I could use some help, please.

[cathrn]

I am hoping that someone can help me not feel so crazy...

I am 40 yrs old and have 2 grown sons - perfectly healthy pregancies with little trouble conceiving.  I had my tubes tied 19 years ago.  I have only missed or been late with my period twice - you guessed it, with my sons.  In March 2008 I had my thyroid completely removed due to cancer and am still working on getting meds regulated.  I have now developed very high triglycerides (357) after always being well in the normal range.  I am obese but have no other real medical problems.  My LMP was August 13th.  I had about 15 minutes of spotting on Sept 24th of very bright blood but nothing more or since.  I used a HPT this past Monday which was negative.  I don't know what to think and my doctor says probably menopause but something tells me not to buy it.  (My last doctor ignored my thyroid saying I was in perimenopause).  Do you have any thougthts or advice for me?  

Thank you!
Catherine

[Glenda306]

Definitely ask for a blood test.  I have hypothyroidism which was causing my periods to be more frequent and heavier.  Having scanty or infrequent periods may mean that your synthroid dose is a bit too high.  You really have to push drs sometimes.  I complained for 2 years (starting when my 4yo DD was 2) about my periods and tiredness, but my TSH was still "normal" while on 50mcg synthroid.  After my m/c last spring I did a lot of research and had a heart-to-heart talk with my dr who ended up consulting an endocrinologist.  The endo said that while on synthroid, you should try to keep your TSH closer to 1.0--mine was at 3.11.  Sometimes I think that people with thyroid issues know more about it than the doctors do....

Best wishes.

[adgal]

If it were me, I would request blood work.  That will tell you for sure whether its a pregnancy or not.  It sounds unlikely with your tubes being tied, but its certainly not impossible.  If in fact they rule that out, find a Dr. that takes your concerns more seriously.  I completely believe in women's instincts, and we need to take control of our medical situations.  We know our bodies better then any Dr. does, and remember, he/she works for you.  I wish you all the best.