Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 I initially was tested as part of a comprehensive fertility panel. That's when the 9.0 showed up. Then my doctor wanted to see me because of the result and had me retested that day. The results were 4.66, which was in the normal range and to come back in three months. Fine if I wasn't trying to get pregnant! So, I had my own testing done a week or two later. That result is the 6.954. I faxed that to my GP and she gave me Levoxyl (which I see has been recalled, but my rx is not affected by it). > why would you be tested every week? Did the DR do that? > Update > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts > and they have really helped. > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1) > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50) > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4) > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5) > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1) > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2) > > NEW INFORMATION: > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that. > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared. > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support. > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > back then have been hyper? > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my > new GP. > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 I initially was tested as part of a comprehensive fertility panel. That's when the 9.0 showed up. Then my doctor wanted to see me because of the result and had me retested that day. The results were 4.66, which was in the normal range and to come back in three months. Fine if I wasn't trying to get pregnant! So, I had my own testing done a week or two later. That result is the 6.954. I faxed that to my GP and she gave me Levoxyl (which I see has been recalled, but my rx is not affected by it). > why would you be tested every week? Did the DR do that? > Update > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts > and they have really helped. > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1) > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50) > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4) > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5) > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1) > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2) > > NEW INFORMATION: > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that. > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared. > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support. > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > back then have been hyper? > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my > new GP. > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 have you had your antibodies tested for Hashi? Update> > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts > and they have really helped.> > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > NEW INFORMATION:> I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.> > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > back then have been hyper?> > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my > new GP.> > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 have you had your antibodies tested for Hashi? Update> > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts > and they have really helped.> > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > NEW INFORMATION:> I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.> > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > back then have been hyper?> > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my > new GP.> > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 have you had your antibodies tested for Hashi? Update> > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts > and they have really helped.> > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > NEW INFORMATION:> I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.> > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > back then have been hyper?> > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my > new GP.> > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Unfortunately, no. I see my new GP on 8/19, at that time I will request the anitbody test and follow-up tests on TSH, etc. Other posters previously suggested that with my low T4, high TSH and the TSH boucing around a bit, that it may be Hashi's. Is the medication the same for Hashi's as for Hypo? > > why would you be tested every week? Did the DR do that? > > Update > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the > posts > > and they have really helped. > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00) > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1) > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00) > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50) > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4) > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5) > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1) > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2) > > > > NEW INFORMATION: > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at > the > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that. > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was > 4. > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was > very > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am > thin to > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > twitching. > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like > the > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared. > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been > taking > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the > first > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support. > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in > 2001 > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > everything > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > > back then have been hyper? > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see > my > > new GP. > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 taking your tests more often than every 6 weeks is a waste. If you take them every week and have Hashi, they will bounce due to the nature of the disease. Update> > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the > posts > > and they have really helped.> > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > > > NEW INFORMATION:> > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at > the > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was > 4. > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was > very > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am > thin to > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > twitching. > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like > the > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been > taking > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the > first > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.> > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in > 2001 > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > everything > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > > back then have been hyper?> > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see > my > > new GP.> > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 That's why I need to get the antibody tests when I see my GP in two weeks. To see if the TSH was bouncing around because of Hashi's. > > > why would you be tested every week? Did the DR do that? > > > Update > > > > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found > additial > > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the > > posts > > > and they have really helped. > > > > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00) > > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1) > > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00) > > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50) > > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4) > > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5) > > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1) > > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2) > > > > > > NEW INFORMATION: > > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP > at > > the > > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from > the > > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that. > > > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH > was > > 4. > > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I > was > > very > > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am > > thin to > > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > > twitching. > > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel > like > > the > > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared. > > > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been > > taking > > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the > > first > > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal > support. > > > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going > hyper? > > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling > in > > 2001 > > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > > everything > > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my > symptoms > > > back then have been hyper? > > > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go > see > > my > > > new GP. > > > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Are you on meds? Most low thyroid is from an autoimmune issue of Hashi. Yes, same meds. Update> > > > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found > additial > > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the > > posts > > > and they have really helped.> > > > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > > > > > NEW INFORMATION:> > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP > at > > the > > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from > the > > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH > was > > 4. > > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I > was > > very > > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am > > thin to > > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > > twitching. > > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel > like > > the > > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been > > taking > > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the > > first > > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal > support.> > > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going > hyper? > > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling > in > > 2001 > > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > > everything > > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my > symptoms > > > back then have been hyper?> > > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go > see > > my > > > new GP.> > > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Are you on meds? Most low thyroid is from an autoimmune issue of Hashi. Yes, same meds. Update> > > > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found > additial > > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the > > posts > > > and they have really helped.> > > > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > > > > > NEW INFORMATION:> > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP > at > > the > > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from > the > > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH > was > > 4. > > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I > was > > very > > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am > > thin to > > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > > twitching. > > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel > like > > the > > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been > > taking > > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the > > first > > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal > support.> > > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going > hyper? > > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling > in > > 2001 > > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > > everything > > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my > symptoms > > > back then have been hyper?> > > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go > see > > my > > > new GP.> > > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Are you on meds? Most low thyroid is from an autoimmune issue of Hashi. Yes, same meds. Update> > > > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found > additial > > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the > > posts > > > and they have really helped.> > > > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > > > > > NEW INFORMATION:> > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP > at > > the > > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from > the > > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH > was > > 4. > > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I > was > > very > > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am > > thin to > > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > > twitching. > > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel > like > > the > > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been > > taking > > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the > > first > > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal > support.> > > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going > hyper? > > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling > in > > 2001 > > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > > everything > > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my > symptoms > > > back then have been hyper?> > > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go > see > > my > > > new GP.> > > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... IMHO, of course. Topper () On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 "briggy1997" writes: I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts and they have really helped.6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)NEW INFORMATION:I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms back then have been hyper?I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my new GP.Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... IMHO, of course. Topper () On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 "briggy1997" writes: I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts and they have really helped.6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)NEW INFORMATION:I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms back then have been hyper?I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my new GP.Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... IMHO, of course. Topper () On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 "briggy1997" writes: I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts and they have really helped.6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)NEW INFORMATION:I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms back then have been hyper?I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my new GP.Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 gee, I get severe muscle twitches when I am undermedicated Re: Update Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... IMHO, of course. Topper () On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 "briggy1997" writes: I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts and they have really helped.6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)NEW INFORMATION:I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms back then have been hyper?I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my new GP.Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Yes, I'm on .025 Levoxyl. I started it on July 13. > > > > why would you be tested every week? Did the DR do that? > > > > Update > > > > > > > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found > > additial > > > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading > the > > > posts > > > > and they have really helped. > > > > > > > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00) > > > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1) > > > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > > > > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00) > > > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > > > > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50) > > > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4) > > > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5) > > > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1) > > > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2) > > > > > > > > NEW INFORMATION: > > > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, > my GP > > at > > > the > > > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid > from > > the > > > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that. > > > > > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. > TSH > > was > > > 4. > > > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. > I > > was > > > very > > > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time > (I am > > > thin to > > > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > > > twitching. > > > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I > feel > > like > > > the > > > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared. > > > > > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have > been > > > taking > > > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling > in my > > > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had > the > > > first > > > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal > > support. > > > > > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going > > hyper? > > > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this > tingling > > in > > > 2001 > > > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > > > everything > > > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my > > symptoms > > > > back then have been hyper? > > > > > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I > go > > see > > > my > > > > new GP. > > > > > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Thanks for the info. Pulse/breathing are ok for now. I'm going to try and hold out. I don't want to change anything else so I can get the best results I can from the lab. > Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks > away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as > possible. > > You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you > have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the > antibody results to confirm Hashi's... > > It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that > were never considered.... > > Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess > hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it > that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc > and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can > reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... > > IMHO, of course. > > Topper () > > On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 " briggy1997 " <briggy1997@y...> > writes: > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts > and they have really helped. > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1) > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50) > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4) > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5) > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1) > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2) > > NEW INFORMATION: > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that. > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared. > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support. > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > back then have been hyper? > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my > new GP. > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Like said, stay on that till the appt, but that is a very low dose Update> > > > > > > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found > > additial > > > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading > the > > > posts > > > > and they have really helped.> > > > > > > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> > > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> > > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> > > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> > > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> > > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > > > > > > > NEW INFORMATION:> > > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, > my GP > > at > > > the > > > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid > from > > the > > > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > > > > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. > TSH > > was > > > 4. > > > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. > I > > was > > > very > > > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time > (I am > > > thin to > > > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > > > twitching. > > > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I > feel > > like > > > the > > > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > > > > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have > been > > > taking > > > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling > in my > > > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had > the > > > first > > > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal > > support.> > > > > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going > > hyper? > > > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this > tingling > > in > > > 2001 > > > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > > > everything > > > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my > > symptoms > > > > back then have been hyper?> > > > > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I > go > > see > > > my > > > > new GP.> > > > > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Like said, stay on that till the appt, but that is a very low dose Update> > > > > > > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found > > additial > > > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading > the > > > posts > > > > and they have really helped.> > > > > > > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> > > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> > > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> > > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> > > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> > > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > > > > > > > NEW INFORMATION:> > > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, > my GP > > at > > > the > > > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid > from > > the > > > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > > > > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. > TSH > > was > > > 4. > > > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. > I > > was > > > very > > > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time > (I am > > > thin to > > > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > > > twitching. > > > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I > feel > > like > > > the > > > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > > > > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have > been > > > taking > > > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling > in my > > > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had > the > > > first > > > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal > > support.> > > > > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going > > hyper? > > > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this > tingling > > in > > > 2001 > > > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > > > everything > > > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my > > symptoms > > > > back then have been hyper?> > > > > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I > go > > see > > > my > > > > new GP.> > > > > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Like said, stay on that till the appt, but that is a very low dose Update> > > > > > > > > > > > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found > > additial > > > > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading > the > > > posts > > > > and they have really helped.> > > > > > > > > > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)> > > > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)> > > > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)> > > > > > > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)> > > > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)> > > > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)> > > > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)> > > > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)> > > > > > > > NEW INFORMATION:> > > > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, > my GP > > at > > > the > > > > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid > from > > the > > > > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.> > > > > > > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. > TSH > > was > > > 4. > > > > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. > I > > was > > > very > > > > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time > (I am > > > thin to > > > > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle > > > twitching. > > > > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I > feel > > like > > > the > > > > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.> > > > > > > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have > been > > > taking > > > > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling > in my > > > > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had > the > > > first > > > > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal > > support.> > > > > > > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going > > hyper? > > > > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this > tingling > > in > > > 2001 > > > > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and > > > everything > > > > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my > > symptoms > > > > back then have been hyper?> > > > > > > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I > go > > see > > > my > > > > new GP.> > > > > > > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice.> > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 The Free T3 is the one that's bugging me, though my Free T3 is up that high right now, as of last testing. But in her case, there may be something very different going on there, being as I'm still seeing plenty of constant stimulation of the thyroid going on. I'm thinking that that T3 isn't all coming from the Levoxyl. Every time I see a higher T3, with a lower T4, I'm thinking hot nodule somewhere there, as she is on a synthetic T4, not on Armour. Those readings would be typical of someone on Armour, not on a T4 med. That is not a Free T4, but still, to be a sum total of T4, it's awfully low. I'm thinking that she would be undertreated, and she is, but there is an extra amt of T3 coming from out of nowhere, so it looks like two problems, and she definitely needs some picture taking here, again. I would certainly still be holding at that dose, and I'm thinking that the doctor is testing often, just to see how often and how much that's bouncing around. I think that the doctor is also thinking Hashi's, but I would still be on the phone to him/her. If there are no nodules, bet the antibodies are doing flips everywhere. Re: Update Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... IMHO, of course. Topper () On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 "briggy1997" writes: I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts and they have really helped.6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)NEW INFORMATION:I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms back then have been hyper?I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my new GP.Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 The Free T3 is the one that's bugging me, though my Free T3 is up that high right now, as of last testing. But in her case, there may be something very different going on there, being as I'm still seeing plenty of constant stimulation of the thyroid going on. I'm thinking that that T3 isn't all coming from the Levoxyl. Every time I see a higher T3, with a lower T4, I'm thinking hot nodule somewhere there, as she is on a synthetic T4, not on Armour. Those readings would be typical of someone on Armour, not on a T4 med. That is not a Free T4, but still, to be a sum total of T4, it's awfully low. I'm thinking that she would be undertreated, and she is, but there is an extra amt of T3 coming from out of nowhere, so it looks like two problems, and she definitely needs some picture taking here, again. I would certainly still be holding at that dose, and I'm thinking that the doctor is testing often, just to see how often and how much that's bouncing around. I think that the doctor is also thinking Hashi's, but I would still be on the phone to him/her. If there are no nodules, bet the antibodies are doing flips everywhere. Re: Update Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... IMHO, of course. Topper () On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 "briggy1997" writes: I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts and they have really helped.6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)NEW INFORMATION:I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms back then have been hyper?I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my new GP.Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 The Free T3 is the one that's bugging me, though my Free T3 is up that high right now, as of last testing. But in her case, there may be something very different going on there, being as I'm still seeing plenty of constant stimulation of the thyroid going on. I'm thinking that that T3 isn't all coming from the Levoxyl. Every time I see a higher T3, with a lower T4, I'm thinking hot nodule somewhere there, as she is on a synthetic T4, not on Armour. Those readings would be typical of someone on Armour, not on a T4 med. That is not a Free T4, but still, to be a sum total of T4, it's awfully low. I'm thinking that she would be undertreated, and she is, but there is an extra amt of T3 coming from out of nowhere, so it looks like two problems, and she definitely needs some picture taking here, again. I would certainly still be holding at that dose, and I'm thinking that the doctor is testing often, just to see how often and how much that's bouncing around. I think that the doctor is also thinking Hashi's, but I would still be on the phone to him/her. If there are no nodules, bet the antibodies are doing flips everywhere. Re: Update Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... IMHO, of course. Topper () On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 "briggy1997" writes: I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts and they have really helped.6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00)Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1)Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9)6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00)Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9)7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50)Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4)Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5)T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1)Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2)NEW INFORMATION:I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the cliical exam. I don't have the results for that.In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared.So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support.My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms back then have been hyper?I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my new GP.Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 What is a " hot nodule " ? And what does it mean? > The Free T3 is the one that's bugging me, though my Free T3 is up that high right now, as of last testing. But in her case, there may be something very different going on there, being as I'm still seeing plenty of constant stimulation of the thyroid going on. I'm thinking that that T3 isn't all coming from the Levoxyl. Every time I see a higher T3, with a lower T4, I'm thinking hot nodule somewhere there, as she is on a synthetic T4, not on Armour. Those readings would be typical of someone on Armour, not on a T4 med. That is not a Free T4, but still, to be a sum total of T4, it's awfully low. I'm thinking that she would be undertreated, and she is, but there is an extra amt of T3 coming from out of nowhere, so it looks like two problems, and she definitely needs some picture taking here, again. I would certainly still be holding at that dose, and I'm thinking that the doctor is testing often, just to see how often and how much that's bouncing around. I think that the doctor is also thinking Hashi's, but I would still be on the phone to him/her. If there are no nodules, bet the antibodies are doing flips everywhere. > > > > Re: Update > > > Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. > > You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... > > It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... > > Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... > > IMHO, of course. > > Topper () > > On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 " briggy1997 " <briggy1997@y...> writes: > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts > and they have really helped. > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1) > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50) > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4) > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5) > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1) > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2) > > NEW INFORMATION: > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that. > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared. > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support. > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > back then have been hyper? > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my > new GP. > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I'm going to have to double check that T3 number when I get home. May be a typo. I don't remember the lab report noting anything abnormal other than the TSH. > The Free T3 is the one that's bugging me, though my Free T3 is up that high right now, as of last testing. But in her case, there may be something very different going on there, being as I'm still seeing plenty of constant stimulation of the thyroid going on. I'm thinking that that T3 isn't all coming from the Levoxyl. Every time I see a higher T3, with a lower T4, I'm thinking hot nodule somewhere there, as she is on a synthetic T4, not on Armour. Those readings would be typical of someone on Armour, not on a T4 med. That is not a Free T4, but still, to be a sum total of T4, it's awfully low. I'm thinking that she would be undertreated, and she is, but there is an extra amt of T3 coming from out of nowhere, so it looks like two problems, and she definitely needs some picture taking here, again. I would certainly still be holding at that dose, and I'm thinking that the doctor is testing often, just to see how often and how much that's bouncing around. I think that the doctor is also thinking Hashi's, but I would still be on the phone to him/her. If there are no nodules, bet the antibodies are doing flips everywhere. > > > > Re: Update > > > Try to hold out for the antibody tests.. since they are about 2 weeks away... hold at the same dose.. to keep the tests as accurate as possible. > > You've been following posts... you may be seeing what I am.. that you have Hashi's.. that would account for the swings.... but you need the antibody results to confirm Hashi's... > > It's so frustrating to hear how many of us had symptoms for years that were never considered.... > > Muscle twitching and tingling is often the muscles reacting to the excess hormone in the system... keep track of your pulse and breathing... it that starts getting way out of line.... I think I'd be calling up the doc and saying the you need to get the blood drawn right away so that you can reduce your dose while waiting for the results and going from there.... > > IMHO, of course. > > Topper () > > On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 17:29:29 -0000 " briggy1997 " <briggy1997@y...> writes: > I posted last month as a new member. I have since found additial > info that I would like input on. I have enjoyed reading the posts > and they have really helped. > > > 6/21 TSH 9.06 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Prolactin 36.8 (Range 3.4-24.1) > Free T4 .9 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 6/24 TSH 4.66 (Range 0.32-5.00) > Free T4 .88 (Range 0.7-1.9) > > 7/8 TSH (3rd Generation) 6.954 (Range 0.35-5.50) > Tree Thyroixing Index (T7) 7.2 (Range 6.0-11.4) > Total T4 7.4 (Range 6.5-10.5) > T3 Uptake 30.98 (Range 24.4-39.1) > Triiodothyronine Free (Free T3) 4.3 (Range 2.3-4.2) > > NEW INFORMATION: > I was going thru my files, and found that back in 1995, my GP at the > time sent me in for thyroid labs due to enlarged thyroid from the > cliical exam. I don't have the results for that. > > In 2001, I had lab work done due to an enlarged thyroid. TSH was 4. > something and T4 was 1.somthing. Ultrasound was normal. I was very > sick at this time. I lost 10 pounds over a months time (I am thin to > begin with), lost appetite. Face/hand tingling, muscle twitching. > Scared me to death! I recovered slowly on my own. I feel like the > same thing is happening to me now, I'm just not as scared. > > So here I am, nine years later on Levoxyl .025. I have been taking > it for about three weeks. This week I noticed tingling in my > hands/face, increased hunger. My indigestion that I had the first > week has mostly gone away. I understand about adrenal support. > > My question: Could my new symptoms mean that I am going hyper? > Could the meds be causing my tingling? I had this tingling in 2001 > when they sent me for labs/ultrasound on my thyroid and everything > was normal. I also had a CT and MRI. All ok. Could my symptoms > back then have been hyper? > > I will be getting the antibody tests done on 8/19 when I go see my > new GP. > > Thank you all for reading this and giving me your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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