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hypothyroid and swollen, burning sensation in both ankles
a year ago I had my thyroid ablated. my blood numbers came back perfect for 4 months following ablation.I started to notice discomfort in both ankles, swelling and a sensation of burning. after 4 months I was put on synthroid. my weight gain has been constant, my eating habits are normal. due to pain in ankles it's hard for me to walk distance, or put any pressure on ankles, bending, walking,reaching etc. No pain pill has helped, elevating does not help. I've been to every 'ologist' in the book, and not one of the doctors had a solution. I've taken a zillion blood tests, cardiac tests, vascular tests etc. all came out perfectly fine. Everyone is flummoxed. I am still under the care of my endocrinologist. I'm taking synthroid 150, and cytomel. recently I have been diagnosed with pernicious anemia, so I'm on B12(2000 a day) and Vit. D (2000 a day) My weight is off the charts, and my ankles are still swollen and burning. Is there anyone out there that has these symptoms? I'll keep the weight if I can just get rid of the pain in my ankles and lead a normal walking life. HELP PLEASE
Thank you so much.at this point of desperation I will try anything that might help.I am exhausted from continual pain.I want and need my life back!
Don't know if it will elevate the swelling or burn sensation. But will look for it in health stores. I will say with everything I've tried, to no avail, I'm running out of money and patience.
Don't know if it will elevate the swelling or burn sensation. But will look for it in health stores. I will say with everything I've tried, to no avail, I'm running out of money and patience.
Should be getting a copy of my blood panel results today, please tell me exactly what you want to see and I'll post it, for evaluation.
In your opinion how much cytomel would be needed for weight loss? Obviously what I'm now taking doesn't work.
Look forward to your next post after reviewing my blood results. Thanks
In your opinion how much cytomel would be needed for weight loss? Obviously what I'm now taking doesn't work.
Look forward to your next post after reviewing my blood results. Thanks
We need to see all your thyroid lab results, hopefully FT3, FT4 and TSH.
Any other thyroid labs they might have run would also be helpful, e.g. thryoid antibodies, like TPOab and TGab.
Did they test any vitamins and minerals? If so iron/ferritin, vitamin D, vitamin B-12 would also be interesting.
With all tests, please include reference ("normal") ranges since they vary from one lab to the next. These will be on your lab report, near the result.
A good way to post labs is:
Test Result (Reference Range)
for example
FT4 1.2 (0.8-1.8)
I'll look for them throughout the day.
Any other thyroid labs they might have run would also be helpful, e.g. thryoid antibodies, like TPOab and TGab.
Did they test any vitamins and minerals? If so iron/ferritin, vitamin D, vitamin B-12 would also be interesting.
With all tests, please include reference ("normal") ranges since they vary from one lab to the next. These will be on your lab report, near the result.
A good way to post labs is:
Test Result (Reference Range)
for example
FT4 1.2 (0.8-1.8)
I'll look for them throughout the day.
Thanks in advance.
T3 3.5 0.470-4.680
T4 1.68 0.78-2.19
B12 972 239-931
Folate, serum 13 3-20
HGB 12.1 11.7-15.7
GLU 154 65-105
CREAT 0.8 0.5-1.0
NA 143 137-145
VIT.D, 25 31 30-100
so many letters, don't know what they represent, if you give me codes I will send more.Hope these help.
T3 3.5 0.470-4.680
T4 1.68 0.78-2.19
B12 972 239-931
Folate, serum 13 3-20
HGB 12.1 11.7-15.7
GLU 154 65-105
CREAT 0.8 0.5-1.0
NA 143 137-145
VIT.D, 25 31 30-100
so many letters, don't know what they represent, if you give me codes I will send more.Hope these help.
Sent blood results, to all.
Please give me your opinion hope you see it if not let me know and I will copy to you
Please give me your opinion hope you see it if not let me know and I will copy to you
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I'd say your doctor is being ultra-conservative. With a range of 30-100 on D, you have a long way to go to be "toxic" with a result of 31. A range on any test ought to be interpreted as the playing field within which the doctor can adjust meds/supplements, and he should be using the whole playing field.
I hope you have better luck with your rheumy on Monday.
Vitamin D deficiency ofen goes hand-in-hand with hypo. Maybe it's just that once hypo, vitamin D (among other things) has to be a little higher in the range than for healthier people.