Dr says that I don't have thyroid problems but symptoms suggest I do

[brneyegrl]

In Oct I went to the dr for coughing up mucuous with blood plus a pressing feeling on my throat. He discovered my thyroid was enlarged.  I also complained of fatigue, sinuses, concentration problems, weight gain (15 lbs in 8 months), and eczema on my hand.  
My TSH level=.8, which he says was normal.  

On month later, I returned.  Thyroid was still enlarged.  Symptoms were worse.  He believed the fatigue was sinuses.  He gave me a double antibiotic.  With hesitation he put me on small dosage of synthoid in hopes of reducing the thyroid gland.  

My TSH=.2, Free t4=1.0.  Thyroperoixidase Antibody - <10

In January, I developed a cyst on my thyroid.  The endocronologist suggested that I wait for the cyst and thyroid to reduce on its own.  When I asked about my concentration and fatigue, he told me I was distracted.

My TSh=.084, Free t4=1.3

They took me off of the synthoid and put me on Ferrous Gluconate because my short term Iron was high, but long term was low.

My TSh=1.5, Free t4=.8

In January, I joined weight watchers.  I eat plenty of vegetables, limited my caffeine intake to only a small soda on saturday or sunday, given up sweets and have begun to walk.  I'm still tired, my concentration is worse, my speech response is slow.  Plus my vision is blurry for objects within 10- 12 ft.  My menstral cycle has become irregular.   I feel like I'm 60 at 29.  Am I missing something?

Thanks

[Jennifer_C]

With the blurred vision and messed up menstration, you may have a petuitary tumor. The tumors tend to press on the optic nerve. You may want to get a CT of your brain. This type of tumor is very common and if it is producing too much prolactin then you can be placed on medication to shrink the tumor. My husband has this. He had very bad headaches and pressure behind his eyes, no blurred vision et because we caught it early. His prolactin levels were >4000 which for a male normal is below 20. The meds he is taking is shrinking it and he may not need surgery.

You really should get a CT scan just to rule it out.

[2908bon]

Have a hemotologist check you for B-12 deficiency. Although it is unusual for "basically" healthy people to have a deficiency, certain people do not store B-12.  Monthly shots made a world of difference for me.

[Dixie1]

Yes, something is missing!

29 and feel 60, sounds like me! While your TSH is a good reading now, that endo doc still needs to be sent to trial for incompetence. Can't believe he said you "are distracted". That is disgusting.

First and foremost, get tested for adrenal gland fatigue!! The symptoms you described are very indicative of a problem with your adrenal gland hormone production. I have finally been diagnosed with severe adrenal gland fatigue, as well as hypothyroidism. One can cause the other. Make sure to take the 4x/day saliva test to start off with. Also, get tested for Free T3, it is a very important thyroid test. Don't let any doctor tell you it isn't. Supposedly, normal free T4, but low free T3 is indicative of hypothyroidism. Looking at TSH only is not good enough.

I would find a doc who knows that problems with concentration and fatigue are symptoms of adrenal gland fatigue and/or hypothyroidism. Don't waste your time continuing with your current doc. By the way, I sometimes have slow speech response. I am also in a brain fog most of the time, have irregular menstruation, and visual disturbances.

Best bet is to find a doc who practices both traditional and naturopathic medicine. Nutrition is vital to gland functioning and healing. Eliminating all sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and white flour products is essential. Also, don't eat soy products! Very bad for the thyroid.

Hope this helps,

Dixie1

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

You may well have Hashimotos but with meds and suppression of the TSH it does not sound like symptoms improved.  Regarding abnormal menses, check prolactin level.  If vision problems persist then eye exam is important.  I cannot say that thyroid meds are clearly indicated in this situation.