Can Hypothyroidism also cause balance problems?

[angeleyes1978]

Since feb of 2002 I've have been diagnosed as hypothyroid.  I've been on medication for quite some time and it's stabalized.  But I have also had balance problems since august of 2004 and the doctors and specialists have yet to discover what the diagnosis is.  I've seen countless neurologists, ent specialists, allergists, endocronologists and no one can find out what's causing these symptoms.  They thought is was MS but that has been ruled out too.  Even the Ent specialist has ruled out things like vertigo and inner ear disorders.  All my tests come out negetive.  It's very frustrating having the doctors look at me as if i'm making this up.  I even went to see a psychiatrist and he told me that I didn't fit the profile of someone who was psychosematic.  I"ve lost my job, my independance, as well as the chance to have a doctor take me seriously.  
My question is can being hypothyroid cause these symptoms?    I"m at a loss and really don't know where to turn anymore.  I always get the brush off and no one will take me seriously.  
I would appreicate any advice anyone can give me.  Thanks   Angeleyes....

[Gravestohypo1]

My TSH was <0.01 (standard range = 0.35 to 4.0) in February 2015 when I was diagnosed with Graves Disease.  I was prescribed methimazole in February and underwent RAI in March.  My blood test on 4/48/15 showed a TSH of 3.78, but I continued to take methimazole.  My blood tests on 6/1/15 showed a TSH level of 45.12 and I was instructed by my doctor to stop taking methimazole.  My blood test on 6/9/15 showed a TSH of 53.84 and my doctor put me on Syntroid 75 mcg.  My most recent blood test on 8/3/15 showed a TSH of 19.81 and my doctor increased the Synthroid to 100 mcg.  My T4 was 2.4 in February 2015 and dropped to 0.4 in June, but my blood test on 8/3/15 showed a T4 level of 1.1 (standard range = 0.8 to 1.5).  My T3 level was 277 in February (standard range = 58 to 159), but my last test result on 6/9/15 showed a T3 level of 33.  My vitamin D level was 29 in March 205 and my vitamin B12 was 512.

[gimel]

Please help us assess your status by posting your most recent thyroid related test results, including reference ranges.  Also what dose of Synthroid, and when did you start it relative to those test results?  What symptoms are you having besides the balance problem?  Finally, if tested for Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin, please post those also.

[Gravestohypo1]

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in February 2015 and underwent the radioiodine treatment to "kill" the thyroid in March.  I also took Methimazole until June 2015 when lab results showed that my TSH had increased to 53.84.  My endocrinologist told me to stop taking Methimazole at that time and put me on Synthroid.  Throughout this period (and ongoing), I have been experiencing significant balance issues and have not been able to engage in "normal" activities.  After the radioiodine treatment in March, I tried to return to work, but after almost passing out on Day 3, I decided that I could not return to work until my symptoms were under control.  I have been seen by my primary care physician, as well as an endocrinologist, neurologist, and a physical therapist, but my balance issues have not been resolved yet.  I began to feel that my symptoms were all in my head until I came across this forum and realized that others were experiencing similar symptoms to mine.  I am concerned that I may lose my job if I am not able to return to work soon, but I don't know how or when I'll be able to return to work since my balance issue is preventing me from engaging in other activities of daily living.

[shar845]

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[shar845]

Wow I can't believe I'm hearing other people are going through the same as me. My thyroid in May of this year (2014) was 0.07 my heart dr thinks my primary should wein me off of my thyroid meds and I've been to so many doctors also and no one can tell me anything either . And I also mention could this be caused by my thyroid meds and they say no there is no side effects I think they are wrong. I don't get dizziness it's like something jerking me back

[Tolpainter]

Hypo, being treated....and balance probs unexpectedly ...never before
Old or hypo......I think hypo!