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Is thyroid creating this chaos!
Hello everyone!
Please dont mind if anyone have already asked this question, i am 25 year old working in Dubai, Recently i was having little flue like symptoms , fatigue, joint pains(all joints in the body, including fingers in legs and hands) , stiff neck , cold hands and feet, sweating in hands groin armpit and feet.and body muscle cramps also I recently tested my throid and it was at TSH level 5 so doc has given me a medicne for hypothyrodism. I dont think its a high level of thyroid level to cause these symptoms , so anyone can please confirm ??
Is my thyroid causing me these problems or anything else!
Eagerly waiting for replies!
Please dont mind if anyone have already asked this question, i am 25 year old working in Dubai, Recently i was having little flue like symptoms , fatigue, joint pains(all joints in the body, including fingers in legs and hands) , stiff neck , cold hands and feet, sweating in hands groin armpit and feet.and body muscle cramps also I recently tested my throid and it was at TSH level 5 so doc has given me a medicne for hypothyrodism. I dont think its a high level of thyroid level to cause these symptoms , so anyone can please confirm ??
Is my thyroid causing me these problems or anything else!
Eagerly waiting for replies!
The most important indicator of thyroid status is symptoms, followed by levels of the biologically active thyroid hormones, Free T4 and Free T3 (not the same as Total T4 and Total T3). If TSH is the only test done for you then you have not been adequately tested. If possible, you should make sure they always test you for both Free T4 and Free T3 every time you go in for tests. TSH is a pituitary hormone that doctors have been taught to use as the main diagnostic for thyroid: however, TSH does not correlate well with either Free T4 or Free T3, or correlate well with symptoms. Also, TSH doesn't directly cause symptoms.
A good thyroid doctor will treat a hypo patient clinically by testing and adjusting Free T4 and Free T3 as needed to relieve symptoms. Symptom relief should be all important, not just test results. Many of us have found through experience that we needed our Free T4 at least at the middle of its range, and Free T3 in the upper half of its range, adjusted as needed to relieve symptoms. You can confirm what I say by reading at least the first two pages of this link, and then read further if you want to get into the discussion and scientific evidence supporting all the suggestions on page 2 and other recommendations for treatment. starting on page 9.
http://www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/TUK_PDFs/diagnosis_and_treatment_of_hypothyroidism_issue_1.pdf
Since hypo patients are so frequently deficient in Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin, you should also get those tested and then supplement as needed to optimize. D should be at least 50, B12 in the upper end of the range, and ferritin should be at least 70. In view of some of your symptoms, I also suggest getting tested for cortisol, if possible.
If you are able to get these tests done, please post results and reference ranges shown on the lab report and we will be glad to help interpret and advise further.
A good thyroid doctor will treat a hypo patient clinically by testing and adjusting Free T4 and Free T3 as needed to relieve symptoms. Symptom relief should be all important, not just test results. Many of us have found through experience that we needed our Free T4 at least at the middle of its range, and Free T3 in the upper half of its range, adjusted as needed to relieve symptoms. You can confirm what I say by reading at least the first two pages of this link, and then read further if you want to get into the discussion and scientific evidence supporting all the suggestions on page 2 and other recommendations for treatment. starting on page 9.
http://www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/TUK_PDFs/diagnosis_and_treatment_of_hypothyroidism_issue_1.pdf
Since hypo patients are so frequently deficient in Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin, you should also get those tested and then supplement as needed to optimize. D should be at least 50, B12 in the upper end of the range, and ferritin should be at least 70. In view of some of your symptoms, I also suggest getting tested for cortisol, if possible.
If you are able to get these tests done, please post results and reference ranges shown on the lab report and we will be glad to help interpret and advise further.
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Thank you so much for the reply! Much appreciated
Yes , i will try do the other tests, and except the joint pain and muscle aches other problems has been started like 3 months back like tingling which started from the right side of the back first thought it was some kidney problems as i was drinking very less water, then i got adjusted with the problem later i was feeling like heat was being pumped into my feet and docter prescribed me B12 tablets and it was fine for some time.
Later just before 2 months these problems again started body aches, joint pains, anxiety, deppression,tingling feeling , weak legs, complete joint in the body stiff and cracking (no pain), muscle cramps especially on calf, shoulder pain neck stiffnes, cold hands and feet, cant even tolerate very less cold sitiuation most of the time keeps the AC off, dizziness and fatigue the list will go on lol. and the main problem which was bothering me was i had problems was i had problems while performing MASTURBATION also as i can maintain the erection or have to work so hard than before to get an Ejacuation
I will agree anxiety and stress has played some role in this, but still can it make this much problems to my body????
I will be doing the other tests which you have told , is there any other cause for this like some parasites or something?
Yes , i will try do the other tests, and except the joint pain and muscle aches other problems has been started like 3 months back like tingling which started from the right side of the back first thought it was some kidney problems as i was drinking very less water, then i got adjusted with the problem later i was feeling like heat was being pumped into my feet and docter prescribed me B12 tablets and it was fine for some time.
Later just before 2 months these problems again started body aches, joint pains, anxiety, deppression,tingling feeling , weak legs, complete joint in the body stiff and cracking (no pain), muscle cramps especially on calf, shoulder pain neck stiffnes, cold hands and feet, cant even tolerate very less cold sitiuation most of the time keeps the AC off, dizziness and fatigue the list will go on lol. and the main problem which was bothering me was i had problems was i had problems while performing MASTURBATION also as i can maintain the erection or have to work so hard than before to get an Ejacuation
I will agree anxiety and stress has played some role in this, but still can it make this much problems to my body????
I will be doing the other tests which you have told , is there any other cause for this like some parasites or something?
I hope you have read my PM sent earlier. Anyway with regard to your new info you provided do the following changes,
No need to test the serum vitamin B12 now as you need to stop supplementing for at least 2 months otherwise it may show false high value.
Do the vitamin D3 test now as I think its low as many of the symptoms you are describing point to vitamin D deficiency. Optimal level is between 50 to 70 and up to 100 OK. Vitamin D deficiency is common and symptoms vary from person to person and even your relatively small high TSH might be due to long standing vitamin D deficiency but can't be sure, anyway do check it fast and post the actual values here.
Fatigue can also come from anemia or low red blood cell count and checking serum ferritin level is beneficial. Its not urgent and you can do it later when you do vitamin B12 test.
A TSH value of 5 is not much concerning and most doctors simply go for a wait and watch route. This is especially true if you have Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin deficiency.
So do the vitamin D3 blood test urgently now and also for thyroid confirmation do the TSH, Free T3 and Free T4.
No need to test the serum vitamin B12 now as you need to stop supplementing for at least 2 months otherwise it may show false high value.
Do the vitamin D3 test now as I think its low as many of the symptoms you are describing point to vitamin D deficiency. Optimal level is between 50 to 70 and up to 100 OK. Vitamin D deficiency is common and symptoms vary from person to person and even your relatively small high TSH might be due to long standing vitamin D deficiency but can't be sure, anyway do check it fast and post the actual values here.
Fatigue can also come from anemia or low red blood cell count and checking serum ferritin level is beneficial. Its not urgent and you can do it later when you do vitamin B12 test.
A TSH value of 5 is not much concerning and most doctors simply go for a wait and watch route. This is especially true if you have Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin deficiency.
So do the vitamin D3 blood test urgently now and also for thyroid confirmation do the TSH, Free T3 and Free T4.
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Also do the CBC blood test with MCV along with vitamin D3 and thyroid tests. It will give idea of anemia if have and also give clue if have vitamin B12 deficiency.
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