Hypothyroid During Hyper Attack

[jiannab]

I have been low thyroid for years, without official Hashis diagnosis. I was prescribed levoxothyroxine a couple of years ago. I Quit taking med 6 months ago (I know...) but after having blood work done for another reason, Doctor was concerned about high thyroid levels.

He ordered further tests for thyroglobulin antibodies hoping it was a lab error. But after having hypothyroid symptoms for years, was concerned about the high thyroid levels AND the high antibodies levels that came back.

I seem to be having a hyperthyroid attack, although all history points to hypo (Hashis)

I have an appt with an endo (great doc referred based on results) but I can't get an appt for almost 3 months.

Is there any treatment for hypothyroid DURING a hyper attack while I wait for a doc and notice enlarged goiter and thyroid issues like sore throat and swelling?

Lab results:
TSH, sensitive - .0052 L
Triiodothyronine free - 10.1 H
Thyroglobulin AB - 801 H
Thyroglobulin - .3 L
T4 Free - 2.47

I could use some help interpreting the results and finding out if I should undergo any kind of treatment while awaiting my Dr. (endo) appt 3 months from now. I do have an enlarged mass on one side of my neck and am anxious to find out how concerned I should be.

Thanks for any help.

[cbread]

I went from Hypo to Graves, it's rare to switch but happens. Get to an endo soon! And get more blood tests including a T3 which is the better indicator of being hyper vs the TSH.   My regular doctor who was treating my hypo told me to lower my dose based on my low TSH, but I went downhill fast with hyper symptoms and didn't see the endo for 6 weeks. I wish I had gone sooner...so take a stand for your health and demand action!

[gimel]

From what I understand and have experienced myself, it is not unusual for someone with Hashi's to experience periods of both hypo and hyper.  The hyper eventually gives way to full time hypo, as the thyroid slows and eventually stops production of thyroid.   Your TSH and free T4 test results indicate high thyroid levels currently.  Perhaps other forum members can help with understanding of your other test results.  Three months seems like an excessive amount of time to wait for the appt.  Isn't there any other alternative?