Hi everyone! So I have had my first real test, I say that because I had one previously which was read wrong by the doctor ( I have since changed doctors)
So if anyone can help me out...
My Free T4 is 1.00 (0.77- 1.69) ng/dl
TSH-Ultrasensit 0.56 (0.4- 5.5) uIU/ml
T3 Free 2.7 ref.range 2.3 to 4.2 Unit pg/ml
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody 1,000
I have no idea what all that means, but the doctor did do an ultra sound on my thyroid and he found that I had 3 nodules that he said were cystic? Not solid. He said they would be concerned if they were solid, but that he would just keep an eye on them.
My symptoms? I have a raspy voice sometimes, I feel the nodules, swallowing, laying down etc. I cannot loose weight no matter what I do. I have a huge belly, even bigger than normal, my sight is bad, I cry easily, my scalp burns. I'm not loosing hair right now, but lost a ton in the past. I do have high blood pressure and am on medication for that because I had a brain aneurysm last year. I do believe that with all of the radiation that I received from the radiology surgery I received that somehow set off my thyroid problems. I probably had them previously, I think I was hyperthyroid years ago I lost a lot of weight and think now by what my doctor says I am probably Hypo with hashimotos.
He says we are taking a wait and watch attitude before he starts me on any medication. Meanwhile, my muscles ache so bad I cannot do my walking, and I cannot get ANY weight off. I know my body and usually when I juice it and watch my calories my stomach goes down, this time it is not budging.....any insight from anyone would be so awesome! I think this forum is so great that everyone helps each other! It gives a persson hope, and a helping hand to make your mind feel a little easier about things....Thanks to everyone!