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sickness on thyroid tx
Hi I am new to this forum, I am in the midway point of hep-c tx, I lost functioning of my throid 3 months ago, my doctor started me out on 50m/l of generic throid meds, than increased it to 100. I see him dec8th. My problem is I have been sick with this sinus problem, since I started trouble with my thyroid, I am crying all the time, I just feel horible. I have been through your archives, and some of my symptions sound thyroid related. I know it takes awhile for the meds to work, just thought someone might have imput on this, I know some of these symptions are from my hep-c tx also. Thanks Stalion
this is coming from a Gastranologist who is treating me for hep-c. All he tells me is my thyroid -stimulating hormone is still quite elevated indiacating that i am still hypothyroid , he gives me no numbers. I am going to get a referal to a specialist.
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TSH is actually a pituitary hormone that is affected by so many variables that it is a poor diagnostic for thyroid problems. At best it is an indicator to be considered along with other more important indicators such as symptoms, and also levels of free T3 and free T4. FT3 is the most important because it largely regulates metabolism and many other body functions. Scientific studies have shown that FT3 correlates best with hypo symptoms, while FT4 and TSH did not correlate.
If you haven't been tested for FT3 and FT4 (not the same as total T3 and total T4) then you should request those tests, along with the TSH. If your doctor resists, just insist on it and don't take no for an answer. Remember that you are the customer. In addition, many of our members report that symptom relief for them required that FT3 was adjusted int the upper part of its range and FT4 adjusted to at least midpoint of its range. If you will get those tests done and get a copy of the lab report and post results and reference ranges, then members will be glad to help interpret and advise further.
If your doctor is not going to be willing to treat you for symptoms, by adjusting FT3 and FT4 levels, then you will need to find a good thyroid doctor that will do so.