a sister whose thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands are not working, and I do not want to get into the same shape. Can I have hyper-thyroid symptoms with a normal thyroid level, and if so what can cause it????

[stella5349]

Updated reference range for hypo T is .3 - to 3.0. Reading that range you are on the high end of normal.  But near hypO thyroid. not hyper.  You have a large family history of auto immune disorders. Is your doctor aware of this - maybe a reminder at your next visit is needed.

If your family has adrenal issues along with the large list of other auto immune problems- get an antibody test TPO. I am fighting to get that done right now.  

You have issues with your heart- as I do not. Thyroid issues can effect that - so maybe seeing a cardiologist would be good. I think you need to have both your treating doctor for your thyroid issues and the cardio doc working together to make sure your heart is protected.

[ifupleze]

Just because your TSH is 2.53 does not mean this is the right TSH for you.  Most people on this forum seem to feel the best a 1.0.  I have the same TSH as you do and I still feel like he//.  I'm hoping my doctor will increase my dosage of synthroid to .88 mcgs to see if it will help.  I sort of think he won't.  In that case, I am going to see and Internist.  I am so fed up with these doctors that do not listen to your symptoms and only go by the paperwork.  My doctor seriously thinks it is in my head.  I seriously think I need a new doctor.  I have had all the symptoms you mention and I still have no energy and feel like I am stuck.  Anyway, thanks for letting me vent.  Hope you can feel better soon.