Hello,
7 years ago I had a pituitary tumor (prolactinoma) removed. On and off I had swelling of the thyroid. (All labs still in the "normal" range). 3 1/2 years ago, upon examination of a swollen thyroid and terrible headaches, so they did a scan (still all normal labs). Upon the scan, the technicians were handing me literature on Hashimotos, saying that I had "goiters" as if it was a done deal. But because the labs were "normal", the endocrinologist just wanted to let it "burn out" and told me just to take IB profin. (Duh... why didn't I think of that)... some docs can be real jerks.
I have since been researching and working with my GP and am taking Nature Throid. Through trial and error and adjusting doses, headaches and fatigue will usually go away. I am now taking 1 3/4 pills (One grain) of nature throid, but still having severe headaches, fatigue and now nausea. I am considering going gluten free, as I've heard that can also help.... but my questions are:
Having had the anti bodies test done before (coming up negative).... should I have them ran again?
Also, how much can I increase the dosage of NatureThroid at a time? I am looking for immediate relief.
I am contract and need to keep woking.... in order to pay for all of the medical bills. But is most difficult some days. I have a checkup soon with neurosurgeon and endocrinologist, but don't have alot of faith in the endo dr.
Any suggestions would be most appreciated.