thyroid issues since 1995

[tinabutryn]

Hi! i am a 54yo female with history of thyroid disorders on both sides of family. Since 1995, I have all the classic symptoms of both hyper and hypo, Highest dose of synthroid has been 200 and lowest 112(current),  was down to 99 lbs now almost 160. Had breast cancer (stage 1 IDC) with 28+5 rad. treatments in 2009, In 2007 holter monitor showed v -tach, High cholersterol, anxiety and depression issues.  4 miscarriages.   In 2007, irregular pap smears(HPV?)  OK... recently, SORE throat, choking, pain in the neck(literally)  and feeling like throwing up. Had ultrasound,1 Dr.said nodules,other said cysts. Barium swallow showed repeated laryngeal penetration. Most recent test results - TPO- 14IU/ml: thyroglobulin Qn<.5ng/ml; Antithyroglob Ab 138IU/ml .  Endo mentioned Hashimoto's , first time said since 1995, been being treated for "Hypo."
Any thoughts.  I'm not seeing endo until June.  Thanx soo much.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Throat symptoms sound like probable acid reflux (can be present w/o "heartburn")
You have antiboies for Hashimoto's and are hypothyroid -- so you have Hashimoto's as cause of hypothyroidism (most common cause), treatment is not really different from other causes of hypothyroidism.

[Misterry]

For 3yrs I had controlled HT w/Lisin/HCTZ 20/25 & Norvasc 5mg. I was a very healthy 44yo Fe, 4'10 110lbs. In Jan 07 my ins co said they wanted me to switch from Norvasc to Lotrel because they were "the same". My Dr kept me on the Lisin/HCTZ & added Lotrel 5/40. 12 days later I collapsed. At the ER my BP was 56/48, I was discharged 3 hrs later at 80/54. Things haven't been the same since. Chronic migraines & nausea were before I even left the ER & haven't gone a day w/out. After a few days I was having speech, memory & cognitive issues; Dysautonomia (no temp, BP, HR control), rt side tremors, dystonia, RSD, vasal vagosyncope; ACTH & Cortisol low, thyroid Disfxn (have gained 40lbs), menses stopped 14mn but will intermitantly bleed, estrogen is undetectable. Vision loss & unequal pupil in rt eye, blephorspasm; heart & GI issues. All the docs say just an odd coincidence. Neuro says most problems are "in my head", Endo says "hope its not your Hypothalmus, lets just wait & see." Any test suggestions to actually get some kind of answer? It would be greatly appreciated.

[tinabutryn]

I saw ENT yesterday. You were right on both counts. diagnosed Hashimoto's and Acid Reflux (GERD). Told me I snored.(?). Said I have had this for awhile by the amt of mucous (?) he saw. Put me on 20mg omeprozale daily until follow up in  2 months.  Thanks  for your info.  Tina.