TSH 4.77 no treatment

[Quilting1]

I have most of the symptoms of Hypothyroidism and recent blood test showed TSH 4.77 but doc will not treat because I have previous history of stroke (she's concerned the side effect of heart palpatations may cause another stroke) and am at high risk for osteoporosis.  I am concerned though because I am blind in one eye am suspect for glaucoma in the other and having some trouble with my good eye now.  I physically recovered from my stroke very quickly but continue to have problems with memory, concentration and fatigue that is not constant yet regular.  I previously attributed those to my stroke but am now concerned its due to my thyroid.  

I am wondering if I should discuss this more with my doctor or try to get a second opinion or accept it given my medical conditions and history?
Quilting1

[mookie5]

after being on levoxyl for seven years-never being told that synthetic thyroid meds cause bone loss. I'm 53 and had a bone density test and it showed to begining of ostiperosis. i told my doctor that i wanted to go on natural thyroid. he finallly agreed, and hopefully the bone loss will stop. i do not know why they do not tell their patients this. the only thing is that i seem to be gaining weight and feel bloated. not sure i can stay on this, just waiting for my next test results.

[Tinsk]

It does help. Thank you for the information.

[Quilting1]

Whenever you have heart palpitations or arythmias your heart is not beating as correctly as it should which can leave blood sitting in some areas of your heart to clot a bit and then can be released back to your bloodstream to travel to your brain thereby causing a stroke.

If I've remembered correctly some of the information I read, the medication is a synthetic hormone and can affect the calcium in the bones thereby increasing the likelihood of osteoporosis.  I know I have had to cut out as much caffine as possible out of my diet because it can also leach calcium out of bones.  My mom has osteoporosis and I have other risk factors (small bones, etc.) so that is a concern.

I hope this helps.  Pam

[Tinsk]

I'm just curious as to why  your dr. feels that heart palps. would cause another stroke?  I didn't know that there was a link between the two.  Also, what is the link between thyroid meds. and being at high risk for osteoporosis.  I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 7 months ago and I am trying to learn as much as possible about this disease and its medications.