Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 Hi I am on thyroid medication for 5 years and have had CU for two and a half years. I definately think there is a corrolation to thyroid and CU. Alot of us on here have that problem. The drs. i guess dont think so. We have to do alot of investigation on our own since all the drs. do is give us RX for antihistimens. Half the time I walk around so tired if I have a bad day I take benedryl and it seems to help alittle especially if I am very itchy. Of course I am tired at work when I take it but I cant stand to be itching all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 I just had my TSH level checked. Within the lab's normal range of 0.30 - 4.70, mine came back at 3.12. I also have the anti-microsomal antibody. My doctor is against prescribing hormone replacement medication because my level is " normal " . However, I have noticed certain symptoms of hypothyroidism such as hair loss, cold sensitivity and slight depression (NOT TO MENTION THE CUA I'VE HAD FOR FIVE MONTHS). My doctor is referring me to an endocrinologist despite the fact that she thinks my case is " normal " . If I have any chance of developing hypothyroidism and am seeing the symptoms now, I want to be proactive and minimize the risk NOW; a concept she just doesn't grasp. Has anyone else faced this issue? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 4 Zyrtec, 4 Tavist, 4 Benadryl, 4 Claritin a day Plus a nasal and oral inhalent. How does that grab you? I have thyroid trouble., You are right, there must be a correlation. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 Diane, Make them test for T3 & T4 levels---my TSH came back normal for years and I had Grave's the whole time. Glad you're going to an endo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 Hi I thought I was right about the thyroid only because there were so many on here with that problem. Now if they could only solve our CU. It would be a miricle come true. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 Thanks for the tip ....I'll ask whether I was tested for T3 and T4 B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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