Re: Enlarged thyroid, high T3

October 22, 2004

Hi ,

You are likely hyperT. You need to get the lab results: Free T3, Free T4

and TSH. If you need to get more info regarding diagnosis, you should have

a TSI test, test for TPO-antibodies, and an ultrasound. If you plan to go

on antithyroid drugs to control the hyperT, then you need to get a baseline

for WBC and liver function tests. Do not expect your doctor to order these

specific tests; you need to make sure they are done.

It is important to be informed about this disease and its treatment. Please

go to Mediboard.com and begin with the Thyroid Awareness 101 thread:

Best wishes,

At 08:22 PM 10/22/2004, you wrote:

>Here's my symptoms:

>- no menstral cycle

>- extreme fatigue

>- concentration problems

>- achey neck if I talk too much

>- pressure in my neck- sometimes it takes a minute to open my airway

>- headaches

>- weight loss (10 lbs in 4 weeks)

>

>I cannot get in to see an endo. until Nov. 17th. We were also trying

>to conceive baby #2 when we found out about my thyroid. I'm pretty

>concerned- any advice re: what I can do until I get a chance to see

>a doctor that might have a clue what is going on? My daughter (15

>mo.) has low TSH, low T4 and high T3. My brother is hypo and 3 of my

>grandma's sisters had their thyroids removed.

>Any help would be greatly appreciated.

>Thanks

>

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