PLEASE I'M IN NEED OF HELP /SCARED AND A LONE

[tnt406]

I really need some help and information.I had an ultrasound done of my thyroid gland,it showed up several 1cm cysts on my thyroid gland.I had my thyroid blood work done back in March of this year.They only checked my TSH level and not not my t3 or t4 level,because my TSH level turned out normal.My doctor doesn't even know about the thyroid gland cysts yet.When I went in for my test results,she called the hospital for my reults the line was busy.Instead she got hold of the cardiology department,for my other test results.When she found out the results of them(found out I have 2 valves leaking and only 50-55% blood pumping).She for got to call the hospital back for my results.I had been noticing I had a sore throat all the time.I thought it might of just been allergies.Should I be concerned?I've all so been feeling tired for quite some time.My hair falls out easily,and and my hands and feet have tingling for quite a few years.Would some body PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTIONS.THANK YOU.TNT406

[chuck314]

#1 No need to be scared and you are not alone. Hair loss, tiredness, cysts, heart probs and cold hands all point to a thyroid problem. Find a good endocrinologist. If your TSH comes back as normal, this does not rule out a thyroid disorder. Go get a blood test with FULL THYROID PANEL including TSH, thyroglobulin antibody titer, thyroid peroxidase antibody, lipid profile, free thyroxine index, T4, T uptake.Regarding the hair loss: More than likely, the thyroid is causing this, but you may also want to check the following: I would also suggest an iron panel blood test be done including ferritin - hair loss can also be caused by anemia and is frequently associated with thyroid probs. Normal blood tests for iron only look at the amount of iron floating around in your blood and can be affected by what you ate recently. The ferritin level will tell you real iron values stored by your body. Also go to a dermatologist and rule out skin issues such as alopecia, as the cause for hair loss. Also when you get blood work, ask them to check your testosterone levels (free and total), DHEA sulfate and androstenedione. Abnormal testosterone levels can cause hair loss. In short, go get yourself fixed and take responsibility for your health by pushing doctors to investigate the cause of your problems - after all, you are paying them for their services.Best wishes.

[Christie2004]

I'm not sure how to answer your question, or even what exactly it is.

You have several issues, and there are no medical professionals on this forum that are officially associated with MedHelp.  This is a patient to patient support forum only.  I'm afraid that no one can offer you any concrete answers, except to go to your doctor with a list of your questions, and don't leave until they are answered to your satisfaction.

I'm so sorry that I can't offer much more advice than that.  There is a thyroid forum here, as well as a cardiac one.  Maybe you can try there--until you go to your doctor.