racing pulse,insomnia,shortness of breath

[Rynne]

I had my thyroid removed 2 years ago. I was diagnosed with a multi-nodular goiter and my thyroid was also inhibiting drinking, eating and breathing. It was removed surgically. I have since had a really difficult time staying leveled off on Synthroid. The last few months I have been on 1.12 mc. of Synthroid.  I have had palpitations, pulse racing, very jittery (not stress jittery), insomnia and habe been  sweating for  no apparent reason.  It is making my life miserable.  My T.S.H came bac 1.46 but my endo (in her lack of caring, did not check the whole picture) She didn't check my free T3 and FRee T4..   I know I am over medicated  as this is what  happens to me when I'm on too much.. This is like being on too much decogestant and you feel like you will pop out of your body. I have not slept in weeks and I think I will fire my endo. She is just not pro-active at all.  I would appreciate any suggestions/advice or input from any of you .. Yikes this is horrible and not getting anybetter. Oh and ever since the thyroid was removed, I have developed on and off hives..  ughhhhh... So add an antihistamine to the feast..      What are the required. proper tests to get me finally, once and for all regulated?? I am so confused and not getting aNy direction from  my doctor.  Thanks..

[borninquisitive]

Meant to say, if you create an account online, on their site...

[borninquisitive]

You can get your frees tested, without doctors orders: http://www.healthcheckusa.com/lab_tests/Thyroid_Screenings/Thyroid_Panel_II

I do believe code 12345 is longstanding and if so, would take 10% off your order.

If you go to the front of their page, you will find a map. Click on your state to find a lab in your area.

I had submitted my order on a Friday evening and received the lab sheet in the mail on Monday. At which point, I was free to walk into the lab at any time. They are pretty fast with results and if you create an account, can check results there. They also send you the labs via snail mail.

Re: Free T4 (apparently your doc needs to read it)-

"According to AACE Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for Evaluation and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism, the sensitive TSH test has become the single best screening for thyroid dysfunction. To further evaluate the appropriateness of a patient’s TSH level, AACE recommends that a Free T4 test be conducted along with a TSH test. “It is very important for patients with thyroid hormone imbalance to know their TSH and Free T4 numbers. The optimal goal TSH level for patients on treatment ranges between 0.3 to 3.0 mIU/L. Patients should talk to their doctors about their Free T4 numbers, since reference ranges can vary somewhat between different laboratories,” stated Dr. Law".

http://www.aace.com/newsroom/press/2006/index.php?r=20060110

[AR-10]

If you're unhappy with your Endo and she won't alter your meds, here is a thought. Not a great idea, but a thought.

Search for another Endo. In the mean time, try taking half a dose every third day rather than a full dose and see if that helps.

Uh...I am not a doctor. But it is what I would try.

[AR-10]

You should have told the Endo all that and asked if dropping the dose to 1.0 might be worth trying.

Tests to run (you know this)
TSH
freeT4
freeT3

You also need to realize you will never be finally, once and for all regulated. Your hormone needs change with body weight, amount of exercise, stress (physical and mental), and diet. That is why you should be tested every three months.

Yoour doctor needs to realize this, too.