Weird symptoms

[spongebobsquarepants]

Hi there,
I'm wondering if I may have a thyroid issue or something
else weird. I am turning to the internet because I really
don't know what else to do. I have lab results from about 2 years ago on the thyroid and some other stuff. I have waited to go back to the DR because last time I was there I was basically told that I had mental issues. Needless to say, I was very upset.

So, anyway, here are the "weird symtpoms". Bad Migraines, menorrhagia-I literally hemmoraged a week ago and wound up @ the ER, SEVERE, constant fatigue, tachycardia-am on cardiazem for it, periods of bracycardia, weight gain (I was super thin all my life untill 3 years ago, rare spells of complete weakness (My BP goes sky high, my HR goes high, and I shake badly.) I am thirsty all of the time-I probably drink over 2 gallons of water a day!, I have a major "excessive saliva issue", anxiety-am on zoloft & small amounts of clonazepam to control it.

Here are the blood tests-they are old-but the only thing I have got.

-TSH: 1.24 mcu/ml
-FT4: 0.8 ng/ml
-M-MONO for the past 4 & 1/2 Yrs has come up positive. 12.2-
12.6 (tested 3X's)
-ANTI rnp has tested positive 2X's in 3 yrs. Level @ 2.04,
2nd level can't figure out.
-ANA ab: Postive 2X's. I can't figure what the levels R on
this one. The lab report says it's "speckled".

Can anyone tell me what might be going on? I am really tired of feeling crappy all of the time. If this is in my head & I'm just nuts-how do I get rid off feeling like this?

Thank you & God Bless!

[laineyful]

Hello-

Some of your symptoms sound like low cortisol. Fatigue and weight gain are symptoms. I would recommend seing an Endocrinologist. Thyroid tests should also be reviewed by an Endo. A GP is a waste of time when it comes to hormonal issues...most don't understand the test results.

Elaine

[star queen]

Your Thyroid test may indicate a hyperthyroid state.  Ask your doctor to run a Thyroid Panel including Thyroid antibodies.  This test is considered to be the best to test the function of the Thyroid gland.  You symptoms are often seen in hyper thyroidism.  good luck

[amythist2779]

Hi I just read you initial post and it almost sounded like you were describing me in a way. I always thought that there was something wrong with my thyroid too because I put on weight and no matter what I did, even gastric bypass, I could not lose the weight! Well I found out I have a pituitary tumor and it is secreting too much cortisol. I did a 3 day saliva test and my numbers were way elevated. It wasn't my thyroid afterall, but what I do have is cushings disease. I have to under go 3 more tests to see what they are going to do about it. I have also been diagonsed with cronic fatigue syndrome, CFS like some of the others, and fibromyalgia. I am hoping that if htey remove the tumor, all of my problems will go away.

So if I were you, I would ask to have cortisol levels checked, and do the nightly saliva test, it is the most accurate.

[PlateletGal]

btw, I gave you the CFIDS info because they have one of the better articles on orthostatic intolerance and tilt testing. (if your physician hasn't already performed this test).

Hang in there and keep looking for answers. There are many causes of dizziness. You may want to google "wrong diagnosis.com" + "dizziness".

Good luck !

[PlateletGal]

I read your post. Is dizziness your only symptom or do you have other symptoms as well?

One thing your physician should do is perform tilt testing on you. You may want to google "CFIDS Association of America" and then click on "About CFIDS" and check out their information on orthostatic intolerance.

[Sarahshaw]

i posted my symptoms below. .
i honestly dont think i have some problems with my mind. but doctor keeps telling me that its me making these symptoms happen..too. (like you!)
i mean...really..why would i suddnely have mental issues?...
i still think that he said it becuase he really didnt have a clue what was causing it.
neways..
good luckkk.

[PlateletGal]

I have CFS and I used to get severe migraines (still do, but not as often, now that I'm on HRT), fatigue and now I have the tachycardia, which is common in people with CFS. In addition, I have other symptoms. My ANA titers are always high and I have the speckled pattern, like you.

It is very important that you get diagnosed soon, so they can begin treating you. 80% of people with CFS have yet to be diagnosed.

First, you should be checked for thyroid problems, lyme disease and other labs that will rule out rhematoid arthritis, tissue connective disease, lupus, Sjogren's, celiac disease and others. You should also have a protein electropheresis drawn, cortisol levels drawn and a copper level drawn. In addition, an MRI of your brain should be performed and you should have an EKG. If you do have CFS, please note that it does take awhile to be diagnosed sometimes. Also, there is a test that will diagnose you, but insurance won't cover it yet. Go to google.com and type in "Red Labs USA" and look for their website. I would contact your physician and make sure he/she performs all of the necessary labwork and diagnostic tests to rule out other possible diseases. Also, many physicians' don't know how to treat CFS and some of them still deny that this disease actually exists ! The CDC recently began an awareness campaign (finally!), so that's good. If you do get diagnosed with CFS, you may want to consider seeing a physician who is familiar with CFS and knows how to treat it. Dr. Paul Cheney has his treatment plan online and there is also the Marshall Protocol.