Hypothyroid and Irregular Menstrual Cycle

[blsdnsvd]

I would like to hear from anyone who is Hypothyroid and has had/has irregular menstrual cycles that were extended and not stopping. My cycle is always normal/heavy (5-6days) except for this month. My flow lasted 5 days, however I am still bleeding @ day #11. Went to my doc and he checked me out, concluded that it is my hormones (which I figured anyhow), but would like to know what experience other have had with this issue.

Just to Add: I obviously am not converted due to the many health issues that I am experiencing and am in the midst of finding a new endo that listens to me and not only my labs....

[blsdnsvd]

I gave him a list of hypo symptoms after you i reviewed the website that was informative for hypo patients and he didn't even review it. I was feeling dizzy that day for some reason (probably the anxiety) and I didn't have energy to share my thoughts with him. I was just determined to not come back! But, I cannot find another who is worth the change. When I do go back to him, I will be prepared to share my thoughts and convince him to do something. I'm alittle skeptical on the T3 med's due to my "arrythmia" and high blood pressure. Are there any over the counter supplements that may help with these symptoms. I am day 16 on my cycle and i'm very frustrated at this point.

[gimel]

Based on our experience to date, it seems futile to keep looking for a good thyroid doctor that also accepts your insurance.  So, how about if we bombard your current doctor with scientific evidence that dosing a hypo patient based on TSH doesn't work?  If you think there is any chance of success with this I'll be very glad to provide links that you can copy and give to your doctor and try to get him to consider adding T3 to your meds.  

[blsdnsvd]

Meant to say that TSH was on the higher side of range when on 100mcg, not low.

[blsdnsvd]

I have been tested for FT4 and I always check off FT3 and i evaluate my labs once i get them. My FT3 is always low range whereas the FT4 is always upper range (about where it should be). It is my doc who doesn't look at those levels unless my TSH is out of range. He doesn't even notice that I check off FT3 testing. I am back down to 88mcg on Synthroid from 100mcg due to very low range TSH and it didn't help my physically being either. I requested that my gp do a thyroid workup and eve she didn't test for FT3 as I requested (guess it's not in the book)..my FT4 level is  2.5 (1.4-3.8), with seems alittle on the low side to me but maybe not...my last FT4 back in oct was 1.2 (0.8-1.8).  

[blsdnsvd]

Yes, I have been in constant contact with Gimel, and he has been very helpful but havent found a doc who accepts my insurance as of yet.

[flyingfool]

Just one thought.  I have absolutely no problem with NT or Armour or even Cytomel.  however since it appears that you have NEVER been tested for anything other than TSH.  You have no idea what even your FT4 levels are.  

It may be possible that your FT4 is still very low in the range and that you don't have any conversion problem.  

In other words.  It may be possible that simply raising your Synthroid may work or at least help.  I would recommend that you get your FT4 levels into the middle of the range before you really start thinking of adding a T3 medication.

Just something to think about.  You MAY be able to talk your current Dr to at least test for FT4.  If I were you; I might even place a bet with your Dr.  Bet him that your FT4 is below mid range and your FT3 is below the upper 1/3 of the range.  If he says he doesn't think so ask him to  prove you wrong!  All it takes is a blood test!